The “Deutsche Gesellschaft für Geotechnik e.V. (DGGT)" and its sections “Soil Mechanics”, “Rock Mechanics”, “Engineering Geology”, “Plastics in Geotechnics” and “Environmental Mechanics” cordially invite you to participate in the 5th event of the “Fachsektionstage Geotechnik - Interdisziplinäres Forum” from October 7 to 8, 2025 in Würzburg.
The 5th event of the “Fachsektionstage Geotechnik - Interdisziplinäres Forum” offers you the opportunity to participate in the following conferences / symposia:
- 24th Conference on Engineering Geology
- 26th Symposium on Rock Mechanics and Tunnel Construction
- 5th Soil Mechanics Conference
- 19th Information and Lecture Conference on Plastics in Geotechnics - FS-KGEO 2025
- 11th Symposium on Environmental Geotechnics
The “Forum für Junge Ingenieurgeolog:innen” offers you the ideal opportunity to present your thesis or your first projects in the industry. The three best presentations will be awarded with cash prizes afterwards!
To give a presentation, you only need to submit an abstract on the planned presentation topic by November 25. All information on abstract submission can be found here.
From October 8 to 12, 2024, Prof. Dr. Kurosch Thuro and Justin Mattheis attended this year's “EUROENGEO” conference in Dubrovnik, Croatia. The European regional conference of the IAEG (International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment) brought together over 250 participants from all over the world to discuss current developments in the industry and new research findings to mark the IAEG's 60th anniversary.
On Friday afternoon, Justin Mattheis presented his results on “3D-Numerical Simulation of Fracture Processes around Deep Geothermal Boreholes in SE Bavaria, Germany”.
The geological mapping exercise at Taubenstein took place again this year for the Bachelor's degree program in Geosciences. From September 15 to 23, 2024, the 24 students in groups of three were able to expand their skills in rock identification, orientation in the field and the creation of geological maps.
In contrast to the years before them, the students unfortunately had to battle against very adverse conditions this year, as there was up to 80 cm of fresh snow in the mapping area in the days before the field exercise. However, after initial difficulties and some spontaneous changes of plan, all mapping groups were able to work in their respective areas and create comprehensive geological maps, which also included engineering and hydrogeological aspects.
Apl. Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Herbert Scholz, who worked as a professor at the Chair of Engineering Geology at TUM until 2014, received a special honor for his great commitment to adult education in his home region, the Bavarian district of Swabia. The president of the district council Martin Sailer presented him with the “Sieben-Schwaben-Medaille” for his decades of research and work in geology at the district's summer reception on July 19, 2024 at the monastery of Thierhaupten.
Read more here:
Press Release District of Swabia
Newspaper Article in Merkur
Article on myheimat.de
The lectures always take place on Fridays from 14:00 to 16:00 in the LMU, Theresienstr. 41 (room C111).
Upcoming events:
| Date | Time | Lecturer | Title | Host |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 08, 2024 | 14:00 - 15:00 | Prof. Dr. William F. Martin | "The origin of life at serpentinizing hydrothermal vents: The chemistry is working." | Bill Orsi |
| Nov 15, 2024 | 14:00 - 15:00 | Dr. Sarah Pederzani | will be submitted later | Prof. Dr. Anke Friedrich |
| Nov 22, 2024 | 14:00 - 15:00 | Dr. Uli Harms | The Thrill to Drill: Success and Challenges in Scientific Drilling | Dr. Kai-Uwe Hess |
| Nov 29, 2024 | 14:00 - 15:00 | Prof. Anne Mather | Quaternary Perspectives on Bedrock Landslides: Landscape Context and Impacts on Flood Dynamics | Aaron Bufe |
| Dec 06, 2024 | 14:00 - 15:00 | Dr. Liviu Giosan | "When the desert was a lake: Drilling the northern Kalahari" | Bill Orsi |
Further information can be found on the website of the Munich Geocenter.
Bachelor's degree program B.Sc. Geosciences:
The presentation of the Bachelor theses offered for 2025 took place on June 26, 2024
from 16:00 to 17:00 in room C024 (Luisenstr. 37).
You can download the slides here.
Master's degree program M.Sc. Engineering and Hydrogeology:
The presentation of the Master's theses offered for 2025 took place on June 26, 2024
from 11:30 to 12:30 in room 2408.
You can download the slides here.
For the 1st and 3rd Semester of the M.Sc. Engineering and Hydrogeology
Date: Monday, October 14, 2024
Start: 10:00
Room: 2408 in presence
All slides of the preliminary meeting can be found here.