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Doctoral theses 4 projects

• 2026
  Torsten Noffz, M.Sc.

  Modeling of recharge dynamics in fractured karst aquifers. University of Goettingen. DFG funded project "iKarst" (397516788).

• 2024
  Florian Ruediger, M.Sc.

  Preferential flow dynamics in unsaturated fractured porous media: Relationship between fracture network topology and dual-domain model parameterization. University of Goettingen. DFG funded project (412940616).

• 2023
  Lysander Bresinsky, M.Sc.

  Development of a double-continuum flow and transport model for the Western Aquifer Basin, Israel. Universität Göttingen. BMBF funded project MedWater (GRoW joint project).

• 2022
  Elena Shigorina, M.Sc.

  Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics modeling of flow in unsaturated fractured media. University of Goettingen. DFG funded project (320402845).

Master’s theses 23 projects

• 2024
  Max Hauptmann

  Spatiotemporal modeling of Hamburg’s soil moisture to predict drought and to support heavy rain warning systems. University of Goettingen, Hamburg Wasser.

• 2022
  Judith Carstens

  Assessment and modeling of preferential recharge dynamics at catchment scale via enhanced water table fluctuation methods. University of Goettingen.

• 2021
  Temke Hector

  Classification of karst springs in semi-arid environments via vadose and phreatic multicontinuum flow modeling. University of Goettingen.

• 2019
  Tomas Squella

  Development of a groundwater flow model of an Andean Valley aquifer in Northern Chile: A methodology approach. University of Goettingen.

• Thibault Würsch

  Distributive numerical simulation of surface flows and transmission losses in a semi-arid catchment, Western Aquifer Basin, Israel. University of Goettingen, Hydrological Survey Israel.

• Emanuel Thoenes

  Hydraulic characterisation of a sub-catchment via inverse modeling using a fully-coupled surface-subsurface flow model, Western Aquifer Basin, Israel. University of Goettingen, Hydrological Survey Israel.

• Fatima Halari

  Geophysical characterization and distributive simulation of recharge dynamics in a basaltic fractured aquifer, Maharashtra district, Sangamner region, India. University of Goettingen, Watershed Organisation Trust.

• Xue Xu

  Sub-catchment spring analysis : Field investigations and simulation of saturated and unsaturated recharge and flow dynamics. University of Goettingen.

• 2018
  Michael O'Byrne

  Direct push permeameter design: A guide though the optimization of range, cost effectiveness and accuracy. University of Goettingen (second supervisor)

• Lena-Marie Kuhlemann

  Hydrochemical investigations and water/rock-interactions of groundwaters of the Upper Mega Aquifer, Arabian Peninsula. University of Goettingen, Helmholtz-Zentrum für Umweltforschung Leipzig.

• Marcus Veltri

  Saturated flow model of the Gronespring catchment, Goettingen, Germany. University of Goettingen, Stadtwerke Goettingen.

• Alexa Terrell

  Effect of fault zones on recharge and discharge dynamics: Saturated flow model of the Weendespring catchment, Goettingen, Germany. University of Goettingen. In cooperation with Stadtwerke Goettingen and NLWKN Lower-Saxony.

• 2017
  Juzer Nalwala

  Catchment delineation and hydrogeological model for the Sangamner region, India. University of Goettingen. In cooperation with Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR), Pune, Indien.

• Valentin Haselbeck

  Creation of a neural network model for the classification of ground and surface water observation points using hydrochemical datasets: Identification of geogenic and anthropogenic sources at the former mining site Siegfried-Giesen, Lower-Saxony, Germany. University of Goettingen. In cooperation with K&S AG Kassel.

• Bilal Tariq

  Effect of fracture network connectivity on percolation behavior through fractured porous media: Simulation of unsaturated flow using the Richards' equation and a van Genuchten parameterization. University of Goettingen.

• Shahid Manzoor

  Effect of fracture network topology on fracture-matrix interaction time-scales: Unsaturated flow simulations using COMSOL and the Richards' equation with a van Genuchten parameterization. University of Goettingen.

• Lysander Bresinsky

  Three-dimensional smoothed particle hydrodynamics modeling of preferential flow dynamics at fracture intersections on a high-performance-computing platform. University of Goettingen.

• Torsten Noffz

  Analogue Fracture Percolation Experiments: Identification of Effects of Free-Surface Flow Dynamics on Travel Time Distribution in the Unsaturated Zone. University of Goettingen.

• Imran Haider

  Numerical modeling of complex flow modes on unsaturated fracture surfaces and their influence on matrix-fracture interactions. University of Goettingen.

• Ather Abbas

  Estimation of hydraulic aquifer parameters by integral transform methods applied to aquifer and river stream head responses (Leine River). University of Goettingen.

• 2016
  Faisal Hayat

  Effect of mucilage on the rhizosphere hydraulic characteristics. University of Goettingen (second supervisor).

• 2015
  Apoorv Jyoti

  Numerical simulations of fluid-fluid interface sensitive tracers in two-phase porous media systems. University of Goettingen (Korreferent).

• Nele Richter-Harder

  Physics of Water Flow in Soil and Roots. University of Goettingen (second supervisor).

Bachelor’s theses 5 projects

• 2022
  Max Hauptmann

  Distributed groundwater recharge model of the Gallusquelle catchment: Calculation of infiltration rates into the vadose zone considering surface and soil characteristics. University of Goettingen.

• 2021
  Kim Karoline Bartsch

  Laboratory and field investigations of infiltration dynamics in fractured-porous media. University of Goettingen.

• 2018
  Anne-Marie Sustrate

  Laborexperimente zur ungesättigten Strömung in porös-geklüfteten Gesteinen: Einfluss von gravitativen Oberflächenströmungen auf die Matrixinfiltration. University of Goettingen.

• 2017
  Mara Wilhelmina Meyer

  Laborstudien zu ungesättigten, gravitativ getriebenen Strömungsprozessen in einem synthetischen Kluftsystem: Einfluss von Strömungsmodus auf die Partitionierungsdynamik. University of Goettingen.

• 2016
  Christopher Koch

  Laborexperimente zur ungesättigten Strömung in geklüfteten Festgesteinen: Tropfen- und Rivuletströmungen in synthetischen Kluftnetzwerken. University of Goettingen.