معرفی
Dr. Tom Dijkstra is a Reader in Engineering Geomorphology with over 30 years of experience in geohazards research, focusing on climate change impacts on slopes and transport infrastructure resilience. His work integrates hydrological modeling, geophysical monitoring, and engineering solutions to address global challenges in landslide susceptibility, infrastructure deterioration, and community vulnerability.
Research affiliations include collaborations with Lanzhou University (China), the British Geological Survey, and institutions in Bhutan, Rwanda, and the Caribbean. Key projects include the ACHILLES Programme Grant (EPSRC), iSMART, and FUTURENET, which explore resilient transport networks under climate change. He also leads interdisciplinary studies on disaster self-recovery in Nepal and the Philippines, emphasizing cultural and risk perception factors.
His research interests span landslide dynamics, loess geotechnics, and early warning systems, with a strong emphasis on bridging science and policy through stakeholder engagement. Notable contributions include developing water balance models for landslide hazard assessments, advancing 4D geoelectrical imaging, and pioneering lime stabilization techniques for earthworks.
- Scientific Awards: BEST STUDENT PAPER AWARD (2013)
- Grants: EPSRC Programme Grants (ACHILLES, iSMART), NERC FLASH, UK-China Newton Fund
- Global Collaborations: China, Bhutan, Rwanda, Caribbean
Labs/Teams: Active in the Geotechnics and Geomatics research group, leading fieldwork in southern Gansu, Zhouqu County (China), and the Himalayan region.
