Work Experience

At NEURA Robotics, I support strategic initiatives in the CEO-Office with a focus on human-machine collaboration, organizational development and the integration of advanced robotics into real business environments. My role bridges technical insight and strategic planning in one of Europe’s most ambitious robotics companies.

Before joining NEURA, I conducted research at Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna as a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow within the European Horizon program. I led the thematic package "The Human Side of Digital Transformation", coordinating interdisciplinary research across academic and industrial partners. My work explored how collaborative robots influence workflows, reshape human roles and transform decision-making in manufacturing systems. I translated empirical insights into strategic recommendations, co-authored policy reports for the European Commission and engaged with stakeholders across sectors to foster responsible adoption.

At KPMG, I worked in digital compliance consulting with a focus on IT audit and risk management. I developed tracking tools, conducted system analyses and prepared executive-level reports to support regulatory alignment in dynamic digital environments.

Earlier, I joined the Mercedes-Benz Production System Office at Daimler where I contributed to lean transformation initiatives. I helped design training programs, facilitated simulation-based learning formats and supported optimization projects across production lines.

I started my professional journey at Robert Bosch in Reutlingen. There, I gained hands-on experience in manufacturing, quality assurance and mechanical failure analysis. This role gave me a grounded understanding of production technology and industrial process logic.

Education

PhD

I completed my Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering with a specialization in Mechanical Engineering at Cologne University of Applied Sciences, Germany. Subsequently, I pursued a Master of Science in Lean Operations Management at Montpellier Business School in France, honing my skills in Lean and Supply Chain Management, as well as Agile Project Management.

My bachelor's studies introduced me to the intricate world of production technology, igniting my fascination for the human-centric aspect of digital transformation. I realized that technological advancements truly flourish when embraced by people. Building on this foundation, my master's program deepened my appreciation for operational and manufacturing processes within organizations.

The research and hands-on experience during this time further solidified my belief that the integration of innovative technology, such as blockchain and robotics, hinges on understanding and catering to human adoption behavior. With this background, the pursuit of a Ph.D. in Innovation Management at Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa, emphasizing the human dimension of emerging technologies, felt like a natural and purposeful progression in my academic journey.