Lutz Heinrich Benner

Prof. Dr. Lutz Heinrich Benner is an Honorary Professor and Lecturer at the Georg Agricola University of Applied Sciences, affiliated with the Department of Georesources and Process Engineering. His career spans over 40 years in geotechnical and hydrochemical systems, with a focus on coal mining and environmental impact mitigation.

• Education: Physical Geography and Geology (Hydrogeology and Geotechnics) from Ruhr University Bochum; Doctorate (Dr. rer. nat.) from Clausthal University of Technology

Research interests include methane gas production, hydrochemistry, shallow drilling, geotechnical systems, environmental net studies, and waste management in mining contexts. His work addresses methane migration, groundwater contamination, and geotechnical safety measures.

Publications highlight expertise in methane emission control using geotextiles, geotechnical modeling, and mine waste management. Key topics span hydrogeology, coal mining safety, and environmental engineering.

Benner has held leadership roles at Deutsche Montan Technologie GmbH (DMT) and operates an independent office for geotechnical systems since 2007. He has collaborated extensively on mine gas utilization and hazard prevention.