Johan Kamphuis

Background

Kamphuis, Johan was born on July 18, 1956 in Almelo, Overyssel, The Netherlands. Son of Hendrik J. Kamphuis.

Education

Bachelor, High Technology School, 1972; Master of Arts, U. Utrecht, 1981; Doctor of Philosophy in Organic Chemistry, U. Utrecht, 1985.

Career

Ship paint researcher, Sigma Coatings, Uithoorn, 1984-1985; organic chemistry researcher, DSM Research, Geleen, 1985-1987; work group leader in bio-organic chemistry, DSM Research, Geleen, 1987-1989; section head bio-organic chemistry, DSM Research, Geleen, since 1989; development and new products manager, DSM Andeno, Venlo, since 1993; director business development and acquisitions, DSM Fine Chemicals, since 1996.

Achievements

• Johan Kamphuis has been listed as a noteworthy Chemist, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Munster Geleen School, 1992. Member American Chemical Society, Dutch Biotechnology Federation (president 1995), European Federation Biotechnology (Executive Committee 1993), Royal Society Chemistry (board directors 1992).

Interests

• Avocations: science, reading science fiction, tennis, squash, biking.

Connections

Married Gerdie Engineer of Mines Imming, February 27, 1981. 2 children.

Father:

Hendrik J. Kamphuis Kamphuis

Spouse:

Gerdie Engineer of Mines Imming