Wasabii PhD is a PhD candidate at the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering. Within the department of Sustainable Design Engineering, Her research investigates the biodesign potential of fungi-based materials in Living Artefacts focusing on enhancing their experiential qualities through shared habitat qualities, such as sound and light.

This approach opens up possibilities for regenerative thinking and imaginaries for alternative futures. Her research methodology uniquely integrates techniques from both microbiology and design in an fluid yet iterative process.

She conducts her work under the guidance of Prof. Elvin Karana, Prof. Han Wosten (Utrecht University), and Dr. Holly Mcquillan. Additionally, Wasabii is affiliated with the Biobased Art and Design Group at Avans University of Applied Sciences, where she mentors students and researchers in designing with mycelium-based materials.

She holds a First-Class Honours BA in Textile Design at Chelsea College Of Art and Design, University of the Arts London; and an MA in Information Experience Design from the Royal College Of Art (RCA) London. Her work has been internationally exhibited and runs workshops for as a way to disseminate and exchange knowledge. Her previous grants includes projects such as Cuddly Fungi (funding awarded Creative Stimulerings Fonds) and Another bite of the cherry (H2020-SC6-CO-CREATION-2016-3 Project number: 763784).