Hydrogeology
Within this research theme, we study groundwater. We focus on its occurrence, movement, distribution, and quality within the Earth's subsurface.
The field of hydrogeology explores the geological formations and aquifers that store and transport water beneath the surface, essential for understanding the availability and sustainability of groundwater resources. At the Hydrology and Environmental Hydraulics, we employ field studies, numerical modelling, and other tools to analyse and manage groundwater systems for various applications, including water supply, environmental protection, and geological hazard assessment.
Topics
Examples of our research projects and areas:
Hydrogeology of the Veluwe
• Impacts of water abstraction
• Drought mitigation
• Geophysical Investigations (ERT, GPR, Temperature profiling)
Permafrost hydrogeology
• Numerical model development of permafrost thaw
• Laboratory experiments of freeze-thaw and hydrological
fluxes
Hydrogeology of Caribbean Islands
• Numerical model development of permafrost thaw
• Laboratory experiments of freeze-thaw and hydrological
fluxes
Groundwater modelling and subsurface uncertainties
• numerical modelling & uncertainty analysis of groundwater flow
• sustainable groundwater resource development,
management, and impact analysis