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Master theses are primarily offered to Master students of the Environmental Engineering curriculum at D-BAUG. In individual cases, it is also possible for students from D-BAUG Civil Engineering and other departments (e.g. D-USYS) and/or universities to carry out their Master thesis at the Chair. General information about the Master thesis is provided here .

Currently offered topics

Available Master thesis topics (and completed works) are listed in the table below with short descriptions (where available) and the supervisor. Please contact the supervisor(s) for more information. We encourage students also to develop their own ideas for Master research and consult them with Prof. Burlando, Prof. Molnar, the assistant's office or other potential supervisors. E-mail addresses can be found on the People page . Master theses can also be executed together with external partners (consulting offices, administration offices, other universities) and build upon your Master project.

Master Thesis presentations are public

Upcoming Master thesis presentations (defences) are highlighted in the table below and a link or room is provided. Finishing Master students are especially welcome to attend the presentations of their colleagues.

Further information

Official documents (e.g. program regulations) can be downloaded from the websites of the study programs: Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering

You have to digitally deliver your thesis report (including the declaration of originality), the final presentation, the poster and a folder with your code / digital work. In addition, please hand in at least one (1) bound hardcopy of your report for our archive and ask your supervisors if they prefer to receive a hardcopy as well. You also have to hand in your printed poster (A0 format).

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Environmental & Water Resources Engineering Masters Projects

Submissions from 2022 2022.

Modeling Power Generation Losses Due to Environmental and Fish Passage Attraction Flows at a Run-Of-River Hydroelectric Operation in the Northeast , Elizabeth A. Lotter

Natural Organic Matter (NOM) Precursors Characterization in Source Water by Surrogate Measurements and Disinfection Byproducts (DBPs) Analysis , Mohammad (Kiron) Shakhawat

Submissions from 2021 2021

Effect of Intermittent Water Supply on Water Quality in a Model Pipeloop , Mariam Alkattan

Rain Rain Flush Away: Evaluating Rainwater Catchment First Flush Volumes , Bridgette Charlebois

Using Remote Sensing and Environmental Precursors to Detect and Predict Cyanobacteria Harmful Algal Blooms in Northeastern US Waterbodies , Amanda Craver

Drought Characteristics in the Lower Mekong River Basin and Relationship to Land Cover Change , Heejun Park

Large-Scale Electrochemical Degradation of Poly-and Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) by Magnéli Ti4O7 Electrodes , Laura Siddon

Control Effect of Peracetic Acid on Chlorinated DBP Formation and the Application of PAA Pre-oxidation in Drinking Water Treatment , Yue Sun

Submissions from 2020 2020

3D Printed Architected Materials for Improving Biofilm Carriers for Wastewater Treatment Applications , Bryan Ovelheiro

A Framework for Meeting Economic and Ecological Objectives in Hydropower Operations , Sarah L. Pfeifle

Complexities of Attraction Water Systems: A Review & an Experiment Showcasing their Effects , Marcia Rojas

Analysis of Road Salt Loading and Transport in the Wachusett Reservoir Watershed , Joshua Soper

Optimizing Household Water Decisions for Managing Intermittent Water Supply in Mexico City , Savannah Wunderlich

Submissions from 2019 2019

Developing a Toolkit for Citizen Scientists' Evaluation of Drinking Water Quality , LeighAnn D'Andrea

The Success, Morphology, and Performance of Oxygenic Photogranules Under Light-Induced Stress Conditions , Samuel Downes

ACCOUNTING FOR BICYCLING EXPERIENCE AND FAMILIARITY IN EVALUATING BICYCLE INFRASTRUCTURE SAFETY , Nicholas M. Fournier

Evaluation of Two Real Time Methods for Assessing THM Precursor Concentrations , Griffin Moriarty

AN ASSESSMENT OF LEAD AND COPPER IN SCHOOL DRINKING WATER , Kaavya Raghavan Ram

Modeling Nature-based Solutions for Climate Resilience , Mason Saleeba

Submissions from 2018 2018

Effect of substrate roughness, slope, and body size on climbing behavior and performance of juvenile American eels (Anguilla rostrata) , Zahra Anwar

Formation of Low-Molecular-Weight Dissolved Organic Nitrogen in two-stage and four-stage Pre-denitrification Biological Nutrient Removal Processes , Siwei Chen

Factors Impacting the Cultivation, Structure, and Oxygen Profiles of Oxygenic Photogranules for Aeration-Free Wastewater Treatment , Megan Hann

Determination of the Rate Constant for Reaction of Ozone with 1-Hexene in Water , Pranav Mashankar

SEASONAL IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON FUTURE PEAK RIVER DISCHARGE IN THE U.S. NORTHEAST , Christina Wu

Application of CE-QUAL-W2: Wachusett Reservoir Contaminant Spill Modeling , William Yan

Development of Application Software for Water System Data Management, Visualization, and Analysis With the Shiny Framework , Nicholas Zinck

Submissions from 2017 2017

Robust Drought Planning in Megacities: A Case Study in São Paulo, Brazil , Grace Cambareri

Restoring Floodplains in the Connecticut River Basin: A Flood Management Strategy , Abigail Ericson

Evaluation of Disinfection Byproduct Speciation Models Based on Biodegradation and Chemical Decomposition , Xian Ma

Pilot Reactor Operation of the Oxygenic Photogranule (OPG) Wastewater Treatment Process , Adam Matthew McNair

Effects of Sulfidation on the Deposition and Detachment of Silver Nanoparticles , Joseph Murphy

Submissions from 2016 2016

Drought Management Using Streamflow Forecasts: A Case Study of the City of Baltimore Water Supply , Kathryn Booras

HYDROLOGIC MODELING AT UNGAUGED LOCATIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A VULNERABILITY RANKING PROTOCOL SYSTEM FOR ROAD-STREAM CROSSING INFRASTRUCTURE , Gordon Clark

Assessing the Economic and Flow Regime Outcomes of Alternative Hydropower Operations on the Connecticut River's Mainstem , Luke Detwiler

Understanding Factors that Affect Microbial Fuel Cell Performance: Inoculum Characteristics and Methanogenesis , Joshua Jack

Investigating Interactions Between Water and Society on a Global Scale: Econometric Analyses of Hydroclimatic Variability and Water Policy , Hassan Furqan Khan

Analyzing Streamflow Forecasts in the Context of System Performance: A Case Study of the City of Baltimore Water Supply , Alexandra McIntyre

Biogenic Organic Carbon Compounds in Air and Rain , Iman Hosseini Shakib

The Role of Nitrification and Denitrification in Successful Cultivation of Oxygenic Photogranules for Wastewater Treatment , Kristie Stauch-White

Submissions from 2015 2015

Stream Temperature Modeling: A Modeling Comparison for Resource Managers and Climate Change Analysis , Lynn Brennan

Effects of Sulfidation and Natural Organic Matter on the Deposition of Silver Nanoparticles , Yunqui Chen

Effects of Disinfectants on the Formation of Aldehydes , Megan Dutra

Occurrence, formation and persistence of halobenzoquinones: A case study on 2, 6 -dichloro-1, 4 -benzoquinone , Aarthi Mohan

Prioritizing Mitigation of Road-Stream Crossings for Resident Aquatic Organisms by Accounting for Habitat Quantity, Quality, and Accessibility , Rachael L. Weiter

Submissions from 2014 2014

Investigating Tradeoffs Between Flood Control And Ecological Flow Benefits in the Connecticut River Basin , Jocelyn Anleitner

The Green Latrine: Development of a Large Scale Microbial Fuel Cell for the Treatment of Human Waste in Developing Areas , Cynthia Castro

Integrating Emerging River Forecast Center Streamflow Products Into the Salt Lake City Parley’s Drinking Water System , Rebecca Guihan

Quantifying the Impacts of Future Uncertainties on the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint Basin , Katherine E. Lownsbery

Potential Impacts of Changes in Climate on Water Quality in New York City's Ashokan , Nicholas Rossi

Determining Kinetic Parameters of a Nitrite-Accumulating, Denitrifying Microbial Fuel Cell Biocathode , Jacob J. Weinrich

Submissions from 2013 2013

Sustainable Water Management Using Environmental Flows In The Connecticut River , Alec Bernstein

Using Ce-Qual-W2 to Model A Contaminant Spill Into the Wachusett Reservoir , Lillian M. Clark

Assessment of Dynamically Controlled Stormwater Storage Robustness Under Climate Change , Julia M. Ryan

Submissions from 2012 2012

Investigating Pilot Scale Performance Of An Activated Sludge Wastewater Treatment System With A High Rate Anaerobic Side Stream Reactor , Aaron Brennan

Evaluation of Second-Stage Contactor Media for Manganese Removal , Jonathan Chihoski

Developing a Watershed-Level Protocol for Choosing Indicator Compounds for EDCs/PPCPs Using Analytical Methods and Chemometrics , Varun N. Srinivasan

Remote Sensing Models of Algal Blooms and Cyanobacteria in Lake Champlain , Adam Trescott

Assessment of Iron and Manganese Sequestration , Danielle Volpe

Hydrologic Forecasts And Adaptation To Climate Change In The Northeast Water Sector , Sarah Whateley

Evaluation of effluent organic nitrogen and its impacts on receiving water bodies , Dongke Yu

Submissions from 2011 2011

Sub-Daily Multi-Objective Models for Optimizing Hydropower in the Deerfield River , Kelcy Adamec

Perchlorate Reduction by Sulfur Oxidizing Bacteria , Amber R. Boles

Wachusett Reservoir Contaminant Spill Modeling Using CE-QUAL W2 , Cory S. Devonis

Conventional Water Treatment Processes for Removing Pharmaceutical and Endocrine Disrupting Compounds , Jing Lin

Biodegradation of Ethylene Dibromide (EDB) Under In Situ and Biostimulated Conditions at MMR , Robert McKeever

Advanced Oxidation of Drinking Water using Ultraviolet Light and Alternative Solid Forms of Hydrogen Peroxide , Zachary F. Monge

Utilizing a Decision Support System to Optimize Reservoir Operations to Restore the Natural Flow Distribution in the Connecticut River Watershed , Brian Pitta

Annual, Monthly, and Storm Scale Analysis of Chloride Fluxes from Highway Deicing Agents to the Cambridge Reservoir , Marie Rivers

2-D Spill Modeling in the Wachusett Reservoir with CEQUAL-W2 for Years 2003-2006 , Bryan R. Sojkowski

Investigating Estrogenic Endocrine Disrupting Compounds and Their Disinfection Byproducts Within Drinking Water Treatment , Kirsten E. Studer

Submissions from 2010 2010

Two-Stage Filtration to Control Manganse and DBPS at the Lantern Hill Water Treatment Plant , Minh Pham

Regenerating Spent Zeolites with UV and UV/H2O2 To Enhance Removal of Endocrine Disrupting Compounds , Safina Singh

High-Strength Wastewater Treatment by Microalgae , Xin Yuan

Submissions from 2009 2009

Chloride Characterization from Pavement Runoff Using Automated Samplers and Specific Conductivity Sensors at Three Eastern Massachusetts Locations , Paul G. Chang

Modeling the Wachusett Reservoir, Central Massachusetts, Tributaries for Improved Watershed Management , Erich Fiedler

Minimizing Energy Use in Large Groundwater Supply Systems , Mikaela Martin

Characterization of Proteins in Effluents from Three Wastewater Treatment Plants that Discharge to the Connecticut River , Pamela J. Westgate

Submissions from 2008 2008

Extension of MF2005-GWM (Ground-Water Management Process) to Solve Management Formulations which Optimize Hydraulic Head and Solve Quadratic Programming Problems , Kristine Baker

Disinfection Byproduct (DBP) Precursors In Central MA , Cynthia M. Castellon

VERTICAL DISPERSION AND OXYGEN DEMAND OF DEICING , Marina S. Pereira

Bioretention Systems for Control of Non-Point Sources of Nitrogen , Ryan L. Siegel

Submissions from 2007 2007

Ground Water Management, GWM, Formulations to Control Subsidence in a Large Scale Transient Problem , Gemma Baro-Montes

Evaluation and Optimization of a PCR Assay and Multiple Regression Model for the Detection of Rhodococcus Corprophilus , Stephen Clark

Treatment of Domestic Wastewater using an Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactor: Performance and Characterization , Joseph C. Fermanian

The Use of Numerical Modeling Techniques to Optimize Groundwater Withdrawls and Minimize Streamflow Depletion , Yamen Hoque

The Use of Numerical Modeling Techniques to Optimize Groundwater Withdrawls and Minimize Streamflow Depletion , Yamen M. Hoque

Cation Exchange in Glacial Till Subjected to Highway Deicing Agent Infiltration , Niki Kallergis

Basin-Scale Methodology for Evaluating Relative Impacts of Pollution Source Abatement , James T. Mangarillo

Modeling Fate and Transport of Fecal Coliform in Wachusett Reservoir , Thomas P. Matthews

Evaluation of Nutrients Along The Blackstone River , Megan M. Patterson

Submissions from 2006 2006

Impact of Chloramines on Disinfection by-products in Selected Surface Water Supplies , Allan P. Briggs

The Relationship Between Pre-filter Chlorine Addition and Enhanced Disinfection Byproduct Formation , Melissa Brown

Performance Evaluation of Appropriate In-home Drinking Water Treatment Options for Developing Countries , Bree Carlson

The Suitability of Coliphage as an Indicator of Potential Fecal Contamination in Groundwater Systems , Keith G. Dewar

Characterization of Manganese Oxide Coated Filter Media , Joseph Goodwill

Application of Microbial Source Tracking to Separate Microbial Sources to a Tributary of the Wachusett Reservoir , Michael N. Tache

Submissions from 2005 2005

Water Distribution Analysis and Modeling for Stamford, Connecticut , Robert W. Best

Modeling Natural, Organic Matter in an Unfiltered Surface Water Supply , Daniel R. Buttrick

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Water Resources Engineering

Degrees offered.

