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Water Resources

Studies issues like drought, precipitation, and floods, focusing on the flow of water above, on top, or below the earth surface - including how humans influence and use these flows. Research on relevant hydrological, hydraulic and management processes is used to design engineering interventions in water systems.
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Sanitary Engineering

Conducts research into the treatment and transport of drinking water, wastewater and industrial water: in other words the urban water cycle. The water quality and the extraction of raw materials, water, and energy from the water cycle is a particular area of focus.

Dr. Jan-Willem Foppen (1965–2024)

A life dedicated to groundwater contaminant transport research & education

On June 24th, 2024 Jan Willem Foppen passed away at the age of 58. Jan Willem was a widely recognized and appreciated specialist on groundwater contaminant transport, especially of colloids, an excellent and beloved lecturer and mentor, and a dear friend to many in the hydrology community.