Mathijs de Raaij is an R&D Chemist at Lawter, Inc since July 2021, focusing on the development of novel tackifiers. Prior to this role, Mathijs served as a Graduate Trainee at Eindhoven University of Technology, where activities centered on fundamental research within the Membrane Materials and Processes department. Experience includes positions as a Production Employee and Lab Employee at Hessing Supervers, and a Young Professional at Chemelot Innovation and Learning Labs, where a project involved synthesis in flow using UV light. Additional roles span internships and work at various laboratories, including Maastricht UMC+ and Johnson Matthey, along with earlier positions in food service and chemical analysis. Mathijs holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Zuyd University of Applied Sciences and an MBO Level 4 diploma in Chemistry from ROC Leeuwenborgh.