Projects

Educational Support

Tailored support to schools and universities is given through educational programs and collaborative projects.

School projects

I run community-based initiatives for School route safety.

University lectures and workshops

Starting this winter semester of 2024, I am offering lectures and workshops at various universities on topics such as ‘Emergency Incident Access‘ and ‘Car Fires,’ as part of modules like ‘Design of Road Traffic Facilities in Urban Areas.

First partners are:

Research

We are dedicated to pioneering research that addresses pressing environmental challenges. As newly established research teams, we are in the early stages of launching innovative projects aimed at developing practical solutions to mitigate the impact of different threats. While these projects are still in the planning phase, we are committed to creating real, science-based change that will help make our communities safer, greener, and more resilient.

Heat

We are a research team dedicated to developing solutions for managing heat waves. Our focus is on short-term mitigation strategies, which are essential in addition to the urgent efforts for soil sealing reduction and greening our urban spaces.

First Partner is the Berliner Institute for Social research (BIS) with Dr. Dominkus Vogl, Dipl. Soz. Janika Gabriel and Dr. Felix Bader.

AI development support via ZUG can be possible.

Floods

Together with Prof. Dr. rer.-nat. Fred Hattermann of the Potsdamer Climate Research Institute we are preparing a possible research project on the development of an AI supported software to deliver as precise as possible flood prognosis with the support of the ZUG.

PPE

Since mid-2024, an international project group is actively pursuing funding for research on innovative protective clothing (PPE) for fire-, ambulance- and police services. If you have access to potential funding opportunities or are interested in collaborating on this initiative, we would be delighted to connect with you.

Current research partners include:

  • Dipl.-Ing. Michael Unterhalt Holistic Safety
  • Prof. Matthias Kimmerle Textile Researcher, Germany
  • Senior Engineer Martin Camenzind Empa, Switzerland
  • Marcus Bätge FeuerKrebs gUG, Germany
  • Thomas Keller (the first and probably still the only fire officer who made a smart risk assessment before designing the PPE for his brigade), Germany
  • Dave Matthews, EN and ISO expert, UK

Scope

  1. every day uniform for hot, warm, windy and cold weather
  2. rain protection
  3. interior fire fighting protection – only level 1

We will not be addressing the use of underwear, as its proper wear cannot always be guaranteed, particularly during summer or by volunteers. Additionally, we will not be covering PPE for specialized task forces with unique requirements.

Aims

  • PFC and PFAS-free materials
  • Cancer protection
  • No dysfunctional membranes, unlike those currently in use
  • Potential steam protection for interior PPE, pending evaluation
  • Minimize microplastic release during every day use and laundering
  • Embrace circular economy principles as much as possible
  • Practical and functional under real-world conditions

With growing awareness of fire-related cancers, it is crucial that PPE be free from potentially carcinogenic substances such as PFAS. Additionally, the equipment must offer maximum protection against skin exposure to harmful agents that could contribute to cancer development.

Historically, increased protection has often compromised mobility and performance. This trade-off has not been sufficiently considered in the current standards, which prioritize maximum protection.

A clear example of unsuitable PPE is sealed goggles. While they offer protection, they fog up quickly under heavy workloads, impairing vision and increasing heat stress, making them impractical for demanding tasks. Therefore, it’s vital to strike a balance between sufficient protection and the operational efficiency required for rescue operations.