Dr.ir. Frederik de Wit is a materials scientist by training (PhD in coating adhesion) and currently principal lecturer and researcher at Rotterdam University of Applied Science. Before that he was senior lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at The Hague University of Applied Science (2012-2018) and a project manager at TU Delft Adhesion Institute (2009-2012). His interests include advanced manufacturing techniques (automated, 3D), recycling and practical teaching methods.