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Maikel Wijtmans is an Associate Professor with expertise in organic chemistry and chemical biology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He is passionate about mentoring students and integrating scientific knowledge into teaching practices. His research interests focus on organic chemistry, with an emphasis on drug discovery and the design and synthesis of compounds in biological contexts. Wijtmans studied Organic Chemistry at Radboud University Nijmegen and completed his PhD at Vanderbilt University, where he developed novel antioxidants. His professional journey includes working at DSM Research and a postdoctoral fellowship in Medicinal Chemistry. Since 2009, he has been involved in educational innovation at VU Amsterdam, winning the Dutch national KNCV chemistry teaching award in 2013 for his contributions to chemistry education. He is recognized for his workshop on educational innovations and has been awarded for his collaborative projects, including the 'Publish and Flourish' initiative. His interests extend to urban inline skating and cycling, reflecting his active lifestyle.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam
Involved in research and teaching in the field of Synthetic Medicinal Chemistry.
Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.