Bastian Reker

Dr. Bastian Reker is a Researcher at the Post-Mining Research Center of Georg Agricola University of Technology, specializing in mine water chemistry and treatment. His work focuses on understanding mine water rebound processes, environmental impacts of coal mining, and sustainable resource extraction strategies. He completed his doctorate in Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Münster, with a dissertation on rare earth compounds, and holds a Master's in Geosciences from the same institution.

• Education: M.Sc. Geosciences (University of Münster, 2010), Ph.D. Inorganic Chemistry (2013)

Research interests include post-mining landscape management, biometallurgy, and raw material recovery from mine water. He has conducted studies across Europe, analyzing coalfield regions in Germany, the UK, France, and Spain. His current projects emphasize hydraulic modeling, groundwater protection, and international comparative analyses of mine closure practices.

Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining hydrogeology, materials science, and environmental engineering. Recent work focuses on optimizing mine water monitoring systems and evaluating long-term environmental consequences of mining activities.

Award-winning contributions pending clarification; active member of the International Mine Water Association and German Hydrogeology Society. No listed advising roles or grants specified in available texts.

Led research at the Post-Mining Research Center, collaborating with international institutions like the German Mining Museum and the Leibniz University Hannover. Projects often involve transnational case studies to inform policy and technical solutions for post-mining challenges.