- 2002 Pre-Diploma in Mathematics and Economics (BA), Bielefeld University
- 2004 Master of Arts in Economics, University of Georgia, Athens (USA)
- 2007 Diploma in Mathematics and Economics (MA), Bielefeld University
- 2010 PhD in Economics (Dr.rer.pol.), Bielefeld University
- 2010 Assistant Professor (J.-Prof.), Bielefeld University
- 2016 Substitute Professor (Vertretungsprofessor W3), Bielefeld University
- 2018 Habilitation in Economics, Bielefeld University
- 2019 Associate Professor, University of Southampton