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Analytical and Numerical Groundwater Modelling on Gentle Way

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We are pleased to offer you 100% online training course - Analytical and Numerical Groundwater Modeling on Gentle Way.

This course offers a flexible and cost-effective way to learn basics of groundwater flow and contaminant transport modeling with analytic element modeling (AquiferWin32 is used as a software) and numerical groundwater modeling with MODFLOW, MODPATH and MT3DMS and PEST on the end (we are using Groundwater Vistas as GUI in this course).

Until now more than 100 students have applied in this course!

From model development to model calibration you will learn fundamental techniques to build a defensible groundwater model.

After this course you will be able to build up to medium level complexity steady state and transient groundwater 3D models.


Course Topics:

  • Background theory and applications of ground water models
  • Conceptual model development using borehole stratigraphy and pumping test analyses
  • Grid design and optimization
  • Selecting boundary condition types and its effects on solutions
  • Examining the effects of heterogeneity and impacts of rivers
  • Simulating multiple aquifer systems with irregular layer elevations
  • Contaminant transport processes and simulations
  • Calibration of groundwater flow models - manual and automatic calibration
  • Prediction and visualization of results in 2-D and 3-D

Who should attend?

This course is ideally suited for hydrogeologists, geologists, climate change experts, environmental and agriculture engineers who are diving into the use of groundwater analytic and numerical models to make informed decisions.

Prerequisite:

B.Sc in hydrogeology, geology, environmental engineering, civil engineering or similar...

Time Commitment:

Average 4 - 6 hours per week to finish each Module. We encourage you to spend time with the course each week. Your focused attention will pay off in the end!

If anything seems unclear or you just have a question, then please let me know - I will get back to you as soon as possible, usually less then 24 hours. After each lecture you have place to ask questions. Again, thank you for joining me on this course.

PRICE: 1350 Euros, discount for graduates.

If you are interested about details contact me at [email protected] or [email protected] Thanks!

This course has major updates from now (Jun 2022th):

a) Case study of Aquifer Response Time - something that is often overlooked in groundwater development since only groundwater basin budget (precipitation and discharge) is used to determine groundwater sustainable rate development. Transient characteristics and location of future well field related to groundwater recharge were not used in estimation of sustainable groundwater development rates.

b) Geotechnical problems solved with groundwater models

This course has major updates from now (September 2019th):

a) Option to use your data as a part of course (additional charges applied, 340 Euros). On this way, during the course you can actually do your own model.

b) Building 3D geological conceptual model from boreholes - step by step guide.

c) New reference book was included for course.

d) Three case studies from consulting practice (alluvial aquifer, limestone aquifer and sandstones)


Course Curriculum


  Module 3: Case studies from consulting prcatices (alluvial aquifer, limestone aquifer and sandstone aquifer)
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  Module 8: Data for Groundwater Models - Conducting Pumping Tests and Improving Results
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Your Instructor


Dragan Kaludjerovic, PhD
Dragan Kaludjerovic, PhD

25 years in the field of water and environmental engineering, specialist in quantitative hydrogeology applying his knowledge on projects in Europe, US, Middle East, Australia and Africa. Uncertainty analysis of groundwater and environmental models is his specialization. One of top success was mentoring top world Australian Mining Company in using specialized techniques of mathematical model calibration and uncertainty analysis with PEST.

His PhD was done on the topic of groundwater remediation. On the Middle East he was working on a capital project where a huge database was established (more than 500 observation points).

Business Development and Marketing

Working from Serbia he manages to set up brand acknowledged on Geological Survey of United States Meeting in 2019. as an example of how brand can be setup from distant country. Also, he organize The First Online Conference "Groundwater Science and Practice" held in 2018. Proud to say that he become one of the moderators of the LinkedIn Groundwater Modeling Forum with 7000 members along with several university professors.

Also, he raised 100000 USD for his Start-Up. Another Start-Up is currently under development.

Coaching other companies and their engineers

First started with 1 on 1 courses throughout the world (mostly USA) and than continuing with Environmental Science Education Program with 900 participants. Topics were Water Resources Management, Remote Sensing and Seawater Intrusion. He was accepted at The John's Hopkins University for online specialization in 2018 where he attended one semester of Air Resources Monitoring and Management. Due to catastrophic air pollution in his native country he stopped his specialization on JHU and devoted his time to mitigation of indoor pollution with a top company in that arena. He was again accepted to continue his specialization in JHU in 2020. As one of greatest achievement was invitation to train The John's Hopkins University Ph.D. student in interpretation of Mars geology. Due to COVID-19, the project was postponed by NASA.

Also, at beginning of 2020 he was elected to be a reviewer of The Book Coastal Hydrogeology for US journal.

Water Wells

During his consulting practices he was working with Roscoe Moss and arena of Aquifer Storage and Recovery with one of the fouder of that coin Davide Pyne for several years.

Publishing

He published over 20 scientific papers in his native language and the first one in English at MODFLOW Conference 1998. Also, published a book about Mathematical Modeling and Remediation that is currently under translation in English.

Sensors in Natural Resources

First started as his hobby after which his passion for electronics in environmental field was expanded and currently, he is writing a book on sensors application in natural resources.

Remote Sensing

By lunching of the Sentinel 2 satellite in 2016 he become interested in remote sensing and its application in water resources and agriculture. Did numerous projects in geology, water resources and agriculture and for big companies. Detail description on request.

Summary :

His integrated knowledge of different disciplines in environmental science enabled him to develop a specific approach for managing natural resources (monitoring, modeling and remote sensing). Also, developing techniques for the determination of mineral resources from satellites was considered by several companies.

Visit website of Environmental Engineering Science and Education Program and make advance on your professional path to better life.Consulting page link is soon to be posted here.


Courses Included with Purchase



Quick Dewatering System Design using Analytic Element Modeling
If you want quickly to learn dewatering system design and expand your engineering skils this is the course for you!
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.

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What our Clients Say About Us


Dragan is a fantastic technical resource. With his assistance, I’ve been able to greatly improve my groundwater modeling and GIS skills. I will continue to seek him out for my professional development needs. He provided great value and was a pleasure to work with!
- Robert Marley - Senior Hydrogeologist at EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC

I have known Dragan for many years. I am most impressed with his dedication to hard work, and the breadth of his knowledge on environmental data acquisition and processing, software, and modelling.
- John Doherty Owner, Watermark Numerical Computing, Australia


He is always available for questions and truly goes above and beyond in his training classes. I have gained a lot of knowledge over a short period of time working with Dragan and would highly recommend his services to others.”

- Thomas Ballard, PG, CHG, Consulting Hydrogeologist, USA


I took multiple training courses with Dragan. I learned a great deal with him during each of the courses. He is an excellent teacher willing to help out in any way possible.
- Mark Sherrill, Environmental Scientist at Short Elliott Hendricson, USA

"I recently completed a course in Remote Sensing and QGIS with Dragan. He was very knowledgeable and guided me through the theory and background and also the implementation of remote sensing. He was very personable and happy to answer all my questions. I appreciate having him as a reference and would recommend him to anyone interested in this topic."
- Lea Bergwall, GIS Analyst, USA