Jeroen Kluck

Dr. Jeroen Kluck is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Technology at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, specializing in climate resilience and urban sustainability. He holds a concurrent role as an expert in urban climate adaptation at Tauw Nederland (1996–2023). His work focuses on mitigating urban heat stress through innovative urban design, water body integration, and sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Research Interests: Kluck’s research centers on urban climate adaptation, heat stress mitigation in cities, and the role of water bodies in thermal regulation. He applies interdisciplinary methods combining climatology, urban planning, and civil engineering to enhance urban resilience. His work emphasizes practical implementation strategies for climate-proof urban development.

• Key Focus Areas: Heat stress reduction, urban microclimate modeling, climate-resilient urban design, water-based cooling strategies
• Geographic Focus: Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and North Sea Region

Awards & Recognition:

• Amsterdam impact award 2021 (for applied research with societal impact)
• RAAK-award 2022 (3rd prize for collaborative research on permeable urban infrastructure)

Professional Activities: Kluck actively contributes to international projects like the Interreg North Sea 'Cool Cities' initiative. He advises policymakers on climate adaptation strategies, organizes conferences on urban heat mitigation, and frequently engages in media discussions about extreme heat challenges in urban areas.

Data Contributions: Developed open-source datasets including the 'Klimaat Effect Atlas' for urban climate vulnerability mapping and 'Wijktypologie' tools for neighborhood-level adaptation planning.