Dr. Ulrich Mayer

Biography

Ulrich Mayer is a Professor at the University of British Columbia, specializing in Groundwater Hydrology and Reactive Solute Transport. He obtained his Diploma in Engineering from the University of Stuttgart, Germany, in 1993, and later earned his Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo in 1999. Since joining UBC in 2000, his research has focused on the geochemical evolution of low-temperature groundwater systems, particularly in the context of groundwater contamination and remediation. His work involves developing and utilizing the MIN3P reactive transport model to analyze complex environmental processes occurring in groundwater systems. By investigating the transport and reaction processes of dissolved and vapor phase gases, he seeks to enhance the understanding of biogeochemical processes, improve existing conceptual models, and provide solutions for groundwater contamination issues. His teaching includes courses on Quantitative Groundwater Hydrology and Aqueous Geochemistry, contributing to the education of students at both master's and doctoral levels. He also welcomes graduate students interested in numerical studies of groundwater evolution and remediation technologies.

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