Edze Tijsma

Edze Tijsma is a seasoned professional in research and development with extensive experience across various industries. Currently serving as Global R&D Manager for Coatings at Foseco, Edze focuses on developing innovative coatings that meet modern performance and environmental standards. Previously, Edze held positions including R&D Manager at Accsys, where responsibilities included product development for acetylated wood products, and R&D Manager at Smit & Zoon, leading a team on fatliquors and retanning agents for leather processing. Other notable roles include Manager of Product Development at Sonneborn Refined Products, Senior Principal Development Chemist at Air Products, and Principal Scientist at Medtronic, where Edze led teams in developing novel drug-device combinations. Edze holds a PhD in Polymer Chemistry and an MSc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Twente.