Expert in biogeochemistry and hydrology: Data-based process analysis and forensics for sustainable solutions.

Ecological condition assessment and precise source evidence through high-end fluorescence analysis.

Standard laboratory parameters often provide only a rough picture of substance concentrations. However, the true ecological relevance and origin of pollution are hidden in the composition of dissolved organic matter (DOM). I make DOM quality usable as an independent indicator of water health.

I use fluorescence spectroscopy and PARAFAC modelling to break down the organic matrix. This not only enables a specific ecological assessment of water and soil processes, but also provides the answer to the critical question: ‘Where does the phosphate peak come from?’ We make a clear distinction between point sources (e.g. municipal wastewater) and diffuse sources (e.g. agriculture) and clarify causalities where standard parameters are blind.

Your added value as a client:

• Assessment of DOM quality: Deeper insights into the bioavailability and reactivity of organic substances as a basis for ecological concepts.
• Precise identification of sources: Clear differentiation of the origin of nutrient and pollutant loads (P, N, TOC).
• Legally admissible evidence preservation: Scientifically sound expert reports that offer decisive advantages in liability issues and official proceedings.
• Methodological advantage: Take advantage of specialised processing methods and state-of-the-art analytics without having to maintain your own infrastructure.

The deliverable: A detailed interpretation of DOM-specific data, including graphical source attribution and ecological assessment for your expert reports.

Security through data: Reliable forecasts instead of rough estimates.

In heavy rain events, conventional estimation methods (such as the general soil removal equation) reach their limits. Authorities and clients are increasingly demanding detailed evidence of drainage routes and sediment cargoes.

As a specialized partner, I provide you with physically based simulation models that you can integrate directly into your planning as a technical contribution – without having to commit your own resources to complex software.

Your added value as a client:

• Precision instead of generalisations: Simulation of event-related scenarios (e.g. HQ100) instead of mere annual averages.
• Minimisation of liability: Validated evidence of flow paths and erosion hotspots that stand up to critical scrutiny.
• Planning optimisation: Well-founded dimensioning of retention measures based on real physical processes.

The deliverable: A finished report section (text, maps, diagrams) for direct use in EIA, submission or scenario development.

Massive time savings through automated cleaning and evaluation of large environmental data streams.

In water management, the amount of data (water levels, probes, sensors) is growing faster than the capacity to evaluate it. Highly qualified engineers often spend hours manually cleaning Excel lists or correcting errors in time series.

I automate this process for you. Using customised Python and R scripts, I clean, validate and analyse your mass data – precisely, reproducibly and in a fraction of the time.

Your added value as a client:

• Efficiency: Automated workflows instead of manual spreadsheets – deploy your experts for planning, not for data cleaning.
• Quality: Minimisation of human error sources through validated algorithms and statistical safety analyses.
• Forecasting ability: Development of specific simulation and forecasting models (e.g. material loads or water levels) that are precisely tailored to your project data.

The deliverable: Validated data sets, interactive visualisations or the provision of finished scripts for permanent use in your office.

Direct access to academic innovation and practical expert training.

The gap between the latest research and technical regulatory practice is growing. As an interface expert, I translate complex scientific innovations into tangible tools for your everyday planning.

Whether through pilot project support or targeted training, I ensure that your team remains at the forefront of methodology.

Your added value as a partner:

• Innovation advantage: Integrate the latest research findings (e.g. from the field of AI in hydrology) into your portfolio at an early stage.
• Specialised training: Practice-oriented workshops on topics such as PARAFAC analysis or modern data workflows for engineers.

The deliverable: Tailor-made in-house training courses, support with funding applications or scientific documentation of innovative pilot projects.