About Me

I'm Johanna – physicist, scientific author, and science & tech communicator.

MAIN BIO

I hold a doctorate from the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics, where I worked in molecular spectroscopy and radio astronomy. After my PhD, I moved into technical project management and product ownership in high-tech instrumentation – running complex projects at the interface between engineers, business stakeholders, and international customers. I also spent time as a patent attorney trainee, drafting applications across fields including electron microscopy and spectroscopy.

In 2025 I went independent, and since then I've authored The Organized Lab: A Note-Taking System for Research Teams (2026), published 15+ articles on lab management, technical project management, and STEM-related career paths on Medium, and created HeronSpecs — a personal brand offering digital tools and templates for research teams and tech professionals.

WHAT I BRING

Scientific literacy

I can read your methods section, understand your instrumentation, and write about it accurately. I can also help as a peer reviewer. I have written and reviewed several academic papers myself, in various fields (molecular spectroscopy, radio astronomomy, and more).

Marketing execution

I don't just advise – I build. Websites, content pipelines, SEO setups, social strategies. I've done all of this for my own brand and for clients.

My own brand HERONSPECS

HeronSpecs is my personal brand, focused on lab management and technical project management tools for scientists and tech professionals. Its flagship publication is The Organized Lab: A Note-Taking System for Research Teams (2026). It's also my live proof of concept: everything I offer as a communicator and writer, I've done for HeronSpecs first.

For more information visit the HeronSpecs website.

Based

Munich, Germany. Working remotely with clients across Europe and beyond.

Languages

English (professional), German (native), Greek (native)

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Attocube Systems, 2022

Green Bank Telescope, 2019

Johanna was a pleasure to work with. She laid out a reasonable timeline and while working on the patent application she actively setup multiple review milestones so the all misunderstandings were quickly caught and addressed. She has advanced knowledge in Electron microscopy and EDS analysis.

Darius Kocar, Software Engineer

A person is typing on a silver laptop with a screen displaying text about designing digital solutions for big customers. Nearby, there is a black smartphone and white earphones placed on the desk. The person's sleeves are light blue, suggesting a casual attire.
A person is typing on a silver laptop with a screen displaying text about designing digital solutions for big customers. Nearby, there is a black smartphone and white earphones placed on the desk. The person's sleeves are light blue, suggesting a casual attire.

★★★★★