Over 12 years of experience in applied science, environmental microbiology and nature-based solutions.My career interest is developing systems to solve 21st century problems and contribute to reducing human footprint on the environment and facilitating a circular, zero waste economy as well as improving human and ecosystem health.My main strength is being highly curious, a big-picture thinker while also being highly attentive to the details that make the difference. I understand science and business well, I am honest and passionate about making a difference.Commercial interests: nature-based solutions, bioremediation, value recovery from waste, wastewater treatment, circular economy, integrated aquaculture, biodegradable plastics, algal applications,Expertise: biofilm staining and quantification, toxicity testing, experimental design, method development, antifouling coatings testing, plastics biodegradation, algal ecophysiology, growth system design, bioprospecting, global microbial ecology, artificial evolution, community optimisation, flow cytometry, FACS, microscopy, cell disruption, media optimisation, statistical analysis and modelling.