Scientific Curriculum Vitae

Studies of Biology (Zoology, Botanics, Biochemistry, Biophysics) at Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe-University, Frankfurt/Main, Germany. Graduated as "Diplom-Biologe". Diploma Thesis on: Aspects of the biomechanics of hydroskeletal constructions. Control of form in Nephthys caeca (Annelida: Polychaeta)

1987-1995: Collaboration in the projects: "Simulation of forest ecosystems subjected to forest decline." and in the in the development of the Frankfurt Biosphere Model. Working group of Prof. Dr. G. H. Kohlmaier, Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, J.W. Goethe Universität, Frankfurt, FRG

1995: Dissertation on: Maximization of CO₂ assimilation by optimal allocation of nitrogen. Model studies of optimal allocation of nitrogen inside canopies and the implications of different leaf photosynthesis models.

February 1995: temporary visiting investigator at the Department of Plant Biology, Carnegie Institution of Washington, Stanford, CA

1995-1997: Post-Doc Position at the Laboratoire d'Ecophysiologie végétale, Orsay (France), Prof. B. Saugier. Research on global carbon cycle modelling, photosynthesis models, plant respiration and growth of beech samplings under elevated CO₂

1997-2003: Post-Doc Position at the Potsdam Institute of Climate Impact Research, PIK (Germany). Research on global carbon cycle modelling, plant phenology, modelling of forest succession.

2004-2006: Senior Scientist at the Potsdam Institute of Climate Impact Research, PIK (Germany). Research on global carbon cycle modelling, plant phenology, modelling of forest growth and management, vulnerability to climate change.

February/March 2005: Visiting professor at Université de Paris XI, Orsay, Laboratoire d'Ecophysiologie végétale

since December 2006: self-employed consultant

since January 2004: Associate editor of Acta Oecologica

since 2007: Member of the Editorial Advisory Board of Global Change Biology