• M.S. Civil Engineering: Water Resources Engineering Specialty
• M.E. Civil Engineering: Water Resources Engineering Specialty
• Ph.D. Civil Engineering: Water Resources Engineering Specialty

What is Water Resources Engineering?

Water resources engineering has its roots in the tasks of supplying water for human use, removing water when humans are finished using it and developing methods of avoiding damage from excess water (floods). Much of the work of water resource engineers involves the planning and management of constructed facilities that address these tasks. Positions for undergraduates and graduates who specialize in water resources engineering can be found in both engineering consulting firms and in government entities charged with supplying water or dealing with its hazards.

In the past few years, students in the water resources concentration have largely taken jobs with consulting engineering firms in the big cities of Texas, although a number have joined firms on the west coast. The growing demand for water supplies and flood control in developed land lead our students to fulfilling careers.

Degree Information

Students can earn an M.S., M.Eng. and Ph.D. degrees in civil engineering in the water resources division of emphasis.

Master of Engineering and Master of Science (Non-Thesis)

The Master of Engineering and Master of Science (Non-Thesis) have identical requirements and are intended for students who seek a Master’s degree to prepare them for engineering practice. A minimum of 30 semester credit hours of approved courses is required for the Master of Engineering degree (MEng) and the Master of Science (Non-Thesis).

Master of Science (Thesis)

The Master of Science (Thesis) degree requires a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework. All students must also meet the program prerequisites. Students generally complete the degree requirements in 15 to 24 months. Students must take 9 hours in both the fall and spring semesters to have full-time student status.

Doctor of Philosophy

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree is a research-oriented degree requiring performance of independent research that is the original work of the degree candidate. The Ph.D. degree prepares students for careers in engineering practice, education, leadership, and research, including industry, government laboratories and academia. The final basis for granting the degree shall be the candidate’s grasp of the subject matter of a broad field of study and a demonstrated ability to do independent research. In addition, the candidate must have acquired the ability to express thoughts clearly and forcefully through both oral and written communication.

College of Engineering

Hydraulics and water resources.

About The Program

The graduate program in Hydraulics and Water Resources at The University of Iowa prepares students for careers in hydraulics, hydrology, and water resources, by providing a strong theoretical and applied foundation, and a broad-based academic background, necessary for positions in engineering design, research, and academia.  The program combines hydraulics, fluid mechanics, hydrology, and water resources, with elements from environmental engineering, meteorology, remote sensing and systems analysis, and related disciplines such as mathematics, statistics, electrical and computer science engineering, geology, and geographical information systems.

The Hydraulics and Water Resources curriculum is associated with IIHR—Hydroscience & Engineering, a world-renowned research institute, where senior staff members of the institute are professors in the program.  IIHR offers unique curriculum opportunities in laboratory and field-scale experimentation, and in mathematical modeling with IIHR's high-speed computer facilities. 

Most of the faculty members in the Hydraulics and Water Resources program are also part of the Iowa Flood Center, the only academic flood center in the nation.  By training and educating a workforce knowledgeable in the flood-related sciences, the Iowa Flood Center provides students with the opportunity to work on improving flood monitoring and prediction capabilities, and on developing models for flood frequency estimation and real-time forecasting.

Admission Requirements

For consideration for financial support, we strongly encourage you to submit your application by January 15.

Decisions on admission to the graduate program, and offers of financial support, are made on a competitive basis. Factors considered include academic background and performance, letters of recommendation, work experience and professional training,  and TOEFL scores (when applicable).

The TOEFL exam is required for admission for students whose native language is other than English or that do not have a degree from an English-speaking country. A minimum TOEFL score of 81 for the internet-based exam is required.

Students who do not have an undergraduate B.S. degree in civil & environmental engineering, but who have adequate training in mathematics or science, may be admitted for graduate study in the Hydraulics and Water Resources Program. However, certain undergraduate courses may need to be taken without graduate credit.

HWR Graduate Degree Requirements

The Hydraulics and Water Resources Program offers both masters and Ph.D. degrees.

The MS degree may be earned on either a thesis or a non-thesis basis. The thesis option requires a minimum of 30 hours of credit – 25 semester hours of course work plus 5 semester hours of thesis research credit. The non-thesis option requires a minimum of 31 semester hours of course work. Students seeking financial support should apply for the thesis option.

The Ph.D. degree requires 72 hours of credit beyond the basic undergraduate degree.  This requires 43 semester hours or coursework plus 29 semester hours of thesis research credit.   A minimum of one year of on-campus residency is required for the Ph.D.

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Water resources engineering involves the supply of surface and subsurface water to the public; control of hazards associated with water, e.g., flooding; and maintenance of the health of ecological systems.  Because water pollution is often the primary driving force for the engineered control of water resources, graduate students typically take courses and conduct research within groups that also include environmental engineering students. Graduate course work and research in the water resources engineering program is focused on the following areas:

• Groundwater Hydraulics
• Contaminant Movement in Soil and Groundwater
• Watershed Management
• Water Quality Control

The water resources engineering program is designed not only for those with undergraduate degrees in Bioresources, Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering, but also related non-engineering fields such as Geology, Environmental Science, and Soil Science.

Degrees Offered

• Master’s of Civil Engineering
• Master’s of Applied Science
• PhD in Civil Engineering

Thesis track Master of Civil Engineering and Master of Applied Sciences in the field of Water Resources Engineering degrees require three core courses, one approved 600-level Math or Statistics course, four electives taken from a variety of fields, six thesis credits and the completion of a thesis. Students in a thesis program are also required to enroll in the CIEG865: Seminar each semester.

The non-thesis track Master of Civil Engineering requires a total of 30-credits of course work, which typically translates to six electives beyond the four core courses. Electives should be selected based on approval from your advisor.

Core Courses

• CIEG 630 – Water Quality Modeling
• CIEG 698 – Groundwater Flow and Contaminant Transport OR
• GEOL 628 – Hydrogeology
• GEOG 632 – Environmental Hydrology

Other Required Courses

• MATH/STAT – An approved 600-level course in Mathematics or Statistics

Suggested Electives

• CIEG 645 – Industrial Ecology – The Science of Environmental Sustainability
• CIEG 667 –  Research Methods and Topics in Soil/Water Systems: Science and Policy
• CIEG 668 – Principles of Water Quality Criteria
• CIEG 678 – Transport and Mixing Processes
• CIEG 679 – Sediment Transport Mechanics
• CIEG 833 – Fate of Organic Pollutants in the Environment
• APEC 682 – Spatial Analysis of Natural Resources
• GEOG 656 – Hydroclimatology
• GEOG 657 – Climate Dynamics
• PLSC/BREG 603 – Soil Physics
• PLSC 621 – Nonpoint Source Pollution
• PLSC 643 – Watershed Hydrochemistry
• UAPP/APEC 611 – Regional Watershed Management
• UAPP 628 – Issues in Land Use & Environmental Planning

In addition, classes from other departments can be selected in consultation with your advisor. These include graduate-level courses offered by Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Studies, Plant and Soil Sciences, or Urban Affairs and Public Policy.

Daniel K. Cha  – Biotransformation of environmental contaminants in natural and engineered systems; design and operation of wastewater treatment facilities; population dynamics of biological wastewater treatment processes

Yu-Ping Chin – Biogeochemistry of natural organic matter and organic pollutants in aquatic systems; photochemical transformation of contaminants; fate of synthetic and natural organic matter in sediments; biogeochemical and environmental processes in polar environments (Arctic and Antarctica).

Dominic M. Di Toro  – Water quality modeling, eutrophication and sediment flux models; water quality and sediment quality criteria models for organic chemicals, metals, mixtures; organic chemical and metal sorption models; statistical models

Yao Hu – Coupled Human and Groundwater Systems; Agent-based Modeling; Water System Modeling, Analysis and Optimization; HPC and Cloud Computing; Data Science and Cyberinfrastructure.

Chin-Pao Huang  – Hazardous wastewater management; aquatic chemistry; soil and groundwater remediation; sustainable engineering; environmental applications and implications of nanotechnoloy

Paul T. Imhoff  – Transport of fluids and contaminants in multiphase systems; mass transfer processes in soil and groundwater; sustainable landfilling; minimizing greenhouse gas emissions from engineered facilities; mathematical modeling

Holly Michael – Environmental Fluid Dynamics, Geochemistry, Water Science, Coastal-Zone Management,  Environmental Interactions

Carolyn Voter – Hydrologic modeling, water resources management, stormwater management, green infrastructure, urban ecohydrology, ecosystem services, surface-groundwater interactions, land-atmosphere interactions, sustainable and resilient communities, high throughput/performance computing

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Field of Study: Environmental and Water Resources Engineering

The Environmental and Water Resources Engineering (EWRE) program emphasizes four areas of core competency: quantitative methods; decision support & optimization; environmental mechanics; and environmental chemistry. Working in consultation with their advisors, students select courses that satisfy degree requirements in these areas. The remainder of the master’s requirements are electives that enable students pursue their interests. The EWRE field of study offers paths that comprise coursework only, coursework + project, and coursework + research thesis. Requirements for each of these paths are described below.

Project Option Students wishing to complete the project option must have the scope of the project approved by the chair of the CEE Graduate Programs Committee, identify a faculty advisor for the project, and complete 3 credit of CEE 290 Master’s Project. Projects may be research or practice oriented. The 3 credit of CEE 290 count toward the elective requirements. 

Thesis Option Students wishing to complete the research thesis option must complete 3 credit of CEE 295 Master’s Thesis and 3 credit of CEE 296 Master’s Thesis II, and successfully complete the master’s Thesis requirements established by the University and School of Engineering. The 6 credit total of CEE 295 and CEE 296 count toward the elective requirement. Master students pursuing the thesis option typically complete their degree and thesis requirements over two years of full-time study. 

• Total Credits At least 30 credit of Core and Elective coursework completed with a grade of B- or better.
• CEE 201 – Applied Probability Theory
• CEE 202 – Data Analysis and Statistical Methods
• CEE 203 – Statistical Inferences and Prediction
• CEE 204 – Hypothesis Testing and Uncertainty Analysis
• ES 101 – Numerical Methods
• CEE 214 - EWRE Systems
• ES 100 - Actionable Engineering Diplomacy
• CEE 211 - Physical Hydrology
• CEE 213 - Transport Principles in EWRE
• CEE 245 - Geomechanics
• CEE 136 - Air Pollution and Control
• CEE 212 - Chemical Principles in EWRE
• ChBE 140 - Surface and Colloid Chemistry  
• Electives The remainder of the 30 credit required for the degree are electives that should be selected in consultation with your advisor. Program faculty strongly encourage students to complete the departmental seminar course. 

Water and Environmental Engineering, Master of Science (Technology)

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Description

Ensuring sustainable use of natural resources under changing climate is our planet’s biggest challenge. Water resources management plays a critical role in guaranteeing food security and is closely linked to land use changes, nutrient flows, and biodiversity conservation. Further, climate change is expected to bring more extreme droughts and floods – both to which societies need to adapt.

Creating functional and sustainable water supply networks is among the most vital tasks in our society. The goal is not only to guarantee clean water supply at all times, but also to reduce the environmental impact of our water use through a circular economy.

In the Water and Environmental Engineering (WAT) Master’s Programme, the focus is on water and water engineering solutions. Students learn the knowledge and skills to provide solutions to modern water-related challenges. The programme has a unique international focus and it combines a strong technical basis with a sound understanding of broader societal contexts.

Upon graduation, you are able to:

• Recognise and analyse the main components of sustainable water-related planning, implementation, and management processes.
• Understand the principles of the hydrological cycle and movements of water in natural and built environments.
• Apply key computational methods as well as relevant experimental methods and data analysis approaches related to water and environmental engineering.
• Define and differentiate the main sections of water services, with focus on the treatment of water and wastewater.
• Identify the societal context relevant to water and the environment, and comprehend the different scales and key drivers applicable to water and environmental engineering.

Language of instruction

In the Water and Environmental Engineering Master’s Programme, the language of instruction is English.

More information and guidelines on the languages of the degree and instruction available in the university's website here .

Tuition fees and scholarships

Aalto University’s tuition fee for master’s programmes taught in English is 15 000 euros per academic year. Tuition fees apply to citizens of countries other than those of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland.

Aalto University has a scholarship programme to support non-EU/EEA citizens who study in a fee-charging degree programme. The scholarship may cover 100% or 50% of the tuition fee.

More information about tuition fees and scholarships at Aalto University is available here .

Structure of studies

The WAT Master’s Programme consists of 120 credits (ECTS):

• Major studies (60 ECTS)
• Elective studies (30 ECTS)
• Master’s thesis (30 ECTS)

Students are able to complete their common and advanced studies during the first year. This leaves your second year for elective courses and the Master's thesis. You can choose practically any combination of elective courses – from Aalto as well as other universities in Finland and abroad – that supports your studies and suits your interests, including courses focusing specifically on environmental engineering. This study structure also makes it easy for you to go on a student exchange during the second year.

