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Sien van der Plank is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Southampton, having joined the School of Geography and Environmental Science in 2020. She holds a PhD from the Faculty of Environment and Engineering at the University of Southampton, an MSc in Biodiversity Conservation Management from the University of Oxford, and a BSc in Global Challenges: Liberal Arts and Sciences from Leiden University College, The Hague. Sien’s research focuses on individuals' and communities' perceptions and behaviors regarding social-environmental change, having investigated coastal resilience and adaptation practices in various contexts, including the Caribbean and Ghana. Her work involves engaging local stakeholders in transformational adaptation processes along coastlines, particularly in response to climate change and environmental hazards. Sien has received recognition for her contributions to public engagement and research, including prizes for her innovative approaches to fostering household motivation for adaptation.
University of Southampton • Southampton, England
Conducting research on coastal resilience and adaptation processes, including public engagement initiatives and citizen science projects.