Oskar van Deventer
Oskar van Deventer (born 1965) is a Dutch puzzle maker. He prototypes puzzles using 3D printing. His work combines mathematics, physics, and design, and he collaborates at academic institutions. Many of his combination puzzles are in mass production by Uwe Mèffert and WitEden. Oskar van Deventer has also designed puzzles for Hanayama.
Oskar van Deventer | |
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| Born | Mattijs Oskar van Deventer 1965 (age 58–59) |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Occupation(s) | Puzzle maker, Senior Scientist at TNO |
| Known for | Puzzle designer, inventor |
| Title | Ph.D. in optics |
He was a Guinness World Record holder for his 17×17×17 "Over the Top Cube" Rubik's cube-style puzzle from 2012 to 2016, when it was beaten by a 22×22×22 cube.
In addition to being a puzzle maker, Oskar is a research scientist in the area of media networking and holds a Ph.D. in optics. He has over 100 publications, over 80 patents applications, and hundreds of standardization contributions.
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