Dirk Eilander

Dirk Eilander is an Assistant Professor at the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM) at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, part of the Faculty of Science. He also works as a hydrologist at Deltares' Catchment and Urban Hydrology department since 2014. His research focuses on improving flood risk management through model development, automated modeling, and data analysis. Eilander holds a PhD from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2022), a Master's in Water Management from Delft University of Technology (2013), and a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering (2010).

His expertise includes catchment hydrology, compound flooding dynamics, climate change impacts, and big data applications. He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and disaster risk reduction. Recent research emphasizes global flood risk modeling, particularly in deltas and estuaries, and the development of tools like DeltaDTM for coastal terrain analysis.

Eilander has authored/co-authored over 35 publications and datasets, including a comprehensive review of compound flooding literature (2025) and studies on hurricane-induced flood exposure (2025). His work bridges academic research and practical applications, fostering collaboration with stakeholders globally.