Current degree: PhD Degree
Type of mobility: PhD Degree-seeking mobility
Host university: Higher National School of Hydraulics (ENSH), Algeria
Home university: University of Kinshasa
Summary:
For more than two decades already Kinshasa has experienced fast population growth due to the rural exodus for various reasons and the consequences of this situation are the increasing urbanization without norm which leads to a high demand of drinking water on the one hand and climate change on the other hand due to rapid land use/land cover. Climate change poses uncertainties to the supply and management of water resources because the climate change may be felt in the aquifers at hydrodynamic and hydrochemical levels. That's why, I decided to work in this project in order to show the degree of groundwater deterioration in terms of quantity and quality as a tool for proper groundwater planning, management, protection and decision of Kinshasa capital aquifers, by using Visual Modflow Flex which is able to solve the three-dimensional saturated groundwater equation using the finite difference approach. After this project, I would put my time in the training of young people for the Integrated Water Resources Management.
Research:
Currently, am a PhD student at the Higher National School for Hydraulics (ENSH)/Algeria under the African Water Resources Mobility Network (AWaRMN) scholarship where I am doing my thesis in Groundwater Modeling with a focus on the assessment of the impacts of climate change on the quantity and quality of groundawater under increasing urbanization (Case of Kinshasa/DRC). I have a Specialized Master of Civil Engineering in “Integrated Water Resources Management” issued by the “College of Engineering and Technology (CoET)”, Department of Water Resources Engineering / University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Specialization in Hydrological and Hydrogeological Modeling within the framework of Integrated Water Resources Management sanctioned by a joint thesis between the University of Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) / Department of Water Resources Engineering as Waternet / SADC scholarship holder and the Department of Geosciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of Kinshasa, DR Congo in my capacity as Teaching and Research Assistant. BSc Degree (Bac + 5) in Aplplied Geology, Geotechnical and Hydrogeology Option/ Department of Geosciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of Kinshasa, D.R. Congo.
Projects:
2021: Currently, am a PhD student at the Higher National School for Hydraulics (ENSH)/Algeria under the African Water Resources Mobility Network (AWaRMN) scholarship where I am doing my thesis project.
2020: Participation as a Speaker at 21th WaterNet / WARFSA / GWP-SA Symposium organized in Harare, Zimbabwe from 28 to 30 October 2020 in Changing hydro-climatic regimes and planning tools for climate resilient pathways Sub-Theme under the topic “Comparison between GIS Method and Empirical Method in Estimation of Groundwater Recharge Under Land Use/Land Cover Impact in Kinshasa Capital (D.R Congo)”.
2019: Participation as a Speaker at 20th WaterNet / WARFSA / GWP-SA Symposium organized in Johannesburg, South Africa from 30 October up to 1 November 2019 in Changing hydro-climatic regimes and planning tools for climate resilient pathways Sub-Theme under the topic “Modeling groundwater flow under chaotic urbanization constraints in Kinshasa Capital Region (DR Congo)”.
Organisations and Awards:
Prize for the best oral presentation as a Young Scientist in the field of: Changing hydro-climatic regimes and planning tools for climate resilient pathways Sub-Theme, at the 20th WaterNet / WARFSA / GWP-SA Symposium held in Johannesburg, South Africa from 30 October up to 1 November 2019, under the title "Modeling groundwater flow under chaotic urbanization constraints in Kinshasa Capital Region (DR Congo). Waternet / SADC Scholar for two years of Masters studies in Civil Engineering at the University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania.
Skills and Expertise:
Skills:
Hydrogeological Modeling: Visual Modflow Flex, FeFlow, GMS Premium (Groundwater Modeling System), HydroGeoAnalyst
Hydrogeochemical Modeling: AquaChem, Diarramme Hydrochimie, Grapher
Geological Modeling: Rockworks (Rockware), Leapfrog Geo, Oasis Muntaj (Geosoft), Surfer
Hydrological modeling: SWAT, WEAP, Stella, Hec RAS Models
Mapping and Spatial Analysis: GIS and Remote sensing: ArcGIS, ILWIS including SEBS, QGIS, ENVI, Google Earth Software, GPS
Expertise:
2021: Expert Consultant to CARRI CONGO SARL (Carrière du Congo), Feasibility Study Officer for the renewal of the Permanent Quarry Exploitation Authorization of the CARRICONGO SARL Company;
2020: Expert Consultant to SOFOCO SARL (Congo Drilling Company): Supervisor of geophysical studies and drilling for drinking water supply.
2020: Expert Consultant at Carrikim SARL: Designer and Manager of the Hydrogeology and Drainage Project as well as the Horizontal Extension of an Open Pit Mine (Case of the Kimwenza Quarry) in Kinshasa;
2020: Coach and Trainer of Academic and Professional Trainees of Kimwenza Career in Kinshasa;
2017: Responsible for a socio-environmental impact study of the Inga 1 & 2 dams and the construction of the new Inga 3 and 4 dams at Kongo Central. Project funded by CEPECO and its partner;
2015: Hydrogeologist and Geotechnical Manager of the soil studies (geological, geotechnical and hydrogeological study) of the construction of the RIMOSPA building, Sise, Gombé avenue n ° 31, in the municipality of Gombe
2015: Member of the "Geo-Hydro-Energy" Research Group (Integrated Geosciences and Geo-Engineering), Department of Geosciences / Geological Engineering Service / University of Kinshasa;
2014: Head of the Department of Geotechnics and Hydrogeology in the Design Office in Civil Engineering and Architecture called "Engineering Architecture Services" "EASS" in Acronym;
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