جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Sanne Muisمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Climate Change
• Coastal Flood Risk Assessment
• Extreme Sea Levels
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sanne Muis is an Assistant Professor at the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in large-scale coastal flood risk assessments. She is also employed at Deltares in Delft, focusing on hydrodynamics and forecasting. Her research integrates climate change impacts, extreme sea levels, and hydrodynamic modeling to improve coastal resilience. She holds an MSc in Hydrology (2013) and a BSc in Earth Sciences and Economics (2009), both from VU Amsterdam. Research Interests: Her work emphasizes global coastal flood risk, extreme sea level projections, and dynamic modeling of compound flooding events. She employs methods like hydrodynamic modeling, extreme value analysis, and high-performance computing. Her current projects, such as the MOSAIC and CHANCE initiatives, aim to enhance flood risk frameworks and reduce uncertainties in sea level projections. Awards: She has received the 2019 Natural Hazards Section Award, 2nd place Lloyd's Science of Risk Prize (2021), and the Dutch Data Prize (2020). These recognize her contributions to natural hazards research and data-driven approaches in disaster risk reduction. Advising & Grants: She supervises PhD students exploring topics like tropical cyclones and climate change impacts. She leads the NWO-ENW CHANCE project and collaborates with TU Delft and the Dutch eScience Center on scalable flood risk frameworks. Labs/Teams: Her work involves interdisciplinary teams at IVM, Deltares, and international partners, focusing on global coastal risk assessment and climate adaptation strategies.

Anaïs Couasnonمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Flood Risk Management
• Climate Change
• Environmental Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anaïs Couasnon is a PhD researcher at the Department of Water and Climate Risk, Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, part of the Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on compound flood risk modeling, probabilistic methods, and global hazard assessment under climate change. She is supervised by Dr. Philip Ward and Dr. Hessel Winsemius as part of a VIDI project. Education: MSc in Hydraulic Engineering (TU Delft, 2017); BSc in Civil Engineering (McGill University, 2010). Research interests include probabilistic modeling, multivariate dependence analysis, flood risk management, and climate impacts on coastal-riverine interactions. She contributes to global datasets like COAST-RP and socio-hydrological benchmarking. Key activities include: Developing frameworks for compound flood risk assessment Modeling extreme sea-level events and storm surges Collaborating on global hazard frameworks and disaster risk reduction strategies Contributions to datasets include: COAST-RP dataset Panta Rhei socio-hydrological benchmark dataset

• Sea Level Change
• Climate Change
• Antarctica
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Roderik van de Wal is a Professor of Sea Level Change and Coastal Impacts at Utrecht University, affiliated with the Faculty of Science and collaborating with the Faculty of Geosciences. His research focuses on climate dynamics, polar ice sheets, and sea level changes, integrating observational and modeling approaches at the intersection of natural and earth sciences. Research Interests: Paleoclimate modeling and ice core interpretation Climate sensitivity and dynamics Sea level variations and ice dynamics of Greenland and Antarctica Glacier modeling and numerical ice sheet simulations Collaborative efforts bridge oceanography, meteorology, glaciology, hydrology, and physical geography. His work emphasizes understanding future sea-level rise drivers, including thermal expansion, ice melt, and storm surge impacts. Key Contributions: Developed models like ZEMBA and UFEMISM for Quaternary climate and ice sheet dynamics Explored Antarctic bedrock uplift effects and basal meltwater dynamics Assessed regional sea level risks for coastal adaptation strategies He supervises graduate students on topics ranging from glacial inception to compound flooding projections. His research supports policy-relevant sea-level assessments through initiatives like the EU Knowledge Hub.

Dim Coumouمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Extreme weather
• Climate change
• Atmosphere dynamics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dim Coumou is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), and holds a second position at the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI). He leads the Climate Data Science research group coordinating efforts between IVM and KNMI. His work focuses on extreme weather events linked to climate change, employing advanced statistical methods, climate models, and machine learning. He has authored over 60 peer-reviewed papers, contributed to IPCC reports, and is a Web of Science Highly Cited Scientist. Education: PhD in Natural Sciences (ETH Zurich, 2003-2008) MSc in Geophysics (University of Utrecht, 1995-2001) Research Interests: Coumou’s research emphasizes how global warming intensifies extreme weather events like heatwaves, heavy rainfall, and droughts. He investigates atmospheric dynamics, circulation patterns, and their societal impacts. His work bridges climate science with stakeholders like the World Bank to prioritize high-risk extremes. Grants & Projects: Coordinator of XAIDA (Horizon-2020, €700k) Co-PI in TiPES (Horizon-2020, €300k) and RECEIPT (Horizon-2020, €300k) NWO VIDI Award (€800k) for Persistent Summer Extremes research Teaching: Leads BSc Honours 'Climate Change' and MSc 'Climate Hydrological Processes' courses. Outreach & Awards: Recipient of the Web of Science Highly Cited Scientist distinction. Active in science communication through projects like 'Aufgeheizt' and 'Extreme Dialogues', fostering dialogue between scientists and the public.

