Lena Bittmann

Lena Bittmann is a researcher at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), affiliated with the Institute of Hydraulic Engineering and River Research within the Department of Landscape, Water and Infrastructure. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree as indicated by her 'B.Sc.' designation.

Her research focuses on water-related environmental disciplines with particular expertise in:

• Water management
• Water infrastructure
• Environmental engineering
• Water protection
• Environmental geosciences
• Ichthyology

Lena is currently involved in two significant research projects: 'Capacities for water quality management in Albania (IWA)' running from 2025-2028, and 'Review of guideline values for suspended sediment concentration and duration for native fish in Austria' running from 2024-2025. Her work demonstrates a strong focus on the intersection of hydraulic engineering and aquatic ecosystem protection.

She has presented her research at academic conferences, including a 2025 presentation titled 'Nährstoffe im benthischen Lebensraum: Einblicke zur Forschung im hydraulischen Modellversuchswesen' at the Tage der Biodiversität conference in Vienna. Her research trajectory shows particular attention to how sediment dynamics impact fish habitats and water quality parameters.