Dano Roelvink

Dano Roelvink is an Honorary Professor at Delft University of Technology and Head of the Coastal Systems & Engineering and Port Development Chairgroup at IHE Delft. His expertise centers on coastal hydrodynamics and morphodynamics modeling, with a focus on developing open-source tools like XBeach and ShorelineS. He leads international collaborations on coastal resilience, particularly in Vietnam, Bangladesh, and West Africa, addressing challenges such as mangrove restoration, sediment dynamics, and climate change impacts. His career spans roles at Delft Hydraulics and IHE Delft, where he pioneered models like Delft3D and advanced understanding of wave-driven processes.

Education: PhD in Coastal Hydraulics from Delft University of Technology (1993). Research Interests include coastal morphology, wave-structure interactions, and eco-geomorphic systems. Notable contributions include a bestselling guide on coastal modeling (2011) and leadership in integrating machine learning for probabilistic shoreline predictions. His work emphasizes practical solutions for coastal hazards and sustainable management, with projects extending from Arctic Alaska to the Mekong Delta.

• Key Models: XBeach, Delft3D, ShorelineS
• Global Collaboration: Partnerships with USGS, ONR, and institutions in France, China, and Brazil
• Focus Areas: Mangrove ecosystems, dune evolution, and storm surge modeling

Scientific contributions span over 150 peer-reviewed articles (Scopus h-index 40), with recent emphasis on decadal-scale coastal evolution and nature-based solutions. His teams address both technical and societal aspects of coastal sustainability, including policy-relevant flood risk analyses and community-driven restoration strategies.