Joshua Kiesel

Dr. Joshua Kiesel is a Researcher at the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM) within the Faculty of Science at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He focuses on coastal flood modeling and nature-based solutions to mitigate climate change impacts, particularly in coastal restoration and hydrodynamic interactions. His work addresses adaptation strategies, managed realignment of sea defenses, and compound climate events.

Education:

• PhD in Coastal Geography, Kiel University, Germany (2021)
• MSc in Environmental Management, Kiel University (2016)
• BSc in Geography, Kiel University (2013)

Research Interests: Coastal flooding, hydrodynamic modeling, sea level rise, nature-based solutions, and coastal ecosystems. His projects emphasize integrating climate mitigation and adaptation strategies, such as in the Horizon Europe project KNOWING, which explores compound flood events and societal transformation.

Current Projects: Active in the KNOWING initiative (2022–2026), focusing on climate mitigation pathways and adaptation strategies. His research bridges hydrodynamic modeling with real-world coastal management challenges, including storm surge impacts and Baltic Sea dynamics.

Labs/Teams: Part of IVM’s Water and Climate Risk department and the KNOWING project team. Collaborates with international researchers on coastal resilience and sustainable adaptation measures.