1. your doctorate is complete - what does that mean for you personally?
The successful completion of a long-awaited goal.
2 What is your dissertation about?
The load-bearing behaviour of external walls made of monolithic plane brickwork, taking into account the partially overlying floor slab (so-called external wall-slab node). Experimental and numerical methods were used to analyse the interaction between wall load and ceiling torsion. Furthermore, semi-empirical calculation approaches were developed with which the bending stress of the masonry wall can be approximated for the first time, taking into account non-linear effects.
3. what was a highlight or special experience in connection with your doctorate?
Being given the opportunity to actively participate in the creation and development of the laboratory as a research assistant in the Laboratory for Structural Engineering was a particularly valuable experience for me.
4. what plans do you have for your professional future?
I intend to expand my expertise through practical experience in industry. At the same time, I would like to not only apply my skills in the field of research and development within industry, but also deepen them in the long term.
5. what tips can you give future doctoral candidates?
Science thrives on discourse. I therefore recommend that prospective doctoral candidates seek dialogue with their peers at an early stage and present their research findings to the scientific community for discussion through publications and presentations.
6 Why did you choose OTH Regensburg for your doctorate?
Because of the opportunity to contribute and further develop my interests in the Laboratory for Structural Engineering.
