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Eefje Hendriks is an Assistant Professor of Disaster Resilience and Humanitarian Assistance at the University of Twente's Faculty of Geo-information Science and Earth Observation (ITC). She holds a PhD from Eindhoven University of Technology and dual MSc degrees (cum laude) in Architecture and Building Technology. Her research focuses on disaster risk reduction, post-disaster reconstruction, climate change adaptation, and decision-making in vulnerable communities.
Current projects include a Veni Grant-funded initiative exploring safer housing recovery strategies in low-income countries. She also advises the EU's Climate Change Adaptation Policy Support Facility and collaborates with NGOs like Doctors Without Borders. Teaching roles include co-developing the Humanitarian Engineering master's program and lecturing at TU Delft and University of Sydney.
Key research themes:
- Disaster resilience in multi-hazard environments
- Decision-making pathways for safer self-recovery
- Climate adaptation strategies for the built environment
- Application of digital tools in disaster response
Her recent work emphasizes inclusive disaster studies, having co-edited special issues promoting early-career researcher voices. Awards include the 2024 University of Twente Social Media Award and 2020 Sustainable Teacher recognition for innovative fieldwork in refugee camps.
Professional service includes board roles at Technology for Global Development (TU/e) and membership in the University of Twente's Centre for Disaster Resilience. She actively bridges academic research with humanitarian practice through global collaborations and policy engagement.
