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Dr. Gualbert Oude Essink is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Geosciences , Department of Physical Geography at Utrecht University . He is also a senior hydrogeologist at Deltares, specializing in coastal groundwater systems, saltwater intrusion, and delta sustainability. His work focuses on improving freshwater availability in vulnerable coastal zones under climate change, subsidence, and anthropogenic pressures. Dr. Essink holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from Delft University of Technology and has extensive experience in applied hydrogeology. He leads research projects globally, including in the Netherlands, Egypt (Nile Delta), Bangladesh (Kulna region), Singapore, and Vietnam (Mekong Delta). Key initiatives include GO-FRESH (Aquifer Storage and Recovery) and Rise and Fall (Mekong Delta subsidence strategies). His research integrates modeling, geophysical surveys, and stakeholder engagement. Notable areas include variable-density groundwater flow, airborne electromagnetic surveys for salinity mapping, and sustainable groundwater management. He supervises multiple PhD candidates and teaches at IHE Delft, contributing to global water education. Dr. Essink has authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on delta sustainability, climate impacts, and groundwater systems. His work bridges academia and practice, addressing freshwater security challenges in coastal regions through innovative solutions like managed aquifer recharge and saltwater intrusion mitigation.

• Hydrogeology
• Coastal Groundwater Systems
• Saltwater Intrusion
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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.

• Climate Change
• Coastal Flood Risk Assessment
• Extreme Sea Levels
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Dr. Aimee Slangen is a Senior Researcher at the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) and affiliated with the Faculty of Geosciences at Utrecht University. Her work focuses on sea-level change, coastal geomorphology, and climate modeling, particularly within the research themes Future Deltas and Pathways to Sustainability (PtS) . She actively participates in organizing international conferences, such as the 2017-2018 Impact of Sea-Level Rise (iSLR) event. Expertise: Climate Change, Sea Level Change, Coastal Geomorphology Collaborations: International researchers and institutions on coastal flood risk, IPCC scenarios Her publications highlight interdisciplinary work on sea-level projections, coastal adaptation strategies, and glacial dynamics. Recent articles explore sterodynamic sea-level modeling, economic impacts of coastal flooding, and stakeholder-driven climate services. She contributes to marine science education and policy-relevant research.

• Climate Change
• Sea Level Change
• Coastal Geomorphology
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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.

• Sea Level Change
• Climate Change
• Antarctica
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Nadia Bloemendaal is an Assistant Professor at the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), and a climate researcher at the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI). Her work focuses on tropical cyclone risk under climate change, synthetic modeling, and hazard assessments. She holds a PhD from VU (2021, Cum Laude) and conducted postdoctoral research at IVM and Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. Education : 2016: Master in Meteorology, Physical Oceanography, and Climate (Utrecht University) 2014: Minor in Geo Data Processing (ITC) 2014: Bachelor in Applied Mathematics (University of Twente) Research Interests : Tropical cyclone dynamics, climate change impacts, synthetic storm modeling (e.g., STORM), risk assessment frameworks, and coastal hazard analysis. Her STORM model generates synthetic tropical cyclone tracks to assess global-scale risk probabilities. Awards : Arne Richter Award for Early Career Scientists (2024) 2nd Place Lloyd's Science of Risk Prize (2021) 3rd Place Allianz Climate Risk Research Award (2020) Dutch Data Prize 2020 (2020) Grants & Advising : Principal Investigator: Quantification of Climate Change Scenario Risk (2022–2023) Project Researcher: Human Behavior in Flood Risk Models (2014–2022) Teaches courses on climate hydrology and mathematics for environmental studies. Labs & Datasets : Creator of the STORM dataset (synthetic cyclone tracks) and COAST-RP (storm tide return periods). Collaborates globally on climate change impact studies.

