CV

Early career researcher (PhD/Dr.rer.nat) with a strong background in bio-engineering and plant ecology/agriculture. Research focus is remote sensing of plant pests and pathogens. Skilled in Statistical Data Analysis, R and Python. Obtained international research and education experience in Australia (Macquarie University), USA (University of Florida), Spain (University of Valencia), Belgium (University of Ghent) and Germany (University of Hamburg). Currently working at the Institute for Sugar Beet Research in Germany and co-leading the Plant Health Remote Sensing Lab at the Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI) in Pretoria, South Africa.