Alraune Zech

Dr. Alraune Zech is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Earth Science, Utrecht University, and a Guest Scientist at the Department of Computational Hydrosystems, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ. Her work focuses on Hydrogeology and Groundwater Modeling, particularly in quantifying Aquifer Heterogeneity and Transport Theory.

• Education:
  • Diploma in Mathematics, University of Leipzig (2009)
  • PhD in Environmental System Science, Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena (2013)

Research Interests: Alraune investigates transport experiments, field-scale dispersion, and statistical aquifer parameter estimation from pumping tests. Her projects include groundwater simulations in the Thuringian Basin and revisiting transport theories with modern tools.

Publications highlight her contributions to macrodispersivity estimation, geostatistical toolboxes, and heterogeneous aquifer modeling. Recent works in Groundwater and Advances in Water Resources emphasize practical applications and theoretical advancements.

Collaborations include projects with the UFZ, Utrecht University, and international institutions. She has contributed to interdisciplinary efforts in groundwater-surface water coupling and contaminant transport analysis.