vocational agricultural training, followed by a degree in Agricultural Sciences at the University of Göttingen and subsequent professional experience in the private sector. Since 2009, working at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, with a focus on poultry production. Responsible for establishing and consolidating the poultry specialization programme (StanGe). Since 2016, developing continuing education and professional training programmes in the field of commercial poultry production (OPA).

Key areas of expertise include e.g. (digitally supported) indicator-based flock management, as well as lighting and illumination in commercial poultry production.