Our teaching combines theory with practice, including hands-on modelling work, case studies, group works, and projects. Many of our courses also collaborate with the industry and other stakeholders in the form of project works, mentoring and guest lectures.

More information about the programme content and curriculum can be found in the Student guide .

Webinar | Water and Environmental Engineering

Want to hear more about the Master's Programme in Water and Environmental Engineering? In this webinar the programme representatives will introduce the programme and answer your questions regarding the studies in the programme.

Specialisations

In this programme, students can tailor their studies to best suit their interests and aspirations. There are three study paths that complement each other through their own thematic and methodological focuses. The study paths enable you to build your own expert profile, and you will take courses from at least two different study paths: this also helps you to gain a broad understanding of our field. The study paths are:

1. Water Resources Management and Environmental Hydraulics

In this path, the focus is on varying topics related to water resources management, hydrology and environmental hydraulics:

• Surface water, groundwater, and runoff management
• Urban water planning
• Sustainable use of water in cities, agriculture, and forests
• Ecohydraulics, computational hydrology, and hydraulics applications
• Measurement of changes in water and the water environment caused by anthropogenic activities

2. Water and Wastewater Engineering

This study path deals with the water services that are crucial for society – these services need to function every day and under all circumstances. Sustainable water services protect human health and the environment. They are the premise for development. The main topics include:

• Clean water production and sanitation
• Environmental protection through wastewater treatment processes
• Circular economy as well as resource recovery from wastewater
• Climate impact mitigation in water services
• Modelling and optimization of water treatment processes and water service systems

3. Water and Development

Water is at the core of sustainable development at both local and global scale. This study path considers the diverse linkages between water and development across scales, and students learn about, among other things:

• Global water challenges with a multidisciplinary problem-solving approach
• The impact of climate change on water
• Use of water and other key natural resources in food production
• Key frameworks and approaches related to water governance and management, including transboundary water cooperation
• Sustainability and sustainable global technologies

Internationalisation

Many of the courses in this programme have an international focus. One of them ( SGT Studio ) even offers you a possibility to carry out an international student project in different parts of the world. Recent SGT project locations have included, e.g., Mexico, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Nepal. This course is also multidisciplinary – it brings together engineering, business as well as architecture and design students.

The WAT Master’s Programme collaborates with various international universities, and students have the chance to complete part of their degrees abroad as exchange students. The programme also cooperates with Aalto Global Impact that facilitates global sustainability projects in collaboration with research teams and Master’s programmes. Many of the research topics at the Department of Built Environment are global.

Overall, Aalto University is known for its international study and research environment. Every year, Aalto welcomes thousands of degree and exchange students from abroad. Additionally, many of our professors and researchers have international backgrounds and experience, bringing their networks close to students.

Further study opportunities

The WAT Master’s Programme is considered a great foundation for doctoral studies. At Aalto, doctoral education is actively being developed by the Water and Environmental Engineering research group through experiences gained from the Majakka project . The research group provides doctoral students with an inspiring research environment to carry out their studies.

Career opportunities

Water and environmental engineering provides you with diverse career opportunities. There is a great demand for experts in this field, and they have good advancement opportunities in their careers. Oftentimes our graduates find employment in Finland, but they have the suitable skill set to embark on an international career as well.

Our graduates typically work in the fields of water resources management and water engineering as planners, technical experts, and managers. They have varying tasks related to, for instance, water supply planning as well as environmental and flood risk management. There are many employers, such as consulting firms, in the private and public sectors. Graduates can also find employment in academia and research institutes.

For more information about this field’s career prospects, please visit Aalto Career Design Lab .

Research focus

The main research themes of the Water and Environmental Engineering Research Group are the same as the specialisation areas of this Master’s Programme: Water Resources Management and Environmental Hydraulics, Water and Wastewater Engineering as well as Water and Development. You can find more information about these research topics here .

Co-operation with other parties

This programme collaborates closely with the industry, engaging both public and private sector actors in education. This means guest lectures and joint projects that provide you with a view on and connections to the working life. In addition, the programme cooperates with other programmes at Aalto.

Get to know us

Student aino ahvo works with the baltic sea pollution.

Aino Ahvo considers that her master’s programme gives tools that can help to solve the Baltic Sea pollution problems.

Maria Kosonen chose to study Water and Environmental Engineering as she was interested in environmental issues

During her studies Maria Kosonen has got international experiences from Australia and Kenya, and soon also from Spain.

Student Artem Makarov found his dream job in industrial water treatment

Artem Makarov, who is originally from Russia, is now finalizing his studies and working full-time simultaneously.

Water and Environmental Engineering

Water and Environmental Engineering research at Aalto University aims to find solutions to decrease resource scarcity and to support sustainability. Our research is divided into two strategic areas: global water issues and sustainable circular economy, which are further divided into four research entities.

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Are you wondering what it is like to study at Aalto? Come chat with our students about all things Aalto on Unibuddy chat platform.

Admission requirements 2024

Aalto University's student selection process is competitive and paper-based. Applications that pass the eligibility check (administrative evaluation) conducted by Aalto University Admissions Services proceed to the school's programme-specific academic evaluation.

The applications to Master's Programme in Water and Environmental Engineering in 2024 are evaluated based on the following criteria:

Academic performance

Recognition and quality of institution, relevance of previous studies, suitability, study-option-specific documents required.

The documents required from all applicants are listed on https://www.aalto.fi/en/study-at-aalto/applying-to-masters-programmes . In addition, applicants to this programme are requested to provide the following study option-specific documents (if applicable):

Motivation letter and Curriculum vitae

The lack of these two document will adversely affect the evaluation of the application.

1) Motivation letter - mandatory document

• Should be written in English
• Please structure your motivation letter according to the three themes indicated below and make sure to provide answers to the related questions:

EXPECTATIONS TOWARDS TO THIS MASTER'S PROGRAMME

• Why are you applying for the master’s programme in Water and Environmental Engineering WAT?
• What do you expect to gain from studies in WAT master’s programme?
• Why do you want to study at Aalto University and in Finland? What kind of linkages you already have to Aalto and/or to Finland?

YOUR COMPETENCE & MOTIVATION

• Why do you think you are the right person for WAT master's programme?
• How will your previous education, work experience, knowledge and skills support your success in your master’s degree studies?

FUTURE PLANS

• Describe your professional goals. How do you think WAT master’s programme would support the development of your professional profile?
• In which sector would you like to work in the future? What kind of career are you planning? Where do you want to work in the future?

PLEASE NOTE: In case you already have completed another master’s degree or doctoral degree or if you have a study right to another master’s or doctoral programme, you are asked to explain why you are applying to complete another master's degree and how this would complement your competence.

2 ) Curriculum vitae - mandatory document

• max 2 pages, written in English
• Must including all relevant your academic degrees, and relevant work experience and language skills.
• Also indicate as well as other possible relevant merits such as publications, other experience and contests, non-formal learning etc.
• NOTE: kindly list all relevant courses you have completed related to mathematics and computational methods, including their name, extent in ECTS as well as a grade.
• You are also engouraged to include links to the websites that demonstrate your competence (e.g. LinkedIn, personal portfolio)

Additional documents

These additional documents will add value to your application

• recommendation letters
• certificates from work experience

Programme director

Marko Keskinen

Contact information.

Päivi Kauppinen

Planning officer (content and studies of the programme)

[email protected]

Aalto University, Admission Services

For enquiries regarding the application process, obligatory application documents or English language proficiency, please contact Admission Services at

• Published: 6.9.2018
• Updated: 27.11.2023

2023-24 Academic Catalog

Master of science in environmental & water resources science, civil, environmental, and architectural engineering.

Civil engineering is the oldest engineering program at KU. The first graduating class in 1873 included a civil engineer. Civil engineers design roads, water systems, bridges, dams, and other structures, providing nearly all the infrastructure needed by modern society.

Civil engineers were the first engineers to address environmental issues and are the lead engineering discipline in treating water supplies to protect public health. In recognition of the significant issues concerning the environment, the department name was changed in 1992 to civil and environmental engineering.

Architectural engineering combines study in architecture with engineering science and design courses in electrical, mechanical, construction, and structures to prepare students for building design projects of all kinds. Architectural engineering dates to 1913 at KU, and the first female graduate of the School of Engineering was an architectural engineering major. Architectural engineering merged with civil and environmental engineering in 2001 to form the the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE).

CEAE’s mission is to provide students with an outstanding engineering education and be a leader in research and service. This mission is supported by the following 3 goals:

• Prepare students for productive engineering careers.
• Maintain and grow strong research programs.
• Serve the profession.

Graduate Admission

The department admits for all semesters. Students may pursue degrees full-time or part-time. An ABET-accredited baccalaureate degree in engineering is required for admission to the M.S. degree programs in civil engineering, environmental & water resources engineering, and architectural engineering; a baccalaureate degree in a closely related field is required for admission to the M.S. program in environmental & water resources science. Applicants are expected to have undergraduate grade-point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for admission to a master’s program. 

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are required and are used in the evaluation process, but minimum scores for admission have not been established. The GRE engineering and other subject examinations are not required. The Test of English as a Foreign Language is required for international applicants. Applicants should take the GRE and TOEFL examinations as early as possible to expedite the admission process. 

Graduate applications should be submitted  online .

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Fall Admission :  December 1 (priority deadline). Applications received past the priority deadline are considered on the basis of rolling review, until two business days before the start of classes.

Spring Admission :  September 1 (priority deadline). Applications received past the priority deadline are considered on the basis of rolling review, until two business days before the start of classes.

Summer Admission :   December 1

The priority deadlines are for full consideration for fellowships, scholarships and research/teaching assistantships. Applications submitted after these deadlines will be considered for funding on a case-by-case basis.

MINIMUM ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

Visit the full English Proficiency Requirements for Admission to Graduate study at:  http://policy.ku.edu/graduate-studies/english-proficiency-international-students .

International students and students who indicated English as a second language are required to show proof of English proficiency for admission purposes and must check-in at the  Applied English Center  (AEC) upon arrival on campus for orientation. This process serves to confirm each student's level of English proficiency and determine whether English courses will be included as a requirement of the student’s academic program. Note: Students who demonstrate English proficiency  at the waiver level  are not required to check in at the AEC (see eligibility requirements on the Graduate Studies  website ).

APPLICATION FEES

Domestic: $65

International: $85

VISITING US

The graduate program staff is happy to work with all prospective students in determining the fit between the student and the program. We feel that visiting our campus in Lawrence is a very important step. In order to facilitate your visit to KU, there are two main options:

The first, and most preferred, option entails simply applying for admission to the program. All prospective students are welcome to attend our Graduate Open House in mid-October or mid-March. Eligible admitted students may be invited to participate in Campus Visit Days in February (prior to the fall semester of your intended matriculation). These organized visitation opportunities will allow you to gather a great deal of first-hand information which we hope will help you in making a final decision about whether to attend KU.

The second option is making arrangements to visit us on your own, outside of organized events. With early notification, we will do our best to work with you to provide information and schedule appointments with faculty when possible. Please contact us if you feel that this is the best option for you.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Please contact the CEAE Graduate Program Coordinator at  [email protected]  or (785) 864-3826, to schedule a visit or with questions about the application process.

The University of Kansas Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering Graduate Administrative Assistant Learned Hall 1530 W. 15th St., Room 2150 Lawrence, KS 66045

Environmental & Water Resources Science

Candidates for the Master of Science degrees have 3 options. Option A requires 30 credit hours including a thesis of 6 to 10 hours and a final oral examination including defense of the thesis. Option B requires 30 hours including a 3- or 4-hour special problem investigation in the specialization and a final oral examination. Option B does not require a thesis.  Option C  requires 30 credit hours of coursework. It does not require a thesis, special problem investigation, or final oral examination.

All graduate students must have an approved Plan of Study  on file by the beginning of their second semester of study that indicates the degree program track they intend to complete. Suggested program tracks are available from the program faculty. At the end of the second semester, students will submit a plan of study that needs to be approved by a graduate committee. Any exemptions or substitutions to this plan of study must be approved by the student’s advisor and the department director of graduate studies. Students may not take individual courses for credit if they have completed an equivalent course previously at the undergraduate level.  Graduate courses offered by the CEAE department are identified by the prefixes CE, ARCE, and CMGT and are numbered 700 and above. No more than 3 hours of credit may be applied towards the degree from CEAE courses numbered at the 500 or 600 level. Additional courses numbered at the 500 or 600 level that are not included in their track’s breadth options may not be applied toward the degree without approval of the department director of graduate studies. No more than 4 hours of special-problem credit may be applied toward the degree without approval of the department director of graduate studies.

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School of Civil and Environmental Engineering

College of engineering, water resources engineering.

About Water Resources Engineering

Water Resources Engineering offers a stimulating and diverse educational environment with opportunities to participate in innovative experimental, computational and modeling research.

Our program focuses on water, air, and land systems, with an emphasis on the science and engineering applications of environmental transport processes and sustainable resource management. Students and faculty members often develop their research into new technologies that benefit engineering practice in fluid mechanics, hydraulics, hydrology, hydroclimatology, and water resources.

Focus Your Studies

There are opportunities available at all levels for students interested in Water Resources Engineering. Undergraduate students may choose an optional track to focus their electives and gain a deeper understanding of this discipline. There are also opportunities for students to conduct research in this area with faculty and graduate students.

Graduate programs in civil engineering are organized within the affinity groups. Students pursuing a master's degree or PhD can choose to affiliate with the Water Resources Engineering group for their educational and research activities. Graduate students will work closely with faculty advisors throughout their studies and as they prepare a thesis. Browse the directory at the bottom of the page to get to know the faculty in this group and learn more about their research interests.

