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Members
Curious about the faces behind the Seaweed Learning Community? Here you’ll find an overview of our members, all working on seaweed applications. Discover who is involved and what they are working on.
Job Cohen
Plant breeder and phycologist working on the development of a high-yielding, high-quality sugar kelp cultivar. As a PhD at NIOZ as part of the NWO-funded From Sea to Society project, I explore the use and potential of global sugar kelp genetic resources to support selective breeding efforts. In doing so, I aim to provide farmers with superior seeding material, improving yields and strengthening the economic viability of seaweed farming.
Loekie Zaat
PhD candidate researching the economic feasibility of seaweed cultivation in North-West Europe. I work in the Business Economics group of Wageningen University & Research and am part of the SEASEEDS consortium. I study what type of seaweed systems are optimal for North-West Europe (see link below), the expected profitability of these farms, the effect of global seaweed prices and commodity prices on European seaweed prices, and business models/consumer perception of seaweed products.
Luna van der Loos
Marine biologist and molecular ecologist specializing in seaweed biodiversity and their symbiotic interactions with microorganisms. I work as a researcher at the Naturalis Biodiversity Center, where I have access to an extensive historical collection documenting centuries of seaweed taxonomy. When I'm not in the lab, you can often find me along the Dutch coast—diving, snorkeling, or exploring the intertidal zone. Through a combination of descriptive and experimental approaches, I aim to connect biodiversity patterns with their underlying functional mechanisms.
Raquel Ledo Doval
Marine biologist and biotechnologist researching marine fungi and their role in seaweed-based circular bioeconomy. I study fungal enzymes and biomolecules to unlock sustainable protein and bioproduct pathways. My work connects ocean science, biotechnology and creative engagement to support resilient and regenerative blue food systems.
Saskia Nijhof
Onderzoeker
Innovation scientist researching the role of seaweed in the protein transition from an innovation system perspective. I work at the HZ University of Applied Sciences in Vlissingen and am an external PhD candidate at Utrecht University. I focus on the province of Zeeland, which is a delta region where most of the seaweed research and cultivation is taking place. I coordinate the Seaweed Learning Community as part of the NWO-funded From Sea to Society project. Apart from this, I research new business models and sustainable value chains at the Knowledge Centre Entrepreneurship and Innovation (KCOI).