Dilia was just one year old when her family moved to Bhutan, high up in the Himalayas. She lived there for eleven years, and those were deeply formative years for her. Bhutan became part of her identity — a part she carried with her for life.

She lived high up in the Himalayas at an altitude of 2,300 m above sea level. In winter, it could snow. Time to make a snowman with the kids from the neighbourhood.

On one of the travels, Dilia became friends with a novice monk and coloured in the same colour book.

Dilia was very much interested in Lego from an early age. Her last Lego purchase was Rivendell of the Lord of the Rings, bringing Lego together with her favourite book.

One of her favourite passtimes in Bhutan was climbing tree. Here they are helping to choose a Christmas tree.

Dilia is the eldest sister of 3. Her siblings were born when she was 3,5 and 5,5 years old.

Dilia spent 3 years at a private primary school, preparing her for the Dutch education system.

At the age of 12, Dilia moved back to the Netherlands for further education - High School and University.

At High School, Dilia's interest in weather and climate showed up for the first time. Here, she presents the results of her research on the effects of El Niño.

At the age of 18 Dilia joined Wageningen University to study International Land and Water Use - the same study that her dad had completed 30 years earlier.

Dilia first came to Israel for a research placement as part of her Master's study.

After completing her Master's, Dilia returned to Israel to pursue a PhD. In 2016, she was granted her degree.

Dilia didn’t just invest in her career; she invested at least as much in people - family, friends and colleagues.

She was very happy to rent her own home in Ashalim and extend hospitality to all who were dear to her.