Christoph Külls

Prof. Christoph Külls is a Professor of Hydrology and International Water Management at the Department of Civil Engineering, Lübeck University of Applied Sciences (TH Lübeck). He holds a PhD in Hydrogeology from the University of Würzburg (2000) and a Diplom in Hydrology from the University of Freiburg (1994). His expertise spans hydrology, isotope hydrology, and international water management, with a focus on groundwater dynamics, environmental tracers, and sustainable water resource strategies.

Education:

• PhD in Hydrogeology, University of Würzburg, 2000
• Diplom Hydrologie, University of Freiburg, 1994

Research Interests:

Prof. Külls’ research emphasizes hydrological processes, groundwater recharge estimation, isotope techniques, and environmental contamination remediation. He has led projects in diverse regions, including the Mediterranean, Namibia, and Nigeria, addressing challenges such as seawater intrusion, salinization, and oil contamination. His work integrates field studies, modeling, and innovative technologies like machine learning for predictive hydrology.

Publications & Projects:

His recent work includes studies on unsaturated zone flow partitioning (2025), groundwater salinization dynamics (MEDSAL project), and machine learning applications in hydrological modeling. He has authored/co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles on topics ranging from isotope hydrology to environmental remediation.

Labs & Teams:

He leads the Hydrology Laboratory at TH Lübeck, focusing on experimental and computational hydrological research. His collaborations include international projects on water management and contamination mitigation.