Michael Krapesch

Dr. Michael Krapesch is a Researcher at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna (BOKU), affiliated with the Institute of Hydraulic Engineering, Hydraulics and River Research under the School of Landscape, Water and Infrastructure. His work focuses on sediment management, river restoration, and hydraulic engineering in major river systems like the Danube and Rhine. With a background in Agricultural Engineering and Water Management, he combines field measurements, hydrodynamic modeling, and policy-oriented research to address challenges in flood protection, environmental sustainability, and climate-resilient water infrastructure.

Research Interests:

• Morphodynamics of large rivers
• Sediment transport and deposition
• Ecohydraulic river restoration
• Climate change adaptation in water management
• Hydropower-impacted sediment budgets
• Macroplastic retention in river systems

Publications (8 entries) emphasize sediment dynamics, floodplain restoration, and innovative strategies for managing river systems. Key themes include sustainable sediment reintroduction, transboundary river governance, and environmental impact mitigation through hydraulic structures.

Scientific Awards:

• STRABAG Hydraulic Engineering Prize (2019)
• ETERTEC Scholarship (2017)

Community Engagement: Active member of the German Society for Water Management (DWA) working group on sediment management strategies since 2022. Regularly contributes to public climate adaptation forums and transnational river policy discussions.