We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on several UT alumni who continue to make significant contributions and achieve remarkable success in their respective fields. These stories exemplify the diverse and impactful journeys of UT alumni, showcasing their resilience, innovation, and dedication to making a positive difference.
"I look forward to contributing to the governance of this versatile University as a member of the Board. That versatility means that we have all the ingredients to come to high-quality and integrated scientific solutions to the great societal issues and transitions we are facing."
Awarded the title of Engineer of the Year and Rector Magnificus of the University of Groningen since September 2023.
“By using methods from the semiconductor and photonics industries, our module is also scalable into the volumes required for these markets.”
CTO & CEO of Brilliance, a UTwente start-up. Their groundbreaking work in developing laser engines for Augmented Reality glasses has recently secured a major investment from PhotonVentures and Oost NL to develop laser engines for Augmented Reality glasses.
"People who claim they don't like reading just haven't found the right book yet."
Bo Verhoef is a dynamic social media & content marketeer whose passion extends to sparking interest in reading among young people. In 2023 alone, Bo has devoured more than 100 books and leverages platforms like TikTok to share her love for reading.
"It is easy to announce goals ... but then difficult to live up to those goals... some goals we didn't achieve as a direct result of my incompetence as a leader. But, I'm still proud. We will come out of 2023 with the best lessons we could have wished for, just before Upfront's real growth spurt."
Co-founder of Upfront, a sports nutrition company. He decided to be candid about his goals in 2023 in a LinkedIn post, that has received a lot of attention.
"What happens abroad also strikes home in the Netherlands. An open door, but all the more important that we stand up in Europe and beyond for what is important for our country, in a convincing and constructive manner. Europe is then closest to us: there we will have to realize a large part of our task."
Heleen has taken on the role of General Director for European Collaboration at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“Solventis Group is a highly compatible fit to our strategy, adding tollgate capabilities and volume optionality via their Antwerp state-of-the-art site to our regional capacities, while opening interregional optimization potential. The acquisition will support our integration with increasingly global supply markets while strengthening our regional market position and customer proximity in EMEA.”
Ewout van Jarwaarde, chief executive officer, Brenntag Essentials.
"I'm always coming across new things and also don't feel like retiring now. Some broadcasters make radio connections, others love the technology behind the radio. I belong to that second group, I like that world. What the future will bring? I don't know, but the passion for radio is forever."
In 1965, Koos Fockens began his UT studies in electrical engineering. After a long career,as a retiree, he found a new in a PhD; he researched noise caused by common household appliances and its consequences.
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