R. ten Klooster

R. ten Klooster is a Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Engineering Technology (ET), University of Twente, specializing in the Department of Design, Production and Management (DPM). His research focuses on structural packaging design, emphasizing sustainability, convenience, consumer choice behavior, sealing of plastic films, cellulose-based materials, and high-speed packaging line processing. He also contributes to education through the Sustainable Food Packaging program at Ghent University (campus Kortrijk).

• Affiliation: University of Twente (Faculty of Engineering Technology, Design, Production and Management)
• External Role: Co-owner and packaging consultant at Plato product consultants since 1991

His work bridges academic research with industry applications, supported by the NVC Netherlands Packaging Centre and funded by 10-15 companies. He has developed innovative packaging solutions like an easy-to-open cap for glass jars.