Koert van Mensvoort

Koert van Mensvoort is a prominent figure in the integration of technology and nature, serving as the Founder and CEO of Next Nature since 2005, where the focus lies on advancing the relationship between these realms. Concurrently, Koert van Mensvoort holds the position of University Fellow at Eindhoven University of Technology and is an Assistant Professor, leading the Next Nature Lab within the Industrial Design Department. Additionally, involvement with the KNAW as a member and board member of the Society of Arts emphasizes a commitment to the intersection of art and science. Koert van Mensvoort also contributes to societal development through the Sociaal Creatieve Raad and has held various influential roles in organizations such as VPRO, Dutch Design Week, and NANO Supermarket. Academic credentials include a PhD in Industrial Design from Eindhoven University of Technology and a master's degree in Fine Arts from the Gerrit Rietveld Academie.