Dr. Fay Claybrook is the new Co-Ambassador of the Women in 3D Printing Netherlands ChapterDr. Fay Claybrook is a post-doctoral researcher in biomechanical engineering at the University of Twente, where she works at the intersection of mechanical engineering, material science, and medicine. Her expertise lies in elastomeric tissue replication and medical simulation, with a focus on developing functionally accurate phantoms for artificial organs within the Engineering Organ Support Technologies Group and the Cardiovascular Innovation Lab.
Her work exemplifies how advanced additive manufacturing can directly impact patient care — bridging engineering innovation with real clinical needs.
As Co-Ambassador for Women in 3D Printing Netherlands, Fay is passionate about:
• Increasing visibility of advanced AM applications
• Elevating underrepresented voices in engineering
• Strengthening collaboration between research and industry
• Building an open, multidisciplinary, and international network across sectors
She brings not only deep technical expertise, but also incredible energy and drive to our growing Netherlands community.
And a few fun facts about Fay:
🌶️ She loves spicy food
🏋️♀️ She’s training to compete in a powerlifting competition
💎 She has a collection of quirky earrings
We’re thrilled to have her leadership alongside our Netherlands team as we continue growing this vibrant chapter.Read more
ET actively contributes to 'Regionale WO-dag' at University of TwenteLast Thursday, the Regional University Education Day (WO-dag) took place on the campus of the University of Twente. Over more than 1000 pre-university students (vwo) had the opportunity to explore various programmes.Read more
Dr. Fay Claybrook is the new Co-Ambassador of the Women in 3D Printing Netherlands Chapter
ET actively contributes to 'Regionale WO-dag' at University of Twente
Pioneer in Health Care projects
NWO-OTP proposal E-Walk granted
Herman van der Kooij awarded NWO grant for E-Walk project
NWO Open Competition Domain Science-XS grant won by Ana Martins Costa
Prof. Massimo Sartori gives invited talk at the 4th Nature Conference on flexible electronics, AI in healthcare in April 8-10, 2026.
Prof.dr.ir. Gabriëlle Tuijthof new chair of Department Biomechanical Engineering
ET UTQ Ceremony
Healthcare never stops — but neither does its emissions. Can we make it greener?
Two cum laude Master's graduations
Keynote at the 2025 Neurophysiological Bases of Human Movement Meeting by Prof. Massimo Sartori
