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Henk-Willem Veltkamp serves as a Project leader at the MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Twente. Holding an MSc degree (ing.) in Engineering, he specializes in microfluidic systems and silicon-based sensor fabrication within the institute's interdisciplinary research environment.
His research focuses on Microfluidics, Sensor Engineering, and Silicon Fabrication, with significant contributions to MEMS, Nanotechnology, and Microfabrication. Key work includes developing microfluidic relative permittivity sensors using silicon sidewall electrodes, innovative anemometer designs, and advanced wet/dry etching techniques for microchannel fabrication.
Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate expertise in silicon micromachining for fluid measurement systems, particularly in circular cross-section microchannels and real-time permittivity sensing. His work bridges semiconductor process engineering with microfluidic applications.
Scientific recognition includes:
- 2nd prize poster presentation at INASCON 2013 (London)
- 2nd prize poster presentation at INASCON 2017 (Bristol)
- Long service medal from the Dutch Red Cross
Veltkamp actively organizes academic conferences including INASCON 2016 and MicroFluidic Handling Systems 2017. His research at the MESA+ Institute drives innovation in microsystem fabrication and fluidic sensor design, with strong industry-relevant applications in semiconductor processing and microfluidic device manufacturing.
