Jeroen Rijke

Jeroen Rijke is a Lecturer in Sustainable River Management at HAN University of Applied Sciences, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to river basin development. His expertise integrates civil engineering, ecology, and socio-economic analysis to address challenges like flood management, climate adaptation, and plastic pollution in river systems.

His research emphasizes asset management of flood defenses, 'Building with Nature' principles, and circular economy applications. Key projects include ResiRiver (resilient river systems), Steengoed (floodplain resource utilization), and Prometheus (dike management innovation). Collaborations with organizations like Smart Rivers and EcoShape advance spatial quality and nature-based solutions.

Recent work explores digital twin technologies for dike design, sustainable dredged sludge use, and climate-robust infrastructure. His efforts embed cutting-edge knowledge into education, fostering next-generation practitioners in sustainable water management. He actively engages in international initiatives to enhance river safety, navigability, and ecological health.