Final theses

If you are interested in a thesis (Bachelor or Master), a study project or an internship semester, please contact us directly. Together we are sure to find an interesting topic that can ideally be worked on in our current projects. Do you already have an idea for a thesis? All the better, then come to us and present your concept. We will be happy to support you during your scientific work in our laboratory. Simply contact our research assistants or contact our head of department Prof. Martienssen directly.

Completed Master's theses

2024

  • Schowarte, Julia: Optimization of the catalytic and photocatalytic degradation of selected fluororganic compounds (6/2024)
  • Albrecht, Anne-Sophie: Influence of the input concentration of selected transition metals on the photochemical degradation of EDTMP and DTPMP (6/2024)

2023

  • Malk, Konrad: Adsorption behavior of selected phosphonates on activated sludge (01/2023)
  • Semisch, Laura: Detailed investigations on the oxidative degradation of EDTMP using ozone and photocatalysis with differently doped gold nanoparticles (03/2023)
  • Fuh, Hardison Ngwa: Effects of dogestates from biogas plant residuals on trace metal concentrations and microbial population in agricultural soils - a case study from Lower Lusatia, Brandenburg (05/2023)

2022

  • Engel, Romina: Investigation on the photochemical and biodegradation of conventional and novel perfluorinated carboxylic acids (PFC) (06/2022)
  • Chakraborty, Susiddharthak: Nitrite reduction in anaerobic ammonium-oxidizing (anammox) bacteria and the influence of decouplers on nitrite reduction (03/2022)
  • Pena Arias, Constanza: Influence of sewage treatment plant effluents and agricultural uses on the quality of small water bodies (03/2022)

2021

  • Lamia, Quazi Farjana : Deinfection capabilities of chlorine in treated wastewater and filtration performance of an electricdialysis cell (12/2021)
  • Krüger, Lisa: Optimization and validation of a new standard method for the determination of the biodegradability of aminophosphonates (03/2021)
  • Seregar, Vinay: Treatment of seaweed containing algea, with a combination of microsieve and planted sand filters (plant clarification stage) of Obersee, Berlin (03/2021)

2020

  • Stenzel, Julia-Sophie: Influence of extreme pH values on the survival of selected fecal bacteria and on biofilm formation on membranes (10/2020)
  • Bhatnagar, Devyani : Development of screening system for the uptake of the chiral molecules through FhuA protein (Ferric hydroxamate uptake protein) (9/2020)
  • Paxinos, Christot: Influence of xenobiotic wastewater relevant trace substances on the vitality and performance of Anammox-Bacteria (9/2020)
  • Abreu Schonert, Iballa: Investigations on the death behavior of bacteria under different chlorine concentrations and pH values (06/2020)
  • Kühne, Tom: Investigations on the environmental behavior of selected cleaning agents for commercial applications (05/2020)

2019

  • Yonn, Jung: The optimum ph and nutrient affinity (ammonium and nitrite) of "Brocadia fulgida" enrichment culture, Master (12/2019)
  • Malk, Konrad: Emission of nitrous oxide from constructed wetlands and its contribution to greenhouse gas production, Master (10/2019)
  • Dwarakanath, Ruthu: Comparison of German and international design guidelines for wastewater treatment plants in activated sludge processes and their adaptation to modern design methods based on Activated Sludge Model (ASM) simulations, Master (07/2019)
  • Zrida, Hind: Startup optimization of anammox biofilm seeding, Master (05/2019)
  • Berndt, Sabine: Investigation of the influence of different functional groups of novel aminophosphate structures on biodegradation, Master
  • Berns, Wencke Marlene: Investigation to determine the performance of a mobile fixed-bed reactor for the degradation of mineral oil hydrocarbons (MKW), Master
  • Bierbach, Dennis: Description of the design and operation of a mobile fixed-bed reactor for the degradation of mineral oil hydrocarbons (MKW), Master's degree
  • Läntzsch, Marisa: Investigations into post-treatment options for ozonation in advanced wastewater treatment, Master's degree

