Konstantinos Chalikakis is a lecturer-researcher in hydrogeology and hydrogeophysics at Avignon University's UMR 1114 EMMAH laboratory. He focuses on groundwater sustainability and karst aquifer dynamics, coordinating the GeEAUde partnership chair involving Avignon University, INRAE, and IFPEN. His work integrates geophysical and hydrochemical methods to model groundwater systems in Mediterranean contexts. He leads projects addressing global change impacts on water resources and collaborates with international stakeholders. Key areas include karst recharge dynamics, evapotranspiration monitoring via remote sensing, and innovative techniques like muon detection. Chalikakis actively participates in science outreach, including the 2024 Science Festival, emphasizing groundwater's vital role in arid regions. Affiliations: Avignon University (UMR EMMAH), GeEAUde Partnership Chair Education: Not explicitly stated but inferred through academic role Research Interests: Combines hydrogeology with geophysics to study groundwater systems, particularly in karst environments. Key themes include: Groundwater recharge and availability Karst aquifer vulnerability mapping Multi-scale monitoring (gravimetric, isotopic, geoelectrical) Climate change adaptation strategies Grants & Projects: Coordinates national/international initiatives like GeEAUde, focusing on sustainable management in Mediterranean regions. Collaborates with Moroccan, Greek, and Malagasy institutions on field studies. Labs/Teams: Active in the Low Background Noise Underground Research Laboratory (LSBB) and OZCAR critical zone observatories. Leads hydrogeophysical teams integrating geophysical, chemical, and remote sensing data.
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Naomi MazzilliView profile
Lecturer
Naomi Mazzilli is a Lecturer and Hydrogeologist at Avignon Université, affiliated with the Research and Innovation Support Department (DARI) within the Sciences and Agrosciences laboratories. Her research focuses on the characterization and modeling of karst aquifers, particularly in the Fontaine de Vaucluse region. She specializes in groundwater dynamics, monitoring techniques, and climate change impacts on karst systems. Key projects include automated measurement stations at the Rustrel Low Noise Underground Laboratory, collaborations with INRA and the National Karst Observation Service, and tracer studies in karst networks. Mazzilli emphasizes the importance of observational data and interdisciplinary approaches in advancing hydrogeological understanding. She is also involved in educational outreach, teaching hydrogeology and mentoring students through collaborative research projects. Her work integrates hydrogeophysical methods like Surface Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (SNMR) and superconducting gravimetry to study unsaturated zone processes. Recent initiatives include developing the KarstMod modeling platform and the KarstID application for analyzing spring discharge data. These tools enhance the assessment of karst system functioning and vulnerability to anthropogenic pressures. Mazzilli’s research contributes to sustainable water resource management in karst regions, addressing challenges such as climate variability and groundwater contamination. Collaborations span international projects, including studies in Peru’s Amazon-Andes karst systems and interdisciplinary efforts with geophysicists and environmental engineers. Her contributions to open science include publications on fluorescence-based tracing and Bayesian modeling frameworks, reflecting her commitment to advancing both theoretical and applied hydrogeology.
Catherine BertrandView profile
Professor
Catherine Bertrand is a Professor at the University of Franche-Comté, affiliated with the Chrono-environnement laboratory (UMR 6249 CNRS/UFC). Her research focuses on heterogeneous aquifers, including karst systems and fractured metamorphic massifs, where she develops methodologies to analyze water flows (recharge, storage, residence times) and water-rock interactions. She leads interdisciplinary projects on slope instability, contaminant transport, and hydrogeological characterization in collaboration with institutions like ANDRA and agricultural agencies. Research Interests: Dr. Bertrand's work spans hydrogeochemistry, fractured aquifer dynamics, landslide forecasting, and groundwater-surface water interactions. She employs in-situ measurements, AI-driven modeling, and geophysical techniques to study hydrological processes in sensitive environments like peatlands and alpine slopes. Publications: Her recent articles emphasize landslide dynamics, karst hydrology, and climate impacts on freshwater systems. Trends include machine learning applications for hazard prediction, coupled hydrogeophysical monitoring, and CO 2 emissions from geological hotspots. Students: She advises Olivier Béjean-Maillard on AI-driven landslide precursor detection. Projects: Slope instability precursors using multi-parameter chronicles and AI Hydrogeological characterization of Barrois limestones with ANDRA Contaminant transfer in the Rémoray Lake Natural Reserve Drainage water infiltration feasibility in the Dombes region Laboratories: She coordinates with GEODE and PEA²t research teams at Chrono-environnement.
Pascale LUTZView profile
Associate Professor
Pascale LUTZ is an Associate Professor in Geophysics at UniLaSalle, based at the Beauvais Campus. She has been affiliated with the university since 2007 and is part of the Department of Geosciences. Her work focuses on hydrogeological and geophysical monitoring of the Beauvais chalk aquifer in Picardy, employing a multidisciplinary approach that includes piezometric readings, meteorological data, and subsurface geophysical techniques such as electrical resistivity tomography and seismic refraction. Since 2014, her team (HydrISE) has utilized Proton Magnetic Resonance Soundings (PMS) to assess aquifer properties like water content, transmissivity, and permeability. Education: PhD in Geosciences from Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour (UPPA), Pau Geophysical Engineer from École et Observatoire des Sciences de la Terre (EOST), Strasbourg Research Interests: Dr. LUTZ’s expertise spans subsurface geophysics, hydrogeophysical monitoring, and environmental geoscience applications. Her research emphasizes integrating geophysical data with hydrological models to better characterize aquifer systems and their dynamics. She has contributed to long-term studies of the Beauvais chalk aquifer’s geometry and behavior, combining field measurements with advanced geophysical methodologies. Awards: No scientific awards explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Advising & Grants: While no specific students or grants are detailed, her role as a faculty member likely involves academic advising. The HydrISE research unit’s activities suggest collaborative projects, though grant details are not disclosed here. Labs/Teams: Member of the HydrISE research unit, focused on hydrogeophysics and environmental applications.