Hypersonica — European Hypersonic Defence Startup

Aerodynamic intern at a fast-moving defence startup designing hypersonic vehicles. Owned control fin design end-to-end — developed an intuition for how geometry drives aerodynamic behavior at hypersonic speeds, then applied first principles and deliberate reasoning through targeted parameter studies to converge on an optimized design. Built automated aerodatabase generation toolchains around low-fidelity tools, spanning tens of thousands of flight points within a few minutes. Wrote custom C-code for aero-thermal coupling, meshed complex vehicle geometries, and validated CFD setups against literature-sourced experimental data. Upcoming Master's Thesis on RANS wall functions for hypersonic heat flux prediction.

University of Michigan — Barton Research Group

Visiting scholar in one of the world's leading robotics and manufacturing research groups. Investigated how Digital Twins can be standardized, shared, and composed across partners in complex industrial value chains. Synthesized leading international frameworks into a novel, generalizable proposal evaluated on a smart manufacturing testbed. First-authored the resulting conference paper from research-gap identification to submission — presented at IEEE CASE and awarded as a finalist for the Best Application Paper.

Requirement-driven Sharing of Manufacturing Digital Twins Along the Value Chain

Technical University of Munich — Institute of Automation and Information Systems

Research assistant at one of Germany's leading automation institutes, working at the intersection of software engineering and industrial production systems. Investigated quality patterns and evolution of industrial PLC control software — translating empirical findings and identified patterns into publishable scientific frameworks. Co-authored two peer-reviewed IEEE publications and contributed to a book chapter. Served as a direct consultant to industrial partners, introducing research-backed tools and methodologies.

Metric-based Identification of Target Conflicts in the Development of Industrial Automation Software Libraries Change Categories Based on Mutable Artifacts in PLC Control Software Projects Wie gut ist meine Automationssoftware? Use Cases fuer den industriellen Einsatz von Softwarequalitaetsmetriken

Technical University of Munich — Student Rocketry Team "WARR"

Contributing to the development of a Type 5 carbon fiber pressure vessel within one of Europe's most established student rocketry teams. Owned the high-pressure burst testing pipeline end-to-end — from safety concept and custom strain/pressure measurement electronics to final execution. Designed an automated sealant distribution system using stepper-motor-driven mechanics and custom 3D-printed fixtures. In parallel, contributed systems engineering efforts across subteams via SysML interface and requirements modeling.

University of Michigan Student Rocketry Team "MASA"

MATLAB GUI that estimates subsonic, transonic, and supersonic aerodynamic loads on rocket fin geometries across a full flight profile — regime-by-regime computation with Mach cone overlays on the fin planform. Built on analytical methods from Bonney's Engineering Supersonic Aerodynamics, Liu's Aerodynamics, Stanford AA200b, and NASA technical reports. What started as a team contribution became a self-taught deep dive into compressible flow theory.

MASA MATLAB Fin Load Tool Repository

End-of-Highschool Capstone — Industry Collaboration

Designed a full-scope robotic automation concept for an industrial gas nitriding oven — from workpiece analysis and FE simulation through circle packing algorithm development to robotic cell layout and cycle time validation. Commissioned by a leading Austrian heat treatment company — first experience delivering a complete engineering concept for a real industrial client.

End-of-Highschool Capstone Repository

Custom home automation stack using ESP8266 microcontrollers, a Raspberry Pi MQTT broker, and voice assistant integration with Alexa and Google Home. Full hardware lifecycle from breadboard prototyping to final soldered through-hole PCBs — entirely self-built, before AI coding tools existed.

Collection of personal projects on ESP32, NodeMCU, and Arduino platforms — programmable LED arrays, OLED displays, automated plant watering, and radar-based presence detection. Each a self-contained exercise in embedded problem-solving.

Johannes Kepler University Linz & Verein Talente OÖ

Selected during highschool for competitive gifted-student programs hosted at Johannes Kepler University — chip design in the Invent a Chip workshop, the JKU Young Scientists engineering track, and two editions of the Applied Mathematics Project Week (2017, 2018). Both years, out of six available topics, the pick was on flow simulations. The fascination with moving fluids started early.

Five years of project-based technical education that combined theory with hands-on practice from day one — PLC programming, electrical schematics, CAD/FEM, and industrial robotics in the classroom; turning, CNC milling, welding, and soldering in the workshop. A head start that most engineering students only begin to build at university.

Sourced parts and assembled a complete carbon fiber road bike from the frame up. Separately restored a vintage steel frameset with modern brifters and drivetrain. Foundation for ongoing bicycle maintenance and repair work.