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| Title | Stochastic inversion of hydrogeological and geophysical data for aquifer characterization and groundwater management |
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| Supervisor | Dr Guillaume Pirot |
| Dr Jeremie Giraud | |
| Prof Mark Jessell | |
| Course | Doctor of Philosophy |
| Keywords | Inversion, Data Science, Hydrogeology, Geophysics, 3D Modelling |
| Research area | Earth Sciences |
| Project description | To manage groundwater, decision makers rely on risk assessment from ensemble of predictive models. Reducing uncertainty around decision making requires the ability to integrate jointly data and knowledge from different sources (e.g. hydrogeological, geophysical, geological, hydro-geochemistry), with different levels of uncertainty. While different inversion methods already exist, few enable the joint integration of heterogenous datasets. This project will focus on developing a practical framework that facilitate the stochastic inversion of heterogeneous dataset, while looking at the value or impact of specific data on predictive uncertainty. An important objective of the project will be to apply the framework to a real case study. This project will be carried out within the framework of the MinEx CRC and the Loop Consortia, two multi-partner industry collaborations that seek to improve our ability to build 3D geological models. Supervisors will include researchers at UWA and possibly from other institutions. |
| Opportunity status | Open |
| Funding source | Please apply through for a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) scholarship on the UWA website. https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/fees-and-scholarships/hdr-scholarships Other international scholarships matching the HDR one could be considered. |
| School | Graduate Research School |
| Specific project requirement | Willingness to learn and to take on challenging tasks. |
| Additional information | This project is organised in the context of a collaboration between the MinEx CRC and an ARC LOOP3D consortium. Travelling to conference is expected. ***Please ensure that you meet all the eligibility criteria***. https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements |
| Description | The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a program of independent, supervised research that is assessed solely on the basis of a thesis, sometimes including a creative work component, that is examined externally. The work presented for a PhD must be a substantial and original contribution to scholarship, demonstrating mastery of the subject of interest as well as an advance in that field of knowledge. Visit the course webpage for full details of this course including admission requirements, course rules and the relevant CRICOS code/s. |
| Duration | 4 years |