I am interested in…

What are you working on?

While General Relativity is already more than a hundred years old, many questions remain and are unsolved. My current research focuses on what gravitational wave observations can teach us about gravity and black holes. I particular, one of the key aspects of Einstein’s equations is its non-linear nature, which makes it the beautiful and challenging theory it is. I aim to test this using the final phase of the gravitational wave when two black holes have collided and settle down by developing the necessary theory. Second, the defining feature of black holes are their horizons. I work on revealing its properties from gravitational wave observations.

What does the DRSTP mean for you?

The main strength of the DRSTP is the excellent PhD schools and courses it offers that allow master and PhD students to broaden their horizon and dive deeper into hot topics. On top of that, it provides a nice platform to meet other theoretical physicists in the Netherlands and thereby helps strengthen connections across universities and research topics.

What interests do you have apart from your research?

I love to dance, which I currently do in the form of zumba. In addition, I enjoy baking, traveling and being silly with our two young daughters.