Michel A.J. de Nijs

Michel earned his BSc and MSc degrees in Civil Engineering (Cum Laude) and PhD degree in estuarine oceanography from Delft University of Technology. As a team leader Dredging Research & Development at Van Oord, he provides expertise in dredging projects with emphasis on fluid mechanical, geotechnical, geomechanical and mechanical aspects related to new build/modification of equipment, working strategies, automation and dredging construction project support.
Articles By Michel A.J. de Nijs

1DH Model Predicts Transport and Sedimentation Inside a Hopper
Authors: Jordy Boone | Michel A.J. de Nijs
A one-dimensionalhorizontal modelling tool which accurately predicts the overflow of sediments and bed layer distribution inside the hopper of a Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger is introduced.
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