Behind every DPI programme is a team that connects ideas, people and disciplines. Our colleagues, scientific advisors and supervisory board work closely together to shape the direction, quality and impact of our research. It’s this collaboration that makes DPI a trusted platform for fundamental polymer science.

Marinka Eekman
Communication

Claude Bostoen
Business development and programme manager

Peter Kuppens
Controller

Eric Hogenboom
Managing director

Denka Hristova-Bogaerds
Programme manager

Thomas Manders
ICT

Linda de Wit
Project administration

Rein Borggreve
Executive advisor

Eylem van Mierlo
Finance
Scientific advisors

Prof. Dr. Bernard Rieger
TU Muenchen, WACKER-Chair of macromolecular chemistry

Prof. Dr. Costantino Creton
ESPCI, VP research and CNRS, Research director
Supervisory board

Dr. Lada Kurelec
Sabic, General manager polymer technology and innovation

Dr. Rolf van Benthem
Shell, Chief scientist materials science & engineering

Dr. Krijn Dijkstra
Envalior, Vice president research & development

Daisuke Ozaki
Teijin Aramid, Chief research & technology officer

Arnoud Reininga
SKF, Director research & technology development

Dr. Erik Van Praet
Borealis, Vice president innovation & technology