Dr. Matthijs Kok
Professor
Department of Civil Engineering and Geosciences
Delft University of Technology
Netherlands
Biography
Dr. Matthijs Kok is a part-time professor of Flood Risk at Delft University of Technology (2 days / week). He holds this chair within the department of hydraulic engineering. The group focuses on research and education related to flood risk and hydraulic engineering systems, such as flood defences, storm surge barriers, tunnels and locks. The group also develops methods for probabilistic design and flood risk management and approaches to incorporate eco-design, Delta Urbanism, consequences of flooding and asset management.
Research Interest
Hydraulic Structures and Flood Risk
Publications
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A multifunctional answer to multiple questions: EPILOGUE
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Economic optimization of coastal flood defense systems
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Integral Design of Multifunctional Flood Defenses: Multidisciplinary Approaches and Examples
