Remco, Computer Science PhD
Remco, a Dutch PhD student with a background in biomedical engineering, shares his journey from industry to academia. He tells us about the skills he's gained and his plans for the future.
About Remco
Name: Remco Benthem De Grave
Nationality: Dutch
Course: Computer Science PhD with Open Lab
Quick summary: Passionate about learning, with a journey from research to data-driven solutions.
I love learning and am drawn to environments where I can interact with and learn from great minds.
What was your work or study experience before your PhD?
Before starting my PhD, I completed a Research Master’s degree in Behavioral Science. I have a background in Biomedical Engineering and previously worked in the medical implants industry as a Product Manager.
What are your future career plans?
During my PhD, I especially enjoyed the technical aspects like coding to develop the application and performing data analysis. I’m now planning to pursue a primarily technical career and have recently started a position as a Data Scientist.
I’ve also considered continuing to develop the app I designed for my PhD and make it publicly available, though I don’t have concrete plans for this yet.
Why did you decide to do a PhD?
I love learning and am drawn to environments where I can interact with and learn from great minds.
Have you done anything while studying to increase your employability?
I have continuously sought opportunities to develop practical, applied skills, such as learning to build an app. I also had the opportunity to complete a data science internship at Nokia which helped broaden my industry experience.
