Mark Bakker

Mark Bakker is a Professor in the Water Management Department within the Civil Engineering and Geosciences faculty at Delft University of Technology. He obtained his engineering degree from the Civil Engineering Department in Delft in 1989 and his Ph.D. from the Department of Civil Engineering of the University of Minnesota in 1994. His research focuses on advanced groundwater modeling techniques and hydrological processes.

His research interests include modeling groundwater dynamics with impulse response functions, analytic element modeling of multi-aquifer flow, seawater intrusion modeling, analytic element modeling of unsaturated flow, groundwater whirls, and transient groundwater flow in aquifers with periodic boundary conditions. He has developed computational tools like TimML for analytic computation of heads and velocities in aquifer systems.

His recent publications reveal a strong focus on practical applications of groundwater modeling, including arsenic removal systems in Bangladesh, coastal aquifer management, and innovative measurement techniques using fiber optic cables. His work bridges theoretical hydrogeology with real-world water management challenges, particularly in developing regions and coastal environments.

• Groundwater modeling techniques
• Seawater intrusion processes
• Analytic element method applications
• Time series analysis for aquifer characterization
• Multi-aquifer system dynamics
• Unsaturated zone hydrology

Professor Bakker has made significant contributions to groundwater science through both theoretical developments and practical applications, with his work appearing in leading journals such as Water Resources Research, Ground Water, and Advances in Water Resources. His research has important implications for water resource management in coastal regions and developing countries.