2017

  • Buchardt, Nina: Balancing the phosphonate share of non-reactive phosphorus in the Berlin-Ruhleben wastewater treatment plant 2017
  • Lin, Jianfeng: Aerobic and anaerobic decomposition of organic matter in iron rich sediments 09/2017
  • Taktak, Ahmad: Investigation of the adsorption behaviour of activated sludge at BASF Schwarzheide 08/2017
  • Ilki, Ugur: Characterization and optimization of a diffusion based Anammox Reactor 07/2017
  • Mozooni, Mohammad: Establishment of Nitritation Reactor under High Saline Condition 2017
  • Jensch, Robert: Fundamental investigation on the catalytic degradation of conventional aminophosphonates on doped surfaces 2017
  • Janga, Josh: Study about photochemical degradation kinetics and potential metabolite production during the DTPMP (diethylenetriamine penta(methylene phosphonic acid)) degradation 2017
  • Sczepanski, Nadine: Investigations of rapid test methods for the adsorption of organic trace substances on activated carbon 1/2017
  • Bhuyan, Jayatu Kanta: Development of New Methods for Estimating Habitat Conditions in Eutrophicated Water Body to Prevent Harmful Cyano-Basterial Blooms 01/2017

2016

  • Hao, Shengzhen: Biodegradation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa of selected aminophosphonates 11/2016
  • Kestin, Toni : Investigation of the influence of carbon chain length on the photochemical degradation of EDTMP and HDTMP, 05/2016
  • Scheinpflug, Anna: Comparison of different analytical methods for the determination of cell numbers in environmental samples, 2016
  • Hovy, Ina: Adaptation of a measurement method for SF6 and investigation of the SF6 concentration in the Hassel groundwater catchment area, 2016

2015

  • Heilmann, Ina: Establishment of an anammox-nitrifying biofilm on semi-permeable membranes, 2015
  • Ebrahimi, Marjan: Application of membrane distilation for ammonia removal from wastewater, 2015
  • Lindner, Cindy: Investigations into the irrigation of clear water and digested sludge from the Steinhof wastewater treatment plant in agriculture from the perspective of possible new legal framework conditions, 2015
  • Lindemann, Isabel: Investigations into the substitution of disinfectants with the aim of reducing AOX formation during wastewater treatment at AcelorMittal Eisenhüttenstadt GmbH, 2015
  • Gruchot, Gina: Comparison of different analytical methods for the detection of anammox bacteria in laboratory samples and environmental samples, 2015

2014

  • Schoder, Melanie: Feasibility study on mechanical pre-treatment in the wastewater treatment plant of BASF Schwarzheide GmbH, 2014
  • Chaudhary, Jeetendra: Influence oft he total organic carbon on the incomplete denitrification, 2014
  • Kanneganti, Sree: Characterization of kinetic parameters for microbial nitrite oxidation and reduction processes, 2014
  • Mbengamina, Terence: Activity and storage tests of Anammox-Biomass, 2014

2013

  • Adhikari, Rosy: Elimination of recalcitrant pollutants in biofilters, 2013
  • Eifler, Julia: Optimization of the precipitation-flocculation process in the treatment of flue gas cleaning wash water, 2013
  • Heinkel, Anna: Development and optimization of a method for the detection and semi-quantitative determination of denitrifiers using PCR technology, 2013
  • Ijioma, Uche: Determination of specific metabolic activities of Anammox bacteria and their sensitivity to oxygen, 2013
  • Tóth, Elisabeth: Investigations to elucidate the mechanisms of photochemical and biological degradation of phosphonates using EDTMP as a model substance, 2013
  • Wendl, Anna-Theresa: Investigations into the technical and economic optimization of the operation of the MAP plant in the Waßmannsdorf sewage treatment plant, 2013
  • Shariff, Zaheer Ahmed: Study of the influence of process parameters on Fenton and Photo-Fenton oxidative water treatment processes during the de-colorization and mineralization of Methylene blue solution, 2013

2012

  • Noack, Mariano: Determination of basic data for the optimization of a biofilm system for the integration of the anammox process in small wastewater treatment plants, 2012

2010

  • Eltoum Hassan, Awad Osman: Continuous and batch experiments for the characterization of sulphate reduction process in sewers, 2010
  • EkueRoland, Moki: Relation between sewage release, river pollution and cholera disease in the River Wouri delta in Douala (Cameroon), 2010
  • Lopes del Rei Passos, Fabiana: Degradation of amino-phosphonates by combined biological treatment processes, 2010
  • Ngufor, Nadege: Investigation of Different Technologies for the Treatment of Waste water from Crude Oil Refinery Companies, 2010