1. the promotion is over - what does that mean for you personally?
The successful end to a long journey full of ups and downs. During this time, I was able to delve very deeply into specialised topics, but also learn a lot about myself.
2. what is your dissertation about?
About the potential applications of hydrogen and renewable methane in the glass industry. The impact of these technologies on the energy consumption and CO2 emissions of glass melting systems was analysed. The economic efficiency of these processes was also analysed.
3. what was a highlight or special experience in connection with your doctorate?
The collaboration with renowned universities such as the TU Munich, the TU Hamburg, or the RPI in New York, USA. With the right approach and the right structure, even as a UAS you don't have to hide from these "elite universities".
4. what plans do you have for your professional future?
To gain more industry practice and experience and, ideally, to further advance research and development from an industry perspective.
5. what tips can you give future doctoral students?
A doctorate is a much more intensive learning phase than a Bachelor's or Master's degree and places much higher demands on self-motivation and responsibility. Choosing the path of a doctorate should be well considered, but then you also have the luxury of being paid for learning about the topics you are ideally passionate about.
6. why did you choose OTH Regensburg for your doctorate?
Because I had the opportunity here to do a doctorate on a process I had developed myself and this path was supported.
