| WS 1985-86 |
Studied Physics (Diploma) at Philipps University, Marburg |
| November 11th , 1987 |
Diploma pre-exam in Physics |
| WS 1987-88 |
Studied Philosophy as a second major |
| December 4th, 1989 |
half term exam in Philosophy |
| January 1991 |
Joined the Nuclear Solid State Physics group |
| July 15th, 1992 |
Diploma thesis : “Electron Spin Resonance Measurements in gold and silver appointed Argon Matrices” |
| September 8th, 1992 |
awarded Physics Diploma |
| Since 1993 |
Promotion in science philosophy at Konstanz University with Prof. Paul Hoyningen-Huene, work titled “Creativity in the Research Process” |
| Since 1995 |
Received the German Folk Foundation scholarship |
| October 1995 |
Received scholarship for a four week English Intensive Course at Southampton Language Center |
| December 1998: |
Turned in a dissertation titled “Foundation of the New” |
| June 21st , 1999 |
Oral examination for Doctor title |