Professional Preparation

2001
Habilitation, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Germany
Thesis title: Mud volcanism on the Mediterranean Ridge accretionary prism

1995
PhD Geology ('magna cum laude'), Justus-Liebig-University, Germany
Thesis title: Mass balance of sedimentary accretion and subduction combined with computer-based modelling of balanced cross sections across the Chile Margin

1992
MSc Geology, Justus-Liebig-University, Germany
BA Art History, German Literature, Justus-Liebig-University, Germany

1990
BSc Geology, Justus-Liebig-University, Germany

1989
BSc Biology, Justus-Liebig-University, Germany