TropHEE application – Appendix
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1. Motivation letter
Master programme
Please state your reasons for taking up a master programme in general.
Driven by a deep interest in tropical hydrogeology and environmental engineering
Seeking specialized knowledge to enhance career prospects in academia and research
Inspired to address environmental challenges and make a positive impact through
innovative solutions
Studies in geology
How do your qualifications comply with a degree course in geology?
Relevant coursework and projects in geology during undergraduate studies
Proficiency in GIS, fieldwork and laboratory techniques
Demonstrated interest in geology through project which is about land use and land cover
changes of area
Hydrogeology
Why did you choose a master programme that is focussed on hydrogeological issues?
Please list your previous works in the field of water.
Chose hydrogeology due to passion for water resource management and environmental
sustainability
Conducted research on groundwater contamination and waste water management
Previous experiences equipped with foundational knowledge and practical skills for
advanced study in hydrogeology
Career plans
What are your long-term career plans?
Pursue research, or industry roles centered on addressing global water challenges
Devote efforts to develop and implement sustainable water resource management
Aim to contribute significantly to environmental conservation and community well-being
through water-related initiatives
2. Research plan
Please propose a research programme with the following goals:
- should be suitable for a master thesis
- should address pressing water issues in your home country
- should fit to your background of your study and/or practical work experience
Title
Integrated Assessment of Groundwater Contamination and Remediation Strategies in Urban
Areas of Bangladesh
Motivation and scientific aims
Please also specify the link to your bachelor thesis or previous work experience.
Address urgent water challenges in urban Bangladesh, safeguard public health, and
promote sustainable urban development
Integrate hydrogeological modeling, risk assessment, and stakeholder engagement to
develop effective groundwater remediation strategies tailored to local contexts.
Alterations in land cover and land use patterns directly influence the distribution and
transport of contaminants, which is linked with my bachelor thesis.
State of the art
Urbanization and industrialization intensify groundwater contamination, necessitating
holistic assessment approaches
Incorporating advanced hydrogeological modeling and stakeholder engagement enhances
remediation effectiveness
Research outcomes inform evidence-based policies for sustainable urban water
management and public health protection
Methodology
Study Area Selection and Data Collection: [Link] urban areas affected by groundwater
contamination, [Link] groundwater quality data and hydrogeological parameters,
[Link] field surveys and utilize GIS for spatial analysis.
Hydrogeological Modeling and Risk Assessment: [Link] hydrogeological models to
simulate contaminant transport, [Link] health risks associated with groundwater
contamination, 3. Utilize probabilistic risk analysis to quantify uncertainties.
Remediation Strategy Evaluation and Stakeholder Engagement: [Link] remediation
technologies and assess feasibility, 2. Engage stakeholders for input and collaboration,
[Link] policy recommendations and advocate for implementation.
3. Bachelor thesis
Please attach a pdf file of your thesis and add the title as well as the abstract of your bachelor thesis.
Title
Monitoring Land Use and Land Cover Changes of Dhaka District Using Remote Sensing and GIS
Techniques.
Abstract in English, German or Spanish
Dhaka District is a district in central Bangladesh, and is the densest district in the nation. It is a
part of the Dhaka Division. Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, and rests on the eastern banks of
the Buriganga River which flows from the Turag to the southern part of the district.
Land use is commonly defined as a series of operations on land, carried out by humans, with the
intention to obtain products and/ or benefits through using land resources it includes wildlife
management area, agricultural land, urban, recreation area etc.
Land cover is according to Food and Agricultural Organization, Land cover refers to observed
physical and biological cover of earth’s land. Land is covered by various types of vegetation, grass
land, forest, water bodies, barren land etc. it all comes under land cover.
This study focuses on the development of a Sentinel-2 data classification according to the LULC
requirements on the cloud-based platform Google Earth Engine (GEE). The Random Forest
method was used for classification. In terms of classification accuracy, a combination of these
parameters was tested: The Number of Trees (NT). A total of 400 combinations of different
parameters were tested. The highest accuracy classification with an overall accuracy = 95%.
Applying maximum likelihood and multi-sectoral supervised classification algorithm LULC map
from the years of 1990-2020 is given with ten years’ interval respectively. In 1990, waterbody
was 12.54% of the total area. After ten years, this waterbody has decreased almost 1.55% in
2000 and in the next ten years’ waterbody has decreased almost 1.35%. Next, ten years’
waterbody had decreased and it was 8.25% from the total area. Vegetation had decreased by
0.97% from 1990 to 2020. First ten years, it had 38.37% but in the next twenty years, it had
decreased almost 3.46%. On the other side build-up area had increased fast; the build-up area
was only 12.30% of the total area in 1990. After ten years in 2000, it had 12.55% where almost
0.25% had increased. Next ten years it had increased 5.51% and next ten years it had increased
22.21%; that was 40.27% from total area. Almost 27.97% land had changed to urban after 30
years. In 1990, Bare and Crop land was 36.78% of the total area. After ten years, this Bare and
crop land has decreased almost 1.18% in 2000 and in the next ten years’ Bare and crop land has
decreased almost 15.12%. Next, ten years’ Bare and crop land had decreased and it was 14.08%
from the total area.
Please send the completed form together with a pdf file of your bachelor thesis to:
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