About Prof. Dr. R.J. Koopmans
Former Director, Plastic Innovation
Competence Center, Fribourg, CH
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Rudy comes from the world of polymers. He is committed to advancing Sustainability and the associated Materials Innovation. With his change from Dow to the PICC he is ever more focused on developing Innovative System Solutions for the plastics industry.
In addition to his broad industrial technological Know-How, Rudy brings an expert understanding on the contextual challenges of a net zero carbon society. He is a valuable Sparring Partner to discuss ways towards a future sustainable society. He holds a PhD in Physical & Macromolecular Chemistry from UA, Antwerp, Belgium.
Rudy has additionally co-authored 5 books on the subjects of ecodesign, plastics and polymers.
Professional Experience
- Former Fellow at Dow Chemical Company
- Em. Professor University Western Switzerland, HEIA-FR, Fribourg CH
- Former Dozent ETH Zürich CH
- Former guest-Professor at Leeds University (UK) & Technical University Eindhoven (NL)