Born in Munich, Germany, I came to the U.S. as an international student and now hold a BA (UNC Chapel Hill), an MALS (Duke University), and a PhD in German Studies (Carolina-Duke).
My academic research explores poetry, media theory, gender studies, and computational semiotics, tracing developments from German Modernism to contemporary experimental writing. I am particularly interested in how avant-garde language structures illuminate—and challenge—the logics of AI-driven textual production.
Building on this foundation, my work in the classroom focuses on learning and teaching in the age of AI. I design courses and learning experiences that integrate German language pedagogy, cultural analysis, and emerging technologies, helping students engage critically and creatively with both human- and machine-generated texts. I also work with faculty in other disciplines exploring AI’s pedagogical potential, emphasizing evidence-based practices, process-oriented assessment, and inclusive, experimental approaches to learning.
Beyond academia, my narrative nonfiction books and essays have been published internationally and translated into multiple languages, reflecting my broader interest in storytelling, experimentation, and cross-cultural dialogue.