In light of the urgent need to mitigate the atmospheric consequences of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions while safeguarding the planet and its inhabitants, carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) emerges as a viable solution. The co-optimization of CO2 sequestration and CO2-enhanced oil… [read more]

In the Hydrogeology, Biogeochemistry and Modelling Group, under Dr. Rein's supervision, we are offering a new topic for a Bachelor's thesis. Please find more information at the following link: [read more]

Wir suchen motivierte Unterstützung bei der Sichtung von Projektunterlagen, dem Datenbankabgleich und der Vereinheitlichung von Datensätzen.  Weitere Details im Download-Link. [read more]

In the Geothermal Group, under Dr. Zosseder's supervision, we offer a new topic for Master These. Please find more information in the following link: Bestimmung der hydraulischen Dynamik im Grundwasser im Großraum Nürnberg anhand von Ganglinienauswertung [read more]

We are offering a new Master's thesis topic in the Hydrogeology, Biogeochemistry, and Modelling Group, supervised by Dr. Anja Wunderlich, Prof. Dr. Florian Einsiedl. Further details can be found here [read more]

We are offering two new Master's thesis topics in the Hydrogeology, Biogeochemistry, and Modelling Group, supervised by Dr. Rein. Further details can be found here [read more]

On June  17–18 2025, Kalliopi Tzoufka participated in the seminar "Thermal Energy Storage in Aquifers" hosted by the Technische Universität Clausthal. The Seminar brought together the consortia of national research projects focused on subsurface thermal energy storage, supported by the Federal… [read more]

On 13 June 2025, Theis successfully defended his PhD "Investigating Flow and Recharge Dynamics in the Deep Hydrothermal Upper Jurassic Aquifer in Southern Germany: Insights from Paleoclimate Reconstruction Using Environmental Isotopes and Noble Gases."  We sincerely congratulate Dr. Winter on this… [read more]

Last June 12, Javiera Paz Chocobar Villegas represented the GeoBOOST project at the ninth edition of the PORT-PC Congress, held in Warsaw , Poland. This congress is one of the main meetings in the country dedicated to heat pumps, and brought together representatives from the technical, academic, and… [read more]

We are happy to share our latest scientific contributions from the Hydrogeology, Biogeochemistry and Modelling Group, now available on our homepage: 1) PaperSitek, S., Janik, K., Wunderlich, A., Jakóbczyk-Karpierz, S., Imig, A., Kondracka, M., Knöller, K., Rein, A. (2025): Integrated managed… [read more]

Looking for new opportunities? We just opened two new positions – see all details on our Open Positions page! [read more]

From June 2 to 6, Javiera Chocobar and Alberto Albarrán Ordás, from the Geothermal Working Group, took part in the first edition of the Geo-RIN Conference on geothermal energy in Spain and Portugal, held in Benasque (Spain). This inaugural event brought together researchers and professionals to… [read more]

In the Hydrogeology, Biogeochemistry, and Modelling Group under the supervision of Prof. Einsiedl, we are offering a new Master’s thesis topic. Further details can be found here [read more]

From 19-21 May 2025, Felix from the Geothermal Working Group took part in an event on Knowledge Exchange and Capacity Building in Environmental Research. Over 80 representatives of Ukraine and Bavaria from research, industry and municipalities met in Regensburg to exchange about how Ukrainian and… [read more]

Innovative Water Retention for Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Agriculture and Flood Protection:  This project addresses water scarcity, declining water quality, flood protection challenges, and water management approaches. The focus is on central Europe, on the middle and lower sections of… [read more]

As Lead Partner of the MARGIN project, we were honored to present our initiative at the 25th Anniversary celebration of the Interreg Alpine Space Programme, held in Salzburg, Austria. Organized by the Interreg Joint Secretariat, the event served as a valuable platform to introduce the MARGIN project… [read more]

We are currently offering a new thesis topic (Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis) in the field of geothermal energy, supervised by Dr. Zosseder.  More information can be found at the following link: Groundwater Evaluation for the city of Neu-Ulm [read more]

Attending the European Geosciences Union (EGU) we shared our research with an international audience. Exciting presentations, intensive networking and new impulses accompanied us through the week. We return motivated with many impressions and contacts! [read more]

The North Alpine Foreland Basin in Bavaria is one of Europe’s most important deep reservoirs for hydrogeothermal energy utilization for district heating. Most of the plants are located in the Munich metropolitan region, where there are both favorable geological conditions and a high demand for heat… [read more]

The Margin team convened in Vienna on the 26th and 27th March for a meeting hosted by GeoSphere Austria, a partner in the Margin project. Over the two-day event, all project partners came together to assess progress, address challenges, and strategize for the next steps. A key highlight of the… [read more]