Biography: 

Ton Bor studied Materials Science at the Technical University of Delft. After completion of his PhD in 2000 and a post-doctoral position in Delft, he worked for two years at Malvern Panalytical in Almelo as an X-ray diffraction specialist. In 2004 he started at the University of Twente within the Production Technology chair of prof. Remko Akkerman teaching materials science and researching a broad range of materials (metals, polymers, composites, ceramics). Research in solid-state welding, cladding and additive manufacturing has been one of the main topics.

About the University of Twente (UT):

The University of Twente (UT) in Enschede, Netherlands, is a leading technical and social science research university known for its "High Tech, Human Touch" approach, blending engineering with behavioral & social sciences on a unique, all-in campus. It offers multidisciplinary education with project-based learning, focusing on fields like nanotechnology, IT, and biomedical tech, fostering innovation, entrepreneurship (with many spin-offs), and global impact, attracting a diverse international community.