New Year Drink

We kicked off the new year with a relaxed and enjoyable team drinks event, bringing everyone together over drinks and French fries. It was a great opportunity to catch up with colleagues after holiday, and start the year on a social and positive note. The informal setting at the sport club bar encouraged open conversations, laughter, and a strong sense of team spirit.

During the gathering, team members introduced themselves and shared a bit about their research topics, offering a nice overview of the diverse expertise and interests within the team. However, all of them are connected by natural hazards, extreme events, and climate services themes. These introductions sparked engaging discussions and helped strengthen connections across projects and disciplines, reminding us of the value of collaboration within our team.

A special highlight of the event was welcoming Francesco to the team. We are excited to have him join us and look forward to working together in the coming years. With good atmosphere, great conversations, and new beginnings, the New Year drinks were a perfect way to set the tone for an inspiring and collaborative year ahead.

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I’m Samuel

I am an expert in natural hazard forecasting and climate information services, with a specialization in compound extremes, their impacts, and climate adaptation. I have been involved in numerous projects across Indonesia and Europe. Additionally, I am passionate about teaching and supervising students.

Currently I am working at Earth Systems and Global Change (ESC) group, Wageningen University and Research (WUR) as an Assistant Professor (UD1) in Compound Hydrological Extremes and Climate Services.

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About me

I am a scientist with a passion for shaping future leaders and making the world a better place by reducing the impacts of natural hazards. In my free time, I enjoy playing badminton and tennis, as well as road biking.

I studied Civil Engineering at Parahyangan Catholic University in Bandung, Indonesia, with a major in Hydrology and Hydraulics. I completed my master’s degree in Hydrology and Water Resources at UNESCO-IHE Delft, the Netherlands and obtained my PhD from the Atmospheric Physics and Chemistry group at Utrecht University, the Netherlands.