• Tropical Cyclones
• Climate Change
• Risk Assessment
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Prof. Friederike Wagner-Cremer is a Professor of Physical Geography and Head of the Department of Geosciences at Utrecht University. Her research focuses on paleoecology, paleoclimate, and climate-vegetation feedback mechanisms. She specializes in developing proxies to reconstruct past environmental conditions, such as atmospheric CO2 levels, spring season dynamics, and plant physiological responses to environmental changes. Her work integrates field studies, experimental plant growth analyses, and sedimentary archive analyses to understand long-term environmental shifts. Key projects include studies on Lake Ohrid’s evolutionary history, climate-vegetation interactions in the Arctic, and the impact of anthropogenic activities on tropical Andean lakes. She leads initiatives like the Delta Climate Centre and the PaleOpen COST Action, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Prof. Wagner-Cremer has contributed to over 100 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work emphasizing Quaternary climate dynamics, proxy development, and sustainable futures. Her awards include the SERC Endowment Eminent Scholar Program (2013). She supervises PhD students in topics like ancient plant lineages’ responses to CO2 and Arctic lake methane cycling. Teaching includes courses on paleobiology, paleoenvironments, and Earth system interactions.

• Paleoecology
• Paleoclimate
• Climate-Vegetation Feedback
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Dr. ir. Taco Broerse is a Researcher at Utrecht University since 2019, affiliated with the Faculty of Geosciences and the Structural Geology & Electron Microscopy group . Prior, he held postdoctoral and PhD positions at Delft University of Technology (2007–2015), earning an MSc in Aerospace Engineering (2007) and a PhD in Megathrust Earthquakes: Study of Fault Slip and Stress Relaxation Using Satellite Gravity Observations (2014). Geophysics Geodynamics Analogue Modelling Subduction Zones Lithosphere Rheology Earthquake Cycle Broerse's research integrates geodetic observations (GNSS, InSAR, satellite gravity) with geophysical models and analogue experiments to study Earth's surface deformation, particularly around subduction zones and deglaciated regions. His work addresses how time-dependent upper mantle strength influences slip deficit estimation and surface deformation rates , with applications to megathrust earthquake cycles and Antarctic ice mass balance. His 15 most recent articles span topics like slow slip events in Sulawesi, strain partitioning in fault systems, and geodetic signatures of subduction zones. These works emphasize subduction dynamics , lithosphere tearing , and satellite geodesy , reflecting his focus on nonlinear rheology and tectonic processes. Broerse's current affiliations include Utrecht University and a visiting researcher role at Delft University of Technology . His methodologies combine digital imagery analysis for strain mapping and state space filtering to reconcile satellite data with models. Collaborative projects involve STEPs (Subduction-Transform Edge Propagators) , megathrust cycles , and Antarctic ice dynamics .

• Geophysics
• Geodynamics
• Structural Geology
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Rosh Ranasinghe is an academic with extensive contributions to coastal engineering, climate change adaptation, and oceanography. He has held academic roles across Australia, the USA, and the Netherlands, focusing on coastal processes, climate impacts, and risk assessment. His research emphasizes probabilistic modeling, long-term coastal dynamics, and the strategic application of numerical models to address climate change challenges. Education: He earned a Bachelor of Science Engineering (1st Class Honours) from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (1993), and a PhD in Coastal Engineering and Oceanography from the University of Western Australia (1998). Research Interests: Key areas include coastal vulnerability assessment, morphodynamic modeling, reduced-complexity models, and the strategic management of coastal systems. His work integrates field data, numerical simulations, and policy-driven analyses to address global challenges like sea-level rise and extreme weather impacts. Advising & Grants: Rosh has supervised/co-supervised 10 post-doctoral fellows, 20+ PhD candidates, and numerous MSc students. He has led capacity development projects in Sri Lanka, India, Vietnam, Thailand, and São Tomé and Príncipe. His contributions to the IPCC include roles as Coordinating Lead Author, Lead Author of the Summary for Policymakers, and Contributing Author to multiple assessment reports, including AR6 and the SROCC. Labs/Teams: His work aligns with international collaborations, particularly through the IPCC, where he contributes to climate risk analysis and coastal adaptation strategies. Projects focus on global datasets (e.g., GCC, Global Sandy Beach Areas) and probabilistic assessments of shoreline changes.

