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Working Ranges

• Teaching in the field of fallow management, remediation of contaminated sites, environmental geotechnics and landfill technology
• Organization and execution of field trips/terrain seminars
• Supervision of final theses
• Committee work for the DGGT's Department of Engineering Geology
• Collaboration as an expert
• Editing and maintenance of the chair's website

Fields of Interest

• Investigation methodology and hazard assessment of abandoned sites and old deposits
• Development of conversion concepts for old sites
• Remediation investigations at old sites contaminated with CHC and PAH

Course of Study

• 1990-1996 Studies of geology at RWTH Aachen University with specialization in engineering geology and hydrogeology, graduation as geologist

Running Track

• 2003 - 2014 Post-Doc at the Chair of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology at RWTH Aachen University
• 2001 - 2003 parental leave
• 2000 - 2001 PhD at the Chair of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology of RWTH Aachen University on the topic "Applicability of geostatistical methods and optimization of data as basis for remediation measures at the example of the Ronneburg ore district".
• 1997 - 2000 PhD project and project cooperation at HPC, Harress Pickel Consult AG, Fuldatal
• 1996 -1997 Employee in the engineering office Prof. Dr. Heitfeld - Prof. Dr. Schetelig - Dr. Ing. Heitfeld, Consulting Geologists and Engineers, Aachen

Honors

• 2000 Scholarship of Prof. Dr. Karl-Heinrich Heitfeld - Foundation

Memberships

• Department of Engineering Geology of the DGGT, German Geotechnical Society: http://www.dggt.de/
• IAEG, International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment: http://www.iaeg.info/
• VAG, Association of Aachen Geoscientists: http://www.vag.rwth-aachen.de/wordpress/

Editorials

• Baier, K., Fernandez-Steeger, T., Heinrichs, K., Neukum, C., Post, C. Eds (2011): Festschrift zum 60. Geburtstag von Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Rafig Azzam - Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology 104.

Co-Supervised Theses

Master Theses

• 2017 Ohlemacher, S.: Comparison of PCB samples in sediments of the Lippe in the area of influence of a mine water discharge point in Ruhrkarbon
• 2017 Janzen, P.: Analysis of chromate contamination in soils and groundwaters as well as possibilities and prospects of innovative remediation processes
• 2017 de Gavarelli, R.: Critical consideration of analytical methods (VDI 3866/Schulbau Hamburg Methodik) for the identification of asbestos-containing building materials using the example of an industrial deconstruction in Herzogenrath.
• 2017 Müller, G.W.: Delimitation of a BTEX existing damage from subsequent pollutant inputs in the context of an initial status report using the example of a chemical industrial plant
• 2017 Berndt, L.: Recultivation planning of an old landfill site in consideration of environmental law issues
• 2017 Breit, C.: Hydraulic and hydrochemical evaluation of a large pump test for the remediation of PFC damage
• 2017 Weber, N.: Geotechnical investigations of clays and marls in the context of a planned opencast mine near Machtum, Luxembourg
• 2016 Indlekofer, J.: Comparative investigation of slope stabilization measures with wire meshes of high-strength steel wire and long-term experience
• 2016 Huefner, D.: Remediation options for PAH damage in deep, heterogeneous aquifers against the background of tar oil damage at the former Northheim sleeper plant
• 2016 Sels, C.: Execution and evaluation of pumping tests and creation of a numerical groundwater flow model for the design of the effluent protection at the PAH damage event of the Northeim sleeper plant.
• 2016 Schiller, A.: GIS-supported modelling and mobility estimation of the tar oil phase for an optimized partial remediation of the damage case under the former watering place in Northeim
• 2016 Sunday, J.A.: Implementation of the Substitute Construction Materials Ordinance 2015 - legal, technical and operational effects on the handling of excavated soil and construction waste
• 2016 Dammlaks, J.: Implementation of the IED Directive on the Initial Status Report (AZB) at large industrial sites - especially its application in NRW
• 2015 Gehlen, C.: Implementation and evaluation of stationary and transient filling tests at the former sleeper plant Northeim
• 2015 Mommsen, R.: Phase transport behaviour of CO2 taking density effects in the saturated and unsaturated zones into account - numerical model scenarios for Co2 leakage from saline storage horizons
• 2015 Feuerhack, T.: Numerical model analysis of hydrochemical groundwater changes with regard to CO2 leakage cases and associated brine rise from saline storage horizons
• 2014 Schrömges, U.S.: Recycling or disposal/depositing of soil/soil construction debris mixtures arising during construction measures in the urban areas of Mönchengladbach and Viersen in accordance with LAGA and DepV
• 2014 Climate, C.P.: Comparative studies of former gas works sites of Deutsche Bahn in NRW with regard to suitable remediation processes
• 2014 Zöllner, C.: Investigations on the influence of temperature on the rheology of a PAH mixing phase using the example of the Northeim accident
• 2013 Carduck, S.: Exploration possibilities of unknown old deposits and determination of the risk potential on the basis of a case study in Kelmis/Belgium
• 2013 Margraf, M.: Comparison of seepage and surface water infiltration for the landfill Brüggen I before and after construction of the final surface sealing.
• 2013 Soworka, S.: Operation of a former chemical purification plant as a possible cause of a CHC groundwater pollution in Schwalmtal-Waldniel.
• 2012 Recently, F.: Evaluation of the site of the former zinc smelter Nievenheim with special consideration of the pollutant situation and the soil conditions.
• 2012 Lomme, C.: Comparison of the emission situation of the landfill Brüggen I before and after construction of the final surface sealing.
• 2012 Parschukow, S.: Prevention of pollutant dispersion, with focus on polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB), in the dismantling of a building using the case study of an office building in Aachen.

