teaching

Courses, lectures, and educational activities.

Courses

  • 2023.04 - Present
    Fundamentals of Robotics
    Technical University of Darmstadt
    Research Assistant (3 semesters until today)

    Supervising the lecture 'Fundamentals of Robotics', preparing and conducting exercises, and providing hands-on training with Turtlebots.

    • Lectured on robotics fundamentals
    • Conducted practical courses in robotics
    • Provided hands-on training with Turtlebots and ROS
  • 2021.10 - 2023.02
    Fundamentals of Robotics
    Technical University of Darmstadt
    Teaching Assistant

    Tutoring of the lecture Fundamentals of Robotics of the group Simulation, Systems Optimization and Robotics. Consulting hours for students, grading of student exercises and exams, supervising of the forum and working on Turtlebots."

    • Tutored the 'Fundamentals of Robotics' lecture
    • Provided consulting hours for students
    • Graded student exercises and assignments
    • Supervised the course forum
    • Worked with Turtlebots for practical demonstrations

Projects

  • 2025.12 - 2026.06
    Automatic Jaw Model Generation via Foundation Model-Driven Segmentation and Parametric Dataset Synthesis
    Technical University of Darmstadt
    Supervisor

    Supervising a project on automatic jaw model generation using foundation model-driven segmentation and parametric dataset synthesis. The project focuses on developing a pipeline for generating jaw models from medical imaging data, leveraging foundation models for segmentation and synthetic data generation to create a comprehensive dataset for training and evaluation.

    • Supervised a project on automatic jaw model generation
    • Focused on foundation model-driven segmentation and parametric dataset synthesis
    • Guided students in parametric dataset synthesis
  • 2025.10 - 2026.10
    Tendon-Driven Actuation System Design and Control for a Jaw Exoskeleton
    Technical University of Darmstadt
    Supervisor

    Supervising a project on the design and control of a tendon-driven actuation system for a jaw exoskeleton.

    • Supervised a project on tendon-driven actuation system design
    • Focused on actuation and control strategies for jaw exoskeletons
    • Guided students in applying control theory to biomechanical systems
  • 2025.10 - 2026.10
    Sensor System Design and User Intent Recognition for a Jaw Exoskeleton
    Technical University of Darmstadt
    Supervisor

    Supervising a project on sensor system design and user intent recognition for a jaw exoskeleton. The project focuses on the simulation of EMG data in MuJoCo, the design of a sensor system for a jaw exoskeleton, and the development of algorithms for user intent recognition based on the sensor data.

    • Supervised a project on EMG simulation and sensor system design for jaw exoskeletons
    • Focused on user intent recognition algorithms
    • Guided students in applying machine learning to biomechanical systems
  • 2025.10 - 2026.10
    Developing a Pipeline for 3D-Printing a Hybrid-Structure Jaw Exoskeleton
    Technical University of Darmstadt
    Supervisor

    Supervising a project on developing a pipeline for 3D-printing a hybrid-structure jaw exoskeleton. The project focuses on the design of a hybrid-structure jaw exoskeleton, the development of a 3D-printing pipeline, and the integration of sensors and actuators.

    • Supervised a project on 3D-printing pipeline for jaw exoskeletons
    • Focused on hybrid-structure design and manufacturing
    • Guided students in integrating sensors and actuators into the exoskeleton
  • 2024.10 - 2025.10
    A Framework for the (Semi-) Automatic Assembly of a Jaw Model Based on MRI and CT Data
    Technical University of Darmstadt
    Supervisor

    Supervising a project on the (semi-) automatic assembly of a jaw model based on MRI and CT data. The pipeline includes the processing of the data, the segmentation of the model components, and the assembly of the jaw model.

    • Supervised a project on the (semi-) automatic assembly of a jaw model
    • Focused on using MRI and CT data for model assembly
    • Guided students in data processing and segmentation techniques
  • 2024.10 - 2025.10
    Model-Based RL for Modeling Muscle Excitations of a Human Jaw Model
    Technical University of Darmstadt
    Supervisor

    Supervising a project on model-based reinforcement learning to model muscle excitations of a human jaw model. The learned model can then be used to generate muscle excitations for a given jaw movement.

    • Supervised a project on model-based reinforcement learning
    • Focused on modeling muscle excitations of a human jaw model
    • Guided students in applying RL techniques to biological systems