I’m an astrochemist and a PhD candidate in the Laboratory for Astrophysics (LfA) group at Leiden University. My research revolves around the chemistry that takes place in and on interstellar ices, focusing on how the chemical inventory of the interstellar and circumstellar medium evolves in complexity to ultimately form prebiotic molecules.

As a PhD candidate, I utilize different ultrahigh vacuum (UHV) setups to explore solid-state astrochemistry. I am also part of InterCat, a Center of Excellence dedicated to studying the formation of building blocks of life in interstellar space.

When I’m not in the lab, you can find me reading or playing music. I am also passionate about learning languages, in part so that I can speak to local bookshop owners in mosts parts of the world.