Key Research Areas

Hydroclimatology and Water Resources

• Terrestrial and atmospheric water/energy processes and fluxes.
• Decision support systems promoting integrated, equitable, and sustainable water use.

Environmental Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Engineering

• Turbulent entrainment, transport, and mixing processes in natural and engineered environments.

Coastal and Ocean Engineering

• Waves, currents and transport from the ocean to the intertidal zone

Research and teaching are supported by state-of-the-art experimental, computational and data-acquisition facilities.

The Environmental Fluid Mechanics Laboratory includes a large constant-head tank, a 4.3 m wide sediment scour flume, a 24 m long tilting flume, a recirculating flume for cohesive sediment resuspension, a recirculating salt-water flume, a density-stratified towing tank, and a 24 m long wave tank. Instrumentation includes Acoustic Doppler Velocimetry (ADV), Laser Doppler Velocimetry (LDV), Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV), Laser-Induced Fluorescence (LIF), and three-dimensional visualization.

The Computational Laboratory includes a 16-node (64 CPUs) High Performance computing cluster and a number of Linux workstations. An eight-CPU, 32GB RAM visualization workstation was recently added. Our graduate students also have access to Georgia Tech's high performance computing systems and several European supercomputers.

Field instrumentation includes pressure transducers and ther mistors; a Campbell Scientific Eddy Covariance Tower System that directly measures sensible, latent and CO2 fluxes between the terrestrial landscape through the atmosphere. This tower includes soil moisture probes, a rain gauge and dataloggers. Additional equipment includes an ISCO portable water sampler with ultrasonic level sensor and rain gauge, a depth-integrating suspended sediment sampler, a bed sediment sampler, a PPP Spectral Analyzer, and current meters.

Water Resources Engineering group is comprised of an intellectually diverse group of faculty whose expertise includes tsunamis, rogue waves, flood and drought management, fluid mechanics and more. Click on each image below to learn more about their educational and research objectives.

Master of Water Resources Engineering

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Al-Quds University has a distinguished e-Master’s program in Water Resources Engineering that aims at serving the community in the field of natural resources management. The university plays a pivotal role in achieving the objectives of sustainable development by promoting the transfer of knowledge and experiences of others. The program is designed to cater to local and regional needs and provides vital data and information that can support sustainable planning and development.

In addition to its educational mission, Al-Quds University is committed to conducting research that is connected with the needs of the community. The Department of Applied Earth and Environmental Sciences/Faculty of Science and Technology supervises the program, in collaboration with other departments in the faculty such as the Department of Life Sciences, Department of Chemistry, and Department of Physics. The program is designed to support the goals of the Ministry of Higher Education and to enhance and support such programs.

By establishing an e-Master’s program in Water Resources Engineering, Al-Quds University can contribute significantly to the general strategy of the university and support the goals of the Ministry of Higher Education. This program will not only provide students with the flexibility of learning from anywhere but also ensure that they have access to the latest knowledge and techniques in the field of water resources engineering.

The Master’s program in Water Resources Engineering has been designed to achieve the following goals:

• To equip engineers and scientists with the necessary technical knowledge, managerial skills, research capabilities, and problem-solving skills to address various challenges and issues in the field of Water Resources Engineering. This program will enable students to make informed decisions and contribute significantly to their respective fields.
• To contribute to the development of the Palestinian community and promote global knowledge and research advancement. The program aims to establish productive research and teaching collaborations with other national and international higher education institutions, ultimately fostering continuous improvement, experience sharing, and attracting international students.

By achieving these objectives, the program will help develop skilled professionals and enhance the reputation of the university.

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Admission to the master program in water and environmental studies requires the following:

• Sc. degree in natural sciences (earth sciences, chemistry, biology agriculture, civil engineering, physics, ecology) with a minimum of good average (according to the grading system of the candidate’s original university).
• Completion of 3 credit hours in Introduction to Computer Science. Students may be admitted on conditional bases of completing the required undergraduate courses
• Two letters of recommendation from previous professors/or latest employer
• Passing the personality assessment on the bases of interview conducted by the graduate admission committee

VI. Degree Requirements

A. For the Thesis Track The master degree in water and Environmental Sciences Studies will be awarded by Al-Quds University upon the student’s completion of 36 credit hours distributed as follows:

1. Obligatory courses (27 credit hours): All of course work must be completed:

2 Elective Courses (9 credit hours): Can be chosen from the courses below*:

3. Thesis Research (6 credit hours) (included in the table above)

4. Thesis presentation and defense based on research work will be evaluated by the advisory committee. Thesis defense will be through an oral presentation and discussion session with the advisory committee.

B. For the Comprehensive Exam Track

1. Obligatory courses (24 credit hours): *

2.  Elective Courses (12 credit hours): Can be chosen from the courses below :

3. Graduation Project (3 credit hours): The student should prepare and submit a written report under the supervision of one of the staff members of the faculty and defense it in an open session. The work should be finished within one semester.

4. Comprehensive Exam: After completing the courses successfully, including the graduation written project. The student should pass a comprehensive exam according to rules and regulation of the University.

8130602   Climate Change and Water Sustainability              3 credit Hours

The course investigates how climate change and sustainable development are linked, and how both are combined in local, national, regional and international policy-making about environment and development challenges such as poverty, global inequalities, loss of biodiversity, and the deterioration of global ecosystems.

The course includes the general concepts of climate-driven parameters, and climate change throughout the history of the earth, and the impact of climate change on life development in water and terrestrial. The course also discusses the roles of industrial revaluation and increase the immersion of greenhouse gasses on climate change. The main purpose of the course is to examine the ways in which state, private sector, and civil society interact on national and international levels to address climate change and sustainable development issues through better policymaking and governance models and frameworks of sustainability.

8130603 Groundwater Hydrology and Modelling   3 credit Hours

The goal of this course is to give the student a fundamental understanding of the principles and practical applications of groundwater occurrence and behavior, such that the student will be able to interpret observations in a correct way, calculate and predict groundwater amounts and movement, design groundwater and in general be able to manage groundwater in a safe and sustainable way. Furthermore, to teach the students how to use professional software for simulation and prediction of groundwater flow and pollutant transport, so that they are able to analyze and solve groundwater problems that they will encounter in their professional career. In addition, the students should be able to transform the field data into model inputs.

8130604 Water energy food nexus                3 credit Hours

This course introduces the knowledge of nexus, and the link between water-energy-food. Understand the use of alternative energy to improve water resources in term of quantity and quality, use of alternative energy in improving food production (heating and cooling). The course offers students how to calculate water-, energy and carbon footprint in agricultural crops (using life cycle assessment). The course will provide student skills of how to use water-energy sources in proper way in producing food.  In addition, it discusses the environmental impacts of renewable energy on reducing carbon dioxide emission, and the consequences on climate change.

8130605 Water governance, conflict management, and diplomacy    2 credit Hours

The course introduces students to the concept of water governance framework at different levels (local, regional, national, trans-boundary basin). Students will be exposed to the terms ” sustainable development, water management, water rights, and equity”.

The course also will expose students to the important of water for health, economic development, environmental natural resources, and well-being commodity.  They also introduce to human water need, water- shortage, and scarcity. Water could be also as source of cooperation, or source of conflict at different levels “local, national, basin, and cross the borders”. 

The course will provide students concepts of possible water cooperation, and also provide them with theoretical knowledge, tools and skills to engage in preventing water conflict.

8130606 Entrepreneurship and innovation in water               3 credit Hours

The course includes the general concepts to identify the value chain of water products

(Software, hardware). The student will expose to knowledge of how to identify, collect relevant data, and integrate professional skills to handle complex concept water products. The course also discusses how to establish a startup, perform, analyze the company environment, design appropriate strategy, and how to test new products, and how to predict market response. The main objective of this course is to promote entrepreneurship among those interested in water security and their innovation and provide the basic tools to manage it.

8130607   Water harvesting (WH)                3 credit Hours

Limited knowledge about WH-technique is available in the West Bank, and only WH is limited to roof WH, and these sources of water is still not utilized.  The course aims to introduce differ WH-methods in micro and macro catchment area., this include how to select appropriate site, techniques, how to design rainwater /surface harvesting at field, in a farm level, predict effect of WH on downstream, how to calculate cost/benefit analysis, revenue and profit under different net present value conditions, and what is the socio-economic aspects by adaptation of WH.

8130608 Integrated Water Resource Management  3 credit Hours

This course introduces water sources in semi-arid, arid regions, and challenges facing the water sector. It discusses methods of sustainability and management theories. The course includes the effect of increasing water demand in different sectors on the availability, quality of sources.

Special attention will give to the economic, environmental impact of the integration concept. It analyzes the interrelations among water sources, water uses, and the importance of water sustainability. The course offer student to learn how GIS-technique and relevant software can apply in managing water sources. The goal of this course is to understand the importance of sustainable water management for the water security and socio-economic development of the region.

8130609 Environmental Programming       3 credit Hours

Programming is essential skills for engineers because it allows to manipulate and analyze large dataset in an automated way, and understand numerical models and modify them to specific needs. Python is an open-source, general-purpose, high-level interpreted computer language that has become one of the most popular in the last decades. Python relies on its large user community for developments and “has arguably become the de facto standard for exploratory, interactive, and computation-driven scientific research. 

This course introduces the basic concepts of programming and lays a solid foundation in environmental modeling using Python with examples from the water engineering real-world issues.

8130610 Research Methodology    3 credit Hours

This course aims to provide the students with the necessary knowledge and skills to conduct solid scientific research in the Water Resources Engineering field and disseminate their work and findings in a professional and ethical manner. The course will particularly focus on enhancing the students’ written and oral communication skills by addressing the different technical writing styles in order to prepare technical reports, theses and dissertations, research papers, and presentations. Moreover, the students will be familiarized with the research publication process and guidelines in order to publish their future research work in reputable peer-reviewed journals.

8130611   Environmental and Social Impacts Assessment – ESIA                       3 credit Hours

The course is designed to provide a critical overview of the theory and practice of ESIA for postgraduate students, plus practitioners/professionals. The aim of the course is to provide an understanding of ESIA and confidence in its application and limitations.

8130612 Advanced numerical methods                       3 credit Hours

This course will provide the students with the necessary tools and methods to find numerical solutions to various Water Resources Engineering problems and models. Students will be introduced to different numerical methods for solving a system of linear and nonlinear equations, curve fitting, ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations, integration, and optimization. Students will thoroughly utilize computer software throughout this course to perform the numerical analysis and modeling.

8130613 Surface Hydrology and Modeling                3 credit Hours

This course emphasizes engineering applications of hydrologic science. The following topics will be covered in the course: Introduction to hydrology, watershed delineation, hydrologic cycle, precipitation, rainfall loss, evaporation and transpiration, infiltration, stream flow and watershed characteristics, hydrograph characteristics and time parameter, unit hydrograph analysis, synthetic hydrograph, flood routing analysis, advanced topics on flood routing, urban hydrology and stormwater management, statistical methods in hydrology, and introduction to and application of HEC-HMS.

8130614   Water quality   2 ٣ credit Hours

This course aims as introducing the physical, chemical, and biological dimensions of the water quality, and the natural as well as the anthropogenic factors/processes affecting them. Special emphasis will be given to water pollution in terms of composition, sources, fate, control and remediation. Environmental isotopes as an effective tool for water scientist working in arid and semi-arid regions will be exploited. Water quality regulations will be presented. Planning and setting up water quality monitoring and assessment programs will be introduced. Students will be able to display, characterize, interpret, and model water quality data, using different methods and techniques such as statistical, GIS, and specialized software. They will be able to build up water quality indices. They will be also able to apply isotopic methods in water quality management.

 8130615   Stochastic Hydrology   3 credit Hours

The course aims to introduce statistical methods used for hydrological design, probability and statistics applied to the solution of hydrological problems, some standard time series analysis methods of hydrologic data, some stochastic models used for the rainfall input to hydrological systems, and extreme event frequency analysis.

8130617 Integrated Project (Desalination, Artificial recharge, Wastewater reuse, SMART agriculture, etc.)  3 credit Hours

The structure of the project is given, the objectives and the way of assessment. An introduction to the geographical, hydrological and water management characteristics of the catchment is given. The need and requirements for an integrated river basin management plan are described.

The main objective of the “Integrated Project: Semi-arid climate case study” is to expose the students to the execution of an integrated project and to obtain in this process technical expertise in (semi)-arid river basin modeling. The goal is to increase the students’ understanding of the web of interactions between the different technical and non-technical relations in managing water resources on an integrated river basin scale. An important aspect will be the integration of irrigation systems into the overall basin management.

8130618 Advanced water treatment technology       3 credit Hours

This course will cover a wide spectrum of advanced topics on water treatment technologies including an overview of the conventional water treatment processes and systems, the need for advanced water treatment technologies, reactor analysis and mixing, principles of mass transfer, chemical oxidation and reduction, membrane filtration, disinfection, adsorption, ion exchange, advanced oxidation, reverse osmosis, removal of selected constituents, and residuals management.

8130619 Coastal Engineering and Management       3 credit Hours

Coastal engineering and management involve a range of disciplines related to the interaction of the sea with the land.

At the end of the course, the student will learn the main aspects of the coastal zone, be able to identify threats to coastal resources associated with human activities, and understand planning and decision making with reference to water and coastal management. The course includes a local field visit.

