2005 - 2008 studies of economics at the University of Münster (Bachelor’s degree)
2008 - 2010 consecutive studies of economics at the University of Münster with focus on energy economics (Master’s degree)
2003 - 2009 repeated engagement at the power plant Veltheim, NRW
Since 04/2011 researcher at the IÖW
Renewable Energies, System Analysis, Electricity Markets, Computational Analysis and Modeling, Local Value Added by Renewable Energy Technologies