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JOHANNES AREND VAN HENSBERGEN
15 Valley Rd, Hazelbrook NSW 2779
M: +614 0904 6043 | E: j.vanhensbergen@hotmail.com
SUMMARY
Industrial Chemistry PhD graduate with excellent academic grades, proven post-doctoral track record
and over three years of corporate experience across a breadth of industries: chemicals (Orica/ Dulux
Group), adhesives and consumer products (Selleys), food (Unilever), beverages (Tooheys) and
coatings (Bluescope Steel).
 A genuine interpersonal approach and demonstrated ability to work well within team
structures. My rapid integration within different work environments has facilitated
meaningful contribution and favourable financial outcomes at each of my industrial
placements (successful new product launches, cost savings and process/ efficiency
improvements).
 Strong project management, time management and data analysis skills honed through years
of self-directed research, consulting and expert opinion casework. This has in turn bolstered
my independence, initiative and capacity for creative problem solving.
 A self-assured young professional with a well-rounded and social lifestyle (musical, sport and
community interests), and an international orientation developed through extensive personal
and work-related travel.
EDUCATION
2013 Ph.D – Industrial Chemistry
School of Chemical Engineering
The University of New South Wales
Prof. Robert P. Burford
Prof. Andrew B. Lowe
School of Chemistry
The University of Florida
Prof. Ken B. Wagener
‘Ring-opening and acyclic diene metathesis: Polymerisation, thiol click modification
and organic-inorganic composite preparation.’
The aim of my PhD was to develop advanced methodologies to design and modify
polymer (plastic) structure and functionality at the nanometre scale. Potential
applications include: enhanced drug delivery, novel therapeutics, energy production
and storage, electronics, optics, water and food processing, membranes and catalysis.
2008 B.Eng (Hons) - Industrial Chemistry
School of Chemical Engineering
The University of New South Wales

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EMPLOYMENT
2014 Postdoctoral Research Fellow
School of Chemical Engineering
The University of New South Wales
 Published innovative research on advanced polymer projects (ROMP,
ADMET, RAFT, thiol ‘Click’ and sol-gel nanocomposites).
 Provided technical consultation and expert opinion on three legal cases.
2010 Graduate Development Chemist
Orica (Dulux Group)
 Selected into the Orica Young Professionals program and completed
professional development activities: personality typing, cross-cultural
interaction and Kepner-Tregoe project management training.
 Commercialised novel products for Australian & New Zealand markets,
including reformulation of flagship brand ‘Liquid Nails’ to improve safety and
deliver a cost saving of $50k p.a.
 Established an on-going ‘Basis of Quality’ program in the factory to control
critical process steps and improve manufacturing consistency.
2007 Food Technologist
Unilever Australasia
 Formulated and manufactured prototypes of a new pasta. This product was
approved and scheduled for launch in 2009.
2007 Development Chemist
Selleys Pty Ltd.
 Personally redeveloped the product concept, packaging and chemical
formulation of ‘Selleys Oven Plus Heavy Duty Gel’ to achieve commercial
viability. Upon re-engaging the team’s enthusiasm, we were able to launch in
Woolworths and independent supermarket chains where the product enjoyed
market success for over five years.
2005 Process Control Engineer
Tooheys Pty Ltd.
 Identified and addressed a recurring fault in a cost-effective manner by
reprogramming the brewing tank cleaning sequence and PLC controller.
2004 Research Scientist
Bluescope Steel Pty Ltd.
 Assisted in developing experimental polyurethane coatings for the next
generation of COLORBOND® steel.

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ACHIEVEMENTS
2012 CRC-P (Cooperative Research Centre for Polymers) Prize: Best presentation.
2010 CRC-P Chairman’s Scholarship.
UNSW Research Excellence Award.
2008 The University Medal & Honours 1st
class.
High distinction average (91.4%): 34 high distinctions, 8 distinctions.
CRC-P Prize: Best thesis.
RACI (Royal Australian Chemical Institute) Prize: Winning thesis.
Era Polymers Prize: Best final year thesis.
SAMOS Polymers Prize: Best individual presentation skills.
2007 The Dean’s Medal (2007, 2006 & 2005): Awarded to the top 1% of faculty.
The Dean’s Honour List (2007, 2006 & 2005): Exemplary academic performance.
Era Polymers Prize: 1st place in 3rd year.
2006 SAMOS Polymers Prize: 1st place in 2nd year.
AIE (Australian Institute of Energy) Prize: Outstanding academic achievement.
2004 Induction into the UNSW Co-Op Scholarship.
2001 BHP Billiton National Science Award (Chemistry).
PUBLICATIONS, CONFERENCES & PRESENTATIONS
Full list available upon request.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR INTERESTS
Piano
 Completed AMEB 8th Grade piano examination with Honours (2007).
Soccer
 Played in the community team ‘Hazelbrook Hawks’ (2011-2012).
 Captained a competitive indoor soccer team (2007 – 2011).
Other languages
 German - intermediate proficiency (2013 – present).
Travelling
 Extensive personal and work-related travel: Europe (2015 - 9 mths), USA (2013 – 6 mths),
Japan (2012) and South East Asia (2010). Each trip provided me with opportunities for
personal development, a breadth of perspective and cultural appreciation.
REFERENCES
Available upon request.