Noyens Isabelle, currently researcher at the Centre of Expertise of Sustainable Biomass and Chemistry, Thomas More University of Applied Sciences. Obtained in 2007 a bachelor degree in Chemistry - Environmental Care at Katholieke Hogeschool Kempen, now known as Thomas More University of Applied Sciences. After graduation she was employed at Johnson & Johnson as analytical chemist till 2008. From 2008 to 2017 she worked at the R&D department of Umicore were she had supervisatory responsibilities. From 2017 till now she joined the team were she is currently employed. While the interests during the employment at Umicore focussed on recyling of metals, extraction of metals, pyrometallurgy and environment, the research now focusses on valorisation of biomass, analytical chemistry, processing of biomass, edible insects, microalgae and sustainability.