ABOUT

I was awarded my Ph.D. at TU Dresden with the highest distinction, summa cum laude. My doctoral research focused on connected driving technologies, with a particular emphasis on Car-to-X communication and platooning in urban settings. Although I am no longer employed at TU Dresden, my doctoral research and involvement in international projects have made substantial contributions to the field of intelligent transport systems, with a particular emphasis on real-world computer simulations and cooperative driving strategies.

I obtained my Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science from the Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft (FHDW) Paderborn in 2011 and my Master of Science in Computer Science from Paderborn University in 2015. Subsequently, I joined Ascora GmbH in northern Germany, where I was engaged in the development of national and international BMBF and EU projects. In January 2018, I assumed the role of research assistant in the Cooperative Mobile Systems Group.

Throughout my academic career, I have made substantial contributions to the field of cooperative and connected driving systems. My research has focused on several key areas, including Car-to-X communication, platooning on federal and arterial roads, and the integration of simulations and experiments. I conducted research on full-duplex relaying and beamforming techniques, with the objective of enhancing communication reliability in dense traffic conditions.

In the domain of platooning, I made a substantial contribution to the coordination of vehicle convoys, thereby enhancing fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. I addressed both the technical challenges of maintaining stable communication and the practical integration of platooning into city traffic, developing algorithms for managing convoys in unpredictable urban environments.

Furthermore, I contributed to the development of wireless communication systems for multi-UAV networks, addressing challenges such as resource management and routing in dynamic conditions. I worked on extending the communication range and reliability of UAVs in logistics, surveillance, and smart city applications.

In the context of Industry 4.0, I have optimized connected systems, improving resource allocation and automation in smart factories. My interdisciplinary research has been widely published and presented at international conferences regarding high dynamic wireless networks on roads and in the air.

Research Interests

  • (Urban) Platooning / (Urban) Wirless Networks
  • Network Simulations & Field Tests
  • Drone / UAV Simulations & Field Tests
  • Heterogeneous Wireless Networks
  • Inter Vehicle Communication