During my studies in Germany (Ruhr-University Bochum) and England (Sheffield University) I became interested in applied thermodynamics and the related fields of thermal energy and refrigeration. This interest lead to a final thesis dealing with latent heat storage material dispersed in a liquid carrier as heat transfer fluid.
After my graduation in June 2010 I could continue working with the Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety, and Energy Technology (UMSICHT), a place I knew from my final year project as well as from the time I spent there as a student assistant.
My current investigations consist of modelling innovative thermodynamic cycles for low temperature heat sources. The overall aim is to develop and optimise an engine for efficient small scale waste heat recovery.