Mark Meerdink

Mark Meerdink is a Lecturer-researcher at the Research Centre Biobased Economy, Hanze University of Applied Sciences. His work focuses on bioconversion, fermentation technology, and biobased chemistry with a strong emphasis on sustainable development goals. He actively contributes to interdisciplinary research addressing renewable energy integration and carbon-neutral agricultural solutions.

Key research interests include:

• Development of bio-based fertilizers and sustainable agricultural systems
• Optimization of industrial processes through advanced processing techniques
• Integration of big data analytics in food and chemical industries
• Educational innovation in STEM and technical workforce training

His publications from 2017–2018 highlight work on smart processing systems (ZAP project), green fertilizer solutions, and educational talent development initiatives. Media engagement includes promoting the ZAP program's role in bridging education, research, and industry collaboration.

He has delivered invited talks on research integration into chemical technology education and contributed to projects like the Greenfertilizer initiative, demonstrating expertise in both applied science and pedagogical innovation.