Ferdinand Diermanse
Dr. Diermanse is a mathematical Engineer who received his Ph. D. in hydrology. He is an expert in the fields of statistics, hydrology and probabilistic modelling with a broad experience on international projects.
His expertise in statistics and probabilistic modelling is frequently applied in Flood Risk Analysis and flood mitigation projects. He has quantified and analysed probabilities of hydraulic loads and flood risks of a diversity of water systems, in the Netherlands and abroad. His expertise in hydrology has been applied for the support and development of Flood Early Warning Systems (FEWS), operational management and flood mitigation measures.
Working experience
| 2000 - current | Delft Hydraulics/Deltares | Researcher / Advisor. |
| 1996 - 2000 | Delft University of Technology | PhD student at Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Department Hydrology & Ecology. |
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The Netherlands, 2012
Project leader for the implementation of Hydra-Ring, the new tool for the safety assessment of primary flood defences in the Netherlands.
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Vietnam, 2011
Ho Chi Min City Flood Studies: Hydrological modelling, statistical and probabilistic flood risk analysis.
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Sudan, 2010
Analysis of current and future water resources and water demands in Southern-Sudan, for preparation of the referendum for independence and associated negotiations with Northern Sudan.
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Cambodia, 2008-2009
Flood risk analysis for a number of sub basins in the Mekong river basin; assessment of flood mitigation measures; development of guidelines for Flood Risk Assessment. Training in flood risk analysis for representatives of Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam and Laos.
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China/Hong Kong, 2008
Statistical features of design methods in the storm drainage manual of the Drainage Service Department of Hong Kong: review on existing techniques, design and application of improved techniques.
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The Netherlands, 2008
Project leader for the 5-yearly project for the design and testing of flood protection works along the main fresh water systems (rivers and lakes) in the Netherlands.
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Indonesia, 2007
Jakarta Flood Management (JFM)” project. 1. Frequency analysis of floods caused by combinations of local rainfall, upstream river flow and high sea water levels in and around Jakarta. 2. rainfall runoff modelling.
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Vietnam, 2005
Second Red River Basin Sector Project. 1. Flood risk analysis and assessment of mitigation measures for the Bac Hung Hai Polder. 2. Analysis and improvement of the existing flow forecasting system for the Red river.
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Egypt, 2004-2005
Lake Nasser Flood and Drought Control / Integration of Climate Change Uncertainty and Flooding project. The activities consisted of data validation, hydrological modelling and re-calibration of the Nile Forecasting System.
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Iran, 2001
Lake Nasser Flood and Drought Control / Integration of Climate Change Uncertainty and Flooding project. The activities consisted of data validation, hydrological modelling and re-calibration of the Nile Forecasting System.
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Effect of surge uncertainty on probabilistically computed dune erosion, Coastal Engineering 58 (2011) 1023–1033
Roscoe, K.L. and Diermanse, F.
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Correlation models in flood risk analysis, accepted for publication in: Reliability Engineering and System Safety
Diermanse, F.L.M. and Geerse, C.P.M., 2010:
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Extreme offshore wave statistics in the North Sea. WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment
Roscoe, K., S. Caires, F. Diermanse, J. Groeneweg. Extreme offshore wave statistics in the North Sea. WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment, 133, pp. 47-58.
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Statistical trend analysis of annual maximum discharges of the Rhine and Meuse rivers
Diermanse, F.L.M. Kwadijk, J.C.J., Beckers, J.V.L. and Crebas, J.I
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Modelling statistical dependence using copulas
Diermanse, F.L.M. and Van der Klis, H., 2005: Modelling statistical dependence using copulas; contribution of the International Symposium on Stochastic Hydraulics (ISSH), Nijmegen, the Netherlands, In: Proceedings of the International Symposium on Stochastic Hydraulics, IAHR, Paseo Bajo Virgen del Puerto 3, 28005 Madrid, Spain, First published 2005 ISBN: 90-805649-9-0, Editors: Vrijling JK et al..
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Uncertainty in flood quantiles from basin and river models
Diermanse, F. and Ogink, H., 2005: Uncertainty in flood quantiles from basin and river models, proceedings of the Workshop and Expert Meeting on Extreme Discharges, 18 and 19 April in Bregenz, Austria.
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Application of various techniques to determine exceedence probabilities of water levels of the IJssel Lake
Diermanse, F.L.M., Prinsen, G.F., van den Boogaard, H.F.P., Den Heijer, F. & Geerse, C.P.M., 2003: Application of various techniques to determine exceedence probabilities of water levels of the IJssel Lake, in: Safety & Reliability, T. Bedford & P.H.A.J.M. van Gelder (eds.),proceedings of ESREL 2003, European safety and reliability conference June 15-18 June 2003, Maastricht, the Netherlands, Balkema Publishers, Lisse.
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Physically based modelling of rainfall-runoff processes
Diermanse, F.L.M.: Physically based modelling of rainfall-runoff processes, Ph. D. thesis, Delft University Press.
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Representation of natural heterogeneity in rainfall-runoff models
Diermanse, F. L. M: Representation of natural heterogeneity in rainfall-runoff models, Phys. Chem., Earth, 24(7), 787-792.
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Modelling process controls on floods
Diermanse, F.L.M. and Rientjes, T.H.M: Modelling process controls on floods, In: R. Casale, G.B. Pedroli and P. Samuels, Ribamod; River basin modelling, management and flood mitigation, concerted action, Office for official publications of the European communities,