In the field of Media Technology, Maurits focuses on blending the digital with the real, especially in industrial research projects and education. Having a Master of Arts in Media Innovation and diving into everything from Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) to exploring the Industrial Metaverse. At PXL University of Applied Sciences & Arts, he’s all about making Extended Reality (XR) and Digital Twins to wotk in innovative ways, not to mention his high interest for making things more circular and sustainable.

He’s the go-to guy for turning industrial processes digital and bringing VR and AR into classroomsm environments and settings in ways that make things more valuable. Plus, he’s got this side gig with Adaptable, his consultancy, where he helps projects leap into the digital age. He has lectured at LUCA Hogeschool voor de Kunsten and contributed to the curriculum of the Grafisch Lyceum in Utrecht and Rotterdam.

With works like “The Industrial Metaverse: Navigating the digital transformation” under his belt and a stack of interesting certifications (think VR, drones, and blockchain), Maurits provides an insight into where technology can take education and industry. For anyone curious about how digital technology can shake things up in industrial research projects and beyond, diving into Maurits’ world is a glimpse into the future.