Niels Claes

Senior Consultant

Niels Claes is a seasoned professional in hydrology and water resource management, currently serving as a Senior Consultant at NIRAS since May 2025, focusing on groundwater modeling and the impact of water cycles. Previously, as a Project Leader at Aarhus Vand A/S, Niels developed climate change adaptation strategies and sustainable groundwater management solutions. Niels has also contributed as a Postdoctoral Researcher at both Aarhus University and Aalborg University, where work involved integrating hydro-geophysics into hydrological models and addressing urban stormwater management challenges. Niels has an extensive background as a Water Resources Engineer, with experience in decision support tool development and risk assessment related to water resources. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Hydrology and Water Resources Science from the University of Wyoming and a Master's degree in Water and Environmental Engineering from Aalborg University, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering from KU Leuven.

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