1984 – 1992            Studies of Computer Science at the University of Karlsruhe
  with subsidiary subject Transportation Science
  Student assistant at the Institute for Transport Studies
  (Prof. Leutzbach)

1992                       Diploma degree in Computer Science (equivalent to MSc)
  Dambach-Award 1994 for best master thesis in transportation

1992 – 1998            Research assistant at the Institute for Transport Studies, University of Karlsruhe

1998 – 2010            PTV Planung Transport Verkehr AG,
   a software and consulting company in Karlsruhe ab
   from 1999 Manager in the Transport Telematics department
   from 2000 Director „Products Traffic Engineering“
   Product management and head of development for
    - traffic flow simulation software (product VISSIM)
    - traffic management software (product VISUM-online)
    - signal optimization software (products P2 and CROSSIG)
   Managerial responsibility for up to 25 employees
   from 2006 Authorized officer of PTV AG
   Additional activities in international business development with focus areas USA and India

2006                        PhD degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Karlsruhe

Since 2010               Professor (W3) for Transport Studies at the Karlsruhe Institute for Technology (KIT),
   Head oft he Institute for Transport Studies

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