R. Gelderloos

R. Gelderloos is a researcher at Delft University of Technology's Environmental Fluid Mechanics department. His work focuses on oceanographic processes, particularly in sea-level rise, coastal dynamics, and geophysical fluid dynamics.

• Doctorate in Physical Oceanography (Universiteit Utrecht, 2012)
• Master's in Civil Engineering and Management (University of Twente, 2008)
• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering (University of Twente, 2006)

Research interests span from Labrador Sea water formation to Greenland coastal circulation, with emphasis on:

• Water mass transformation mechanisms
• Hydraulically-controlled strait dynamics
• Lagrangian transport modeling
• Climate change impact assessments
• Coastal current variability
• Deep ocean ventilation processes

Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches combining physical oceanography with climate risk assessment. Key contributions include:

• Advancing coastal current definition methodologies
• Developing Lagrangian perspectives for shelf circulation analysis
• Quantifying Greenland's role in North Atlantic overturning circulation
• Investigating hydraulic control mechanisms in basin drainage
• Regional dissection of subpolar North Atlantic overturning

Current research integrates dataset development with climate modeling, focusing on spatial heterogeneity in oceanic processes.