Diplom (Master) in physics (Mainz University), scholar of the German National Academic Foundation (Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes)
PhD in astronomy (Heidelberg University), observing campaigns in Spain and Chile
Post doc at Max Planck Institute for Astronomy in Heidelberg and at Institute of Physics of Mainz University
Various positions in the R&D department in a metrology group, including Head of Research
Since 1996 working in the field of intellectual property, including positions as patent liaison and head of IP in metrology, medical technology and solar energy
European Patent Attorney since 2000
Patentanwalt (German Patent Attorney) and European Trade Mark & Design Attorney since 2005
Independent Patent Attorney in Stockach (Lake Constance) since 2009