Born 1963 in Bremen (Germany) 1984-1989 Studies in computer science at the University of Bremen (. Master's degree) 1990-1996 Lecturer & research assistant at the University of Bremen, PhD studies under supervision of Prof. Dr. Hans-Jvrg Kreowski (. PhD in computer science) 1996-2000 Assistant professor ("n") at the University of Bremen Since April 2000 Senior lecturer at Umee University (Sweden)