Jonas G.C. AlthuisMSc
jonasalthuis@gmail.com +31 6 2145 1625 jonasalthuis.cv LinkedIn
Profile: Architecture- and urban-planning-trained designer and researcher (TU Delft) currently completing a Master of Finance at MIT Sloan, working at the intersection of urban development, climate risk, and development finance. Built and led Platform Zuid, a GIS-based platform mapping climate exposure and ESG risk for institutional and municipal stakeholders, and co-authored peer-reviewed research on climate resilience in urban development. Organized and facilitated the National Urban Dialogue in Windhoek, Namibia for GIZ and the Namibian Ministry of Urban and Rural Development, alongside other international conferences on sustainable urban development. Seeking to bring this combination of spatial/technical analysis, climate research, field experience in Sub-Saharan Africa, and finance training to international development work.
Experience
Junior Researcher Climate Risk Mapping and ESG Analysis
Feb 2025 – Feb 2026
Erasmus University Rotterdam & TU Delft (Joint Research Project – MapCRes)
Rotterdam, the Netherlands
  • Led development of Platform Zuid, a web-based spatial analytics platform integrating climate exposure, social vulnerability, and ESG risks
  • Conducted climate risk data analysis using ArcGIS, producing decision-support outputs for municipal and institutional stakeholders
  • Coordinated interdisciplinary workflows across two universities, municipal partners, housing corporations, real estate developers, and local residents
  • Co-authored peer-reviewed research paper on climate resilience research methodology (SAGE Research Methods)
Founder and Lead Freelance Research Consultancy
Oct 2024 – Present
Studio Jonas Althuis
Rotterdam, the Netherlands
  • Running an independent consultancy for two years, delivering market research, feasibility analysis, and strategic advisory for real estate development projects
  • Research consultant to the Circular Community Foundation on circular economy value creation frameworks (economic, social, ecological, cultural, aesthetic); produced spatial analytics, data visualisation, and case documentation, and contributed to drafting funding proposals
  • Clients include real estate developers, consultancy firms, and sustainability organisations
Guest Lecturer, Research Assistant, Team Leader
2020 – 2026
Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Architecture & the Built Environment
Delft, the Netherlands
  • Guest Lecturer (2023–2026): Spatial data and project feasibility analysis, and computational design methods
  • Editorial Team Lead – Bnieuws Student Magazine (2020–2022): managed 6-person team producing bi-monthly publication
Junior Architectural Designer
Jun – Nov 2024
BureauVanEig Architecture Office
Rotterdam, the Netherlands
  • Early-stage development feasibility, cost analysis, and architectural design for residential and mixed-use social housing projects across multiple phases
  • Preparation of client-facing reports, cost analyses, and presentation materials across multiple project phases
Achievements, Projects & Publications
Empowering Equity Program – European Investment Bank
Sept 2026
Participant · Investment & Private Equity Program for STEM Students
  • Selected participant in the EIB's Empowering Equity Program, covering investment and private equity fundamentals for STEM students
Platform Zuid – Climate Risk Data Portal
Mar – Nov 2025 (part of MapCRes project)
Project lead and technical developer

platformzuid.nl

  • Web-based GIS analytics platform integrating environmental risk, governance, and development feasibility data
  • Demonstrates link between ESG metrics and spatial investment risk for institutional decision-making
Research Paper – Co-Creating a Shared Platform for Climate Resilience
Sept – Nov 2025
Co-author · SAGE Research Methods (Inclusive Research Methodologies)
  • Peer-reviewed paper on participatory approaches to climate resilience and risk management in urban development contexts
Conference and Event Organisation: C&CP 2025, MapCRes 2026, NUD 2025/2026, Netherlands, Namibia
2025 – 2026
Organiser, Facilitator & Session Host
  • MapCRes Participatory Climate Mapping Event, Jun. 20, 2026 – Organiser and host, participatory climate research conference
  • National Urban Dialogue May 11-13 2026, Windhoek, Namibia – General Organisation Team; managed online broadcast of in-person sessions, for GIZ and the Namibian Ministry of Urban and Rural Development
  • National Urban Dialogue Oct. 2-3 2025, Windhoek, Namibia – Media and Documentation Team, for GIZ and the Namibian Ministry of Urban and Rural Development
  • C&CP 2025 Conference, 13 Nov. 2025, Rotterdam, the Netherlands – Session host and presenter of MapCRes project findings and collaborative climate mapping workshop
Skills
  • Financial modelling and analysis (Excel, Python)
  • Python (data processing, spatial analytics, automation)
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • ArcGIS (advanced spatial analysis & portfolio risk mapping)
  • Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop; graphic design and visual communication
  • Project management and budget oversight
  • Grant writing and proposal development
  • Stakeholder coordination and communication
  • Writing (Dutch and English) for academic, professional, and public audiences
  • AI tools for data analysis, research, and content creation