Gijs Nannnberg

                

Biography  

Eng. Gijs Nannenberg is a professional river engineer and researcher specializes in river hydrodynamics & morphodynamics, with a keen interest in the diverse range of factors affecting river behavior and the impact of these rivers on its environment, including social and physical elements, both upstream and in delta regions. He approaches his work in this field with a commitment to rigorous research and analysis, as well as passion for discovering new insights and innovative solutions to complex challenges of the field. Gijs is passionate about international cooperation and working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, which is reflected in his experience working in diverse international settings. Gijs completed his MSc. in Hydraulic Engineering at TU Delft, specializing in river engineering while expanding his knowledge in water management and coastal engineering. After his MSc. he spent a few years at the Dutch Engineering firm Haskoning, where he was active in the fields of river engineering, flood risk and climate adaptation and worked on projects both in the The Netherlands and international, in countries such as Latvia, Benin, Gabon, India, The Gambia, Rwanda, Sri Lanka and in Vietnam. Currently, Gijs is pursuing a PhD at the Disaster Prevention Research Institute of Kyoto University, Japan. Where he is studying the effects of sand mining on the morphology of the Vietnamese Mekong Delta.

Education 

• PhD Candidate in Engineering (Urban Management) Human Security Engineering, Kyoto University. (2028 expected)

• MSc. Hydraulic Engineering, specialization River Engineering, TU Delft. (2018 - 2021)

• BSc. Civil Engineering, TU Delft. (2013 - 2018)

Research Interests

• Sand mining,
• Erosion & sedimentation,
• Hydrodynamic & morphodynamic modelling
  

Skills

DELFT3D, GIS, Python