Philip Wardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Multi-hazard Risk Management
• Flood and Drought Risk
• Climate Change Impacts
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Philip Ward is a Full Professor of Global Water Risk Dynamics at the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and Head of the Water and Climate Risk section. He holds a part-time role as Senior Expert at Deltares (2023–present) and was a visiting scientist at Columbia University (2013–2014). His leadership includes roles in the United Nations Global Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction and the UNDRR Global Risk Assessment Framework Expert Group. Education: PhD: Simulating discharge and sediment yield in the Meuse basin (VU Amsterdam, 2008) MSc (cum laude): Environment and Resource Management (VU Amsterdam, 2005) BSc: Geography (University of Manchester, 1999) Research Interests: Focuses on integrating physical and social drivers of risk to improve natural hazard management. Key areas include multi-hazard risk science, climate adaptation strategies for floods/droughts, and societal resilience. His work bridges scientific innovation with policy-relevant solutions, emphasizing global environmental challenges. Awards & Grants: European Geosciences Union Plinius Medal (2019) NWO VENI and VIDI grants (climate adaptation research) Key Projects: Coordinates the EU Horizon 2020 MYRIAD-EU project (multi-hazard risk science) and serves as Science Lead for ESA’s EO4MultiHazards. Involved in initiatives funded by the World Bank, NWO, and the EU. Teaching & Advising: Teaches courses on Water Risks, Hydrology, and Policy at BSc/MSc levels. Currently advises 14 PhD students. Labs/Teams: Leads the Global Water and Climate Risk section at IVM, collaborating with global partners on risk assessment frameworks and disaster resilience strategies.

• Geohazards
• Disaster Risk Management
• Environmental Modeling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Bastiaan van den Bout is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Earth Sciences and Digital Society Institute. His work focuses on geohazards, disaster risk management, and environmental modeling. He contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in reducing disaster risks and mitigating climate change impacts. Research Interests: Multi-hazard simulation and impact chains Flood and landslide dynamics Cascading hazards and climate adaptation Machine learning applications in environmental science Recent research highlights include developing platforms for disaster impact quantification and analyzing tropical cyclone impacts using satellite data. He has collaborated internationally, including work on Dominica’s flood risk and coastal retreat strategies. Labs/Teams: Involved in the OpenLISEM hazard modeling project, a key tool for simulating environmental hazards.

• Hydrology
• Climate Change
• Drought Forecasting
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Samuel Sutanto is a Research Associate in Earth Systems and Global Change at Wageningen University & Research, with extensive expertise in hydrology, climate change impacts, and drought forecasting. His work spans across Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Global South, with particular focus on agricultural decision support systems and integrating traditional knowledge with scientific approaches. His research interests encompass hydrological modeling, drought forecasting systems, machine learning applications in environmental science, and climate change impacts on water resources and agriculture. He has developed innovative tools like the DROP app, which delivers scientific rainfall and soil moisture forecasts for agricultural decision-making, particularly targeting smallholder farmers in regions like Ghana. Dr. Sutanto's publication portfolio reveals a strong focus on compound climate extremes, particularly drought-heatwave interactions and their cascading impacts on agriculture. His recent work analyzes how these compound events affect crop yields in regions like Mexico and Southeast Asia, while also developing next-generation forecasting systems that integrate Indigenous knowledge with machine learning approaches. His scientific contributions have been recognized through active collaborations across multiple continents, with significant work in European drought monitoring systems and climate resilience projects in Indonesia and West Africa. As a supervisor, Dr. Sutanto serves as Co-promotor for multiple PhD candidates working on climate resilience, water user associations in Indonesia, and sustainable irrigation practices in Liberia, demonstrating his commitment to developing the next generation of climate scientists and practitioners.

