is a Materials Scientist and Engineer working as a Research Associate in between Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces and Exzellenzcluster »Matters of Activity«, at the intersection of Natural Science & Design. Coming from a diverse educational background, and backed by a broad inter- & transdisciplinary work experience his research interests cover diverse yet converging themes of: science and design collaborative methodologies, bio-inspired design strategies & design-driven scientific inquiries; interdisciplinary creative processes and teamwork (mediation and education); active matter – structures, functions and systems; sustainability – materials, functions and cycles.