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Specialized training in isotope hydrology for professionals, researchers, and students interested in sustainable water resource management.

Specialized Training Programs

The Isotope Hydrology Laboratory offers courses and workshops designed to strengthen technical capacities in the use of environmental isotopes for water resource assessment.

Our programs combine theoretical foundations with practical experience, using state-of-the-art equipment and methodologies endorsed by the IAEA.

Isotope hydrology training

Available Courses

We offer various programs adapted to different knowledge levels and application areas.

Fundamentals of Isotope Hydrology

Basic40 hours

Introduction to the basic concepts of environmental isotopes and their application in hydrological studies.

Main topics:

  • Introduction to stable and radioactive isotopes
  • Isotopic fractionation
  • Global and local meteoric water line
  • Applications in hydrology

Field Sampling Techniques

Basic-Intermediate24 hours

Standardized procedures for the collection, preservation, and labeling of water samples.

Main topics:

  • IAEA sampling protocols
  • Necessary equipment and materials
  • Contamination prevention
  • Storage and transport

Isotopic Data Interpretation

Intermediate-Advanced32 hours

Analysis and interpretation of isotopic analysis results for hydrogeological studies.

Main topics:

  • Statistical tools for isotopic analysis
  • δ¹⁸O vs δ²H plots
  • