C.E. (Cor) Koning

C.E. (Cor) Koning is an Honorary Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Science and Engineering, holding a part-time appointment. He is also employed at Covestro (Netherlands) B.V. in Zwolle. His research focuses on polymer chemistry, polycondensation technology, coatings science, and sustainable materials.

Education: Dr. in polymer chemistry from the University of Groningen (1987). Career highlights include roles at DSM Research (1987–2000), Eindhoven University of Technology (2000–2011), and Covestro (2021–present). He pioneered renewable polymers like bio-based polyamide 4.10 and carbon dioxide-based polycarbonates.

Research emphasizes bio-based materials, recycling, and biodegradable polymers. His work spans over 250 peer-reviewed papers and 90 patents. He has supervised 46 PhD students, contributing significantly to polymer science and industry-academia collaboration.

Key achievements include developing EcoPAxx® and advancing carbon nanotube-based composites. His current focus is sustainable coatings and high-performance bio-based polymers.