AGH Environmental Physics Group

We innovate in isotopic analyses for research of the water and carbon cycles in the environment, and of the natural radioactivity of environmental materials. We leverage national and international collaborations pursuing advanced experimental and simulation studies of the hydrosphere, the cryosphere and the atmosphere.

Joining our group offers access to novel laboratory equipment, support in realisation of research endeavours and opportunity for building a career in a thriving branch of science with momentous importance for the society.

Our offer for students includes environmental physics courses and numerous opportunities to engage in research projects: as a part of engineering, MSc or PhD projects.

We engineer field measurements, laboratory and data analyses, mathematical models, computer simulations, sensors, and software. Opportunities for students include ambitious projects with tangible goals, mentorship, access to state-of-the-art hardware and software, and a fast-track to collaboration with internal and external experts in the field.

We perform analysis of isotopic composition of water in a wide range of mineralization: concentration of tritium, ²H/¹H, ¹⁸O/¹⁶O and ¹⁷O/¹⁶O isotopic rations; analyses of ¹⁴C radiocarbon content and ¹³C/¹²C isotopic ratios in dissolved carbonates. Resultant data play an important role in addressing groundwater vulnerability to pollution and in diagnostics of water hazard in mines.

We carry out comprehensive analyses of levels of natural and artificial radioactive nuclides in samples of both natural and industrial origin.