Anne van Loonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Drought Risk Analysis
• Groundwater Drought
• Flood Risk Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anne van Loon is an Associate Professor in Drought Risk at the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM) within the Faculty of Science at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. She specializes in interdisciplinary drought and flood risk science, focusing on hydrological processes, human-water interactions, and climate adaptation. Her work integrates quantitative and qualitative methods, including modeling, workshops, and participatory approaches. Education: PhD in Drought Propagation (Wageningen University, 2013) MSc in Hydrology and Water Quality (Wageningen University, 2006) BSc in Soil, Water and Atmosphere (Wageningen University, 2002) Research Interests: Propagation of drought and flood risks Groundwater drought dynamics Climate risk storylines and adaptation pathways Interdisciplinary methodologies for socio-hydrological systems Her current projects include the ERC-funded PerfectSTORM project on drought-to-flood disasters, the EU-funded RECEIPT project on climate risk storylines, and collaborations in southern Africa (Connect4WR) and Europe (GDI). Grants and Projects: ERC Starting Grant: PerfectSTORM (2021–2026) I-CISK Project: Climate Services Integration (2021–2025) DOWN2EARTH: Drought Risk Modeling in Eastern Africa Labs/Teams: Leads the Water & Climate Risk group at IVM, collaborating with global networks on socio-hydrological research and disaster risk reduction.

Patricia Mares Nasarreمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Coastal Engineering
• Hydraulic Structures
• Flood Risk Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Patricia Mares Nasarre serves as Assistant Professor in Hydraulic Structures and Flood Risk within Delft University of Technology's Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, specializing in coastal engineering and flood protection systems. Her academic foundation includes: PhD in Civil Engineering from Universitat Politecnica de Valencia (Spain) Dr. Mares Nasarre's research integrates advanced probabilistic modeling with coastal infrastructure resilience , focusing on wave-structure interactions, mound breakwater performance, and multivariate uncertainty in wind-wave dynamics. Her work addresses critical challenges in flood risk management and climate adaptation through physical modeling and computational analysis, with significant applications for coral reef-protected coastlines and aging hydraulic structures. Analysis of her 2025 publications reveals a strategic shift toward AI-enhanced risk assessment (using active learning for compound floods) and Bayesian network applications for ship-induced wave prediction, while maintaining core expertise in breakwater hydrodynamics. This dual focus bridges traditional coastal engineering with data-driven methodologies to improve lifecycle reliability predictions. No specific scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. Her professional trajectory combines academic instruction in probability theory with hands-on laboratory coordination for coastal flood protection studies and private-sector experience in structural reliability assessment. Current teaching responsibilities include advanced courses on dependence modeling and uncertainty analysis within TU Delft's engineering curriculum.

Tim Leijnseمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Coastal Hazards
• Compound Flood Modelling
• Tropical Cyclones
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tim Leijnse is a part-time PhD Candidate in the department of Water and Climate Risk at the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He is also a coastal engineer at Deltares, where he has worked since 2018, focusing on coastal modeling and compound flooding research. Education : MSc in Hydraulic Engineering (TU Delft, 2018) BSc in Civil Engineering (TU Delft, 2015) Research Interests : Coastal hazards, compound flood modeling, tropical cyclones, storm surges, and wave propagation. His work emphasizes improving large-scale coastal flood risk assessments by integrating wave-driven components using models like Delft3D, SFINCS, and XBeach. Key Research Contributions : His publications address the role of waves in coastal flooding, probabilistic flood modeling, and uncertainty analysis in tropical cyclone forecasting. These studies highlight advancements in computational efficiency and coupled modeling techniques. Awards & Grants : No scientific awards listed. Active in the COASTMOVE project under Prof. Jeroen Aerts and Dr. Sanne Muis, focusing on coastal hazard mitigation. Labs & Collaborations : Collaborates with IVM, Deltares, and international partners (e.g., Australia, Bangladesh, Caribbean, EU). His work bridges academia and applied coastal engineering.

Timothy Tiggelovenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Multi-Hazard Risk Management
• Flood Risk Assessment
• Climate Change Adaptation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Timothy Tiggeloven is a Researcher at the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM) within the Faculty of Science at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in Water & Climate Risk since 2017. His postdoctoral research, funded by the MYRIAD-EU project, focuses on multi-hazard risk management and social vulnerability, aiming to enhance disaster resilience. He holds a PhD (2022), MSc (2017), and BSc (2015) in Earth Science & Economics from VU Amsterdam. PhD: Coastal Flood Risk and Nature-Based Solutions MSc: Hydrology BSc: Earth Science & Economics Research interests include climate change adaptation, flood risk assessment, and the integration of nature-based solutions. His work addresses coastal flood mitigation, multi-hazard dynamics, and vulnerable communities' resilience. Notable projects include analyzing global flood risk reduction through vegetation conservation and leveraging AI for multi-risk assessment in Europe. Key articles explore inclusive disaster risk reduction for marginalized groups, storm surge predictions using neural networks, and mangrove conservation's role in coastal protection. His contributions to datasets like Climate Risk STAC advance geospatial data for climate risk assessments. Funded by MYRIAD-EU, his research bridges policy and science to address complex climate hazards. He collaborates on global hazard datasets (MYRIAD-HES) and teaches 'Measuring Techniques in Hydrology.'

