B.L.M. Kothuis

B.L.M. Kothuis is a researcher affiliated with Delft University of Technology's Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, specializing in Hydraulic Structures and Flood Risk. Their work focuses on flood vulnerability assessment, nature-based solutions for flood risk management, and transdisciplinary educational methodologies. Kothuis has contributed to international collaborations between the Netherlands and the U.S. Upper Texas Coast, addressing coastal flood risk reduction and multifunctional infrastructure design.

Research interests include disaster resilience, stakeholder engagement in infrastructure projects, and the socio-cultural dimensions of flood management. They have led or co-authored over 50 publications since 2012, emphasizing comparative case studies across regions such as The Netherlands, Puerto Rico, and Texas. Kothuis also engages in editorial roles and public outreach, such as the Journal of Delta Urbanism, and has presented at conferences on topics like contested issues in flood defense design and historical flood management practices.

Notable outputs include co-design frameworks for inclusive flood risk management and analyses of residential flood vulnerability across diverse geographies. Their work bridges engineering, environmental science, and social science to develop adaptive strategies for climate change impacts.