Martin Sauter is Professor of Applied Geology at the Centre of Geosciences, and Head of Department of Applied Geology.
He studied Geology at the University of Tübingen and Hydrogeology at the University of Birmingham, UK. After 5 years of being a consultant he returned to the University for research into karst modelling and characterisation as well as coupled processes in fractured rock aquifers. His research focus is on the development of numerical tools (double continuum model), the quantification of flow processes in the fractured‐porous fractured unsaturated zone as well as the characterisation of aquifer geometries and hydraulic parameters. This expertise was applied to the area of characterization of deep georeservoirs (geothermal, CO 2 storage) by employing tracer experiments. For 1.5 years Prof. Sauter, together with Prof. Dietrich Borchardt, was in charge of the scientific coordination of the so-called ExxonMobil information and dialogue
process into the assessment of risks involved in shale gas development by hydraulic fracturing. Further expertise is available in the area of water resources assessment in arid and semi‐arid areas, infiltration processes in unsaturated fractured systems.
