Barbara Tempels

Barbara Tempels is an Assistant Professor specializing in Landscape Architecture and Spatial Planning, focusing on Flood Risk Management, Urban Resilience, and Spatial Planning. Her research integrates qualitative methodologies with policy analysis, particularly in the context of climate adaptation and disaster resilience. She has co-supervised multiple PhD candidates, including Wassink, R., Said, M., and Wargyawati, N., exploring topics such as climate change adaptation governance and river restoration.

Her work bridges theoretical frameworks like co-evolutionary approaches with practical applications, addressing challenges in public space management, justice in spatial planning, and multi-stakeholder collaborations. Recent projects include analyzing homeowners' roles in resilient urban development and evaluating OECD water governance principles in Dutch flood protection.

Tempels has contributed expert commentary on ecological issues such as 'snippernatuur' (fragmented nature) and its ecological value. Her interdisciplinary research spans flood resilience strategies, land-use planning, and community engagement in renewable energy initiatives.

Her advisory roles in PhD projects emphasize sustainable spatial development, with a focus on contested spaces and regional dynamics in contexts like the Citarum River restoration program. She advocates for inclusive and adaptive approaches to urban and environmental challenges.