Gert-Jan Steeneveld

Gert-Jan Steeneveld is an Associate Professor affiliated with the WIMEK faculty at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in Meteorology. His research focuses on urban climate dynamics, boundary layer processes, and climate change impacts. He has contributed significantly to understanding urban surface fluxes, extreme rainfall patterns, and heat stress mitigation strategies in urban environments. His work integrates observational data with advanced modeling techniques, including the use of crowdsourced meteorological observations to improve urban climate predictions.

Steeneveld has supervised multiple PhD candidates exploring topics such as tropical cyclone projections, urban climate modeling, and heatwave impacts on indoor environments. His research extends to interdisciplinary projects addressing climate adaptation in informal settlements, combining urban planning and environmental science approaches. Notable datasets include urban meteorological observations from Amsterdam and Wageningen, contributing to climate studies and model validation.

His recent publications emphasize high-resolution perspectives on climate change effects, such as extreme rainfall in Southeast Asia and the dynamics of cyclone clustering. He actively participates in workshops and consultancy projects, including urban cooling strategies and climate-responsive design. Despite no explicit awards listed, his extensive publication record and leadership in collaborative research underscore his academic contributions.