Fred Holtkamp has currently the position of Associate Professor of the Chair in Health Innovation of Fontys University of Allied Health Professions in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. He also holds a position as visiting professor at the University of Labor and Social Affairs (ULSA) in Hanoi Vietnam.
He started his career in medical engineering and is now for more than 20 years working in the field of Prosthetics – Orthotics, (Orthopedic Engineering) and Shoe-Technology. He is specialized in biomechanics, gait analysis and cad/cam systems.
He has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and in mechatronics and also a PGdip in gait analysis, biomechanics and orthotics. He received his Master of Science degree in Rehabilitation engineering at Strathclyde University in Glasgow. In 2021 he is distinguished with the title of “Officer in the order of Oranje Nassau’ for his work in education and research in orthopedic engineering and shoe technology.