I am an assistant professor in the Department of Sociology. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences and a Master's degree in Medical Anthropology and Sociology. I earned my PhD in Sociology in 2020, after which I conducted various postdoctoral projects at institutions such as Amsterdam UMC and Erasmus MC. I am currently an organizing member of the Social Gerontology Research Group within the Department of Sociology and a member of the Social Functioning and Care Group of the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam (LASA). Additionally, I serve as the editor of het Tijdschrift voor Geriatrie en Gerontologie.
Teaching
At the Bachelor's level, I teach a course focused on the application of qualitative methodologies, such as case studies, for evaluating social interventions. In this course, students learn to critically assess and implement qualitative research methods to address complex social issues. Additionally, I co-teach the SS4S Care & Welfare course and mentor students in Mentoraat 1 & 2. I also supervise Bachelor’s and Master’s theses, particularly those exploring critical topics such as the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health, resilience, and long-term care.
Research
My research interests lie in understanding how broader societal issues shape the health, well-being, and long-term care of older adults. Specifically, I examine how social inequalities, including those related to socioeconomic status and gender, as well as sociohistorical shifts, impact the aging population. My work is embedded in the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam (LASA), an ongoing investigation into the social, physical, emotional, and cognitive functioning of older adults. Through this research, I contribute to the understanding of how social determinants affect health outcomes over time.
My publications often explore the intersection of socioeconomic inequalities and health, with a particular focus on resilience among older migrants. In my current project, I am investigating how care networks and well-being interact and evolve in response to broader healthcare reforms.
