Daan van Rooijen
Associate Professor · Biocomposites
NHL Stenden University of Applied SciencesAbout
Daan van Rooijen serves as Associate Professor of Biocomposites at NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences since September 2012, specializing in sustainable material innovation to replace environmentally harmful alternatives like steel and fiberglass.
His academic foundation includes a degree from Delft University of Technology's Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering (1991), followed by industry experience at refrigeration manufacturers and founding KIEM—the Netherlands' first ecodesign-specialized engineering firm.
Research centers on biocomposite material properties, production process innovation, and practical applications for sustainable construction. His work targets regional industry adoption through the Sustainable Plastics Lectorate, emphasizing natural fiber-reinforced composites for lightweight structural components.
Notable collaborations span the United Nations Development Program, European Commission, Electrolux, Volvo, and DAF Trucks, with leadership in the pioneering BIOLICHT project developing trailer components from natural fiber composites.
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