Accomplished leader in international relations and scientific programme development, with deep expertise in funding strategies. Recognized for driving major contributions to European and global initiatives through strategic stakeholder engagement and cross-border collaboration. Skilled in building high-impact partnerships, advancing science diplomacy, and shaping research and Open Science policy. Brings a strong track record in strategic governance and a steadfast commitment to scientific excellence and innovation at the intersection of science and international cooperation.
Open Science Policy Development: Developed and analysed policies in the field of Open Science/EOSC, driving strategic governance and framework development to advance European research and innovation.
Horizon Europe Strategy and Programme Development: Conducted thematic and strategic work, and designed calls for Horizon Europe (EOSC).
European Collaboration and Partnership Building: Built and maintained strategic networks and the European co-programmed partnership, EOSC, promoting cooperation and knowledge sharing.
Global diplomacy and cooperation: Engaged in international relations and diplomacy, representing European interests, and promoting the advancement of open science adoption and FAIR implementation.
Policy and Programme Development: Conducted policy analysis on EOSC, developed and managed programmes for digitisation and scientific information infrastructures, informing strategic decision-making.
Strategy in European Open Science and Research Policy: Played a key role in European Open Science think tanks, including EOSC, Knowledge Exchange, and Science Europe, fostering collaboration and advancing activities.
Stakeholder Engagement and Community Building: Engaged with diverse stakeholders and provided community support, building relationships and fostering collaboration.
Leadership and Management: Served as interim Team Lead in 2021, demonstrating leadership and management skills in guiding teams and overseeing programme development and management.
Leadership and Management: Directed DFG's Latin America liaison office, overseeing finances, personnel, and legal affairs, and guiding the office's strategic programme and employee activities.
Regional Representation: Served as DFG's representative in Latin America, leveraging broad knowledge of the region's science and funding systems to inform strategic decision-making.
Science Diplomacy and engagement: Engaged in science policy and diplomacy efforts, fostering international cooperation in research between Latin America and Germany.
Programme Development and outreach: Designed and implemented programmes for international research collaboration, promoting research marketing, communication, and outreach in the region.
International networking and global partnerships: Collaborated with governmental and non-governmental institutions, funding agencies and scientific institutions, and German foreign representations to promote international collaborations, enhance institutional partnerships and foster scientific relations.
Programme Development and Management: Directed diverse research funding programmes in physical chemistry at national and international level, managing financial resources.
Leadership and coordination: Coordinated ERA-Chemistry and managed European projects, fostering networking and collaboration with key stakeholders.
Consultancy: Provided support and consultancy to the scientific community.
Coordination and Engagement: Guided and coordinated DFG's scientific boards, collaborated with Executive Board, and professional societies.
Science Policy Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in the European Research Area, German and European science and funding systems, informing strategic decision-making and programme development.
Biophysical Research: Conducted independent research and development in biophysics, demonstrating expertise in scientific publishing, fund raising, and collaboration with national and international partners.
Academic Leadership: Provided scientific teaching and supervision, mentoring students and junior researchers, and contributed to the institutional self-administration of the physics department.
Research Collaboration: Collaborated in national and international research consortia demonstrating ability to efficiently drive research projects and results.
Independent research in single molecule spectroscopy and biophotonics
Instrumental laser system development in physics
Research in physical and biophysical chemistry.
Scientific publication and presentation.