I obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from India, and went on to complete my Master’s in Environmental Engineering at Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), Germany. My master’s thesis investigated the impact of microplastic pollution on sandy soils, examining how it alters thermal conductivity, surface albedo, and soil temperature profiles, combining lab experiments and experimental modelling. My main research interests include soil contamination, hydrological processes, and environmental modelling.

In November 2025, I began my PhD at the Institute of Geo-Hydroinformatics at Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH). My research focuses on understanding how micropollutants affects soil hydraulic and morphological characteristics. Using experimental data and numerical models, I aim to quantify changes in soil water transport, evaporation, and pore structure, providing insights into broader environmental impacts.

Contact

Tanmay Kokate
Hamburg University of Technology
Institute of Geo-Hydroinformatics B-9
Am Schwarzenberg-Campus 3 (E)
Building E, Room 0.094
21073 Hamburg, Germany
Email: tanmay.kokate(at)tuhh.de
Phone: +49 40 30601 3434
Website: www.tuhh.de/ghi

Publications

1. Aminzadeh, M., Kokate, T., Chaudhry, A.U., Rabbani, H., Bijeljic, B., Blunt, M.J., Shokri, N. (2025). Microplastic-induced alterations in water flow and solute transport dynamics in soil. Sci. Rep., 15, 42941, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-30476-6
2. Aminzadeh, M., Kokate, T., Shokri, N. (2025). Microplastics in Sandy Soils: Alterations in Thermal Conductivity, Surface Albedo, and Temperature, Environ. Pollut., 372, 125956, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2025.125956