Karel van Laarhoven PhD MSc

Karel van Laarhoven is a scientific researcher in the Water Infrastructure team. He enjoys applying his background in physics and microbiology to answer a broad range of questions regarding drinking water distribution. Karel mostly studies the automation and optimization of the strategic design of the distribution network (security of supply, master plans, sensor networks, sectorization) and the condition of the distribution network (degradation of pipe materials such as AC and PVC, inspection techniques, condition modelling, failure analysis). As the coordinator of the BTO theme group Distribution, Karel helps the Dutch and Flemish water utilities with directing their joint research programme on the topic of drinking water distribution (water quality, maintenance, future proof design, smart water networks).