BioFlow
Biological and Hydrological Flow Studies
Krzysztof Kochanek – associate professor in the Faculty of Building Services, Hydro and Environmental Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology. Interested particularly in extreme hydrological phenomena, flood frequency analysis, hydrological aspects in water protection and management. Recently involved in modelling of hydrology in wetlands, their protection and restitution. Also, carrying research on intermittent rivers in Poland and Central Europe. Academic teacher.
Katarzyna Kuczyńska - PhD student at the Doctoral School of the University of Szczecin and technical employee at the Institute of Biology, University of Szczecin. Since the early stages of her academic journey, she has been passionate about bogs and wetlands, which she has combined with her love for aquatic insects - especially water beetles. Her doctoral research focuses on studying the environmental factors that influence water beetles fauna in raised bogs at different levels of anthropogenic degradation. By examining these interactions, she aims to deepen our understanding of wetland ecosystems and contribute to their conservation by identifying bioindicators for these unique habitats.
About us
“At the boundary where my understanding and expertise conclude, the insights and capabilities of my colleagues commence” MG
… and that's how the concept for BioFlow came about. This idea was behind the concept of combining environmental research, where both hydrological and biological conditions will be analyzed. In general, we focus on freshwaters - that is where our scientific research conducted over the last 10 years at research universities has concentrated on.
In today's world, where environmental challenges are becoming increasingly complex, there is an urgent need to integrate both biological and hydrological aspects in our research efforts. The BioFlow project aims to explore the critical dynamics between these two components, which play a crucial role in shaping freshwater ecosystems. By fostering a deep understanding of the interactions between hydrology and environmental biology, we can develop sustainable solutions to protect and conserve our invaluable water resources.
Meet us:
BioFlow Concept Creators:
Dr. Tomasz Krepski, an enthusiastic ecologist. And Dr. Maria Grodzka-Łukaszewska a passionate hydrologist. Recognizing the pressing environmental challenges of our time, we decided to join forces and combine their expertise in a project called BioFlow. Understanding that the dynamics between water systems and biological environments are intricately linked, we are on a mission to explore the interactions that shape freshwater ecosystems.
Tomasz Krepski – professor assistant in the Institute of Biology, University of Szczecin. For 10 last years fascinated by macroinvertebrates, especially aquatic insects, focusing on how water flow, quality, and availability influence aquatic habitats. Meanwhile, contributes his ecological perspective, studying how various organisms adapt and thrive within these dynamic systems.
Maria Grodzka-Łukaszewska – professor assistant in the Faculty of Building Services, Hydro and Environmental Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology. For 10 last years fascinated by groundwater flow models, recently focused mainly on peats and their interaction with rivers. Feels best in rubber boots, examining hydrological relationships in the freshwater environment. After all, she analyzes the measurement results and creates mathematical models of water flow in a way that allows for their later analysis for the purpose of calculating climate change or the impact of human activity on the functioning of the environment.
Hydrology of surface waters
Ecology of aquatic animals
Hyporheic zone
Ecohydrology
Field of interests
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