Martyna Lalik
PhD student in Earth and related environmental sciences: Bsc Martyna Lalik
The project: “Experimental remediation techniques of the soil and water environment in the area of groundwater pollution sources”
PhD Supervisor: Professor at the University of Silesia, DSc Dominika Dąbrowska, University of Silesia, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Institute of Earth Sciences
PhD Advisor: PhD Jūratė Žaltauskaitė, Vytautas Magnus University Department of Environmental Sciences
Highlights:
- The remediation methods will be assessed and compared based on their carbon footprint and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
- The project includes the application of various remediation techniques for soils and waters in areas such as landfills, coal waste heaps, zinc and lead smelters, and post-fire zones.
- The remediation strategies will involve the use of plants, invertebrates, and zeolites.
Profits you get being a member of T4EU PhD Tracks:
- Collaboration with an international advisor enables the development of new professional networks and participation in international research teams.
- Access to international projects, training programs, and specialized courses, expanding both academic and transferable skills.
- Opportunity to obtain a double degree PhD, enhancing international academic recognition and career prospects.
Project description:
The project focuses on the application of experimental remediation methods for contaminated soil and groundwater in post-industrial areas, including landfills, coal waste heaps, and smelter sites. It involves phytoremediation using Miscanthus giganteus, Sida hermaphrodita, and Alyssum spp., bioremediation with selected microorganisms, and the use of zeolites as heavy metal sorbents. Laboratory tests will evaluate pollutant removal efficiency. All methods will be compared based on carbon footprint and environmental sustainability using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology.
