I am currently developing a project proposal that aims to address greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through an innovative, biobased approach: the use of Sediment Microbial Fuel Cells (Sediment MFCs). This technology leverages the natural metabolic activity of sediment-dwelling microorganisms to generate bioelectricity while simultaneously supporting ecological restoration.

The project seeks to explore the dual benefits of Sediment MFCs:

Mitigating GHG Emissions – by promoting microbial pathways that reduce methane emissions and enhance carbon sequestration.

Restoring Ecosystems – by improving water and sediment quality, stimulating biodiversity recovery, and fostering resilient aquatic habitats.

The Institute for Water and Environment (IWU) at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is a leading research institution in Germany, dedicated to advancing knowledge and solutions in water and environmental sciences. KIT, established in 2009 through the merger of the University of Karlsruhe and the Karlsruhe Research Center, is renowned for integrating research, teaching, and innovation, making it unique within the German academic landscape .
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🌊 Research Focus Areas

IWU conducts interdisciplinary research across several key areas:

Hydrology (HYD): Studying water cycles, precipitation-runoff processes, and hydrometeorology.

Numerical Fluid Mechanics (NFM): Modeling fluid flow in natural and engineered systems.

Environmental Fluid Mechanics (EFM): Analyzing transport processes in aquatic environments.

Water Quality Management (SWW): Assessing and improving water quality in urban and rural settings.

Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources (WB): Designing and implementing sustainable water infrastructures, focusing on river basin dynamics and ecosystem interactions