• Coastal Engineering
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Oceanography
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Trang Duong is a researcher specializing in coastal systems and climate change impacts. Her work focuses on coastal dynamics, including tidal inlet processes, salt intrusion modeling, and the effects of human interventions on coastal morphology. She employs numerical models to study climate change-induced coastal hazards such as flooding and erosion. Key research areas include assessing climate vulnerability at global and regional scales, evaluating nature-based solutions for coastal adaptation, and understanding the interplay between sea-level rise and sediment dynamics. Her expertise spans hydrodynamics, morphodynamics, and probabilistic modeling, with applications in both data-rich and data-poor environments. Recent studies have explored the impacts of coastal hardening, vegetation effects on water levels, and the stability of small tidal inlets under climate change. Dr. Duong contributes to international initiatives like SurgeMIP, advancing global storm surge projections using high-resolution climate models. Publications highlight her focus on estuaries, engineered coastal systems, and the development of adaptive management frameworks. Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address coastal challenges, combining physical modeling with ecological considerations to enhance climate resilience strategies.

• Climate Change Impacts
• Coastal Dynamics
• Coastal Hazards
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Dr. Martijn van Leusen is an Associate Professor and Researcher in Landscape Archaeology and GIS at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Arts. He specializes in integrating Geographical Information Systems (GIS) with archaeological methodologies to study Mediterranean landscapes, particularly in Italy. His roles include Program Manager for Archaeology programs (2021-23) and Convenor of the International Mediterranean Survey Workshops since 2000. His research focuses on field survey methodologies, volcanic impact studies, and geoarchaeological processes in upland and coastal regions. Key projects include the Avellino Event Project (studying volcanic effects on pre-industrial societies) and the Raganello Basin Studies (investigating slope dynamics and settlement patterns). He has developed guidelines for archaeological documentation (FIDO) and contributed to ontology standards for survey data (CRMsurv). His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, combining earth sciences, GIS, and archaeology to enhance understanding of human-environment interactions. Recent publications address low-density assemblages, subsidence impacts on archaeological records, and digital data integration for Mediterranean surveys. Research interests span spatial modeling, biases in field surveys, and protohistoric land use in southern Italy. He has led excavations and surveys in regions like Calabria and Lazio, reconstructing ancient landscapes through geomorphological and geochemical analyses. His contributions to archaeological theory include critiques of predictive modeling and advocacy for FAIR data practices in heritage management.

• Landscape Archaeology
• GIS Applications in Archaeology
• Spatial Modelling
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Dr. Jude King is a researcher at Utrecht University 's Faculty of Geosciences within the Earth Surface Hydrology group. He holds a PhD in Airborne Electromagnetics (2022) and an MSc in Geology and Geophysics (University of Leeds, UK). His expertise lies in hydrology , geophysics , and data science , focusing on airborne electromagnetic surveys , 3D groundwater modelling , and salinity mapping in coastal zones. Research Interests : Coastal groundwater salinity dynamics Airborne electromagnetic inversion methods 3D numerical hydrogeological modelling Geostatistical uncertainty quantification Climate change impacts on subsurface water His publications emphasize groundwater-salinity interactions , AI-driven geophysical analysis , and sustainable water resource management . Recent work includes global 3D salinity mapping and regional coastal aquifer studies . Jude has collaborated on projects in the Netherlands , Iran , and Southern Africa .

