Deltares
Joana Van Nieuwkoop is a civil engineer specializing in coastal structures and wave modelling with a strong academic and professional background. Currently employed at Deltares since March 2013, Joana focuses on research related to coastal structures and waves. Previously, Joana served as an Associate Research Fellow at the University of Exeter from March 2011 to December 2012, studying the Cornish wave climate and developing operational wave models. Joana also worked at Deltares earlier in 2010, engaging in wave modelling projects, and held the position of project engineer at Witteveen+Bos from December 2007 to July 2010, concentrating on coastal and river modelling. Joana obtained a Master's degree in Civil Engineering from Delft University of Technology between 2001 and 2007.
Deltares
Deltares is an independent institute for applied research in the field of water, subsurface. Throughout the world, we work on smart solutions, innovations and applications for people, environment and society. Our main focus is on deltas, coastal regions and river basins. Managing these densely populated and vulnerable areas is complex, which is why we work closely with governments, businesses, other research institutes and universities at home and abroad. For Deltares the quality of our expertise and advice is foremost. Knowledge is our core business. Deltares employs over 800 people and is based in Delft and Utrecht. Careers website www.careers.deltares.nl