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With a robust multidisciplinary academic background, my expertise spans Sustainable Development and Resilient Urban Design, Water Resource Management, Solid Waste Management, Geohydrology, and Tailings Dams. I am deeply committed to tackling critical issues such as Water, Soil, and Air Pollution Prevention and Rehabilitation, Environmental Impact Assessment, and Environmental Law and Management. My focus areas also include Stakeholder Involvement, Nature-Based Solutions, and the intricate dynamics of Groundwater and Surface Water Quality.
My research interests are geared towards enhancing Climate Resilience through Drought and Flood Risk Management, Climate Change Modelling, and the Assessment of Future Impacts. I am passionate about Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, Geotechnical Engineering, and the planning and design of Resilient Infrastructure. Additionally, I have a keen interest in Landfill Siting and Design as well as the implementation of Green Construction Materials and Methods.
Complementing my academic pursuits, I bring over twenty five years of professional experience in Project Management, Construction Management, and Civil Engineering projects. This blend of academic insight and practical application positions me to effectively address and manage complex environmental and engineering challenges.
Education/Academic qualification
Environmental Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy, RAINFALL INDUCED TRANSIENT PRESSURE WAVE MECHANISMS AND PORE WATER PRESSURE DYNAMICS IN TAILINGS
Award Date: 9 Nov 2023
University Teaching Qualification, University of Groningen
Award Date: 31 Mar 2023
Environmental Science (miscellaneous), Master in Science, IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON RAINFALL WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO RUN-OFF AND STORM WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE HELDERBERG: PAARDEVLEI AREA
Award Date: 2 Jul 2015
Civil and Structural Engineering, Bachelor of Technology
Award Date: 3 May 2008
Civil and Structural Engineering, National Diploma
Award Date: 1 Jun 2000
Research Focus Areas Research Centre or Centre of Expertise * (mandatory by Hanze)
- Sustainability
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Thirsty Cities: Action-perspectives for a climate-proof, drought-resilient, and water-sensitive built environment
Boogaard, F. (PI), Theron, C. (PI) & Tipping, J. (PI)
1/05/25 → 30/04/30
Project: Research
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GINA: Green Infrastructure in Urban Areas - innovative educational educational course
Boogaard, F. (PI), de Boer, E. (PI) & Theron, C. (CoI)
1/09/24 → 31/08/27
Project: Research
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COMBINED: Combatting biodiversity loss and improving climate change resilience through evidence-based, integrated, and adaptive landscape governance in the Netherlands - 2nd stage
Boogaard, F. (PI), Koops, S. (CoPI) & Theron, C. (PI)
1/05/24 → 1/05/30
Project: Research
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Floating Future
Boogaard, F. (PI), Koops, S. (CoI), van der Moolen, B. (CoI) & Theron, C. (PI)
1/01/24 → 1/01/28
Project: Research
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SPARKLES: SPARKing a nature-positive future of floating solar for humans and nature across LandscapES
Boogaard, F. (PI), van der Moolen, B. (CoPI), Koops, S. (PI) & Theron, C. (PI)
1/01/24 → 31/12/28
Project: Research
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Prediction of Pore Air and Water Pressure Propagation Induced by Extreme Rainfall in Tailings Dams
Lorentz, S. (First author) & Theron, C., 2024, (Accepted/In press) p. 1883-1891. 9 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › Academic
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Rapid Water Table Response to Transient Pressure Wave Generation in the Unsaturated Zone of Tailings Dams
Theron, C. (First author) & Lorentz, S., 2024, (Accepted/In press) p. 1825-1836. 12 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › Professional
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Rainfall induced transient pressure wave mechanisms in tailing dams
Theron, C. (First author) & Lorentz, S., 2023, Proceedings of the International Mine Water Association Conference . Stanley, P., Wolkersdorfer, C., Wolkersdorfer, K. & Mugova, E. (eds.). p. 497 – 503 7 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Contribution to conference proceeding › Professional
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Rainfall induced transient pressure wave mechanisms and pore water pressure dynamics in tailings
Theron, C., 4 Nov 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) 226 p.Research output: Ph.D. Thesis › PhD Research external, graduation external
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Rainfall-induced groundwater ridging and the Lisse effect on tailings storage facilities: A literature review
Theron, C. (First author), Lorentz, S. & Xu, Y., Feb 2022, In: Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. 122, 2, p. 37-44 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Open AccessFile11 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
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Floating Future Rotterdam Energy Transition ClimateCafe
Theron, C. (Organiser)
12 Mar 2026Activity: Attending, contributing or organising an event › Organising or contributing to a workshop, seminar, course
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Symposium Kenniscentrum NoorderRuimte - Themasessie Klimaatadaptatie
Koning, J. (Speaker), van der Moolen, B. (Speaker), Theron, C. (Speaker) & de Vrieze, R. (Speaker)
21 Jan 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Thirsty Cities Quarterly Consortium Meeting
Theron, C. (Speaker), Boogaard, F. (Speaker) & Tipping, J. (Speaker)
9 Jan 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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ClimateCafe: Waadenburg
Theron, C. (Organiser) & van der Moolen, B. (Organiser)
15 Oct 2025Activity: Attending, contributing or organising an event › Attending a workshop, seminar, course
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Climate Café Drobe Thirsty Cities
Boogaard, F. (Speaker), Theron, C. (Speaker) & Stuurman, R. (Speaker)
23 Sept 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Press/Media
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Climatecafé project Sparkles. 3. Henriëtte Tulp: Turning Rejection into Reflection: Exploring Factors Influencing Community Acceptance of Floating Solar Photovoltaic Systems.
9/12/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Climatecafé project Sparkles. 2. Marta Amoros i Trepat PhD Candidate: Modelling the Heat and Mass Transfer in Open-Field Agrivoltaic Orchards
2/12/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Thirsty Cities (#Droogte #Drought) challenges &solutions episode 3/3 ClimateCafe online 2025 09 30
30/09/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Droogte in de stad 2/3, probleem en oplossingen ClimateCafe online
23/09/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Droogte in de stad 1/3, probleem en oplossingen ClimateCafe online 2025 09 16
16/09/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research