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Continue reading →: From crisis response to preparedness: Building a drought-resilient Europe
Drought is becoming an increasingly serious challenge for Europe. The major droughts of 2018, 2022, 2026 demonstrated that drought is not simply a temporary lack of rainfall. Its impacts can spread across water resources, agriculture, energy production, ecosystems, public health, and other sectors. A new policy brief from the Drought…
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Continue reading →: Indonesia’s forest fires: Where are the hotspots, and what can we do about them?
Indonesia is once again facing widespread forest and land fires, with major fire activity reported across parts of Sumatra and Kalimantan. Recent events are a reminder that forest and peatland fires remain a recurring challenge, particularly during prolonged dry conditions, like during current El Nino event in 2026. To better…
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Continue reading →: Can satellites predict crop yields during drought before harvest?
What if we could know, months before harvest, that a crop is likely to produce less than expected? For farmers and agricultural decision-makers, this information could be extremely valuable. Early knowledge of potential yield losses can support better planning, from adjusting farm management to preparing for reduced production. In our…
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Continue reading →: Another Dry Spring in the Netherlands: The importance of Early Warning
A recent article from NOS highlights a concerning development: the Netherlands is facing another dry spring, while soils have not yet recovered from the 2025 drought. This indicates that drought is not just a seasonal anomaly, but a clear example of how hydrological systems carry memory across years. 🌡️ A…
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Continue reading →: How Changing Rainy Seasons Are Reshaping Rice Production in Southeast Asia
Rice is the backbone of food security in Southeast Asia (SEA), feeding millions and supporting livelihoods across the region and worldwide. But our research reveals that climate change is quietly disrupting one of the most critical drivers of rice production in SEA: the rainy season. 🌧️ A Changing Rainy Season…
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Continue reading →: Decolonising hydrology: Reflecting on positionalities for sustainable and just futuresHydrology, the science of water, is not just about rivers, rainfall, or infrastructure. It’s also deeply intertwined with history, culture, and power. In our recent paper “Decolonising hydrology: Reflecting on positionalities for sustainable and just futures”, we explore how colonial legacies continue to shape hydrological research, practice, and education across…
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Continue reading →: New Research Published: Lessons from the 2022 European DroughtDroughts are becoming more frequent and severe across Europe, with the summer of 2022 marking one of the most extreme multi-hazard drought events on record. This new research — developed by the Drought in the Anthropocene (DitA) network, where I am involved in — examines how institutional preparedness shaped responses…
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Continue reading →: Launching Mini-MOOC 1: Understanding Climate DataThe Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), facilitated by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), has officially launched the first in a series of short, freely accessible mini-MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) designed to help people around the world confidently use climate data in their work and decision-making. 📘…
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Continue reading →: 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…
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Continue reading →: Mini-MOOC1 trailer was launched
The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has released the trailer for its upcoming mini-MOOC “Understanding Climate Data: From Analysis of the Past to Future Projections,” offering a first look at this free, short online course designed to help learners of all backgrounds confidently find, interpret, and use climate data in…
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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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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.
