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Dave Matthews is an Associate Professor at the University of Twente, specializing in Surface Design & Engineering within the Engineering Technology Faculty. He holds a BEng (Hons) in Materials Science Engineering from the University of Swansea and an MSc in Surface Design & Engineering from the University of Nottingham, followed by a PhD from Rijksuniversiteit Groningen focused on Surface Engineering. His research interests include Laser Material Processing, Skin Tribology, and Material Science, where he develops new processes and products for various market sectors including automotive, packaging, energy, and construction. Matthews has contributed significantly to the field with his work at Tata Steel as a Principal Researcher, resulting in numerous patents. He also coordinates master tracks in Emerging Technology Design and gives lectures on Bachelor's and Master's programs. Additionally, he is the Managing Editor for two Q1 Elsevier journals: Biomaterials Advances and Surface & Coatings Technology. Since August 2020, he has held a distinguished chair position at Feng Chia University in Taiwan, collaborating on innovative surface designs and coatings.
Includes specializations in Financial Engineering & Management, Healthcare Technology & Management, and Production & Logistics Management.