Deltares
Tiaravanni Hermawan is a seasoned researcher specializing in flood and drought risk management at Deltares since March 2016, focusing on drought risk management and reservoir optimization. Previously, Tiaravanni served as a Climate Change Officer for UNDP, where involvement in campaigns for the 1.5 degrees target at COP 21 in Paris was prominent. Experience includes an internship at DHI Water & Environment, conducting strategic environmental assessments, and work as a Cultural Ambassador for UNESCO. Tiaravanni's academic background includes a Master's Degree in Hydroinformatics and Water Management from Newcastle University and a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Water Resources Engineering from Institut Teknologi Bandung. Notable research includes a Master thesis on hydroeconomic optimization of reservoirs, submitted to ASCE.
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