Bas W. Borsje

Bas W. Borsje is an Associate Professor at the University of Twente specializing in water systems. His research focuses on coastal engineering, salt marsh dynamics, and biogeomorphology. With 174 research outputs and 13 datasets, his work addresses critical questions in estuarine systems and environmental resilience.

• Affiliation: University of Twente
• Academic Rank: Associate Professor
• Key Research Areas: Coastal Engineering, Salt Marsh Dynamics, Biogeomorphology

His recent studies include numerical modeling of salt marsh development, wave attenuation by tidal flats, and ecosystem services under sea-level rise. Notable collaborations involve institutions like 4TU.Centre for Research Data.

Scientific Awards:

• IADC Best Paper Award (2011)
• Jan van Noortwijkprijs (2017, 2019)
• Teacher of the Year, Civil Engineering (2019)

He actively participates in academic activities, including invited talks on living dikes and as a member of De Jonge Akademie (2024–2029). His public engagement includes media contributions on coastal defense through vegetation.