Profile
I was awarded my Doctor of Philosophy (Dr. Phil.) in 2012 from Goethe University Frankfurt/Main. My studies encompassed philosophy, art history, and archaeology, conducted at Frankfurt, as well as the University of Freiburg and the University of Basel in Switzerland. I also hold a postgraduate degree in Cultural and Media Practice from the Institute for German Literature and Didactics in Frankfurt, along with a Diploma in value-based systemic coaching from the Swiss Coaching Academy in St. Gallen.
I have taught and conducted research in philosophy, focusing on ethics and aesthetics, at various prestigious academic institutions. During my doctoral studies, I was awarded a Max Planck Scholarship at the Max Planck Institute for European Legal History in Frankfurt, where my research centered on Jürgen Habermas’ theory of communication and truth, as well as American pragmatism. I have served as a Visiting Researcher at the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Oxford (UK) and as a Mathilde Planck Scholar at the University of Applied Sciences Konstanz. My academic endeavors have also included affiliations with the University of Konstanz and the Basel Academy of Art and Design, as well as contributions to the BMBF Professorship Program at the Institute of Design Research in Darmstadt. Additionally, I spent two years as a Visiting Professor of Perception Theory in Art & Design at the University of Art and Design in Offenbach. Since 2018, I have been affiliated with Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, where I served as the local Head of the European Culture and Technology Lab, and hold the position of Professor of Practical Philosophy and Cultural Philosophy.
In conjunction with my academic work, speaking engagements, and keynote appearances, I have been deeply involved in the arts and have worked for many years as an entrepreneur in the cultural and design sector. I co-founded the magazine Critica and ran my own consultancy firm for art and design projects for over a decade, collaborating with international museums, institutions, companies, and a diverse range of artists and designers.
Throughout my work, I have maintained a consistent focus on sustainability, particularly social sustainability rooted in ethical values, gender fairness, intersectional awareness, inclusion, and individual well-being, often explored through the lenses of art, design, and technology. Over time, my interest in neuro-aesthetics and psychology at the intersection of philosophy and aesthetics has deepened, particularly concerning how art, design, and technology can facilitate healing and enact transformative societal change. These experiences and research interests have not only shaped my academic perspective but have also profoundly informed my commitment to coaching and consulting for social sustainability within organizations and for individuals. My endeavors align with the Agenda 2030 framework, aiming to achieve goals within the DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) sector, addressing ethical and democratic considerations and also fostering truly innovative practices in a design and work landscape that requires intersectional training.
I have taught and conducted research in philosophy, focusing on ethics and aesthetics, at various prestigious academic institutions. During my doctoral studies, I was awarded a Max Planck Scholarship at the Max Planck Institute for European Legal History in Frankfurt, where my research centered on Jürgen Habermas’ theory of communication and truth, as well as American pragmatism. I have served as a Visiting Researcher at the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Oxford (UK) and as a Mathilde Planck Scholar at the University of Applied Sciences Konstanz. My academic endeavors have also included affiliations with the University of Konstanz and the Basel Academy of Art and Design, as well as contributions to the BMBF Professorship Program at the Institute of Design Research in Darmstadt. Additionally, I spent two years as a Visiting Professor of Perception Theory in Art & Design at the University of Art and Design in Offenbach. Since 2018, I have been affiliated with Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, where I served as the local Head of the European Culture and Technology Lab, and hold the position of Professor of Practical Philosophy and Cultural Philosophy.
In conjunction with my academic work, speaking engagements, and keynote appearances, I have been deeply involved in the arts and have worked for many years as an entrepreneur in the cultural and design sector. I co-founded the magazine Critica and ran my own consultancy firm for art and design projects for over a decade, collaborating with international museums, institutions, companies, and a diverse range of artists and designers.
Throughout my work, I have maintained a consistent focus on sustainability, particularly social sustainability rooted in ethical values, gender fairness, intersectional awareness, inclusion, and individual well-being, often explored through the lenses of art, design, and technology. Over time, my interest in neuro-aesthetics and psychology at the intersection of philosophy and aesthetics has deepened, particularly concerning how art, design, and technology can facilitate healing and enact transformative societal change. These experiences and research interests have not only shaped my academic perspective but have also profoundly informed my commitment to coaching and consulting for social sustainability within organizations and for individuals. My endeavors align with the Agenda 2030 framework, aiming to achieve goals within the DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) sector, addressing ethical and democratic considerations and also fostering truly innovative practices in a design and work landscape that requires intersectional training.