Dr. Stefan Aarninkhof
Professor
Department of Civil Engineering and Geosciences
Delft University of Technology
Netherlands
Biography
Stefan Aarninkhof is a professor of Hydraulic Engineering at Delft University of Technology. He holds the chair of Coastal Engineering, which focuses on research, education and valorisation in the field of coastal and estuarine dynamics, monitoring and modelling of nearshore processes and engineering design of man-induced interventions such as nourishments, land reclamations and breakwaters. Stefan (H-Index 22, Google Scholar) has a distinct research interest in the development of multi-disciplinary design guidance for marine infrastructure projects based on the concept of Building with Nature, to enable broad implementation of nature-based solutions in daily engineering and management practice. He is a member of the Steering Group Sand Engine and envisaged chairman of the Dutch Expertise Network Coast (ENW-Coast).
Research Interest
Coastal Engineering
Publications
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Building with nature: The new Dutch approach to coastal and river works
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Sustainable hydraulic engineering through building with nature
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Building the Deltas of the Future
