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Main Research Fields
Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics; Statistical Physics, Soft Matter (colloids, polymers, membranes); Bio and Bio-inspired Systems, Computer Simulations
Scientific Career
| 1984 - 1989 | Undergraduate studies of Physics at the Universities of Heidelberg and Munich (LMU) (Diploma 1989) |
| 1989 - 1991 | Graduate studies of Physics at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (PhD 1991) |
| 1992 - 1994 | Postdoctoral fellow at the University of Washington (USA) |
| 1994 - 1998 | Scientific assistant at the Institute of Physics (Prof. Binder, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz) |
| 1997 | Habilitation in Theoretical Physics, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz |
| 1998 | Heisenberg fellow |
| 1999 - 2000 | Independent scientist (C3 level) at the Max-Planck Institute for Polymer Research Mainz |
| 2000 - 2009 | Chair of Theoretical Physics (C4) at the University of Bielefeld |
| Since 2009 | Chair of Theoretical Physics (W3) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz |
Scholarships, Awards and Honors
| 1985 - 1989 | Fellowship of the German National Academic Foundation |
| 1998 | Heisenberg Fellowship |
| 1998 | Gerhard-Hess Award by the German Science Foundation |
| 2003 | Karl-Peter Grotemeyer Award for excellent teaching |
| Since 2010 | Senior member of the Gutenberg Academy |