After his time as lecturer and laboratory manager for aircraft design at the Institute of Aerospace Systems in Aachen, he went to work in industry - first as an engineer in the product development of a car manufacturer, later as an engineering consultant with a record of well over 30 international mechanical engineering-related projects.
During his career as an engineer and consultant, he gained experience mainly in the automotive and aerospace industries, focusing on product design and development, and developed particular interest in the transformation of transportation.
Prior to joining NYU Tandon, he taught at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, where he also advised the Motorsports Team.