Daniel Axthammer obtained his BSc in Chemistry and Biochemistry at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. Subsequently he continued his studies at the LMU including a research stay at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. During his Master thesis at LMU, Daniel collaborated with BASF Construction Additives GmbH in Trostberg working on additives for cementitious materials. In June 2020, Daniel joined the Gädt group as a PhD student. His research interests are focused on the influence of additives on the hydration of Portland cement.