Hi, I'm Daniel 👋
I’m an algorithm engineer at Zeiss SMT, developing solutions that enable the next generation of semiconductor manufacturing.
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About

I am an engineer and researcher specializing in computational modeling, machine learning, and algorithm development for complex physical systems. At Zeiss SMT, I develop algorithms that ensure the precision required for Extreme Ultraviolet Light (EUV) lithography in semiconductor manufacturing. My PhD research at the Technical University of Hamburg and Yale University focused on mechanobiology, where I combined finite element simulations and ML models with experiments to study multiscale biological phenomena.

Work Experience

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Zeiss SMT

May 2025 - Present
Algortihm Engineer
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Hamburg University of Technology

Oct 2019 - Jan 2025
Research Scientist
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Yale University

Jan 2019 - Aug 2019
Visiting Researcher

Skills

C/C++
Python
Git
CI/CD
Software Development
High-Performancs Computing
PyTorch
Scikit-learn
Pandas
Physics-Informed ML
Deep-Learning
(Graph) Neural Networks
Data Science & Statistics
Numerical Methods
Finite Elements

Education

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Hamburg University of Technology

Oct 2019 - Jan 2025
PhD in Mechanical Engineering
  • Thesis: Multiscale investigations of mechanobiology - in vitro observations and computational modeling
  • Successfully implemented complex finite element and machine learning models to complement experiments
  • Demonstrated adaptability and versatility to explore, refine, and deliver multidisciplinary solutions (6 published articles)
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Yale University

Jan 2019 - Aug 2019
Visiting Researcher
  • Additional visits in Apr/May '23 and May/June '24
  • Established long-term collaboration between Hamburg and Yale through project/goal alignment
  • Successfully led collaboration over 5 years, including 4 students, resulting in 3 peer-reviewed articles
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Technical University of Munich

Oct 2016 - Oct 2018
M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
  • Developed a novel biaxial bioreactor to investigate mechanical properties of cell-seeded tissue equivalents
  • Visiting Researcher at Yale University, CT, USA (DAAD scholarship) from Oct '17 - Oct '18
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Technical University of Munich

Oct 2013 - Oct 2016
B.Sc. in Engineering Science
  • Specialized in numerical and computational engineering methods
  • Exchange semester at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore from Aug '15 - Dec '15
My Projects

Check out my latest work

I've worked on a variety of projects, ranging from finite element to machine learning models and cell culture experiements. Here are a few of my favorites.

Multiscale Modeling

Multiscale Modeling

Developed a mulitscale finite element model to simulate soft tissue adaptation.

C++
Finite Elements
Software Development
deal.II
Paper
Source
Details
Surrogate Modeling

Surrogate Modeling

Combined finite element model with (graph) neural networks to accelerate simulations.

PyTorch
GNNs
Reduced-Order Models
AI/ML
Details
Experimental Studies

Experimental Studies

Investigated how cell-seeded tissue equivalents adapt to dynamic mechanical loading.

Experimental Study Design
Data Analysis
Cell Culture
Primary Cell Isolation
Paper
Details
Cell Migration

Cell Migration

Studied cell migration in 3-dimensional fiber networks.

C++
Statistical Mechanics
Biophysics
Paper
Details
Biaxial Bioreactor

Biaxial Bioreactor

Designed and developed a novel biaxial bioreactor to investigate the mechanical adaptation of vasculat smooth muscle cells under multiaxial loading.

Prototyping
CAD
Cell Culture
Paper
Details
Other Projects

I like building things

I also started working on other projects that are not necessarily related to my primary line of research, mainly for fun and to learn new tools. Here are a few of the projects - more are coming once I find time to upload them.

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    Raspberry Pi

    I always wanted to build something with a Raspberry Pi. So I built a little device to help me take care of my plants.

    Details
  • D

    Download Activities from Strava

    A simple python script to download Strava activities and store them in a Pandas DataFrame using the Strava API.

    Details
  • L

    Learning react and next.js

    I wanted to learn more about modern tools for web development. In fact, I built this website with next.js and deployed it using Vercel. Shoutout to magicui for providing a great template!

Contact

Get in Touch

Want to chat? Just reach out to me on LinkedIn or send me an email and I'll respond as soon as I can.

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