Thesis supervisor: András Weiperth
Location of studies (in Hungarian): ELTE Eötvös Loránd University, Institute of Biology, Department of Systematic Zoology and Ecology, Pázmány Péter ave 1/C, H-1117 Budapest, Hungary Abbreviation of location of studies: ELTE
Description of the research topic:
Humaity has been shaping the Carpathian Basin for thousands of years through their landscape-altering activities. In addition to the impact of regulations for water management over the centuries, urbanisation has become one of the most significant impacts on our surface waters. More and more linear structures (roads, railways) are crossing the watercourses, more and more industrial, agricultural and settlement areas are taking over natural habitats in the catchments and the pressures on cleaned-sewage and other polluted waters in some watercourses have reached critical levels as we begin to understand the mechanisms of action of different micro-pollutants. These effects have a profound impact on the hydrological characteristics and ecological status of watercourses and on the biological, physical and chemical processes that take place in the water body.
The aim of the present PhD research topic is to analyse the drainage network of some of our country's flowing waters in order to identify those landscape elements whose conservation is of high priority for the conservation of certain species and habitats. We will also identify those landscape elements whose development is essential for the river network to fulfil its ecological function, since one of the basic requirements of the development of blue and green infrastructure in Hungary is the preservation and development of connectivity between the various landscape elements.
In parallel with conventional hydrobiological and hydological studies, our aim is to carry out more detailed landscape analyses in order to identify urbanisation impacts on watercourses and to identify the interventions needed to maintain and, where necessary, improve the connectivity of the watercourse network.
Required language skills: English Number of students who can be accepted: 1
Deadline for application: 2024-05-31
2024. IV. 17. ODT ülés Az ODT következő ülésére 2024. június 14-én, pénteken 10.00 órakor kerül sor a Semmelweis Egyetem Szenátusi termében (Bp. Üllői út 26. I. emelet).
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