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Alumni story Manou Spoor

Manou Spoor: Air Quality Specialist at Buro Blauw

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“Th[e] mix of scientific work and real-world engagement keeps the job dynamic and meaningful!”

After graduating from the MSc Earth and Environment (Earth System Sciences), Manou began working as an Air Quality Specialist at Buro Blauw. She is involved in a wide range of projects and enjoys the variety, as well as the combination of scientific work and real-world engagement at her job.

Hi, I'm Manou and after graduating from the MSc Earth and Environment (renamed to Earth System Sciences) at Wageningen University, I started working at Buro Blauw Luchtkwaliteit, an environmental consultancy specialized in air quality research. I first came into contact with the company during my studies while exploring organizations on Career Platform working on air quality. The initial connection led to an internship, and later to my current position as Air Quality Specialist.

At Buro Blauw, I work on a wide range of projects related to industrial emissions and air quality in urban environments. This can involve studying the impact of new infrastructure developments, evaluating air purification technologies near highways, or assessing dust deposition from industrial activities. Next to this consultancy role, I coordinate field measurement campaigns, making sure the logistics and data collection run smoothly, and I analyse the results using, for example, Python to support environmental assessments and policy advice.

What I enjoy most about my job is the variety, combining detailed data analysis with hands-on work in the field, visiting companies, and understanding how different industrial processes influence local air quality. This mix of scientific work and real-world engagement keeps the job dynamic and meaningful!