Professional career
2007 – Freelancer at Cognito Design & Engineering, Karlsruhe
2003 – 2007 Rector Pforzheim University
1999 – 2003 Dean of the School of Design, Pforzheim University
since 1993 Professor of Engineering Fundamentals and CAD in Industrial Design, School of Design, Pforzheim University
1985 – 1993 Employee at IPG Automotive
1983 – 1984 Scientific employee, University of Karlsruhe
1988 – Doctorate in mechanical engineering, University of Karlsruhe
1982 – Degree in mechanical engineering, University of Karlsruhe