8130620 Remote Sensing and GIS Applications in water resources engineering            3 credit Hours

The course is divided into two modules: (1) GIS for hydrological applications, and (2) Remote Sensing for Water Management.

(1) GIS for hydrological applications

The course introduces the basic concepts of GIS using open-source software (QGIS) in a problem-based learning approach that is centered around the acquisition and (pre)processing of data for hydrological applications.

(2) RS for water resources management

Remote sensing (RS) technology is widely used to monitor natural resources and human development,  As RS is increasingly used in the field of water resources, it is important for water professionals to understand both its strengths and limitations, In this course, students will learn the basics of remote sensing and which data you can use for water resources applications as well as how to carry out a basic water assessment using remote sensing datasets.

8130622 Water accounting             3 credit Hours

Water Accounting is a relatively new tool that is designed to support the decision-making process in water resources management. It is often defined as “the systematic quantitative assessment of the status and trends in water supply, demand, distribution, accessibility and in specific domains.”[1] Many water accounting frameworks exist and the use of these frameworks is becoming more and more common. In this course, we will cover the basic concepts of the internationally recognized water accounting frameworks but also the state-of-the-art developments in the field of water accounting such as the water accounting plus framework (WA+) that make use of remote sensing data as the main source of information.

8130623 Graduation Project          3 credit Hours

The student should prepare and submit a written report under the supervision of one of the staff members of the faculty and defense it in an open session. The work should be finished within one semester.

 8130600 Thesis  6 credit Hours

The master’s thesis is the final proof of the ability of the student to independently handle more complex problems within the area of water resources engineering, and to work as a “scientific engineer” on an advanced level. With your mentor / supervisor, the student can discuss available subjects for your thesis research.

Internship            0 credit Hours

The internship offers workplace training and experiences that relate to the student’s general and technical course of study in preparation for work in the water resources field, including aspects of the duties, skills, and functions of the hosting entity.  The internship will allow student to develop his/her professional skills, gain hands-on experience, evaluate career opportunities and begin building a professional network. Moreover, internships provide learning experiences not available in the classroom setting; and offer entry-level, career-related experience and workplace competencies that employer’s value when hiring new employees.

Al-Quds University

MS Degree and Curriculum

The M.S. degree may be completed with or without a thesis. The M.S. degree requires 32 credit hours of graduate course credit if a thesis is part of the program (with 8 of the 32 hours comprising the thesis), and 36 hours without a thesis. It is possible to complete the M.S. non-thesis degree in one year or less. Learn more:

Degree Options

All candidates for the degree of Master of Science in Civil Engineering or Master of Science in Environmental Engineering (MSCE or MSEE) are required to consult their advisor. In all programs, at least 16 hours of credit must be in the student’s major field. Also, 12 hours of credit must be obtained for courses numbered in the 500 series, and eight of these twelve 500 level hours must be taken for grades in the major field. No more than four of these eight hours can be CEE 597 Independent Study.

Thesis Option (18 to 24 months):

A candidate for the MSCE or MSEE degree who is required or elects to write a thesis must complete at least 32 hours of graduate work (including CEE 599 thesis credit). A typical master’s program with a thesis includes 24 hours of course work and 8 hours of CEE 599 thesis credit. No more than 12 hours of CEE 599 thesis credit may be devoted to the MS thesis. 

Credit Requirements:

Other Requirements:

No Thesis Option (11 to 24 months):

A candidate for the MSCE or MSEE degree who is not required or elects not to write a thesis must complete at least 36 hours of course work. Special requirements of the several areas of CEE are summarized in Appendix 2. All seven areas and the three additional areas of study (EWES, SRIS, SRHM) are available for study.  Students wishing MSCE programs that cannot be accomplished in any of the ten areas of specialization may submit their proposed plan of study directly to the Graduate Affairs Committee for approval. See Joan Christian in 1108 NCEL.

Online Option:

A candidate for the MSCE option must complete 36 hours of course work. Areas and classes are limited to those  offered online , including Construction Engineering and Management, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, and Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure Systems.  Additional classes in the areas of Construction Materials, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering and Water Resources Engineering and Science may be offered. Information about fees and billing can be found on the main  Engineering College site .

Data Science + CEE MS Track

The Data Science + Civil and Environmental Engineering non-thesis Master’s track emphasizes data science and includes courses that balance data science methodology and disciplinary contents from different CEE areas of study. The goal of the track is to provide students with a combined graduate-level expertise in both data science and a technical domain in CEE. The track consists of nine courses, three of which are required core CEE courses in the area of data science. 

• Data science track graduate course requirements
• New graduate student program review form

Residency and Time Requirements

At least one -half of the minimum hours required for the MSCE or MSEE degrees must be for courses meeting on the Urbana-Champaign Campus, or in courses meeting in other locations approved by the Graduate College for residence credit. A candidate for the master’s degree must complete all requirements for the degree within five calendar years after initial registration in the Graduate College.

Plan of Study

All M.S. candidates must complete a Plan of Study, which must be submitted for approval during the first semester of graduate work. A sample Plan of Study can be found in Appendix 3 of the Graduate Handbook .

Foreign Language

There is no foreign language requirement of the M.S. degree.

Credit for thesis research (CEE 599) cannot be applied to a degree unless a thesis is submitted. The thesis must be the work of a single author. For instructions regarding the format of the thesis, the student should look at the Graduate College website for  Thesis and Dissertation . The format of all theses must be officially checked by the department. Joan Christian ( [email protected] ) is authorized to perform the departmental format check. Switching from 32 hour to 36 hour MSCE Program. Problems arise when an M.S. student decides at the last minute not to do an M.S. thesis and to switch from a 32 hour program with a thesis to a 36 hour program without a thesis MSCE degree. CEE Policy: Students will not be allowed to switch if the student's advisor does not provide written consent. Changing Areas of Specialization. M.S. candidates wishing to transfer from one departmental area of specialization to a new are a must have their credentials transmitted to the new area for review. If the new area accepts the transferring student, then the student may continue and complete his or her M.S. program in the new area. See Joan Christian in 1108 NCEL.

Second MSCE Degree

The University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign policy prohibits awarding second degrees in the same area of specialization. CEE Policy: Except under unusual circumstances, a second M.S. degree is not permitted if the student is admitted into the Ph.D. program using the first M.S. degree as fulfilling the requirements for Phase I of that program. A second M.S. degree may be permitted if the student is admitted into the CEE MSCE program because the first degree is insufficient for some reason. In any case, the second (University of Illinois) MSCE degree course work should not duplicate the course work of the student’s first MSCE degree.

Students are responsible for notifying the Graduate College of their intention to graduate in a given semester; that is, students are responsible for placing their names on the “degree list.” Students must use the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign  Enterprise Applications–Student Self-Service system  to place their name on the graduation list by the stated deadline.

CEE Online Program

The degree earned through the  online program  is the same degree awarded on campus. Courses offered online are the same as the on-campus courses. The degree earned and transcript records do not distinguish between online and on-campus delivery. The online program, courses, and sections are restricted to students in the online programs and are not intended for or available to university employees or students in on-campus programs. Students may request via graduate college petition to change their program code to complete a degree online, or vice versa. This request is subject to advisor, department and Graduate College approval.

3+2 BS/MS Program

This program allows international students to spend their senior year at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, earn a Bachelor of Science degree from a participating international university, then earn a Master of Science degree in civil or environmental engineering from the University of Illinois in one year. Students typically spend three years at their home university and two years at Illinois to complete B.S. and M.S. degrees in five years. Students in the 3+2 program must maintain a 3.3 GPA. They may transfer a maximum of 8 hours from their BS to their MS degree.

Follow the link to see with which international universities CEE has 3+2 agreements:  3+2 BS/MS Program .

Master of Engineering in Water Resources Management and Water Resources Engineering (by Research)

• Requirements
• How To Apply

The applicants must possess:

By Research

(i) Graduates of the University of Zambia who have been admitted to the appropriate Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and relevant to the research topic with at least a Merit: or 8

ii) Graduates of other recognized Universities who have been admitted to the appropriate Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with at least upper second class honours; or

(iii) In exceptional circumstances, graduates who posses a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field of study to Engineering and relevant to the research topic with a credit or its equivalent and who have a minimum of two years acceptable professional experience at appropriate level or other qualifications relevant to the pursuit of graduate studies may be accepted for admission.

Tuition Fees

Course Work Programmes - PART I

Master by Research and Part II of Course Work Programmes

5. Part Time Fees

• Part-time fees for postgraduate programmes are charged at 50% of the full-time rate.

Non Tuition Fees

Registration Fees

NB: Late registration shall be K200 per additional month after registration period

Examination Fees

Suggested Student Upkeep and Research Costs (Payable to the student)

Here is how to apply for the course.

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MASTER'S DEGREE IN WATER RESOURCES

General information, mission and vision, curriculum structure, subjects and courses, teaching staff, admission procedure, normativity.

See THE METAMORPHOSIS OF DAPHNE at the Laboratory of Hydraulics of Universidad Nacional de Colombia.

The sustainable use and management of water resources in the country associated with the continuous demand for water by a society in constant growth and development, demands from Universidad Nacional de Colombia a commitment to the training of postgraduates with high levels of suitability, competitiveness, specific knowledge and research capacity.

The Faculty of Engineering has been offering since 1968 Postgraduate Programs in Hydraulic Resources, in which a significant number of professionals involved in the management and sound management of water and water resource development projects have participated, as well as in the implementation and development of sanitation and water resource recovery processes.

In 2013, the Ministry of National Education granted high-quality accreditation to the Master degree in Engineering - Hydraulic Resources (Decision 1971).

The program currently has double degree agreements, as well as internships and research stays at universities abroad.

• Education level: Master's degree
• Type of curriculum: Research - In-depth-study
• Academic program: Master's Degree in Engineering - Water Resources
• Title granted: MSc. of Engineering – Water Resources
• SNIES Code 99
• Creation year 1987
• Opening year: 1987
• Campus: Bogotá
• Faculty: Engineering
• Estimated duration: 4
• Total credits: 52

Academic Fee

Administrative Fee

Welfare Fee

Insurance Fee

• Point equivalence: currently daily minimum wage for 2020 - ( Circular 1 of 2020 - General Secretariat ) = $29,260 COP
• Approximate tuition for the semester: $5,731,700 COP

To educate professionals at postgraduate level with high scientific knowledge and use of advanced technical tools, as well as criteria for decision-making, that allow them to face and solve problems at regional and national level in the field of water resources. To achieve this, the program facilitates an interdisciplinary learning environment, and a multidimensional vision of water resource management.

We offer a comprehensive and up-to-date training programme. We work in collaboration with other universities, institutes and research groups both nationally and internationally, creating spaces for the further training of our students, as well as the exchange of knowledge on the different topics of interest. Thanks to this we have become a leading program in the training of professionals in the area of water resources and water sanitation.

Objectives of the curriculum

To educate professionals who are able to generate innovative solutions for particular nationwide problems in the water resources and water sanitation field, being consistent with the commitment of graduates of Universidad Nacional de Colombia.

The Master's degree in Water Resources has two different curricula: research and deepening. These plans lead to the same title as established in the Agreement 033 of 2007 of the Higher University Council.

From the Research Curriculum

Development of methodologies, procedures or new knowledge focused on the understanding, improvement, utilization, management and control of different hydrosystems.

From the Deepening Curriculum

Training of professionals who are able to deepen and apply the knowledge and tools acquired for the solution of particular problems in the field of water resources and water sanitation.

In-Depth-study

The main objective of this plan is to develop knowledge, skills and competences that allow the active participation of the student in research and technological processes in the field of engineering.

Types of subjects and distribution of academic credits

Like the deepening plan, the research plan is contemplated to be carried out in four (4) semesters and has a basic structure composed of:

Academic Activities and Courses

Thesis project

Research Seminars

Total Academic Activities

Eligible Subjects

Total Research credits

*The master's thesis is registered as a single 22-credit subject; however, it is recommended that it be developed over at least two semesters.

The student is free to execute the curriculum in the schedule that best suits his needs

The research seminars, the thesis project, and the master’s thesis are academic activities that have a qualitative qualification. The eligible subjects have a quantitative qualification. The student must maintain a Cumulative Weighted Academic Average equal to or greater than 3.5 / 5.0.

Master’s thesis Project

The registration, monitoring and evaluation of master’s theses are regulated in Agreement 40 of 2017, of the Council of the Faculty of Engineering.

Thesis of Master’s Degree

The master’s thesis is an academic activity of the research curriculum of the master’s degree programs in engineering, which consists of a written dissertation presented by the student, whose training objective is to consolidate the acquisition of skills and knowledge that allow the student to participate in the processes of knowledge construction.

The deepening plan is contemplated to be carried out in four (4) semesters and has a basic structure composed of:

Proposal of final Work

Required Courses

Eligible Courses

Total In-Depth credits

*The master's thesis is registered as a single 10-credit subject; however, it is recommended that it be developed over at least two semesters.

The student is free to execute the curriculum in the schedule that best suits his needs.

Final Master’s degree Work Proposal

The registration, monitoring and evaluation of theses and final works is regulated by Agreement 40 of 2017, of the Council of the Faculty of Engineering.

Final Work of Master’s Degree

The work Final of Master’s Degree is an academic activity of the curricula of deepening the programs of master’s degree in engineering, whose training objective is to consolidate the acquisition of skills and knowledge specific to the profession, as well as capacity and implementation and problem-solving.

In the Master’s Deepening curriculum, the final paper has 10 academic credits corresponding to 480 hours of student work. If the student dedicates to the final work two academic semesters of 16 weeks each, the hourly intensity per week is equal to 15 hours/week.

