A brief overview of my academic background, research focus, and key experiences across science and interdisciplinary work.
Professional Experience
Postdoctoral Researcher 2023 – Present | Zurich, Switzerland
ETH Zurich – Institute of Molecular Systems Biology
- Research on cancer metabolism and metabolic flux analysis
- Integrating 13C metabolomics, network modeling, and machine learning for diagnostics
PhD in Mitochondrial Biology & Muscle Ageing 2018 – 2022 | Lausanne, Switzerland
Technical University of Munich & Nestlé Research
- Focus on mitochondrial calcium uptake, redox biology, and bioactive plant compounds
- Joint academic–industry program
Education
M.Sc. Nutrition & Biomedicine 2016 – 2018 | Munich, Germany
Technical University of Munich
- Thesis: Time-resolved metabolomics in diabetic and healthy humans
- Graduated with distinction (1.4); thesis graded 1.0
- Received multiple national awards for academic excellence
B.Sc. Nutritional Science (Second Bachelor’s) 2013 – 2016 | Munich, Germany
Technical University of Munich
- Research internships in metabolomics (sample preparation and data analysis) and bioinformatics (University College Dublin)
- Thesis on acylcarnitine profiling in diabetic mouse models
B.Sc. Economics 2010 – 2013 | Mannheim, Germany
University of Mannheim
- Specialized in data analysis and policy evaluation regarding foreign aid & poverty reduction
- Exchange semester at Bilkent University, Turkey
Awards & Recognition
- Oecotrophica Award – German Food Federation, 2019
- Award of the Mayor of Freising – Outstanding MSc Thesis, 2019
- TUM National Scholarships – BASF & M. Ammon Foundation, 2015–2018
- Axel-Ullrich Award – Excellence in Biology & Chemistry, 2010
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