Our graduate Adam Kosidlak awarded in the “Wrocław Magnolia” competition
His master’s thesis entitled “Ocena możliwości retencyjnych warstw na potrzeby zagospodarowania wód opadowych na przykładzie osiedla Grabiszyn-Grabiszynek m. Wrocławia” under the supervision of dr hab. Sebastian Buczyński of the Department of Basic Hydrogeology was awarded. This is the only diploma thesis from the University of Wrocław awarded in the competition, which is addressed to graduates of Wroclaw universities, taking up in their works the subject of improving the widely understood quality of life of Wroclawian women and men, in terms of improving and protecting the environment, managing green areas and protecting human health.
Adam Kosidlak comes from the Slupsk area. At the University of Wrocław, he completed his bachelor’s and master’s studies in geological engineering. He was also active in the academic association Independent Students’ Union of the University of Wrocław, where he was coordinator of the “Prawie Kino” and “Wampiriada” projects and served as a board member in the position of financier. In 2022, he completed an internship at the State Geological Institute – National Research Institute at the Henryk Teisseyre Lower Silesia Branch, where he learned about the work of a geologist from the practical and scientific side.
The award-winning work presents a research process related to sustainable rainwater management on the example of the Grabiszyn-Grabiszynek housing estate in Wroclaw. – In the work, I performed a number of field and laboratory tests to characterize the hydrogeological parameters of the earth layers and determine the depth of the groundwater table. The results obtained and the application of relevant criteria, made it possible to select prospective areas on the estate for the installation of sustainable rainwater management systems, which are, for example, basins, gullies or ditches. The tested methodology is the closest to nature’s natural water cycle and retention. It also leads to self-purification of rainwater through sedimentation, filtration process, biological and chemical activity of soils and restoration of groundwater resources – Adam Kosidlak explains.
The master’s thesis addresses climate change and anthropogenic effects, which are, for example, urban flash floods from heavy rainfall or disruption of groundwater balance and quality. In addition, accurate identification of soil and water conditions and the appropriate use of infiltration-retention facilities can reduce the city’s financial outlay for the construction and operation of stormwater drainage networks.
The winner also adds that the subject matter of the work fit perfectly into the guidelines of the “Wrocław Magnolia” competition, which is why he decided to send in his application. – The internal committee of the University of Wrocław reviewed my competition application favorably. In mid-June, the jury of the “Wrocław Magnolia” competition announced the list of winners. Of the nine awarded works, my thesis received an honorable mention. This is an important recognition for me, crowning my period as a student and my education in geological engineering at the University of Wrocław – he stresses and adds a special thanks. – In particular, I would like to thank my year-mate Kacper Kolbusz, with whom I jointly performed demanding field research for our thesis. I would also like to thank my supervisor dr hab. Sebastian Buczyński for his time, valuable guidance and substantive support.
Congratulations!
Photographs from the award presentation, from the period of research for the master’s thesis, and from field trips, private archives.
