Nico Huntink

Dr Nico Huntink
Teijin Aramid BV
Velperweg 76
Arnhem Netherlands 6802 ED
Email: nico.huntink@teijinaramid.com

Biographical Sketch:
Dr. Nico Huntink studied Analytical Chemistry at the Higher Professional Education ‘OLAN’ in Arnhem, The Netherlands where he obtained his degree in 1985. In 1991 he obtained a degree in polymer technology, in 1997 a degree in rubber technology. In 2003 he completed his Ph. D. in the Rubber Technology group at the University of Twente, promoted by Prof. dr. ir. J.W.M. Noordermeer, on the topic ‘Durability of Rubber products’. He joined the Akzo Nobel Research Laboratories in Arnhem in 1986 as analytical chemist. In 1998, he resumed responsibility as an application research manager for the rubber chemicals department of Akzo Nobel (now Flexsys), especially for the New Products group but also for Crystex. In 2006 he resumed responsibility as technical and sales account manager for the Tire department of Teijin Aramid and is now responsible as business development manager for Sulfron. In this role he has a worldwide responsibility.