Dr. Herbert W. J. van Houten

Dr. Herbert W. J. van Houten is a respected scientist and engineer known for his contributions to the development of technologies related to data storage, particularly in optical discs like CDs and DVDs. His research has helped improve how information is written, read, and managed on these discs, making digital data storage more reliable and efficient. With a focus on materials and processes, his work has advanced the understanding and performance of optical storage media, benefiting industries such as entertainment, data archiving, and computing.