Tori Gijzen

Computational Chemistry Lab and System Manager

Tori was born and raised in a small village near Amsterdam called Halfweg. She finished both her B.Sc. and M.Sc. Chemistry at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and the University of Amsterdam. In 2022, she obtained her M.Sc. in Molecular Sciences with a thesis focusing on how Lewis acids catalyze Friedel-Crafts reactions, supervised by dr. Pascal Vermeeren. Currently, she is further developing herself in the world of Computational Chemistry as Computational Chemistry Lab and System Manager. Toward her goal of mastering the many aspects of this world, she tries to create a clear line with clear communication and the renewal of her knowledge. In this way, she tries to inspire and learn things not only for herself but also others. In her spare time, Tori enjoys cooking, gardening, and learning new (fun)facts.