Alexander studied Environmental Engineering at Bayreuth University (Germany) from 2003 to 2008. He got his Diploma on the Optimization of antennae for RF-aided catalyst state diagnostics with Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gerhard Fischerauer. From December 2008 to February 2010 he worked at MTU Aero Engines as a contractor in the Special Measurement Department.
In March 2010 Alexander joined the group of Prof. Gianaurelio Cuniberti as a PhD student. In Dresden, Alexander\u2019s work comprises the growth of nano wires using Dielectrophoresis experimentally as well as theoretically.