Invitation to contribute a book chapter in a Springer Nature book titled “Groundwater in World Deltas: Groundwater Sustainability in River Deltas”

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Asaad Armanuos

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Apr 15, 2026, 11:51:20 PMApr 15
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Dear Respected Professor
We are pleased to invite you to contribute a book chapter to our forthcoming volume titled Groundwater in World Deltas: Groundwater Sustainability in River Deltas, to be published by Springer Nature as part of the Deltas of the World series.
We would be grateful for your positive response and kindly ask you to select a suitable chapter topic from the enclosed list within one week.
By the end of April, we would appreciate your confirmation of participation by submitting a brief tentative abstract (approximately 250 words), along with the authors’ names, affiliations, and the contact details of the corresponding author.
Please note that there is no publication fee. Contributors will receive a PDF copy of the book and a 40% discount on Springer publications.
Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Note: Chapters 4, 5, 8, 10, 11, 15, 16, and 18 have been reserved.
· Chapter 1: Hydrological Drivers of Groundwater Systems in Major River Deltas
· Chapter 2: Geochemical Evolution of Groundwater from Catchment to Delta
· Chapter 3: Hydrogeological Modeling of Deltaic Aquifers: Challenges and Innovations
· Chapter 4: Saltwater Intrusion in Coastal Deltas: Mechanisms, Monitoring, and Mitigation
· Chapter 5: Groundwater-Surface Water Interactions in Deltaic Wetlands and Floodplains
· Chapter 6: The Role of Tides and Storm Surges on Subsurface Salinity Dynamics
· Chapter 7: Isotope Hydrology as a Tool for Tracing Groundwater Flow and Recharge in Deltas
· Chapter 8: Groundwater-Dependent Ecosystems (GDEs) in Deltas: Resilience and Vulnerability
· Chapter 9: Land Subsidence and Groundwater Depletion in the Mekong and Mississippi Deltas
· Chapter 10: Sustainable Groundwater Management in Agriculture-Dominated Deltas
· Chapter 11: Impacts of Climate Change on Groundwater Resources in High-Latitude Deltas
· Chapter 12: The Urban Water Nexus: Managing Groundwater for Mega-Cities in Deltas
· Chapter 13: Assessing Groundwater Quality and Contamination Risks in Populated Deltas
· Chapter 14: Legal and Policy Frameworks for Transboundary Groundwater Governance in Deltas
· Chapter 15: Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) as a Strategy for Deltaic Water Security
· Chapter 16: Remote Sensing and Geophysical Techniques for Deltaic Hydrogeology
· Chapter 17: Community-Based Approaches to Groundwater Management in Developing Deltas
· Chapter 18: A Synthesis of Global Deltaic Groundwater Challenges and Future Directions

Please let us know if you require any further information.

The description of the book is presented below:
Book Description:
The book provides a foundational and comprehensive examination of groundwater resources within the world's major river deltas. It establishes the fundamental hydrological and geochemical processes that define these dynamic and complex aquifer systems. The book meticulously addresses the primary threats to deltaic groundwater sustainability, including saltwater intrusion, land subsidence due to aquifer depletion, and contamination from anthropogenic sources. It presents a thorough overview of advanced techniques for monitoring, modeling, and managing these precious resources, moving from conceptual understanding to practical application. A significant portion of the work is dedicated to evaluating the impacts of climate change and intensive human activity on the groundwater-dependent societies and ecosystems within deltas. By synthesizing knowledge from diverse geographical and climatic settings, this volume highlights universal challenges and context-specific vulnerabilities, aiming to inform resilient water security strategies. The book is essential for hydrogeologists, water resource managers, and environmental scientists. It also provides crucial insights for policymakers, engineers, and graduate students working on delta sustainability and water security issues worldwide.

Keywords: Deltaic Aquifers, Saltwater Intrusion, Land Subsidence, Groundwater Management, Sustainable Development, Hydrogeochemistry, Climate Change Impacts,  Transboundary Governance
Editors:
Associate Prof. Asaad Mater Armanuos
Associate Professor, Irrigation and Hydraulics Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
Phone: +2 012 787 67 288
Series Editor:
Prof. Abdelazim Negm
Professor at Faculty of Engineering, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt



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Asaad Mater Armanuos
BSc. MSc. PhD.
+2 012 787 67 288
Associate Professor
Irrigation and Hydraulics Engineering Department
Faculty of Engineering 
Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt

Dr. M. L. Gaur

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Apr 16, 2026, 9:21:26 AMApr 16
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Confirmation of Contribution – Chapter 1 (Hydrological Drivers of Groundwater Systems in River Deltas)

Dear Editors,
Thank you for your kind invitation to contribute to the volume Groundwater in World Deltas: Groundwater Sustainability in River Deltas.

I am pleased to confirm my interest in contributing to Chapter 1: Hydrological Drivers of Groundwater Systems in Major River Deltas.

I propose to develop the chapter with a process-based and field-integrated perspective, drawing upon extensive research and professional experience across diverse hydro-climatic regions of India, including the Brahmaputra basin (Assam), Gangetic plains (Bihar), and western alluvial systems (Gujarat).

 Particular emphasis will be given to the Majuli–Kaziranga floodplain system as a globally significant example of dynamic river–groundwater interactions.
Please find attached a tentative abstract for your consideration.
I look forward to contributing to this important volume.

With regards,

Dr. M. L. Gaur
Vice Chancellor
The Assam Kaziranga University, Jorhat, Assam, India

Prof. (Dr.) Murari Lal Gaur
          PhD (Hydrology, IIT Roorkee), FIASWC, FRMSI, FIAH
Vice Chancellor
Kaziranga University logoThe Assam Kaziranga University Koraikhowa, NH-37 , Jorhat-785006 Assam India Email : drmu...@kzu.ac.in 
Formerly 
Vice Chancellor 🌿 Dr C V Raman University Bihar 
Founder Dean | College Principal | University Nodal Officer | Prof & HOD 🌿Anand Agril University Anand Gujarat
[Posted  @ College of Agril. Engg & Technology Godhra ; B  A College of Agriculture, Anand  & Directorate of Research, University HQ Anand]
Principal Scientist SWC Engg. (ARS 1986🌿Indian Council of Agril. Research DARE, Govt of India 
[Posted@ Indian Soil & Water Conservation Research Instt Dehradun | National Academy of Agril. Research Management, Hyderabad | Water Technology Center IARI New Delhi | Indian Grasslands Research Institute Jhansi] 

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