I have a broad education in biology covering ecology, zoology and molecular evolution and analyses. Project experiences include project management, development of concept, experimental setup, sampling, laboratory work, data analyses and dissemination. I am experienced working with method development and research in molecular laboratories, particularly in genetics, in relation to aquaculture and environment interactions. I have previous experience in collaborating with the aquaculture Industry and presentation of scientific material on popular platforms. I continuously publish peer-reviewed scientific papers and write technical reports. I value both national and international collaboration and
am interested in cross disciplinary work.
My main interest is the interactions between the environment and the farming operations in the aquaculture industry. My research has mainly investigated how the environment affects the farmed animals and how the farming procedures affect the environment. My current work focuses mainly on establishing, standardizing and implementing environmental DNA methods in biomonitoring of the water, sediment and kelp forest in the Faroese coastal region, facilitating biomonitoring and impact assessments. In addition, research into the fish microbiome is an area of interest.