Education
I have studied Logic, Philosophy of Science and Computational Linguistics at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München and graduated in 2010. After that, I started to work on my PhD project. I modelled scientific research processes and built a computer simulation to show the interaction of researchers and other abstraction layers in a simulated space. My goal has been to investigate the dynamics of theory development in certain conditions.
Experience
From 2011 to 2013, I worked for the Gesellschaft für wissenschaftliche Datenverarbeitung. There I was leading the task area for scholarly research data in DARIAH-DE, a national research infrastructure. I also participated in the European project DARIAH-EU. During this time, I had contact with a lot of research projects of all kinds in the humanities. I also learned a lot about project management and trans-national research cooperation. I had the opportunity to visit many places in Europe and around the world and learn about the diversity and commonalities in research cultures. Since 2013 I have been working as Deputy Head of Research and Development at the State and University Library Göttingen. Together with my team, I have been involved in the planning and realization of over 50 externally funded projects. Since 2024 I have also been a member of the GippLab at the Chair of Scientific Information Analytics. Here I can expand the research aspect in particular.
Main research areas and interests
A key aspect of my work involves exploring how artificial intelligence and computational methods can enhance the accessibility, preservation, and usability of scientific data, ensuring that research outputs remain interpretable and relevant despite shifts in technology and disciplinary paradigms. I am also deeply engaged in investigating the interplay between human cognition and machine learning in the process of knowledge formation, considering both the opportunities and limitations of automated information processing. Beyond technical aspects, my research also examines the ethical and epistemological dimensions of digital transformation in academia. I am particularly interested in the nature of knowledge, its limits, and how it evolves, especially in interdisciplinary contexts where different methodologies and traditions intersect. This includes studying how digital tools influence scientific reasoning, how trust in digital knowledge systems is established, and how scholarly communities adapt to new modes of collaboration and data exchange.
I am also a research fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies for Ethics of the Sciences, where I focus on the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in scientific research. My work explores algorithmic transparency, bias mitigation, and ensuring that AI tools align with principles such as fairness, accountability, and human oversight.
Other activities
Besides my research, I make music. I like to do that in my small home studio or with my band projects. You can find some of my ideas, bands, and music here, if you like.
I also post my maker projects here. I just got into 3D printing and I’m always happy to dive into new projects. I build guitar effects, guitars, practical things, and love to try out new ideas.