Lea Hagen
Doctoral Student
Research subject: Urban Water Engineering
Division: Architecture and Water
Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering
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Luleå, T3036
About me
Lea’s research focuses on the treatment performance of roadside infiltration systems for managing road runoff. She investigates the occurrence, distribution and concentration of various contaminants in roadside soils along roads in Nordic countries, considering factors that influence infiltration performance and pollutant retention. Her work also includes testing and evaluating different roadside infiltration systems.
Lea joined the Urban Water Engineering group in April 2024. She holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Environmental Engineering from RWTH Aachen University in Germany. Her master’s studies focused on water management.
Stormwater from road surfaces transports a wide range of pollutants primarily originating from vehicular traffic, which can negatively impact surface and groundwater quality. In non-urban areas, roadside infiltration is the most common method for managing this road runoff. Advancing our understanding of the treatment performance of these systems can provide valuable insights into pollutant transport pathways. This knowledge can support the development of improved design guidelines and more effective maintenance strategies.
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