As a broadly interested biologist and ecologist I specialize
in the distribution, ecology, life history, and evolution of
(non-native) marine and freshwater species, using both taxonomic and
molecular approaches. 

Fieldwork in the Netherlands, Ireland, France, Denmark, and Sweden
during theses and periodic work have shown me insights into (non-native)
marine species distribution throughout nature and aquaculture networks
where species were identified using both taxonomic and molecular
methods. In addition I like to learn more of taxonomic species
identification, illustration, and application and optimization of
molecular assessment methods. 

Currently, I work as an Education/Research officer on various
projects such as whole genome sequencing and eDNA projects using Oxford
Nanopore Technologies' PromethION and MinION sequencers.

Since recently I am a core member of the team Genomic Fish Atlas of
the Netherlands which aims to construct genetic genomic data of 100
individuals of each fish species in the Netherlands. Currently, I have
sequence 100 European eel, Weatherfish, Burbot, River lamprey and Perch
for this project.

Lastly, diving as a hobby allows me to see the marine species in their natural environment.