1. your doctorate is complete - what does that mean for you personally?
Completing my doctorate is a milestone - in my academic career, but also in my personal development.
2 What is your dissertation about?
Empirical (eye tracking) research poses many challenges for beginners, especially when it comes to (statistical) data analysis. This usually requires knowledge from two different disciplines: experimental research (e.g. study designs, hypothesis tests, ...) and programming (i.e. for the efficient execution of the analyses). As part of my doctorate, I developed a software system that provides beginners with the best possible support in carrying out this task.
3. what was a highlight or special experience in connection with your doctorate?
I really enjoyed my entire doctoral period - the freedom to go my own way, to research exciting questions and to work with great people. A particular highlight, however, was definitely networking with researchers from all over the world at numerous international conferences and guest visits.
4. what plans do you have for your professional future?
I would like to continue working in the subject area of my doctorate - data science and statistics.
5. what tips can you give future doctoral candidates?
During my doctorate, I was guided by a quote from Oscar Wilde: "All will be well in the end, and if it is not well, it is not the end."
In addition to this mindset, I believe that a successful doctorate needs one thing above all: networking with other doctoral candidates or researchers, with like-minded people.
6 Why did you choose OTH Regensburg for your doctorate?
I made a conscious decision in favour of OTH for each of my academic studies. For my Bachelor's degree, it was a childhood dream to study in the city where I grew up; for my Master's degree and doctorate, it was because I had got to know and appreciate the institution and its people.
