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Sierd de Vries is a Professor at the Delft University of Technology, affiliated with the College of Civil Engineering & Geosciences and the Department of Coastal Engineering. With a doctorate in Physics of Blown Sand and Coastal Dunes, their work focuses on sustainable coastal landscape development through field observations, numerical modeling, and engineering design.
- Doctorate: Physics of Blown Sand and Coastal Dunes (Delft University of Technology, 2013)
Their research integrates natural-human system interactions in coastal zones, emphasizing sediment transport, dune erosion, storm impacts, and aeolian processes. Recent publications highlight predictive tools like AeoLiS software, real-world applications in dune evolution modeling, and comprehensive datasets from the RealDune/REFLEX experiments. Key trends include cross-shore sediment dynamics, wave-vegetation feedbacks, and climate resilience strategies.
Scientific recognition includes #1 Best Teacher Team awards for the Hydraulic Engineering MSc track (2023-2024). They lead multidisciplinary collaborations in the RealDune/REFLEX projects and contribute to Dutch coastal innovations like the Zandmotor mega-nourishment, combining academic rigor with public engagement through media appearances and open-access datasets.
