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What did you study for your bachelor’s and master’s degree?
First I obtained a bachelor in Physics, after which I started a master in Biophysics. I realized I really like combining the theoretical concepts of physics and computational methods with a more applied area like biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, medicine, …
Why did you choose to do a PhD in this group?
As said before, my interests and studies lie within the broad field of biophysics. With the research topics in this group, knowledge and skills from different disciplines are combined. This variability is something I greatly enjoy, as well as the opportunity to use computational skills in scientific research. I also very much like the fact that in an indirect way, my research could end up helping people suffer less.
What would you say is your speciality within the research group?
The study of cardiac electrograms. How the tissue properties and catheter orientations affect the shape and size of these signals.
What is your favorite part of doing a PhD?
The variation. It is very non-repetitive and I really enjoy the enthusiasm rush I get from closing in on a nice scientific result.
What is your least favorite part?
Scanning literature…
What are your hobbies/after work activities?
One of my favorite activities is dancing. More specifically hiphop and couples dancing. Besides that, I love taking care of my pets (especially training my very young dog) and having quality time with special people in my life.
Do you have a fun fact about yourself that you want to share?
I talk a lot and pretty fast and use absurd humor in situations where I am uncomfortable.