The Master’s Degree offers its courses from Monday to Friday from 7 AM to 1 PM. Seminars are offered on Friday from 7 to 9 AM.

In the intersemestral period, intensive eligible courses are offered within the International Chair of Engineering. Usually these courses are offered in another language.

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PROFESSOR'S SITE

Adiela Villarreal M.

[email protected]

http://www.hermes.unal.edu.co/pages/Docentes/Docente.jsf?u=avillarrealme

Carlos A. Duarte A.

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http://www.hermes.unal.edu.co/pages/Docentes/Docente.jsf?u=caduartea

Carlos E. Cubillos

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Carlos J. Collazos

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Daniel A. Agudelo Q.

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Edgar L. Villarreal G.

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Erasmo A. Rodríguez S.

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Leonardo D. Donado G.

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Martha C. Bustos

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Nestor Alonso Mancipe Muñoz

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Rafael O. Ortiz M.

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http://www.hermes.unal.edu.co/pages/Docentes/Docente.jsf?u=roortizm

The research lines of the program are:

• Hydrology and meteorology.
• Hydraulic Engineering.
• Water sanitation.
• Planning, policy, information and environmental management of water resources.
• Modeling of natural phenomena and threats.

Research groups

Water engineering research group (gireh):.

The GIREH group is a consolidated group, made up of eleven researchers with a master’s degree and doctorate in the area of utilization and analysis of the quantity and quality of water resources. GIREH emerged as a result of the teaching and research experience, consolidated through the postgraduate course in hydraulic resources of the Department of Civil and Agricultural Engineering, offered continuously since 1987.

Resilience and Sanitation Research Group (RESA):

The RESA research group brings together teachers and students working in the area of environmental sanitation. In particular, the following lines of research are being carried out: water purification; solid and leachate waste; treatment and re-use of wastewater; water quality; socio-ecological systems and sanitation; emerging pollutants; environmental destination of pollutants; engineering, policy and environmental health.

Research Group HYDS:

The HYDS research group aims to carry out both the basic and applied study of hydrodynamics in natural surface and underground systems, consisting of 9 researchers with a master’s degree, doctorate and students working in the area of groundwater and in the development of infrastructure projects, mining, energy (mainly hydrocarbons), as well as interaction in natural geological media. In particular, we have the following lines of research:  Grounwater and public Works. Excavations and Tunnels, Grounwater and Public Policy, Applied Hydrogeolody and Surface Water – Groundwater Interaction.  

Laboratory of Hydraulic Engineering

First and only of its kind in the country. It has a wide range of teaching facilities and measuring instruments for the observation and study of the movement behaviour of fluids (liquids and gases) in pipes, open channels and discharges to the atmosphere, as well as the study of the performance of hydraulic machinery (pumps and turbines). It also has some facilities for the demonstration of the basic principles of fluid mechanics.

Laboratory of Hydraulic Tests.

The LEH presents an infrastructure specifically designed for the development of physical models for the reproduction of hydraulic phenomena and behaviour, both on free surface and under pressure, for verification purposes and optimised of infrastructure project designs or study of the behaviour of natural channels. This laboratory offers graduate students a space for research and extension projects, both for the public and private sectors.

Laboratory of Environmental Engineering

The Environmental Engineering Laboratory conducts tests for environmental analysis in matrices such as water, air, soils and solid waste, in addition to specific analyses, by applying standardized and recognized methods, having equipment with the necessary accuracy and highly competent staff.

Master's Degree in Engineering - Water Resources

Call for proposals 2020-02 - research - in-depth study, non-mass admission process, proceso de admisión no masivo, instructions.

• If you have completed undergraduate studies at Universidad Nacional de Colombia, you still have credits and are interested in obtaining the benefit to pursue postgraduate studies at the university, access this link for more information http://www.legal.unal.edu.co/rlunal/home/doc.jsp?d_i=36926

If you are a foreign student, click on the link for more information Aspirantes Extranjeros. We clarified that the certificates of admission / acceptance letters (if required) are issued only to applicants selected by the National University in the admissions process established.

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

• Pay registration fees from Thursday 1 October to Thursday 8 October 2020 until 3 p.m.
• Register online from Thursday 1 October to Thursday 8 October 2020 until 11.59 p.m.
• Fill out the web application for resumes and applicant supports: from Friday 9 October to Wednesday 21 October 2020 until 18:00. The information to access the web platform will be sent to the email address with which you formalized your registration in the admissions system.
• Application of initial tests: Essay on the project you wish to develop in your master's degree, in which the applicant includes an introduction, the idea to be developed, a critical analysis and/or discussion and conclusions. The essay should be no longer than 1 page, in any font, size 11 and single spaced, and should be sent to [email protected], by Thursday 21 October 2020 at the latest, until 6 p.m.
• Publication of initial test results: on Thursday 5 November 2020.
• Publication of summons to Interviews: on Friday 6 November 2020
• Interviews and Rating resumes: from Monday 9 November to Friday 13 November 2020 - virtual interview via Google Meet
• Publication of final admissions results: 19 November 2020

DOCUMENTOS REQUERIDOS

Los documentos señalados con (*) son opcionales. Sin embargo, esos soportes otorgan puntos dentro de la calificación de la hoja de vida, se recomienda adjuntarlos en caso de contar con ellos.

a) HOJA DE VIDA

• Documento de identificación.
• Tarjeta profesional
• Acta de grado.
• Certificado de notas.
• Documento legalizado mediante apostilla o delegación diplomática (en caso de títulos obtenidos en el extranjero).
• Certificado de culminación de estudios expedido por la institución donde desarrolló los estudios (para estudiantes que aún no tienen el título de pregrado).
• Reporte de Historia Académica (para los estudiantes de pregrado de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia con opción de grado de materias de posgrado).
• Nombre de la distinción, institución que otorga, fecha en que se otorgó y adjuntar soporte.
• Nombre de la institución o empresa, tipo de vinculación, fecha de inicio y de finalización(o en curso), cargo, función principal y adjuntar soporte.
• Nombre de la institución, dedicación, fecha de inicio y de finalización (o en curso), áreas de trabajo, información de asignaturas impartidas e intensidad de horas por semana y adjuntar soporte.
• Nombre de la investigación, institución, área del proyecto, entidad financiadora, funciones principales, fecha de inicio de vinculación y de finalización (o en curso), país y adjuntar soporte.
• Tipo de producción (artículo en revista indexada, libro, capítulo de libro, patente, software, planta piloto, diseño industrial, otra producción), datos de la producción y adjuntar soporte.
• No se exige acreditación de inglés como requisito en el proceso de admisión, sin embargo, adjuntar soporte si lo tiene.
• La aplicación web le solicitará los datos básicos de contacto de dos personas que realizarán el registro de 2 referencias académicas o profesionales según el perfil al que aspira (las referencias académicas aplican para el perfil de investigación, mientras que para el perfil de profundización aplican las referencias académicas o profesionales). La información diligenciada por las personas que usted indique es confidencial y será de conocimiento únicamente para las directivas del programa durante el proceso de evaluación de la admisión.

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS

• Attached document with letter of motivation from the applicant maximum one page.
• Attach a document (maximum 2500 characters, including spaces) in which the applicant proposes a topic to be developed in his/her final master's work.

NOTE: Those people who enter by early admission or automatic admission (National University of Colombia) must apply for the sending of documents in order to register their resume in the program.

FORMA DE RECEPCIÓN DE LA DOCUMENTACIÓN

La recepción de documentos se realizará mediante el diligenciamiento de la aplicación web, en la que se realizará el cargue de soportes y documentos adicionales.

Para tal fin, cada aspirante recibirá un correo electrónico por parte de la Vicedecanatura Académica de la Facultad con el enlace web e instructivo correspondiente.

La Facultad de Ingeniería de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, no se hace responsable en caso de que el aspirante no pueda ingresar sus datos y documentos satisfactoriamente por medio de la aplicación web, debido a la demanda de usuarios simultáneos que superen la capacidad del sistema. Se recomienda adelantar el proceso con anterioridad a la fecha de cierre.

TENGA EN CUENTA LAS SIGUIENTES RECOMENDACIONES:

• Adelantar el proceso de cargue de documentos con anterioridad a la fecha de cierre.
• Verificar que cuente con todos los documentos requeridos, cada uno en formato PDF(únicamente) y que no exceda el tamaño de 10MB.
• Disponer de tiempo suficiente para efectuar el cargue de los documentos. El cargue de los documentos puede hacerlo por partes, cerrando sesión cada vez que termine de cargar cada parte de la documentación solicitada.
• Los documentos relacionados con un (*) son opcionales, los demás son obligatorios.
• Para realizar cambios en los documentos que ha cargado previamente, debe cargar el nuevo documento y guardar los cambios. El nuevo documento reemplazará el cargado previamente.
• El aplicativo mediante un menú indica la cantidad de registros cargados en cada sección y señala en color rojo la sección en la cual no hay soportes cargados.
• Contactar previamente a las personas que relacionará como referencias, y asegurarse que ingresen las recomendaciones dentro del plazo establecido.
• Al finalizar de cargar la totalidad de la documentación, bastará con cerrar sesión para guardarla. Esta información quedará almacenada y será enviada automáticamente a los evaluadores después del cierre del aplicativo.

ADMISSION CRITERIA

The regulations governing the admission process for postgraduate programs of Universidad Nacional de Colombia are contained in Decision 035 of 2014 of the Academic Vice-rectory , specifically the Faculty of Engineering details some aspects by Agreement 028 of 2016 of the Faculty of Engineering Council , the weighting of its components is as shown below:

Minimum approval score

Curriculum Vitae

3.0 over 5.0

The minimum score required for admission to the Master of Water Resources program will be 60/100 points, equivalent to the minimum passing score of 3.0/5.0 on a numerical scale from 0.0 to 5.0.

In the event of a tie on the final score, the place will be assigned to the applicant with the highest score on the knowledge test, and if the tie persists, the interview score will be taken

CV Assessment criteria

The evaluation of the applicant's curriculum vitae will be based on the documentation submitted during the admission process (curriculum vitae and supports). The following will be taken into account for the assessment: undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and grade point average, professional, teaching and research experience, as well as duly supported academic distinctions, publications and academic references

The curriculum vitae will be assessed by the offering professor and by another professor of the Master's program.

Evaluation criteria Eliminating tests

The applicant must submit an essay on the project he/she wishes to develop in his/her master's degree, in which the applicant includes an introduction, the idea to be developed, a critical analysis and/or discussion and conclusions. The essay should be no longer than 1 page, in any font, size 11 and single spaced. The essay is suggested to be developed on one of the topics offered in this call. The minimum grade of approval will be 3.0/5.0.

The evaluation criteria will be:

• Structure of the essay
• Writing, Spelling and Grammar
• Critical analysis and discussion
• Relevance of the essay with respect to the topics offered in this call

The elimination test will be evaluated by the offering teacher and by another teacher of the Master's program.

Interview Assessment Criteria

The purpose of the interview is to assess, among other things, the applicant's motivation for pursuing postgraduate studies, their interest in the programme, as well as to establish their expectations once they have completed their studies. The interview will be assessed by the teaching staff offering the programme and by another teaching staff member on the Master's program.

Topics and quotas offered

For more information please write to: [email protected]

Minimum admission score

The minimum admission mark after weighting all the components of the entrance examination shall be 3.0 out of 5.0.

Coordinator: Nestor Alonso Mancipe Muñoz

Email: [email protected]  - [email protected]

Telephone: (+57) (1) 3165000 Ext. 13471

Address: Av. NQS (Carrera 30), 45-03, Campus Ciudad Universitaria – Laboratory of Hydraulics, 3rd Floor

Curricular area: Civil and Agricultural Engineering

Director: Caori Patricia Takeuchi Tam

Teléfono: (+57) (1) 3165000 Ext. 13663

Email: [email protected]

Curriculum Structure :

Research lines:, credits distribution - research plan:, credits distribution - deepening plan:, costs structure :, change of name :, admission process :.

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International Programmes 2023/2024

Water Resources Engineering and Management (WAREM) Water Resources Engineering and Management (WAREM)

University of stuttgart • stuttgart.

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• About the university
• University Chalmers, Göteborg, Sweden
• Universiti Teknologi (UiTM), Shah Alam, Malaysia

A Master’s double degree programme can be offered for those who are interested.

The WAREM modules are all taught in English. However, if students are interested in attending a module offered from the university that is taught in German, they can choose this module as an elective.

15 February for the following winter semester, both for non-EU and EU applicants

EU citizens do not pay tuition fees, whereas non-EU citizens pay a tuition fee of 1,500 EUR per semester.

The continuously increasing water needs of a growing world population are having a progressively adverse impact upon the Earth and its natural water resources. Sustainable water resources development within environmental and social limitations requires both qualified engineers and scientists as well as global scientific and professional cooperation. WAREM's internationally recognised Master of Science programme was specifically developed to satisfy these demands, taking into account international concerns regarding climatic, demographic and politically influential constraints and changes. The courses offered allow students to acquire interdisciplinary knowledge in the following main topics:

• Groundwater Resources Management and Geohydrology
• Hydraulic Engineering and River Basin Management
• Sanitary Engineering and Water Quality Management
• Stochastic Simulation and Safety Research for Hydrosystems

Furthermore, the programme profits from the university's excellent research facilities in the water sector, such as the Research Facility for Subsurface Remediation (VEGAS) – the only one of its kind in Germany – or the Hydraulic Laboratory (VA) with a floor of 1,600 m² that allows the construction of physical model experiments on topics related to hydraulic engineering and water resources management. The Teaching and Research Sewage Treatment Plant (LFKW) in Büsnau is affiliated with the Institute for Sanitary Engineering, Water Quality and Solid Waste Management (ISWA).

