He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with cum laude honors from Wageningen University & Research in Organic and Surface Chemistry in 2018. His academic activities included research at the Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, where he focused on material and interfacial chemistry, specializing in surface modifications, bio-molecule attachment, and various analytical techniques. Additionally, he delved into bio-organic chemistry, encompassing the synthesis of organic molecules and proficiency in analytical methods such as NMR and mass spectrometry. He also gained teaching and mentoring experience, supervising both bachelor and master's students. Furthermore, he organized a successful PhD study trip and secured funding through sponsorships.

Experienced in business development, strategic consulting, networking, business intelligence and securing non-dilutive financing for innovative SMEs in the life-sciences sector.
As a Strategy Manager at FFUND since September 2018, he has been dedicated to his role for 5 years and 2 months. Located in the Amsterdam Area, Netherlands, he leverages FFund's extensive network and expertise to assist biotech and other life-sciences startups and SMEs in realizing their full potential. His responsibilities encompass various aspects of business development support, including the development of business proposals, formulation of value propositions, budgeting, technical writing, and, most importantly, maintaining an unwavering commitment to their success.