PhD research topic
Thermochemichal modelling of slags under gasification conditions
HVI Gastech Workpackage
WP 1.2:slag characteristics
Contributions to HVI GasTech
• Basic thermochemical evaluation of the slag
• Modelling of phosphorous containing slags for building up a suitable database
• Providing the database for modelling the thermophysical slag properties
Studies
Chemistry, Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf
Degree, year
Diploma, 2007
At FZJ since
May 2012
Work experiences
Jan 2009 – Apr 2012
Research Associate
Welding and Joining Institute, RWTH Aachen University
Pontstrasse 49
52062 Aachen, Germany
Jun 2007 – Dec 2008
Research Associate
Institute of Physics II, University of Cologne, Zuelpicher Str. 77, 50937 Koeln, Germany
Feb 2005 – Feb 2007
Student Assistant
Max-Planck-Institute for Ironresearch, Max-Planck-Str. 1, 40237 Düsseldorf
Skills and competences
• Physical Chemistry (Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry, chemical analytics)
• Experience in Thermochemical Modelling (CALPHAD)
• Experience in electrochemical measurements and setup configuration
• Experience in TIG and GMA welding
• Experience in brazing and soldering
• Experience in welding metallurgy and materials’ design
• Experience as a lab tutor
• Experience in writing research proposals (DFG, AiF)
• Very good language skills in English (written and spoken)
• Good language skills in Spanish
• Basic language skills in French
• Good presentation skills
• Knowledge in project management
• Good communication skills