I studied physics in Germany and the U.S. I earned an M.A. from the University of Oregon, a diploma from TU Munich, and a PhD in Materials Science from Linköping University. After three years as a junior professor at TU Bergakademie Freiberg, I joined SolarWorld in 2006, where I led the physics laboratory. I joined ZEISS SMT in 2018 as an EUV project manager. Since 2023, I have supported product teams on sustainability, focusing on reducing carbon emissions.