Thijs Van Klaveren
About Thijs Van Klaveren
Thijs Van Klaveren is a Bioprocess Engineer currently working at Planet A Foods in the Greater Munich Metropolitan Area. He has previously held positions at Demetrix and TU Delft, and he holds degrees in Life Sciences and Technology from Leiden University and Delft University of Technology.
Work at Planet A Foods
Thijs Van Klaveren currently serves as a Bioprocess Engineer at Planet A Foods, a position he has held since 2023. He operates within the Greater Munich Metropolitan Area, contributing to the company's initiatives in sustainable food production. His role involves applying bioprocess engineering principles to develop innovative solutions in the food technology sector.
Previous Experience at Demetrix
Before joining Planet A Foods, Thijs worked at Demetrix as a Process Engineer in the upstream processing (USP) department for seven months in 2022. His responsibilities included optimizing bioprocesses in Berkeley, California. Additionally, he gained experience as a USP intern at Demetrix for two months from 2021 to 2022, where he supported various projects related to bioprocess engineering.
Education and Expertise
Thijs Van Klaveren holds a Master of Science in Life Sciences and Technology from Delft University of Technology, which he completed from 2019 to 2022. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences and Technology from Leiden University, studying from 2014 to 2019. Additionally, he completed a minor in Science and Research Based Business at Leiden University from 2017 to 2018.
Research Experience at TU Delft
Thijs has a strong research background, having worked as a Postgraduate Researcher at TU Delft for nine months from 2020 to 2021. He also served as an Undergraduate Researcher at the same institution for six months in 2019. His research roles involved engaging in projects that contributed to advancements in life sciences and technology.
Internships at The HEINEKEN Company
Thijs gained practical experience through internships at The HEINEKEN Company. He worked as a Brewery Host for ten months from 2017 to 2018, where he interacted with visitors and facilitated brewery tours. He also completed a Marketing Internship from 2018 to 2019 for five months, which involved supporting marketing initiatives and strategies within the company.