Mark van Koningsveld

Mark van Koningsveld is a part-time Professor in the Rivers, Ports, Waterways and Dredging Engineering department within the Civil Engineering & Geosciences faculty at Delft University of Technology. His work focuses on the critical intersection of waterborne transportation systems, climate resilience, and sustainable infrastructure development. With over 112 research outputs and active leadership in the PATH2ZERO project (2023-2027), he maintains a significant presence in both academic and policy discussions regarding inland shipping and port operations.

Professor van Koningsveld's research interests center on climate resilience in inland waterway transport, emission reduction strategies for shipping, and the development of sustainable port infrastructure. His work bridges engineering solutions with policy frameworks, particularly examining how climate extremes affect river transport systems. He investigates decision-making frameworks for climate adaptation in waterborne transport and explores innovative approaches to integrating renewable energy sources into inland shipping operations. His research has significant implications for European and global supply chain resilience in the face of climate change.

His recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward integrated, multi-perspective approaches to solving complex transportation challenges. The 2025 articles reveal a strong emphasis on emission reduction policy design, climate resilience in waterway systems, and optimization of alternative fuel infrastructure. His work consistently connects engineering solutions with policy implications, particularly focusing on how climate extremes impact inland shipping and port operations. The research shows increasing attention to systemic thinking, examining how fleets, policies, infrastructure, and hydrodynamics interact in complex transportation networks.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Instagrammer of the week (2018)
• OpenEarth en Political Mashup award (2012)

Professor van Koningsveld actively engages with industry and policy makers through media appearances and public presentations. His work on the PATH2ZERO project represents significant research funding focused on developing zero-emission solutions for inland shipping. He has supervised multiple research projects and students, with documented supervised work listed in his profile. His media engagement demonstrates effective knowledge transfer to broader audiences, particularly regarding climate impacts on river transport systems.

As part of the Rivers, Ports, Waterways and Dredging Engineering group at TU Delft, he contributes to research teams focused on sustainable port development, climate-adaptive waterway infrastructure, and innovative shipping technologies. His involvement in projects like OpenTNSim shows commitment to developing open-source tools for transportation network simulation. The research group maintains strong connections with industry partners through initiatives like SmartPort and the Topsector Water & Maritiem, where van Koningsveld serves as science representative.