Philip Minderhoudمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Coastal-Deltaic Environmental Change
• Land Subsidence
• Relative Sea-Level Rise
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Philip Minderhoud is an Assistant Professor at Wageningen University & Research and a Veni laureate, specializing in coastal-deltaic environmental change with a focus on land subsidence and relative sea-level rise. He holds affiliations at the University of Padova (former Marie Curie Fellow) and advises Deltares. His research spans global deltas including the Mekong, Irrawaddy, Mississippi, and West African coasts, emphasizing subsidence drivers, numerical modeling, and policy engagement. He co-founded the International Panel on Land Subsidence (IPLS) to integrate global subsidence data into IPCC projections. Dr. Minderhoud teaches BSc/MSc courses on geology, coastal oceanography, and field geosciences in Spain. His work bridges academia and practice through collaborations with governments, NGOs, and industry to develop mitigation strategies against subsidence-driven risks. Education: PhD in delta land subsidence through the Dutch-Vietnamese Rise and Fall project. Research Focus: Combines geomorphology, hydrogeology, and remote sensing to understand subsidence mechanisms. Current projects include the 3MAP initiative and the InSPiRED EU project. Key regions studied: Vietnam, Indonesia, Ghana, Nigeria, Italy, and the USA. Awards: Veni laureate (Netherlands), EU Marie Curie Fellowship. Impact: Advocates for science-informed groundwater management and delta sustainability, contributing to policy frameworks through IPLS and direct engagement with policymakers.

Joshua Kieselمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Coastal Flooding
• Hydrodynamic Modeling
• Sea Level Rise
• +۴ مورد دیگر

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.

• Climate Science
• Atmospheric Dynamics
• Extreme Events
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Vera Melinda Galfi is an Assistant Professor at the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM) within the Faculty of Science at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Her research focuses on atmospheric dynamics, extreme climate events, and the interplay between Rossby waves and heatwaves. She investigates compound weather hazards, climate variability, and geophysical fluid dynamics through interdisciplinary approaches combining statistical physics and dynamical systems theory. Her work examines phenomena such as Northern Hemisphere heatwaves, cut-off low systems, and teleconnection patterns, with applications to climate change impacts. Galfi collaborates internationally on projects analyzing climate predictability, extreme event statistics, and flood event dynamics. She teaches courses like 'Machine Learning for Graphs' and contributes to advancing climate science through peer-reviewed publications in journals such as Environmental Research Letters and Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society . Her research highlights include identifying Rossby wave roles in spatially compounding heatwaves and advancing understanding of Western European flood events' meteorological drivers. Galfi actively participates in global climate science networks, contributing to both theoretical and applied aspects of climate dynamics.

Marleen de Ruiterمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Consecutive disasters
• Multi-hazard risk assessment
• Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Marleen de Ruiter is an Assistant Professor at the Water and Climate Risk department within the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM) at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. She also serves as co-chair of the RiskKAN network and leads the Amsterdam Sustainability Institute's Natural Hazards & Society cluster with Dr. Sander Veraverbeke. Her research focuses on consecutive disasters, multi-hazard risk modeling, and the effectiveness of disaster risk reduction measures. She holds a PhD from VU Amsterdam (2020), an MSc from the University of British Columbia (2011), and a BSc from VU Amsterdam (2009). Education: BSc Earth and Economics (VU), MSc Environmental Management (UBC), PhD Environmental Studies (VU) Roles: EU H2020 Myriad-EU project leader, EGU Multi-Hazard Subdivision founder, associate editor of Earth's Future Key Awards: Veni Laureate (NWO), EGU Outstanding Early Career Scientist (2024) Her research emphasizes understanding cascading hazards, improving global risk assessments, and developing anticipatory action frameworks. She pioneered the 'Breaking the Silos' game to shift disaster management paradigms. Current projects include wildfire risk mitigation and socio-hydrological dynamics in the Dutch landscape. Publications focus on multi-hazard interactions, health impacts, and policy integration, with 42+ articles in journals like Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences and International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction .