Hans van der Kwast is a physical geographer with over 20 years of experience in Geographic Information Systems, specializing in water resources applications. He has established himself as one of the most respected educators in the open-source GIS community, particularly for his comprehensive QGIS tutorials focused on hydrological and environmental applications.
His YouTube channel has grown to over 25,000 subscribers through consistently high-quality tutorials that bridge the gap between GIS software skills and real-world water resources management challenges. Hans's teaching approach combines technical precision with practical applicability, making complex hydrological concepts accessible to practitioners worldwide.
As an open-source trainer and author, Hans advocates for accessible geospatial education and the democratization of GIS technology. His tutorials cover essential QGIS workflows for watershed delineation, stream network analysis, flood modeling, groundwater studies, and other water-related applications that are critical for environmental management and planning.
Hans's work is particularly valued by professionals in developing regions where commercial GIS software may be cost-prohibitive, demonstrating how open-source tools can deliver professional-grade analysis for water resources management.
