Netherlands Centre for Coastal Research
IHE Delft is an UNESCO Category 1 institute for water education and research. Based in Delft, it comprises a total of 140 staff members, 70 of whom are responsible for the education, training, research and capacity building programmes both in Delft and abroad. It is hosting a student population of approximately 300 MSc students and some 60 PhD candidates. Although in existence for more than 50 years, it was officially established as a UNESCO institute on 5 November 2001 during UNESCO's 31st General Conference. IHE Delft is offering a host of postgraduate courses and tailor-made training programmes in the fields of water science and engineering, environmental resources management, water management and institutions and municipal water supply and urban infrastructure. IHE Delft, together with the International Hydrological Programme, is the main UNESCO vehicle for applied research, institutional capacity building and human resources development in the water sector world-wide.
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Representatives
Representative in the NCK Board of Supervisors: Prof. D. Roelvink PhD
Representative in the NCK Programme Committee: M. van der Wegen PhD
The Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences is recognised as one of the best in Europe, with a particularly important role for the Department of Hydraulic Engineering. This department encompasses the Sections Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Engineering. Both have gained over the years an internationally established reputation, in fluid dynamics in general, in coastal dynamics, in the fields of coastal sediment transport, morphology, wind waves, coastal currents. Mathematical, numerical modelling and experimental validation of these processes is at the forefront internationally, while recently the additional focus is on the development of field expertise.
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http://www.citg.tudelft.nl/over-faculteit/afdelingen/hydraulic-engineering/
Representatives
Representative in the NCK Directory Board: B.C. van Proijen PhD.
Representative in the NCK Programme Committee: M.F.S. Tissier PhD.
As the executive body of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, Rijkswaterstaat manages the Netherlands' main highway and waterway network. Rijkswaterstaat takes care of the design, construction, management and maintenance of the main infrastructure facilities in the Netherlands. They are responsible not only for the technical condition of the infrastructure, but also for its user-friendliness. Smooth and safe traffic flows, a safe, clean and user-friendly national waterway system and protection from flooding: that is what Rijkswaterstaat is about.
Participation in NCK
The participation of Rijkswaterstaat in NCK is covered by the service Water, Traffic and Environment (WVL). WVL develops the vision of Rijkswaterstaat on the main highway and waterway network, as well as the interaction with our living environment. WVL is also repsonsible for the scientific knowledge that Rijkswaterstaat requires to perform its tasks, now and in the future.
As such, Rijkswaterstaat - WVL works closely with knowledge institutes. By participating in joint ventures and forming strategic alliances with partners from the scientific world, WVL stimulates the development of knowledge and innovation with and for commercial parties.
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http://www.rijkswaterstaat.nl/en/
Representatives
Representative in the NCK Board of Supervisors: M.E. Busnach-Blankers MSc
Representative in the NCK Programme Committee: L. Brakenhoff PhD.
