1966-1972

Highschool: Geert Groote College te Deventer: Curriculum: Gymnasium b

1972-1977

Study of Physics at the University of Amsterdam
First exam: "Kandidaats" cum laude 9 April 1975
Main subjects: physics and mathematics
Minor subjects: chemistry and computer science

Masters degree cum laude 12 October 1977
Main subjects: experimental physics
Minor subjects: mathematics and bio-mechanics

1975-1977

Experimental work in group of prof.dr. I.F. Silvera
Subject: Supersonic jet beams of carbon dioxide

1977-1982

PhD work at the Natuurkundig Laboratorium of the University of Amsterdam
PhD cum laude 16 June 1982
Title of thesis: Properties of hydrogen as a function of pressure up to 60 GPa
Promotor prof.dr.I.F. Silvera

1982-1984

Ministry of Economic Affairs, Department of Energy, The Hague
Project leader/Policy maker Renewable Energy

1984-1987

Multihouse (automation), Gouda
Head of the development department for office automation (25 people)

from 1987

Vrije Universiteit of Amsterdam
Assistant Professor with tenure in Solid State Physics (dept. prof.dr. R. Griessen)