2021 Scientific talent of the year 2021 of the Netherlands and Flanders (New Scientist)

2021 Royal Dutch Academy of Sciences: Sciencecommunication award for scientists

2020 Nominated teacher of the year of the whole Utrecht University

2019 Nominated and awarded teacher of the year, department of Biology (UU)

2018 "Best course level 2”, department of Biology (UU)

2017 Nominated teacher of the year, department of Biology (UU)

2015 Nominated and awarded teacher of the year, department of Biology (UU)

2014 Nominated teacher of the year, department of Biology (UU)

2010 "Best course level 2”, department of Biology (UU)