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Curriculum Vitae (pdf)


Education:


2009    PhD in Physical Oceanography ('magna cum laude')
University of Kiel, Kiel, Germany
     
2005-2008     PhD studies in the Biogeochemical Modeling group of Andreas Oschlies
IfM-Geomar, Kiel, Germany
     
2004    German Diploma in Physical Oceanography ('A')
University of Kiel, Kiel, Germany
     
1999-2004     Studies of Physical Oceanography at University of Kiel, Kiel, Germany
     


Professional Experience:


2023-    Senior Ocean Model Research Scientist, Department of Oceanography, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
2018-2023    Scientific Ocean Modeler, Department of Oceanography, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
2014-2021    Lecturer, Kapiʻolani CC, University of Hawaiʻi
2013-    Affiliated Researcher, Department of Oceanography, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
2008-2018    Postdoctoral Fellow, International Pacific Research Center, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
     
2005-2008     Research Assistant within the EU-Integrated Project CARBOOCEAN at IfM-Geomar, Kiel, Germany
     
2002-2008     Climbing teacher at University of Kiel sports center, Germany
     
2003-2004     Student Assistant at IfM-Geomar, Kiel, Germany
     


Teaching Experience:


  • OCN 201 (Introduction to physical, chemical, biological and geological oceanography): Fall 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021; Spring 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021; University of Hawaiʻi. (Student evaluations)
  • OCN 310, Discussion group facilitator, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
  • Climbing teacher, Athletic Department, University of Kiel, Germany.



  • Sea-going Experience:


    05/2005     Poseidon (PI T.J. Müller)
    Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) → Funchal (Madeira)
         
    02/2005     Spanish Navy Vessel
    Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) ↔ ESTOC
         
    08/2002    Poseidon (PI T.J. Müller)
    Reykjavík (Iceland) ↔ Reykjavík (Iceland)
         
    02/2002     L'Atalante (PI U. Send)
    Pointe á Pitre (Guadeloupe) ↔ Pointe á Pitre (Guadeloupe)
         


    Awards:

  • German Academic Exchange Fellowship, 2004


  • Miscellaneous:

  • U.S. resident (National Interest Waiver)
  • Member of Mensa high IQ society


  • Other Interests:


    ♥     Climbing / bouldering
         
    ♥     Surfing
         
    ♥    Yoga
         
    ♥     Good books
         
    ♥     Time with family and friends