Sofie Lodens

Sofie Lodens is a Product and Project Manager at AmphiStar, a position held since February 2025. Prior to this role, Sofie served as Project Acquisition Coordinator at Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant from February 2020 to February 2025, overseeing multiple projects including WASTE2FUNC, SURFs UP, AC2GEN, and MiProCas, while also coordinating ongoing work in several EU-funded projects. Sofie's early career includes serving as a Teaching Assistant and PhD Researcher at the Faculty of Bioscience Engineering from March 2014 to January 2020, with a focus on genetic and metabolic engineering. Sofie also contributed as a PhD Student and Scientific Collaborator at VIB-UGent from August 2012 to February 2014, working in the field of mouse genetics and inflammation. Academic qualifications include a PhD in Bioscience Engineering from Ghent University, a Master in Biochemical Engineering Technology, a Specific Teacher Training Degree, and a Bachelor in Pharmaceutical & Biological Laboratory Technology, all pursued in institutions in Belgium.