This instructor-lead, hands-on course provides you with comprehensive training in groundwater modelling using FEFLOW. The course consists of an introductory and an advanced part. The introductory part covers the necessary information and examples to work with flow and mass transport models directly after the course participation. The advanced part aims at providing you with the skills for dedicated modelling topics. A FEFLOW trainer will guide you through the exercises step-by-step.
FEFLOW is widely recognised as a comprehensive software package for subsurface flow and transport simulation. FEFLOW unique meshing capabilities (structured and unstructured) allows for the highest degree of flexibility to account in detail for the most simple to complex geometrical configurations. The software is used by leading research institutes, universities, consulting firms and government organisations all over the world.
FEFLOW’s scope of application ranges from simple local-scale to complex large-scale modelling. Application areas include water management, mine water, saltwater intrusion, geothermal energy, and variably saturated media.
This course is intended for groundwater professionals working in consulting companies, public authorities, universities and research institutions. Participants are expected to have a basic knowledge of groundwater modelling and general computer applications.
Dr Robin Marc Dufour is Vice President for Mining & Groundwater at DHI and a
recognized expert in hydrogeological modelling with FEFLOW. He has extensive experience in groundwater flow as well as mass and heat transport, with a strong focus on regional groundwater management, mining and geothermal applications.
Dr Dufour combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise and is actively involved in advanced numerical modelling and decision support for international projects. He has long-standing experience delivering FEFLOW training courses and technical workshops for professional audiences worldwide,
supporting participants in English, French and Spanish.
How to Get There
The UniMail building is part of the Faculté des Sciences at the University of Neuchâtel. The address is Rue Emile-Argand 11, 2000 Neuchâtel. The building’s opening hours can be found here.
To reach the building from the Neuchâtel train station (Gare Nord), take bus line 107 and get off at the Portes Rouges stop. From there, cross the bridge, and you’ll find the UniMail building. Alternatively, you can walk directly from the train station via Esplanade de l’Europe, which takes about 15-20 minutes.