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Prof. Huib de Swart is a Professor of Physical Oceanography at Utrecht University's Marine and Atmospheric Research department. His research focuses on coastal and estuarine systems, emphasizing tidal dynamics, sediment transport, and climate change impacts. He leads studies on salt intrusion in estuaries, tidal sand ridge evolution, and morphodynamic modeling. Key contributions include work on Rhine-Meuse Delta salt dynamics and Belgian coastline interactions. His interdisciplinary approach bridges geophysics, environmental science, and numerical modeling.
Research interests span physical oceanography, coastal morphodynamics, and climate-driven coastal changes. Recent work addresses extreme salt intrusion risks under warming conditions and decadal shoreline evolution influenced by sand ridges. He collaborates internationally, contributing to projects like the Future Deltas initiative.
Publications (2025–2017) highlight advancements in estuarine network modeling, tidal sand wave behavior, and stochastic salt intrusion analysis. His work emphasizes practical applications for coastal management and climate adaptation strategies.
