Research and Development

The Research and Development team at Deltares focuses on pioneering applied research and developing innovative solutions for water, subsurface, and environmental management. By collaborating closely with governments, businesses, and academic institutions, this team addresses complex challenges in deltas, coastal regions, and river basins. Their expertise spans high-performance computing, geotechnical and flood defenses, dike technology, wildfire and resilient infrastructure, environmental chemistry, and disaster risk management, all aimed at enhancing resilience and sustainability in vulnerable and densely populated areas.