Institute of Geography
Topic
Biogeomorphological interaction in river channels identified by 3D geodata
PhD. program
Physical Geography, Geoecology and Geoinformatics
Year of admission
2025
Name of the supervisor
Mgr. Miloš Rusnák, PhD.
Contact:
Receiving school
Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University, Bratislava
Annotation
The aim of this work is to identify morphological processes in the river channel, such as erosion and accumulation, resulting from channel lateral migration. The natural process of vegetation change in the riparian zone is then the result of succession and rejuvenation, which are linked to new and altered geomorphological forms. These processes are closely linked to the initial geomorphological process. Vegetation and woody debris subsequently prevent increased erosion during small floods and stabilise individual geomorphological forms during the inter-flood period. They contribute to sediment accretion and are a source of nutrients, seeds and dead wood leading to stabilisation. The work is based on the processing of 3D drone data, which will be used to identify processes and changes in the river landscape. This PhD position offers a great opportunity to get involved in ongoing research projects.