About & CV
I am a driven and passionate researcher from the Netherlands. With a strong foundation in Econometrics, Philosophy, and Computer Science, I am currently pursuing my PhD in Machine Learning and Statistics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Beyond academia, I enjoy playing the guitar, practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, playing chess, reading literature, and playing volleyball. I am fluent in Dutch, English, Turkish, and French.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy
Machine Learning and Statistics
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Subject: Bayesian machine learning and statistical methods to estimate treatment effect heterogeneity. Supervisors: Mark van de Wiel en Jeroen Hoogland.
Master of Science
Econometrics and Management Science
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Specialization: Econometrics. Seminar: Estimating probability of default using time-varying survival models for PwC.
Master Exchange
Biostatistics
ENSAI (Rennes, France)
Specializing in Biostatistics.
Bachelor of Science
Econometrics and Operations Research
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Double Degree with Philosophy (Paused). Minor in Computer Science at TU Delft.
Awards & Fellowships
Don Lavoie Fellowship
Mercatus Center at George Mason University
Awarded a competitive stipend fellowship by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University to study political economy and advance knowledge in Austrian, Virginian, and Bloomington schools of economics.
Experience
Biostatistics Master Thesis Intern
INSERM U1219, Bordeaux Population Health
- Conducted research on the modelisation of pre-dementia using a novel panel data approach.
- Provided methodological extension to earlier models, solving the issue of overfitting (implemented in R and C++).
Teaching Assistant
Erasmus School of Economics
- TA for Non-linear optimisation, Econometrics 1 & 2, Time series analysis and more.
- Guided around 60 second year undergraduate students.
Intern Actuarial Function
Allianz Benelux
- Developed an inflation model based on individual matching of claims using Python.
- Worked with internal pricing data store using SQL.