Amber Elferink

Amber Elferink has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Amber started their career in 2010 with a research internship at Utrecht University, where they worked on the synthesis and analysis of butterfly-shaped particles. Amber then pursued a bachelor thesis at the Università di Bologna, focusing on the functionalization of silicon nanocrystals.

In 2014, Amber joined Topselect Groep BV as an employee, where they had various tasks including informing students about the chemistry study program at open days and serving as a laboratory assistant for secondary school pupils. Amber also worked at Utrecht University as a student intern, optimizing the HADDOCK scoring function and executing algorithms.

Amber's next role was at FAIR2Media as a software developer, where they worked on projects involving real-time object tracking and building interactive 3D maps. Amber then moved on to an internship at SenseGlove, where they contributed to the development of haptic gloves for virtual reality.

In 2021, Amber joined Freeaim Technologies for their master thesis internship, researching locomotion methods for VR shoes. Amber then returned to SenseGlove in 2023 as a software developer.

Amber also had teaching roles at Utrecht University, serving as a student tutor and teaching assistant for various courses, including U-talent workshops and a first-year informatics course.

Throughout their career, Amber has gained experience in software development, virtual reality, research, teaching, and project management. Amber has demonstrated skills in electronics, firmware, software development, and CAD.

Amber Elferink's education history begins in 2014 when they enrolled in Utrecht University to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry. Amber completed this program in 2017. Following their undergraduate studies, Amber continued their education at Utrecht University and completed a Minor degree in Computer Science from 2017 to 2019. In 2019, they began their Master's degree in Computer Science with a focus on Simulations and Games. Amber is currently attending Utrecht University and has maintained a perfect GPA of 4.0/4.0 in their Master's program. Additionally, from 2020 to 2022, Amber pursued a Master's degree in Robotics at TU Delft. Detailed information about their field of study during this period is not specified.