Welcome on the homepage of the Department of Applied
Geology of the University of Halle-Wittenberg
We study groundwater flow and transport mechanisms on multiple scales, especially heat transport, coupled mechanical deformation and environmental impacts. This is motivated by the thrill of exploring the enormous diversity of the geo-environment hidden beneath our feet from the depth of a few centimeters to kilometers. Our work seeks to expand our understanding of fluctuations in the subsurface as a consequence of urbanization, geothermal energy use and climate change. To achieve this, we link multiple disciplines such as hydrogeology, geophysics, rock mechanics, computational, energy and environmental science. Among our means are new field, laboratory and model-based investigation techniques. The focus of our research is also reflected in our leading role in undergraduate and graduate teaching of around 20 different courses at the institute.
04.06. & 12.06.2025 | The Applied Geology department was represented at the MLU company run and Lionletics obstacle course under the team name “Aquiflash”.
27.04.-02.05.2025 | At the annually organized EGU General Assembly 2025 conference, our working group presented several diverse contributions.
01.04.2025 | In the latest Episode 37 of the DeCarbon Cast on Spotify, Peter joins to discuss the potential of geothermal energy for the energy transition and tackling climate change.
14.03.2025 | Lukas has been awarded the Karl Zoeppritz Prize of the German Geophysical Society for his outstanding research in the field of geophysics.
11.03.2025 | Christoph presents our successful collaboration with the Saxony-Anhalt State Office for Geology and Mining (LAGB) at a workshop.
27.02.2025 | Our research group is thrilled to celebrate a successful doctoral defense – congratulations, Hesam!
04.06. & 12.06.2025 | The Applied Geology department was represented at the MLU company run and Lionletics obstacle course under the team name “Aquiflash”.
27.04.-02.05.2025 | At the annually organized EGU General Assembly 2025 conference, our working group presented several diverse contributions.
01.04.2025 | In the latest Episode 37 of the DeCarbon Cast on Spotify, Peter joins to discuss the potential of geothermal energy for the energy transition and tackling climate change.
14.03.2025 | Lukas has been awarded the Karl Zoeppritz Prize of the German Geophysical Society for his outstanding research in the field of geophysics.
11.03.2025 | Christoph presents our successful collaboration with the Saxony-Anhalt State Office for Geology and Mining (LAGB) at a workshop.
27.02.2025 | Our research group is thrilled to celebrate a successful doctoral defense – congratulations, Hesam!