Bachelor Theses

• 2017 Gülland, L.S.: Examination of the proportionality test in the area of the remediation of contaminated sites
• 2016 Zinkel, R.: Effect of grain size on the transport of surfactant-stabilized silver nanoparticles in saturated soil columns
• 2015 Heyden, N.: Creation of a 3D underground model of the former metallurgical plant Aachen, Rothe Erde
• 2014 de Gavarelli, R.: Pollutant-related investigations in the run-up to the planned dismantling of an office barrack
• 2011 Schiffer,S.: Compilation and evaluation of the historical building ground situation in Aachen city centre.

Degree Dissertation

• 2000 Toeche-Mittler, I.: Geostatistical investigations on the permeability of a crevasse aquifer in the former mining area Ronneburg / Thuringia.

 

Publications

Title	Author(s)
Festschrift zum 60. Geburtstag von Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. Rafig Azzam Book (2011)	Baier, Klaus Fernández-Steeger, Tomás Manuel Heinrichs, Kurt Neukum, Christoph Post, Claudia
The Effects of Formal and Informal Mega-Urban Development Processes on Water Resources - Case Study Area Megacity Guangzhou, China Contribution to a conference proceedings (2010)	Strohschön, Ramona Baier, Klaus Post, Claudia
Alternative Concept for Water Supply to Satisfy Basic Needs in Fast Growing Megacities Contribution to a conference proceedings (2009)	Baier, Klaus Azzam, Rafig Post, Claudia
Modification of the adhesive forces between mineral and tool surfaces during mechanical tunnel driving Abstract, Contribution to a conference proceedings (2009)	Spagnoli, Giovanni Post, Claudia Fernández-Steeger, Tomás Manuel Stanjek, Helge Feinendegen, Martin Azzam, Rafig
Clays causing adhesion with tool surfaces during mechanical tunnel driving Abstract, Contribution to a book, Journal Article, Report (2009)	Spagnoli, Giovanni Fernández-Steeger, Tomás Manuel Stanjek, Helge Feinendegen, Martin Post, Claudia Azzam, Rafig
Rehabilitation of Urban Brownfields in the Sphere of Ecological Requirements and Migration Pressure Contribution to a conference proceedings (2009)	Post, Claudia Azzam, Rafig
Sauberes Trinkwasser für die Zukunft - Grundwasserschutz im Spannungsfeld zwischen Global Change und wachsendem Ressourcenbedarf Contribution to a book, Journal Article (2009)	Azzam, Rafig Baier, Klaus Neukum, Christoph Post, Claudia
Interdisciplinary Approach for Water Management Support Contribution to a conference proceedings (2008)	Baier, Klaus Post, Claudia Melin, Thomas Pfennig, Andreas Ziefle, Martina
Current Status of SLEWS : a Sensor Based Landslide Early Warning System Contribution to a conference proceedings (2008)	Fernández-Steeger, Tomás Manuel Arnhardt, Christian Niemeyer, F. Haß, S. Walter, K. Homfeld, S. D. Nakaten, B. Post, Claudia Asch, K. Azzam, Rafig Bill, R. Ritter, H. Toloczyki, M.
Water Supply and Sanitation Facilities in a Human-Centered Management Concept for Fast Growing Megacities - Waterhouse - Contribution to a conference proceedings (2008)	Azzam, Rafig Post, Claudia Baier, Klaus Real, Alvaro Ziefle, Martina
Applicability of Steering Mechanisms in Water Management Considering Different Land use Patterns Contribution to a conference proceedings (2006)	Baier, Klaus Post, Claudia
Integrated Treatment Concept of Brackish Water and Saline Soils for Sustainable Utilization Abstract, Contribution to a conference proceedings (2006)	Azzam, Rafig Post, Claudia Fernández-Steeger, Tomás Manuel