During my studies at Wageningen University for my master’s in Aquaculture and Marine Resource Management, I specialized in Polar cod parasites in the Central Arctic Ocean. My interest in the Arctic deepened, leading me to conduct my research internship at UNIS, Svalbard. During this period, I focused on studying benthic biodiversity at cold seeps and actively participated in several research cruises, contributing to benthic research.

Having spent eight months on Svalbard, my passion for the Arctic intensified. Currently, I am continuing my Arctic research at Wageningen Marine Research. In addition to my involvement in Arctic research, I also participate in salt/freshwater ecological projects. These projects, among other things, aim to support governmental bodies in their policy-making processes.