"The celebration of synthetic biology and various iGEM teams all over the world trying to solve problems with synthetic biology motivates me to contribute to iGEM. I first participated in iGEM in 2019 and that enriching experience motivated me to contribute to iGEM each year. This will be my 6th year in iGEM and I am looking forward to it",
],
bestpart:[
"The joy of discovery motivates me. The satisfaction of troubleshooting an experiment until it finally works keeps me going. I enjoy unraveling new findings and the process of problem-solving fuels my passion for research",
],
biggestchallenge:[
"XXX"
],
funfacts:[
"XXX",
],
favmusic:"XXX",
sciencemedia:[
"XXX",
],
onechange:"Remove the heavy fees charged by many top scientific journals for publishing research. In my opinion, thus fees create inherent inequality in the world of science, limiting opportunities for researchers with fewer resources. Moreover, publically funded research should be accessible to the public without paying large amounts of money",
headof:"I'm involved in nearly every subteam, just a bit here and there",
headof:"iGEM Bielefeld-CeBiTec 2024",
igemjob:"proud dad of my academic weapons",
igemjob:["proud dad of my academic weapons","a bit of everything"],
whyigem:"Last year, I led the charge as Team Captain and Lab, and honestly… iGEM got me hooked for life! The experience pushed me past my limits and transformed both my personal growth and scientific journey. Now, it’s my turn to guide the next generation and watch them rise – that’s why I’m back as the instructor for iGEM Bielefeld and iGEM Judge of 2024!",
whyigem:[
bestpart:"Connections and networks formed during your iGEM journey have a lasting impact. That’s why I’m excited to launch a new platform for socializing and networking: the 'BFH European Meet-Up' - a collaboration between Bielefeld, Frankfurt, and Hamburg",
"Last year, I led the charge as Team Captain and Lab, and honestly… iGEM got me hooked for life! The experience pushed me past my limits and transformed both my personal growth and scientific journey. Now, it's my turn to guide the next generation and watch them rise – that's why I'm back as the instructor for iGEM Bielefeld and iGEM Judge of 2024!",
biggestchallenge:"Whether it's during night shifts or endless team meetings. Staying awake can be a challenge. Sometimes I need to mediate between my kidz or try to help them out, but they grow up so fast and are ready to spread their wings. As a dad, it’s challenging for me to let them fly. But even then, I’m proud to see how they handle their challenges and come back stronger every time!",
],
bestpart:[
"Connections and networks formed during your iGEM journey have a lasting impact. That's why I'm excited to launch a new platform for socializing and networking: the 'BFH European Meet-Up' - a collaboration between Bielefeld, Frankfurt, and Hamburg",
],
biggestchallenge:[
"Whether it's during night shifts or endless team meetings. Staying awake can be a challenge. Sometimes I need to mediate between my kidz or try to help them out, but they grow up so fast and are ready to spread their wings. As a dad, it's challenging for me to let them fly. But even then, I'm proud to see how they handle their challenges and come back stronger every time!"
],
funfacts:[
funfacts:[
"I function perfectly well without sleep – but beware if anyone expects me to be in a good mood without my beauty rest!",
"I function perfectly well without sleep – but beware if anyone expects me to be in a good mood without my beauty rest!",
"Coffee and energy drinks are basically my life elixir. Without them, I'd probably be a walking zombi",
"Coffee and energy drinks are basically my life elixir. Without them, I'd probably be a walking zombi",
studiengang:"Research Group Leader - Microbial Genomics and Biotechnology",
studiengang:"Research Group Leader - Microbial Genomics and Biotechnology",
igemjob:"Center for Biotechnology of Bielefeld University",
headof:"First Principle Investigator",
whyigem:"Because it is the best complement to our regular life sciences studies in educating scientists",
igemjob:["Center for Biotechnology of Bielefeld University"],
bestpart:"The jamboree in which all participants get to know that they are not alone with their dreams but a huge worldwide community",
whyigem:[
biggestchallenge:"To be on time",
"Because it is the best complement to our regular life sciences studies in educating scientists",
],
bestpart:[
"The jamboree in which all participants get to know that they are not alone with their dreams but a huge worldwide community",
],
biggestchallenge:[
"To be on time",
],
funfacts:[
funfacts:[
"As a scientist never had to change my working place (from studies to retirement). Started parallel educations in biology and computer sciences when these disciplines were worlds apart (starting in 1977)."
"As a scientist never had to change my working place (from studies to retirement). Started parallel educations in biology and computer sciences when these disciplines were worlds apart (starting in 1977)",
