Contributed to evaluating the commercial potential of microplastic testing in composting and sustainable materials management.
* Delivered a literature review identifying viable methods for microplastic extraction and analysis in test materials
* Assessed the commercial feasibility of applying microplastic testing within ongoing operations.

Skills: Research | Feasibility Analysis | Sustainability Strategy

Delivered independent, cross-disciplinary research in environmental microbiology and geochemistry, combining field, lab, and computational methods to generate actionable insights.
Successfully led and managed multiple end-to-end research projects, from experimental design through data analysis, resulting in four scientific publications and international dissemination.
Applied advanced lab, field and computational techniques to procure and analyse large-scale environmental datasets. Managed multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating international field campaigns and cross-disciplinary collaborations. Evidencing strong project management, teamwork and data analysis capabilities.
Supervised and mentored BSc/MSc students (3) and taught laboratory and field courses (4 courses), cultivating leadership and communication skills.
Acted as geology representative for departmental level Early Careers Association, strengthening stakeholder engagement and leadership proficiency.
Presented research at four international conferences refining presentation, networking and communication skills.
Skills: Research Leadership | Data Analysis | Bioinformatics | Project Management | Communication & Collaboration

Assessed environmental and public health risks of plastic-associated minerals in aquatic systems, translating research into actionable insights for risk management and sustainability.
Investigated the role of minerals attached to plastics (in aqueous environments) and their potential role for accelerating antibiotic resistance propagation, highlighting implications for policy and environmental strategy.
Executed the full research cycle, from field sampling and data analysis to visualization and stakeholder-ready reporting.
Synthesized complex findings into clear visualizations and presentations, enabling evidence-based decision-making across academic and non-academic audiences.
Skills: Risk Assessment | Data Analysis | Sustainability Strategy | Stakeholder Communication

Advanced research on sustainable energy by exploring catalytic and microbial enhancement of methane production in decommissioned oil fields. Cross-collaboration project between UCPH, DTU and DHRTC
Designed and executed laboratory experiments to simulate methane generation via catalysis and bacteria.
Executed comprehensive literature reviews to validate experimental approaches and findings.
Collaborated with cross-institutional research teams at the University of Copenhagen and DHRTC.
Skills: Laboratory Research | Experimental Design | Cross- Institutional Collaboration | Energy & Sustainability