Alenka came to study for her PhD at the University of Leeds in 2009. Her research focused on the coloration of genetically modified cotton, looking to reduce the environmental impact of the dyeing process. She has been working with Keracol since 2013 and has a passion for sustainability. Alenka’s areas of expertise include textile coloration, dyeing, hair dyes, natural products and cosmetics. When not in the lab she enjoys gardening and upcycling her old clothes into colourful new ones.