Henk Prins studied Applied Mathematics at Delft University of Technology He then focused on numerical modelling of ship motions in waves completing a PhD in 1995 He moved to MARIN where he become involved in software development of both numerical tools and user interfaces He managed the software development department for 6 years while managing large projects on fullmission bridge simulators and on design tools Since 2007 he manages the RD department of MARIN This department is mainly focusing on advanced numerical tools and their validation with experiments Henk is heavily involved in European research projects and has lead two large projects on ship propulsion He chaired the European research association Vessels for the Future bringing together all maritime stakeholders such as yards suppliers research institutes academia and class societies He is currently chairing the research association Waterborne Technology Platform that is defining a research agenda for the whole waterborne sector which includes inland and maritime transport blue growth and ports and logistics At national level he participated in setting up research roadmaps such as De Nationale Wetenschapsagenda