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.
At the beginning of September, our working group met for an intensive and enriching retreat in Gaberndorf near Weimar. The aim of the event was not only to explore specialist topics in greater depth, but also to strengthen personal exchanges.
16.09.-17.09.2025 | At the networking event held by the URBAN ARENAS Seasonal Heat Storage initiative, our research group exchanged ideas with municipal utilities, other researchers, and additional stakeholders.
As part of the INTERSTORES project, Applied Geology is supporting the filling of the WGTES reservoir by installing temperature sensors in the form of fiber optic cables.
04.07.2025 | MLU and the Institute of Geosciences and Geography opened their doors for the Long Night of Science. Applied Geology was also represented with a variety of interactive stations.
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.
At the beginning of September, our working group met for an intensive and enriching retreat in Gaberndorf near Weimar. The aim of the event was not only to explore specialist topics in greater depth, but also to strengthen personal exchanges.
16.09.-17.09.2025 | At the networking event held by the URBAN ARENAS Seasonal Heat Storage initiative, our research group exchanged ideas with municipal utilities, other researchers, and additional stakeholders.
As part of the INTERSTORES project, Applied Geology is supporting the filling of the WGTES reservoir by installing temperature sensors in the form of fiber optic cables.
04.07.2025 | MLU and the Institute of Geosciences and Geography opened their doors for the Long Night of Science. Applied Geology was also represented with a variety of interactive stations.
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.
