PhD successfully defended
On October 1, 2026, I successfully defended my PhD thesis, Assembling the jigsaw puzzle of biodiversity-ecosystem stability relationships, at Utrecht University and received my doctoral degree. It was an incredibly happy and memorable day. I was very nervous before and during the defense, but everything went smoothly, and I was delighted to pass. The party that evening was full of joy, and it was wonderful to celebrate with the people close to me. I am deeply grateful to my family and friends for their constant support, and to my supervisors, colleagues, and everyone who encouraged me throughout this journey.