The programme offers engaging excursions to hydropower plants, pumping stations, river management sites and other relevant water resources sites in Germany and the neighbouring countries. These excursions include as well opportunities to hike and sightsee in nearby cultural centres.

WAREM maintains close cooperation with a number of national and international companies and research institutes worldwide.

Water Resources Engineering and Management (WAREM) is a two-year Master of Science programme beginning in the winter semester of each year. The programme consists of three in-class semesters and a semester designated for research and thesis work. The students have to complete four mandatory modules (21 ECTS), two mandatory key qualification subjects or German language courses up to level A 2.1 CEFR (6 ECTS), five selectable mandatory modules (out of nine) (30 ECTS), and six elective modules (33/36 ECTS). Students must obtain at least 72 ECTS before starting the Master's thesis (30 ECTS).

The modules consist of lectures, tutorials and seminars, combined with practical work and excursions. Thus, students get a thorough overview and can easily find their field of interest and choose a specialisation.

• International guest lecturers
• Integrated study abroad unit(s)
• Language training provided
• Training in intercultural skills
• Study trips
• Courses are led with foreign partners
• Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
• International comparisons and thematic reference to the international context
• A semester abroad is recommended, especially for German students.
• A study period or an internship outside of Germany is optional for all students.
• For the double degree programmes with Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden or Universiti Teknologi (UiTM), Shah Alam, Malaysia, special study macro-plans have been developed. Students joining these programmes are required to study two semesters in Germany and two semesters at Chalmers or UiTM. These macro-plans ensure a compatible study programme.

No compulsory internship is integrated into the study programme. However, students can arrange an internship independently if they are interested in doing so. This activity is supported by the programme coordinators.

Approx. 200 EUR per semester

Living expenses amount to about 940 EUR per month. You will have to demonstrate that you have sufficient finances to cover your living expenses for 12 months. EU citizens may apply for state-guaranteed loans during the time of enrolment. For more information, see the links on our websites.

Admission requirements:

• a qualifying Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Natural Sciences or
• a Bachelor's degree, preferably in a water-related subject or
• a degree covering at least 180 ECTS points (from a university, a university of applied sciences, or a university of cooperative education with degrees equivalent to those of a university) with completed courses in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or the equivalent.

Applicants from China, Mongolia, India and Vietnam must submit a certificate issued by the "Akademische Prüfstelle (APS)", which has been established at the German Embassy in cooperation with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).

Admission procedure: Application is always possible in the period from 15 November to 15 February. The WAREM admission committee reviews each applicant's admission. Decisions will ultimately be based on the student's grade point average (CGPA), his/her educational and professional background in water-related subjects, and the required English language skills. The application process is managed online.

Application: The following documents have to be uploaded:

• Officially authenticated copy of school leaving certificate (high school certificate or equivalent)
• Officially authenticated copy of the university transcript
• Officially authenticated copy of university diploma
• Grading system of the university
• English proficiency examination
• Personal statement
• APS (China, Mongolia, Vietnam, India) Optional:
• Reference letters

Excellent knowledge of English is required. Non-native speakers have to prove this by providing a language certificate, e.g., TOEFL (Internet-based minimum 79), IELTS (minimum overall band 6.0), CAE – Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English or equivalent. Only having had English as the medium of instruction is not accepted. Native speakers from the USA, Ireland, the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada are exempted from this requirement.

To apply, please upload all necessary documents online: https://campus.uni-stuttgart.de/cusonline/webnav.ini

For further information, please see our website: https://www.warem.uni-stuttgart.de/application/

Please be aware that it may be very challenging to finance your whole studies by working at the same time. Non-EU citizens are allowed by law to work for a maximum of 120 days per year. Only students who are employed by the university in one of the institutes or departments ("Studentische/Wissenschaftliche Hilfskräfte") are exempted from this regulation, but other restrictions apply.

For more detailed information, please consult our websites: International Students: financing your studies and Working during your studies

Both the campus in Stuttgart-Vaihingen and the campus in the centre of Stuttgart have on-site halls of residence. Dorm rooms (ranging from 240 to 350 EUR per month) are furnished. Some are equipped with a sink, and all have access to kitchen and sanitary facilities, telephone and Internet. From the campus in Stuttgart-Vaihingen, the city of Stuttgart can be reached by suburban railway within ten minutes.

• Welcome event
• Buddy programme
• Accompanying programme
• Cultural and linguistic preparation
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The study aims to design efficient and effective water filtration plants to remove toxic industrial waste.

• To design an innovative water filtration plant to remove industrial waste.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of plants for multi-variant impurities.
• To analyse the purity of water after its treatment in filtration to determine whether it is safe to use for irrigation and drinking purpose.
• To analyse the design and operational cost of the filtration plant and its environmental benefits.

The study aims to understand And Examine the Risks Associated with Excess Water Production in Petroleum Operations and the Ways to Treat It.

• To find the risks associated with high water production along with Hydrocarbon
• To analyse the properties of produced water to design effective filtration process.
• To design the process included in the treatment of produced water and their effectiveness.
• To determine the quality of treated water and its possible uses.

The study aims to analyse the Impacts of Artificial Canal Water System on Natural Water Cycle with Its Possible Outcomes

• To analyse the design of artificial canal water system for modern infrastructures
• To analyze the environmental impact of artificial canal water system
• To evaluate the possible outcomes of artificial canal system and the ways to minimise them.
• To design high efficiency and environment friendly urban water distribution system.

The study aim To Design an Efficient and Effective Water Distribution System in High Rise Building

• To find the major issues in the existing water distribution system of high rise building and the ways to address them.
• To analyse the concept of cost-effective water distribution in high rise buildings.
• To analyse the possible failure points and its impact on building structure and health and safety of the residents.
• To provide the quality control measures that can prevent the leakage and corrosion problems.

The study aim to evaluate effective Water Drainage System in Urban Infrastructure By using Computational Modelling.

• To evaluate the effective water drainage system for urban infrastructure by using computational modelling.
• To evaluate the simulated study for the effectiveness of water drainage system under uncontrollable and controllable variables.
• To analyse the sustainable water drainage system design for maximum benefits.
• To determine the maintenance cost and the reliability of the system in the event of natural emergency.

The research aims to design robust pipe network system that can handle the industrial needs of manufacturing plants within economical limits.

• To analyse the challenges related to the design of robust pipe network.
• To evaluate the roles of robust pipe network in modern industry.
• To perform the economic analysis of robust pipe network.

The study aims to assess the risk of urban flooding using twin Digital technology analyse the impact on urban communication.

• To study the risks of urban flooding using twin digital technology.
• To evaluate the efficiency and accuracy of hydrodynamic models from urban development and planning.
• To evaluate the techniques that can help in minimizing the impact of urban flooding.

The research aims to analyse the effects of accelerated glacier melting rate on irrigation system and the ways to minimise the consequences.

• To analyse the effects of accelerated glacier melting on irrigation.
• To design the water irrigation system with better flood resistance.
• To evaluate the possible ways to minimise the effects of accelerated glacier melting rate.
• The research aims to analyse the use of polluted sewage water for the production of electricity using Bio gas and Hydro energy methods.
• To evaluate the cost of energy by the sewage water electricity production process.
• To evaluate the need of treatment of water before using it for energy generation.
• To analyse the economic and social challenges related to the project and ways to minimise them.

The research aims to design porous concrete material to store the rainwater in urban roads.

• To design the porous material for the transfer of rain water and proper way for storage.
• To determine the challenges related to the application of porous concrete on urban roads and the ways to address them.
• To evaluate the environmental impact for using porous concrete material.

Research Aim

This exploratory research aims to explore the impact of the dynamics of water distribution systems on water pipe leakage in a high rise building. The purpose of selecting this subject area is that currently leakage is observed to occur in all water distribution systems. However, scholars have been investigating about certain types of systems that can significantly assist in improving water leakage. Other than this, this study has emphasized on this specific subject area as very few researchers have discussed about the effects of water distribution systems on leakage of water pipes.

Research Objectives

The aim of this study can be achieved by addressing secondary objectives which are enlisted as follows;

• To determine and evaluate factors accountable for substantially increased leakage exponents.
• To assess leakage methods that focus on quantifying the amount of water leaked from water distribution pipe in high rise building.
• To explore about the leakage control models which can significantly contribute in controlling present and future leakage levels efficiently. \
• To analyze the impact of leakage on the sustainability of high rise buildings, the surrounding of such buildings, as well as, health and safety issues of population residing within those buildings.

This research is conducted to critically assess excessive urban flooding risks on traffic networks. However, this study focuses on digital twin technology to acquire crucially significant research outcomes. This subject area has been taken into consideration specifically because of the fact that the impacts of urban flooding are predicted to be increasing substantially. It is because of increased urbanization, growth of population and climate change. In addition to this, it has been observed that drainage systems in most of the urban areas are not sufficiently efficient to overcome increased volume of water gathered after rainfall. Thus, this study would thereby, emphasize on analyzing the role of digital technology in this respect.

In order to achieve the goal of this study, secondary objectives have been proposed and enlisted as follows;

• To identify the stimulation of flood events on the basis of different climate change scenarios.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of hydrodynamic model, digital twin and traffic model in the planning and development of urban areas.
• To assess the exposure and vulnerability, in the context of mobility disruption in the current transport development plan.

This study has been proposed to carry out the analysis of fostering robust pipe network design when setting up large manufacturing plant. This study significantly focuses on the cement manufacturing factories in the United Kingdom. In the recent era, it has been observed that robustness is one of the significant component which plays significant role to meet the demands of customers. Other than this, it has been found that very few scholars have focused on the use of robustness in the management of segment isolation, as well as, detection of pipe burst. Thus, the current study focuses on these aspects with reference to cement manufacturing factories in UK.

Secondary research objectives have been proposed and enlisted below to meet the aim of this study.

• To explore the aforementioned issues related to the designing of robust pipe network.
• To assess the role of robust pipe network in the manufacturing of large plants.
• To understand the current and future advantages and disadvantages of robust pipe network design in setting up large manufacturing plant.

Research Aim The aim of this research is to conduct the exploratory study on the benefits of cooperation in transboundary river basins. Further, this research aims to investigate that how does it make the water resource system more efficient and benefits riparian stakeholders. Within the Water Convention, cooperation is considered as one of major obligations. States are implementing the convention and preparing for accession to the benefits of cooperation that can help in enhancing the environmental sustainability, improving the human well-being, accelerating economic growth, and increasing the political stability. Cooperation aids in producing the funds for the projects in transboundary basins. It is also one of the great way of endorsing the local population.

Research Objectives The primary objective of this research is to achieve the research aim that is to conduct the exploratory study on the benefits of cooperation in transboundary river basins. Secondary objective of the research are as follows:

• To study the cooperation in transboundary river basins.
• To evaluate the benefits of cooperation in transboundary river basins.
• To investigate the benefit of the water resource system.
• To evaluate the ways through which the water resource system more efficient.
• To investigate the method through which the water resource system can provide benefit to the riparian stakeholders.

Research Aim The aim of this research is to critically evaluate the flood and drought assessment in a human-dominated water cycle. Further, this research aims to investigate the anomalies introduced in the water cycle due to human domination when compared to the natural cycle. There is the great role played by the water cycles on the planet. The intervention of the human within the water cycle alters the dynamic role of the water. It is seen that human has produced some variance and anomalies within the water cycle. Therefore, it is very crucial to understand these glitches and compared it with the natural water cycle. Research Objectives The primary objective of this research is to achieve the research aim that is to critically evaluate the flood and drought assessment in a human dominated water cycle. Secondary objective of the research are as follows:

• To conduct the evaluation of the flood assessment within the human dominated water cycle.
• To conduct the evaluation of the drought assessment within the human dominated water cycle.
• To evaluate the anomalies introduced in the water cycle due to human domination.
• To evaluate the anomalies introduced in the water cycle due to natural cycle.

Research Aim The aim of this research is to study the removal of toxic and poisonous metals from synthetic waste water of industrial factories in water recycling plants. The untreated wastewaters released from the factories causes an increase of toxic pollutants within the aquatic climate as well. It is not only harmful to the aquatic climate but also for the water recycling plant. Toxic and poisonous metals are considered as one of the most dangerous contaminants present in the water and even their low concentrations can be hazardous for the health. Therefore, it is very essential to remove the toxic and poisonous metals from synthetic waste water of industrial factories in water recycling plants.

Research Objectives The primary objective of this research is to achieve the research aim that is to study the removal of toxic and poisonous metals from synthetic waste water of industrial factories in water recycling plants. The secondary objective of the research are as follows:

• To assess the risk of toxic and poisonous metals in to the water.
• To evaluate the ways through which the toxic and poisonous metals can be removed from the synthetic waste water of industrial factories.
• To understand the process of water recycling.
• To evaluate either it is safe to use the recycled water from the water recycling plants.

Research Aim The aim of this research is to conduct the managerial study on the state estimation for monitoring structures during extreme loading and environmental conditions. Further, this research aims to evaluate Japan’s tsunamis of 2011. The environmental event can drastically damage the structure, therefore it is essential to assess and monitors the structures that are

subjected to these kinds of such events before and after the occurrence of potential damage.

