Tijmen Schults (MSc.) holds a master degree in Earth and Environment  –  Hydrology and Water Resources from Wageningen University and a BSc. in Land and Water Management from Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences. Driven by admiration of the natural world and the growing anthropogenic and climatic pressures on finite natural resources he is motivated to work on the environmental challenges of the present and future.

Tijmen Schults  is a hydrologist and remote sensing expert with over 3 years of experience in research and consultancy on hydrology and water resources management. His expertise includes climate risk assessments, water productivity analysis, remote sensing applications, and hydrological modelling. With a focus on applying digital tools such as GIS, remote sensing, and simulation models, he develops innovative solutions for sustainable water management.

Tijmen has worked on a wide range of projects across various geographical and socio-economic contexts, collaborating with clients including FAO, GIZ, the Netherlands Enterprise Agency, and the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature, and Food Quality. He has work experience in over 15 countries including Botswana, Egypt, Eswatini, Georgia, Kenya, Laos, Morocco, Mozambique, Nepal, Pakistan, South Africa, Tajikistan, Turkey, Vietnam, Zimbabwe.

Related projects

  • Climate Change Risk Analysis for Rogun Dam

    The Rogun HPP is a large project (3,780MW) under construction located on the Vakhsh River located about 110 km East-Northeast of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. It is a project that will have a large reservoir capable of providing seasonal regulation. It will supply firm energy during the winter months...

  • WE-HARP: WEAP Permits Tool for ARA-Sul

    FutureWater is carrying out an assignment to improve the WEAP-Permits Tool: WE-HARP, which supports ARA-Sul in evaluating water use licenses in the Pequenos Libombos area. This project builds on earlier efforts, refining the tool based on feedback from ARA-Sul’s technical professionals. By embedding the tool within ARA-Sul’s operations, FutureWater aims...

  • Climate Risk and Adaptation Assessment for the Electricity Distribution Infrastructure in Pakistan

    The project aims to strengthen the existing power transmission and distribution (T&D) system in Pakistan by rehabilitating infrastructure as the country is currently struggling with deteriorating and climate-vulnerable grid infrastructure. As part of the ‘Power Distribution Strengthening Project’, ADB is assisting the government of Pakistan in rehabilitating and modernizing the...

  • SPHY QGIS Plugin for Hydrological Modeling

    SPHY (Spatial Processes in Hydrology) is a conceptual, spatially distributed (raster-based) “leaky-bucket” type water balance model. Developed by FutureWater, with the support of national and international partners, SPHY has emerged as a robust, user-friendly tool for undertaking operational and strategic water resource management decisions. It stands out for its physical...

  • Monapo Catchment Water Allocation Model in Support of ARA-Norte in Mozambique

    The aim of this project is to advance water system analysis for ARA-Norte, the regional water administration authority in Mozambique, focusing on the Monapo Catchment. In collaboration with ARA-Norte's hydrologists, we're crafting a Water Allocation Model employing the Water Evaluation And Planning (WEAP) system.

Related publications

  • 2025 - FutureWater Report 265Khanal, S., N. Faezeh, J. Fiddes, P. Kraaijenbrink, W. Immerzeel, P. Droogers, P. van Ravesteyn, T. Schults, J.E. Hunink. 2025. Guidelines for Glacio-hydrological Modelling in High Mountain Asia. FutureWater Report 265.X

    Guidelines for Glacio-hydrological Modelling in High Mountain Asia

    Khanal, S., N. Faezeh, J. Fiddes, P. Kraaijenbrink, W. Immerzeel, P. Droogers, P. van Ravesteyn, T. Schults, J.E. Hunink

  • 2025 - FutureWater Report 262Fernández-Rodríguez, A., T. Schults. 2025. QGIS SPHY Plugin v3.1 Technical Manual. FutureWater Report 262.X

    QGIS SPHY Plugin v3.1

    Fernández-Rodríguez, A., T. Schults

  • 2024 - FutureWater Report 251Droogers, P., J.E. Hunink, T. Schults, J. Sieber. WEAP Erosion Plugin manual. FutureWater Report 251.X

    WEAP Erosion Plugin manual

    Droogers, P., J.E. Hunink, T. Schults, J. Sieber

  • 2023 - FutureWater Report 245Schults, T., C. Nolet. 2023. Climate Risk Assessment of Key Crops for the Agri-food Trade Between Europe, Africa, and Turkey. FutureWater Report 245.X

    Climate Risk Assessment of Key Crops for the Agri-food Trade Between Europe, Africa, and Turkey

    Schults, T., C. Nolet

  • 2022 - FutureWater Report 239Verschuren, L.M., T. Schults, M. de Klerk. 2022. APSAN-Vale Water Productivity Analysis (in Portuguese): Irrigation Season 2022. FutureWater Report 239X

    APSAN-Vale Water Productivity Analysis: Irrigation Season 2022 (in Portuguese)

    Verschuren, L.M., T. Schults, M. de Klerk

  • 2022 - FutureWater Report 239Verschuren, L.M., T. Schults, M. de Klerk. 2022. APSAN-Vale Water Productivity Analysis: Irrigation Season 2022. FutureWater Report 239X

    APSAN-Vale Water Productivity Analysis: Irrigation Season 2022

    Verschuren, L.M., T. Schults, M. de Klerk

  • 2022 - Technical ReportSchults, T., M. de Klerk, 2022. HiFarm Agricultural Productivity Analysis.X

    HiFarm: Agricultural Productivity Analysis

    Schults, T., M. de Klerk

  • 2022 - FutureWater Report 238Verschuren, L.M., T. Schults, M. de Klerk, J.D. van Opstal, 2022. APSAN-Vale Water Productivity Analysis: Rainfed Season 2021-2022. FutureWater Report 238.X

    APSAN-Vale Water Productivity Analysis: Rainfed Season 2021-2022 (in Portuguese)

    Verschuren, L.M., T. Schults, M. de Klerk, J.D. van Opstal

  • 2022 - FutureWater Report 238Verschuren, L.M., T. Schults, M. de Klerk, J.D. van Opstal, 2022. APSAN-Vale Water Productivity Analysis: Rainfed Season 2021-2022. FutureWater Report 238.X

    APSAN-Vale Water Productivity Analysis: Rainfed Season 2021-2022

    Verschuren, L.M., T. Schults, M. de Klerk, J.D. van Opstal