Munich, Bavaria, Germany
I have been actively involved in the development of hyperloop technology since 2016. Currently, I am the co-founder and CEO of Neoways, a TUM spin-off and Munich-based European deep-tech start-up at the forefront of the hyperloop development. At Neoways we're on a journey to enable new ways of mobility, creating a seamlessly and sustainably connected world with hyperloop. Previously, I was the project lead of the TUM Hyperloop research program. There, I led the team that developed and certified Europe's first full-scale hyperloop demonstrator for passenger transportation and successfully performed the first passenger ride under vacuum conditions. While pursuing my studies, I served as the project lead of the TUM Hyperloop student initiative. Under my leadership, the team achieved remarkable successes, securing victories in multiple SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competitions. Moreover, I served as the founding chairman of NEXT Prototypes e.V., a non-profit student organization dedicated to building advanced prototypes and developing future technologies, such as hyperloop.
At Neoways we're on a journey to enable new ways of mobility, creating a seamlessly and sustainably connected world with hyperloop. From Europe for the world! Founded in 2024 as a spin-off from the TUM Hyperloop research program at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Neoways is a Munich-based European deep-tech start-up at the forefront of the hyperloop development. Having repeatedly secured the title as four-time champions of the SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competitions, our team has established its engineering expertise in the field. As leading members of TUM Hyperloop, we have successfully developed and certified Europe's first full-scale hyperloop demonstrator for passenger transportation and successfully performed the first passenger ride under vacuum conditions. Our extensive expertise spans system integration, vehicle development, infrastructure design as well as levitation and propulsion technologies. At Neoways, we excel in bringing together complex systems to redefine efficient and sustainable transportation solutions. Find out more at: https://neoways.tech
Responsible for a weekly tutorial for undergraduate students, in which the solutions of the exercise sheets are presented and discussed as well as general questions related to the lecture are answered Courses: Experimental physics 1 (Classical Mechanics) and 2 (Electrodynamics and Special Relativity) Additional courses: Preparatory course for new physics students (extended introduction to algebra and mathematical analysis), lab courses for undergraduates
Student assistant in the field of all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries at the Chair of Theoretical Chemistry of Prof. Dr. Karsten Reuter
TUM Hyperloop is a research and development program based in Munich’s Isar Valley that develops the technology to make convenient and sustainable ultra-high-speed transportation a reality. Recently, the team has unveiled Europe’s first hyperloop segment certified for passenger operation, the TUM Hyperloop Demonstrator – a 24-meter-long test segment to evaluate and prove the working principle of all key technologies needed for making the system market-ready. Moreover, on July 10th, 2023, TUM Hyperloop successfully performed the first passenger run under vacuum conditions in Europe, demonstrating the operational conditions needed for the realisation of hyperloop. What is hyperloop? Hyperloop is an ultra-high-speed ground transportation system for passenger and cargo. The hyperloop system consists of a network of tubes, connecting mobility hubs around the world, with pods traveling at ultra-high speeds in a vacuum. The low-pressure environment ensures energy-efficient operation thanks to low aerodynamic drag. Contactless magnetic levitation and propulsion systems enable a comfortable and silent passenger experience. Hyperloop combines the key benefits of speed and flexibility, comfort and safety as well as sustainability. Find out more at https://tumhyperloop.com
In 2013, Elon Musk introduced a groundbreaking transportation concept, that he called "hyperloop". His vision aimed to integrate the advantages of trains and airplanes, providing a fast and efficient medium to long-distance travel system. The ultimate goal was to connect cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco, or Munich and Berlin, in just thirty minutes. As companies and engineers worldwide embarked on developing this concept, Elon Musk also encouraged students to contribute to its development. To facilitate student involvement, he initiated the SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition. In this competition, students were challenged to design, build and test a functional prototype of a hyperloop pod on a SpaceX-built track in Hawthorne, California. The WARR Hyperloop team was established at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) in September 2015 with the clear objective of participating in the inaugural SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition in January 2017. Since then, WARR Hyperloop has consistently competed in subsequent events held in August 2017 and July 2018. Notably, their prototypes achieved remarkable speeds of 324 km/h and 467 km/h, securing first place in each competition. In October 2018, a pivotal decision was made to separate the team from the WARR organisation and chart a new path as an independent initiative. Under their new identity as TUM Hyperloop, the team formed the first project of the newly founded student organization, NEXT Prototypes e.V. TUM Hyperloop went on to take part in the fourth and final SpaceX competition in July 2019. Once again, they outperformed their competitors, reaching a groundbreaking speed of 482 km/h, a world-record still standing to this day. https://tumhyperloop.com/hyperloop-competitions/
Talk "Choose your favorite problem and contribute solving it" at the TEDxFreiburg 2017