Barend van de Velde

Barend van de Velde is an experienced professional in the field of research and development, currently serving as Teamleider Aqua (R&D) and Sr Technisch Specialist at Royal van Wijhe Verf B.V. since May 2023. Previously, Barend held the position of Lead Application Scientist at Cargill BioIndustrial from July 2022 to May 2023 and worked at Croda as an Application Scientist from April 2014 to July 2022, focusing on coatings and polymers. Prior roles include Product Specialist at AM COATINGS, where Barend developed antimicrobial binders, and R&D Specialist at Drywood Coatings, specializing in water-based coatings for the wood industry. Barend's career began as Project Manager Coatings at SHR Hout Research and includes an internship at de beer lakfabrieken. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Technology from Saxion University of Applied Sciences and specialized training in coating technology.