It all began with a gecko in 2018: I graduated in the Plant Biomechanics Group Freiburg with my bachelor thesis focussing on the jumping performance of geckos. At that time, I discovered my passion for biomechanics and biomimetics and I completed my master's degree in 2020 in the very same research group. I was collaborating on the interdisciplinary GrowBot project since 2019 addressing the form-structure-function relationship in tendrils of climbing plants. I gained experience as a postgraduate research assistant at Fraunhofer IWM in the field of crash safety and damage mechanics and as a scientific employee focussing on bio-inspired solutions for household appliances. For me, the link between nature and technology is the most fascinating in biomimetics: The seeming contradiction constitutes a perfect chance to acquire new competences, to constantly reinvent myself and to find solutions whenever I face struggles during my research and in daily life. It is my eager desire to advance our knowledge – which I am currently aiming to achieve with investigating leaf unfolding as part of my PhD project.
- Papers in database
- 1
- Years active
- 2024
- Total publications
- 5
- Total citations
- 12
- h-index
- 2
Research Areas
- Polysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls
- Tree Root and Stability Studies
- Plant and Biological Electrophysiology Studies
- Sports Performance and Training
- Sports injuries and prevention
Papers (1)
- 2024Natural coil springs: Biomechanics and morphology of the coiled tendrils of the climbing passion flower Passiflora discophora.10.1016/j.actbio.2024.10.002