I am a PhD Candidate in the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences at the University of Washington.I have been a part of CINTRAFOR since September 2021. Originally from the Netherlands, I studied Industrial Engineering and Industrial Ecology, where I developed an interest in process optimization, sustainable resource management, and environmental assessments. For my Master’s thesis, I examined the economic and environmental implications of large-scale seaweed cultivation in the North Sea using Techno-Economic Analysis and Life Cycle Assessment.

Currently, my doctoral research focuses on dynamic life cycle assessment (LCA) and forest-based climate change mitigation. Under the guidance of Dr. Ganguly, Dr. Pierobon, Dr. Tóth, and Dr. Rabotyagov, I explore the global warming mitigation potential of U.S. working forests, considering both forest biomass and wood products. A key component of my work is analyzing the trade-offs between climate- and economically driven forest management optimization.

I hope to contribute to a more nuanced understanding of the role forests play in climate change mitigation. I am particularly interested in how management styles, ecological factors and wood product efficiency influence carbon outcomes.

Outside of academia, she enjoys skiing, playing chess, cooking for friends, and traveling. One of her dreams is to visit the Amazon rainforest someday.