• Developed a digital twin model to forecast groundwater levels in Enschede, Netherlands. • Model uses real‑time data to anticipate flooding and drought conditions early. • Enables timely interventions, reducing risk of water‑related disasters for local communities. • First Engineering Doctorate (EngD) graduate from ITC Faculty at University of Twente. • Project showcases potential of digital twins in environmental monitoring and resource management. • Future plans include expanding model to other Dutch regions and integrating climate projections.
Article Summaries:
- For his Engineering Doctorate (EngD) program, ITC researcher Rodrigoandrés Morales developed a so-called digital twin: a digital model that analyzes and predicts the groundwater level in Enschede. With these predictions, the system can respond in time to imminent flooding or desiccation. Morales is the first person within the Faculty of ITC to complete an EngD at the University of Twente.
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