Thomas Gold

Thomas Gold is a researcher at the Institute of Hydraulic Engineering, Hydraulics and River Research, within the Department of Landscape, Water and Infrastructure at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). He earned his Doctorate in Agricultural Engineering and Water Management with distinction from BOKU in 2025, following a Master’s (2020) and Bachelor’s (2017) from the same institution.

His research focuses on hydraulic engineering and river systems, particularly sediment transport, reservoir sedimentation in run-of-river hydropower plants, gravel augmentation, and flushing efficiency. His work combines experimental hydraulics with numerical modeling, including CFD simulations using advanced techniques like the immersed boundary and level-set methods. He has presented findings at major international conferences such as the IAHR World Congress.

His recent publications indicate a strong trend in understanding sediment dynamics in regulated rivers, with emphasis on environmental impacts and engineering solutions for sustainable water management. He actively contributes to the scientific community as a reviewer for journals including Physics of Fluids, Water, and Geophysical Research Letters.

Scientific Engagement:

• Reviewer, Water (2025–present)
• Reviewer, European Journal of Mechanics B-Fluids (2025–present)
• Reviewer, Physics of Fluids (2022–present)
• Reviewer, Geophysical Research Letters (2021–present)

Thomas Gold is actively involved in research and academic service. There is no indication of teaching supervision or funded projects at this time, but his scholarly output and peer review roles confirm his active status in the field of hydraulic and environmental engineering.