PhD - University of Twente and Surface Preparation Laboratory

Oct 2017 - Current

As a PhD student from the university, I work independently at this small company. I have designed, built, tested and implemented a device that can levitate and melt metal in a vacuum to fabricate very pure metal crystals. You can read more about this device in one of my publications. Apart from the challenging physics, this experience made me not afraid to walk into a workshop.

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Expert - TV show Anna's brains

Jun 2021 - Sep 2021

In the Dutch TV show "Anna's brains", I act as a "brain", a consultant/sidekick to the presenter. Together with a team of other brains, we solve a challenging technical-scientific question every week: Can you charge a car with lightning? Can we live underwater? Can you surf on air? How do you make a real-life action hero in an action scene?

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Internship Aalto University

Aug 2016 - Jan 2017

Research in the NanoSpin group on spin wave manipulation via plasmonic nano-heating. Skills acquired: PLD, XRD, DDA and VNA-FMR.

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University assistant

2013 - 2017

Lecturing and guiding students on electrodynamics (including three trips to CERN), error analysis, MATLAB, modelling, general statics, dynamics and network analysis.

MSc Nanotechnology - cum laude

2015 - 2017

University of Twente - average grade 8.4/10

Nanotechnology focuses on the design and creation of functional materials, structures, devices and systems by directly controlling matter on the nanometre scale. The interdisciplinary Master’s programme reflects this in its emphasis on integration, this character of the study fits seamlessly with my prior degree. However, it’s the specialization courses that really make the programme worthwhile.

• Master Thesis “Melting and solidifying of levitating metal crystals” – Awarded 9/10
• Skills acquired: Theoretical modelling and simulations on electrodynamics of levitating metals.

Notable courses:

• Fabrication of Nanostructures
• Characterization of Nanostructures
• Laboratory Course & Clean Room Course
• Nanophysics, Nano-Electronics, Nanoscience, Nanofluidics,
  Nanomedicine, Bionanotechnology & Nano Devices

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BSc Advanced Technology - cum laude

2012 - 2015

University of Twente - average grade 8.4/10

Intensive study which operates at the centre of new technological developments where different fields of expertise come together. In the first two years, an enormous amount of knowledge is build as a basis, for instance in the fields of chemical engineering, mechanical engineering and applied physics. It is not limited to technical skills, but also entrepreneurial and social courses. In the third year, I did a specialization in science, physics and nanotechnology.

• Bachelor Thesis “Alcohol intercalation between graphene and mica” - Awarded 9/10
• Skills acquired: AFM and diffusion modelling.

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Pre-university secondary education (VWO) - cum laude

2006 - 2012

CSW van der Perre, Middelburg - average grade 8.3/10

Profile Nature and Technology. Graduated in the top 10% of the Netherlands, resulting in a membership of the Socrates Honour Society.