Dr. Ir. H.G.H Van Melick

is a senior research scientist at the Material Science Centre of DSM. He is also a member of the Global Segment Team Gears of DSM Engineering Plastics, a team leading the development of Stanyl gear applications. He joined DSM after studying mechanical engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology and receiving his doctorate in 2002 in the field of polymer mechanics. To learn more go to [www.dsm.com].