The technical practice of Dr. Sophie Ertl encompasses mechanical engineering, materials science and power train engineering.

She gained valuable experience in automotive and aerospace industries and in energy management. 

1998-2003	Internships with BMW Group, EADS, Consulting Engineers for Damage and Failure Analysis Prof. Schmitt-Thomas and Burgmann Sealing Works
2005	Summer School Materials for Fuel Cells, Miami USA
2004-2006	Research engineer for future traction systems with BMW Group in cooperation with the Jülich Research Center, Institute for Materials Science in Energy Research
Since 2006	Patent Professional and Patent Attorney Trainee at 'Bardehle Pagenberg Dost Altenburg Geissler', Munich

1998-2003	Studies of Mechanical Engineering at Munich Technical University (TUM); Degree of Dipl.-Ing.
2003-2006	Doctoral thesis „High Temperature Corrosion of Metallic Materials in Mobile Fuel Cells“ at Aachen University (RWTH)
	Degree of Dr.-Ing.
Since 2006	Law studies for Patent Attorneys at the Hagen University

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