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Paran Pourteimouri is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Twente and a guest researcher at Deltares, focusing on the Living Dikes project. This project aims to develop nature-based coastal defense systems, integrating engineered dikes with vegetated foreshores and salt marshes to offer sustainable alternatives to traditional flood defenses. Currently, Pourteimouri is working on a 3D Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) model to analyze wave-vegetation-dike interactions, investigating the physical processes that govern wave attenuation and sediment transport. His previous work includes a two-year postdoc in the SALTISolutions project, where he developed an Integrated Assessment Model (IAM) to evaluate strategies for mitigating salt intrusion and its impact on water management. His doctoral research focused on CFD modeling related to aeolian sediment transport in coastal environments. Pourteimouri specializes in numerical modeling, wave-structure interactions, and stakeholder engagement through participatory tools. He is passionate about bridging science and practice to foster sustainable, climate-resilient water systems.
University of Twente • Enschede, Netherlands
Postdoctoral research focused on living dikes and nature-based coastal defense systems.
Includes specializations in Financial Engineering & Management, Healthcare Technology & Management, and Production & Logistics Management.