Research Objectives The primary objective of this research is to achieve the research aim that is to conduct the managerial study on the state estimation for monitoring structures during extreme loading and environmental conditions. The secondary objective of the research are as follows:

• To formulate the state estimation algorithms for imaging structures subjected to extreme loading present.
• To validate the algorithms by means of using experimental data from structural testing.
• To assess the 3D progression of damages.
• To gain an insight into the physical processes occurring within structures subject to extreme loading.
• To gain an insight into the damages occur due to Japan’s tsunamis of 2011.

Research Aim The aim of this research is to study the use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) applications for better management and effective development and upgradation of urban drainage. Computational Fluid Dynamics is considered as one of the hi-tech tools for the

Severe problems. Upgrading and developing urban drainage is one of the critical tasks, therefore it is essential to use high tech tools. CFD in this concern can help in yielding maximum benefits.

Research Objectives The primary objective of this research is to achieve the research aim that is to study the use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) applications for better management and effective development and upgradation of urban drainage. The secondary objective of the research are as follows:

• To evaluate how the computational fluid dynamic can be used for management of the urban drainage.
• To assess the ways through which computational fluid dynamic can develop and upgrade the urban drainage.
• To visualize the 3D flow patterns of the material within the urban drainage.

Research Aim The aim of this research is to critically evaluate the flow patterns and pollutant retention in vegetated sustainable drainage system (SuDS) ponds. Sustainable urban drainage systems comprise great significance within the green infrastructure. It is essential to view the 3D flow patterns of the material within the sustainable drainage system ponds by using the computational fluid dynamic for better visualisation. Therefore, this research is conducted for efficiently evaluating the pollutant retention within the sustainable drainage ponds.

Research Objectives The primary objective of this research is to achieve the research aim that is to critically evaluate the flow patterns and pollutant retention in vegetated sustainable drainage system (SuDS) ponds. Secondary objective of the research are as follows:

• To gain insight into the 3D flow patterns of the material within the sustainable drainage system ponds.
• To analyse the sustainable drainage system ponds.
• To develop the strong CFD-modelling method to integrate better design.
• To critically evaluate the pollutant retention in vegetated sustainable drainage system ponds.

Research Aim The aim of this research is to conduct the study for formulating a structure for the enhancement of runoff detention in green roofs and storm water planters. There are various methods that helps in minimising flood risks and surface water run-off in an eco-friendly manner such as sustainable drainage system . Therefore, it is essential to conduct the research on constructing structure for the enhancement of runoff detention in green roofs and storm water planters.

Research Objectives The primary objective of this research is to achieve the research aim that is to conduct the study for formulating a structure for the enhancement of runoff detention in green roofs and storm water planters. Secondary objective of the research are as follows:

• To construct a structure for the enhancement of runoff detention in green roofs.
• To construct a structure for the enhancement of runoff detention in storm water planters.
• To evaluate the benefits of the storm water planters.
• To evaluate the benefits of the green roofs.

Research Aim The aim of this research is to conduct the study for optimization and characteristics of copper pickling wastewater treatment in a single reactor using bio electrode process. Further, this research aims to study how effective is this technique in removing toxic and poisonous metals. Research Objectives The primary objective of this research is to achieve the research aim that is to conduct the study for optimization and characteristics of copper pickling wastewater treatment in a single reactor using bio electrode process. The secondary objective of the research are as follows:

• To gain complete insight into the copper pickling wastewater treatment.
• To understand the complete process of using bio electrode.
• To evaluate optimization and characteristics of copper pickling wastewater treatment in a single reactor using bio electrode process.
• To assess the effectiveness of the optimization and characteristics of copper pickling wastewater treatment in a single reactor using bio electrode process.
• To evaluate either the optimization and characteristics of copper pickling wastewater treatment in a single reactor using bio electrode process is useful in removing toxic and poisonous metals or not.

Aims The aim of this study is that, to develop efficient model surrogates for water resources and subsurface containment management. The surrogate modelling is also said to be metamodeling which used from last few decades. This research reviews the efforts on the surrogates' model for the water resources because EnviroForensic/Arcient provides a comprehensive array of the surface water services and groundwater. This study investigates the contamination extent in the subsurface and evaluates the potential impact on the water supplies. The temporally and spatially variables parameters have been used with sensitivity and uncertainty analysis. Objectives The objectives of this study are the following:

• To analyse the model surrogates for water resources.
• To analyse the model surrogates for subsurface containment management.
• To develop the novel efficient model surrogates for water resources and subsurface containment water management.
• To identify the water quality assessment and groundwater supply.
• To analyse the reservoir quality models.
• To observe the impact of the surrogate model for water resources and subsurface containment management.

Aims This study aims that the critical analysis for the modelling of geomechanical inverse and the uncertainty quantification for the natural geysers. The predictive modelling of the coupled geomechanical processes at the scale of the continuum for addressing the decision making in the area of geological carbon sequestration surface waste disposal development of the geothermal and groundwater and the reservoir engineering. The information that has been taken by developing the inverse models which merge with the response of coupled geomechanical models. These models have a large number of outputs and inputs. This research aims that avoidance saving and consumption by replacing with the quantification for natural geysers. Objectives The objectives of this study are the following:

• To analyse the geomechanical inverse modelling.
• To analyse the uncertainty quantification for natural geysers.
• To evaluate the critical analysis of the inverse modelling of geomechanical and the uncertainty quantification for the natural geysers.

Aim The study aims that it is a systematic study for the understanding and quantifying with the associated risk subsurface fluid injection in the industry of petroleum. This study also determines the subsurface containment assurance with environmental damage, impact on the well operations and damage to the operating assets which incurred by the leakage due to injection or production of the fluids from the intended ones. Therefore, in the petroleum industry, the operations management of change and process and well operations with the associated risk of fluid subsurface injection. This process has been used at a worldwide scale for the variety of the purposes and irrespective injection target and observed a land uplift. Objectives: The objectives of this study are the following:

• To understand the subsurface fluid injection.
• To understand and quantify the associated risk with the subsurface fluid injection.

To critically evaluate the related risks with subsurface fluid injection in the petroleum industry

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Research Aim The aim of this research is to conduct the study on the development of an advanced dynamic risk assessment tool based on agent based modelling. Agent based model is the type computational models for interactions of autonomous agents and simulating the actions. It is helpful tool for the risk assessment. Agent based model can be used for the assessment of the flash floods. Therefore, it is essential to conduct the research on the risk assessment of the flash flood through Agent based model.

Research Objectives The primary objective of this research is to achieve the research aim that is to conduct the study on the development of an advanced dynamic risk assessment tool based on agent based modelling. Secondary objective of the research are as follows:

• To gain complete insight into the agent based model.
• To understand the effectiveness of the agent based model.
• To evaluate the development of an advanced dynamic risk assessment tool based on agent based modelling.
• To perform the risk assessment of the flash flooding.

Research Aim The aim of this research is to conduct the exploratory study for understanding urban flooding using physical modelling. Physical modelling is one of the prominent tools of understanding urban flooding. Therefore, this research is conducted for evaluating the effectiveness of physical modelling.

Research Objectives The primary objective of this research is to achieve the research aim that is to conduct the exploratory study for understanding urban flooding using physical modelling.  The secondary objective of the research are as follows:

• To evaluate urban flooding.
• To understand the urban flooding using physical modelling.
• To use the dual drainage hydraulic for assessment of risks associated with urban flooding.

The aim of the study to analyze the use of HYBRID ANAEROBIC BAFFLE REACTOR (HABR) for the decrease in Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) and generate quality byproduct through the spent wash of molasses. The study will be the experimental condition investigation such as the concreate of the solution, pH of the solution and the NPK quantity existing in sludge for the direct use.

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The study is to be conducted on the sugar industry wastewater treatment through HABR. The aim of the study can be achieved through secondary objectives. Therefore, the secondary objectives of the study are the following:

• To study the COD content variation with the aspect of various Hydraulic Retention Time (HRT).
• To study the BOD content variation with the aspect of various HRTs.
• To study the Total suspended Solid (TSS) content variation with the aspect to various HRTs.
• To study the pH variation in the period of treatment with aspect to various HRTs.
• To obtain the optimal HRTs of the reactor.
• To analyze the anaerobic digestion use as the overall solution to decrease COD and BOD.

The aim of the study is to conduct a comparative analysis of the groundwater and surface water treatment. The research aims to study the use of bio-coagulant for the treatment.

The primary objective of the study is to achieve the aim of the study. However, the aim can be achieved through secondary objectives. Therefore, the secondary objectives of the study are the following:

• To study the concept of groundwater treatment.
• To study the concept of surface water treatment.
• To analyze the use of Bio-coagulant in the treatment.
• To compare and contrast the difference between groundwater treatment and surface water treatment.
• To analyze the characteristics of groundwater treatment.
• To analyze the characteristics of surface water treatment.
• To investigate how the turbidity level and the bacteriological contaminants can be reduced through natural coagulant which is locally available.
• To evaluate ways for making the treatment process of water easy for the application of household.

The aim of the study is to comment and develop graphene oxide (GO) recent application as the adsorbent for the treatment of wastewater. The study aims to include a small introduction regarding adsorption data (Thermodynamics, isotherms and kinetics) and some of the major facts for the route preparation of graphene oxides (that is a magnetic material, nanocomposites etc). The categorization of the adsorbent that is prepared will also be commented with the help of the recent detail data regarding the utilisation of GO for the organic’s removal (that is antibiotics or dyes) and the wastewater heavy metals.

The primary objective of the study is to achieve the aim of the research. However, the aim of the research can be fulfilled through various secondary objectives. Therefore, the secondary objectives of the current research are the following:

• To study the graphene effectiveness.
• To evaluate the graphene effectiveness for the emulsified oil removal from water.
• To investigate the conditions which will be best for the process of treatment.
• To analyze the concept of adsorption.
• To evaluate the use of adsorption.

The aim of the study is to perform a critical analysis of the usage of wastewater treatment using the reed bed lab-scale system using the australis phragmites. The research aims to represent the construction method of the root zone bed. The research aims to analyze the effectiveness of root zone bed for various contaminant removal using the treatment process of the root zone. The aim of the research is to discuss and compare the result for treated water samples and raw water.

The primary objective of the study is to achieve the aim of the research. However, the aim of the study can be achieved through secondary objectives. Therefore, the secondary objectives of the study are the following:

• To study the parameters of wastewater.
• To develop an understanding of the importance of root zone treatment.
• To analyze the functions of phragmites australis.
• To evaluate the concept of a reed bed system.
• To study reed bed systems’ principles.
• To study the advantage of using a reed bed.
• To investigate the working and construction of reed bed.
• To evaluate the kind of reed beds.

The aim of the study is to conduct a critical analysis of the treatment potential of domestic wastewater by using a constructed system of wetland. The research aims to improve the knowledge regarding the process of wastewater purification through the constructed wetlands in a humid environment. The study aims to develop the finest operation criteria and design that apply to the wetland or a similar environment.

The primary objective of the study is to achieve the aim of the study. The study aim can be achieved through secondary objectives. Therefore, the secondary objectives of the study are the following:

• To determine the constructed wetland subsurface flow effectiveness for the treatment related to domestic wastewater.
• To analyze the performance and processes that can be obtained in the constructed wetland with the help of species of phragmites Mauritius plants and Cyperus papyrus under various operating conditions and loading rates with the aspect to COD, TSS, BOD, pathogens and nutrients.
• To analyze the macrophytes functional role that can be utilised in nutrients uptake and the capacity storage in the rooting and standing biomass.
• To evaluate the performance and design of constructed wetland of household.
• To suggest guidelines for construction, design, management and use of constructed wetlands on the basis of information collection on cost and processes involved.

The aim of the study is to analyze the utilization of pollution for generating electricity. The research aims to present the idea for making opportunities for hydropower from the sewage water which is treated.

Objective :

• To evaluate the resource management and environmental aspect of different kinds of wastewater systems.
• To determine different concepts for the choice of the system when planning a new or modifying the old wastewater system.
• To study the considerations of energy in treatment plants of wastewater.
• To analyze the distribution of energy in treatment plants of wastewater.
• To analyze and evaluate energy performance.
• To analyze methods for the consumption of energy.
• To evaluate how the opportunities of hydropower can be generated through treated water of sewage.

The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of porous concrete for urban pavement and the harvesting of rainwater. The research aims to analyze the extent to which porous concrete might help to deal with urban flash floods.

• To analyze the overall suitability for the preparation of porous pavement block on the basis of their grade, size, toughness index, angularity and compatibility.
• To develop the finest size of coarse aggregate for the determined effective permeability and porosity.
• To analyze the advanced characteristics like compressive strength, splitting strength and the resistance abrasion to analyze the porous concrete suitability for the pavement blocks.
• To analyze the permeability and porosity of the standard in porous concrete for understanding and evaluating the rainwater harvesting and groundwater infiltration effectiveness.
• To study how porous, concrete can assist with flash floods in urban areas.

The aim of the study is to conduct a systematic analysis of the treatability studies and design for cheap bio-filter in the treatment of greywater. The research aims to analyze the filter material performance in virus and bacteria removal from greywater.

The primary objective of the study is to achieve the aim of the study. However, the aim of the study can be achieved through secondary objectives. Therefore, the secondary objective of the study is the following:

• To compare and contrast the efficacy of biochar, pine bark and filters of activated charcoal I the removal of viruses and bacteria from greywater.
• To assess the filter performance.
• To evaluate the effect of additional wastewater in the filter performance.
• To review the result of using various filter material.

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