Educated in Biology and Toxicology at the University of Utrecht, the Netherlands, (1972-1981).
Audio engineer, PA, recording, and film music production, K’S d, (1980-1985)
CEO, Founder Audio & Video Productions Zebra. Development of programmes on transmissible diseases for the Dutch Ministry of Health and initiating Drugs and Information Monitoring System (DIMS) on risks of illicit drugs use(1985-2007).
CEO and Founder (2011) of a Public Benefit Organisation, ToxicoWatch Foundation
Research on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) such as dioxins (PCDD/F), dl-PCBs and PFAS related to emissions to the environment from waste incineration. Multi-year biomonitoring studies in Europe on POPs in the environment near (co-) waste incinerations. Participant of technical workgroups commissioned by Governments and industry on data emissions of waste incinerators as independent toxicologist/researcher. (2015-2017)
CEO and co-founder of ToxicoWatch Consultancy (2017-2025). Head of Research on technical data analyses of POP emissions and residues related to waste incineration, as well a focus on microbiological analytical challenges and potential bioremediation of Substances of Very High Concern.