• Hydrology
• Geophysics
• Data Science
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Dr. ir. Francien Peterse is an Associate Professor in Organic Geochemistry at Utrecht University's Department of Earth Sciences, Faculty of Geosciences. She leads the Organic Geochemistry group and specializes in reconstructing past climate and carbon cycle dynamics using molecular biomarkers from sedimentary archives. Her research focuses on continental temperature records, particularly in monsoon-influenced regions (East Asia, tropical Africa) and the fate of terrestrial organic carbon in marine systems. Research Interests: Peterse investigates carbon cycle-climate interactions through biomarker proxies (GDGTs, isotopes). Key themes include: 1) Deconvolving temperature and precipitation signals in monsoon records; 2) Terrestrial organic carbon transport and preservation in marine environments; 3) Developing and calibrating novel paleothermometers (e.g., brGMGTs, phytol εp); 4) High-resolution paleoclimate reconstruction from lake sediments (e.g., Lake Chala). Fieldwork spans the Godavari River, Chinese Loess Plateau, Gulf of Mexico, and East Africa. Publication Trends (2017-2025): Her recent articles emphasize methodological advances in biomarker proxy development (40%), applications to Quaternary and Eocene climates (35%), and organic carbon cycling in river-ocean systems (25%). Dominant keywords include paleothermometry, GDGTs, monsoon dynamics, carbon transport, and lacustrine archives. Awards & Grants: NWO-Vidi (€800,000; 2019) NWO Aspasia (2020) UU-NIOZ grant (€350,000; 2021) ETH Postdoctoral Fellowship (2011) NWO-Veni Fellowship (2013) KNAW China Exchange Program (2016) Research Infrastructure: Peterse co-leads biomarker analyses for international projects including ICDP DeepCHALLA and NICO expeditions. She collaborates extensively with NIOZ and ETH Zürich, focusing on sedimentary lipid biomarkers and isotopic techniques to address fundamental questions in paleoclimatology and biogeochemistry.

• Paleoclimatology
• Biogeochemistry
• Organic Geochemistry
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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.

• Coastal-Deltaic Environmental Change
• Land Subsidence
• Relative Sea-Level Rise
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Hans de Moel is an Associate Professor at the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM) at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His work focuses on natural hazard risk management, climate change adaptation, and hydrological modelling. He holds a PhD in Earth Sciences from VU Amsterdam and has taught in BSc and MSc programs, including coordinating the Hydrology MSc program. His research integrates physical hazard models with socio-economic analysis to evaluate adaptation strategies, climate impacts, and uncertainties. Education: PhD (2012): 'Uncertainty in Flood Risk' at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam MSc (2006): Earth Sciences (cum laude), VU Amsterdam BSc (2004): Earth Sciences, VU Amsterdam Research Interests: Climate change adaptation, flood/drought risk modeling, land-use change, and socio-economic impacts of natural hazards. His work spans regions including the Netherlands, USA, Asia, and Africa. Key Projects: EDORA: Drought Risk Assessment in Europe RESILIENCE: Climate-Adaptive Rooftops Palmawat: Flood Risk Modeling Awards: 2nd place Lloyd's Science of Risk Prize (2021) Best Paper Award in Risk Analysis (2013) Dutch Data Prize 2020 Grants & Advising: Supervised 7 PhD theses and contributed to capacity-building projects in Myanmar and Africa. Active in curriculum development and international teaching collaborations. Labs/Teams: Involved in interdisciplinary teams at IVM, focusing on global flood/drought risk modeling and climate adaptation tools.

• Natural Hazard Risk Management
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Flood Risks
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Theo Gerkema is a Senior Scientist at the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), specializing in physical oceanography and coastal dynamics. Affiliated with the Department of Estuarine & Delta Systems since 2016, his research focuses on wind-driven sea level variability, internal tides, sediment transport, and climate change impacts on coastal ecosystems. Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ-Yerseke), 2016–present NIOZ-Texel (Coastal Systems Department), Senior Researcher His work investigates the role of wind in shaping the Wadden Sea’s hydrodynamics, including sediment and nutrient exchange between tidal basins and the North Sea. He has authored a textbook on tides (Cambridge University Press, 2019) and contributes to understanding long-term climate trends through century-scale sea level measurements. Recent publications address: Impact of lunar nodal cycles on steric sea level Storm resilience in mussel beds Deep learning for coastal particle transport Internal tide beam structures Coral ecosystem engineering in deep-sea environments Gerkema leads projects like ENW LOCO-EX (2023–present), exploring wind-driven event-based dynamics in the Wadden Sea, and has participated in grants from NWO and STW. His research bridges physical oceanography with ecological and policy applications for coastal protection.

• Physical Oceanography
• Coastal Hydrodynamics
• Regional Sea Level Variability
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