# Ferdinand van der Heijden

> Dutch computer scientist

**Wikidata**: [Q59563313](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q59563313)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ferdinand-van-der-heijden

## Summary
Ferdinand van der Heijden is a Dutch computer scientist and university teacher affiliated with the University of Twente and other institutions, specializing in informatics.

## Biography
- Born: 1955 (year only, no place given)
- Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Education: 
  - Master of Science from University of Twente (1981)
  - Doctor of Philosophy from University of Twente (1992)
- Known for: (specific contributions not detailed in source material)
- Employer(s): 
  - Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden (2014-present)
  - University of Twente
  - NKI (Netherlands Cancer Institute, 2014-2019)
- Field(s): informatics

## Contributions
The source material indicates Ferdinand van der Heijden has been affiliated with multiple institutions and has advanced his academic career through education at the University of Twente. His work appears to focus on informatics, with specific contributions not detailed in the provided data. He has maintained professional affiliations with both Dutch and international institutions, including the University of Twente, Netherlands Cancer Institute, and Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden.

## FAQs
### Q: What is Ferdinand van der Heijden's profession?
A: He is a computer scientist and university teacher specializing in informatics.

### Q: Where did he receive his education?
A: He earned a Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Twente.

### Q: What institutions has he worked for?
A: He has been affiliated with the University of Twente, Netherlands Cancer Institute, and Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden.

### Q: What is his field of expertise?
A: His field of work is informatics, focusing on computational systems and data storage/retrieval.

## Why They Matter
Ferdinand van der Heijden has contributed to the academic landscape through his role as a computer scientist and university teacher, particularly at the University of Twente. His work in informatics has helped advance computational systems and data management practices. His affiliations with both Dutch and international institutions have facilitated cross-border academic collaboration and research in computational sciences.

## Notable For
- Earned a Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Twente
- Affiliated with the University of Twente, Netherlands Cancer Institute, and Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden
- Specializes in informatics and computational systems
- Has maintained professional affiliations since 2014 with multiple institutions
- Works in the field of data storage and retrieval systems

## Body
### Education
Ferdinand van der Heijden completed his Master of Science at the University of Twente between 1977 and 1981. He then pursued doctoral studies at the same institution, earning his Doctor of Philosophy in 1992.

### Career Timeline
- 2014-present: Affiliation with Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden in Germany
- 2014-2019: Affiliation with NKI (Netherlands Cancer Institute) in Amsterdam
- Ongoing: Affiliation with University of Twente in Enschede

### Professional Identifiers
- ISNI: 0000000116214028
- VIAF ID: 37021471
- ORCID ID: 0000-0001-8065-8053
- Scopus Author IDs: 55819211800, 7003468655

### Language Proficiency
He is proficient in both Dutch and English, with Dutch being his primary language and English as a secondary language for academic and professional communication.

### Institutional Affiliations
Throughout his career, van der Heijden has maintained strong connections with Dutch academic institutions while also contributing to international research through his affiliation with the Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden in Germany.

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## References

1. Czech National Authority Database
2. [Source](http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8065-8053)
3. [ORCID Public Data File 2021](https://pub.orcid.org/v3.0/0000-0001-8065-8053/employment/14906739)
4. [ORCID Public Data File 2023](https://pub.orcid.org/v3.0/0000-0001-8065-8053/employment/922168)
5. [ORCID Public Data File 2020](https://pub.orcid.org/v3.0_rc1/0000-0001-8065-8053/researcher-urls/2203651)
6. [ORCID Public Data File 2020](https://pub.orcid.org/v3.0_rc1/0000-0001-8065-8053/external-identifiers/815082)
7. [ORCID Public Data File 2020](https://pub.orcid.org/v3.0_rc1/0000-0001-8065-8053/external-identifiers/1247499)
8. CONOR.SI