Thomas holds a master’s degree in Global Environmental Change & Policy – Earth Sciences from VU Amsterdam and a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts & Sciences from Utrecht University, where he majored in Environmental Sciences and Philosophy.
His background in philosophy, with a focus on human-nature relationships, provides him with a unique perspective on contemporary environmental challenges. With his interdisciplinary background he integrates approaches from the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences to better understand and address climate change impacts and global water risks. In his master’s, Thomas specialized in water and climate risk assessment, gaining expertise in QGIS, Python, and hydrological modeling (SFINCS, CWATM). He contributed to the development of the coupled agent-based hydrological model GEB at VU Amsterdam, enhancing reservoir simulation to better assess water scarcity dynamics. He has gained hands-on experience in environmental policymaking through his work at the environmental NGO Urgenda. At FutureWater he is a consultant/researcher working at the intersection of water, climate and agriculture.
Related projects
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BUCRA: Building Unity for Climate Resilient Agriculture
The BUCRA project empowers smallholder farmers in Egypt’s Nile Delta with climate-smart agricultural practices and advanced digital tools. Using FutureWater’s Croptimal and SOSIA, the project optimizes crop selection and irrigation efficiency, addressing water scarcity and climate change. Demonstration plots and tailored training drive sustainable, resilient farming.
