Projects
Multidisciplinary assessment of subsurface interactions: the fundamentals (MASSIF). University of Antwerp
Hydrogeological feedback mechanisms during juvenile dune development KU Leuven
Today, the threat of increasing sea levels is not limited to coastal flooding; we must also resist saltwater intrusion beneath the sandy shore. Historically, freshwater lenses beneath our existing dunes have shielded us from saltwater intrusion. However, our coast and climate are not what they used to be, and these freshwater lenses are not as common as they once were. An understanding of hydrogeological feedback mechanisms during dune ...
Spatially distributed recharge and groundwater – surface water interactions in groundwater models: from the field to the catchment scale KU Leuven
Flow and transport in lowland area aquifers are strongly influenced by recharge processes and interactions with the surface water network. In lowlands, the groundwater table is close to the topographic surface. Therefore, the interactions between groundwater, atmosphere, soil, vegetation and surface water take place over short distances, within the so-called critical zone. Because of these short distances and the non-linearity of flow ...
Dynamic Integrated Assessment Methods for the sustainable Development of the Subsurface. University of Antwerp
Investigation of the hydrogeological framework of Lake Tana Basin for optimal and integrated use of groundwater Ghent University
The study of the hydrogeological framework of Lake Tana basin will mainly focus on the identification and characterization of the aquifer system, hydrodynamic and hydrogeochemical system analysis, evaluation of the groundwater potential of volcanic and alluvial aquifers, and groundwater modeling.
Micro-dam reservoirs leakage and hydrogeological setting in geba catchment, Northern Ethiopia Ghent University
This research project aims to investigate the peculiar characteristics that have to be taken into consideration for the construction of effective and sustainable dam reservoirs in different geological settings. In addition it aims to study the hydrogeological and engineering geological conditions of the existing micro-dams and their hydrodynamic interactions. By means of result analysis proper investigation methods will be developed.
Hydrogeological study for the resalinzation and/or wetting of "Kleyne Vlakte" (FNR "de Zwinduinen and -polders") Ghent University
The hydrogeological situation of the 'Kleyne Vlakte' is modelled by order of ANB. Both the steady and unsteady state density dependent groundwater flow is simulated. The last simulation was based on precipitation and evapotranspiration data of a fifty year period. Subsequently, these models served to study resalinization and/or wetting scenarios in the study area.
Improving Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage Systems Design through Advanced Hydrogeological Uncertainty Quantification (ATES2.0) Ghent University
Shallow geothermal energy is a sustainable, locally available alternative to provide heating or cooling to buildings. In short, the subsurface acts as a heat source or sink. These systems can potentially reduce CO2 emissions by 30% compared to conventional systems and can therefore be significant contributors to the energy mix. However, the current increasing interest in aquifer thermal energy storage (ATES) systems will add additional stress ...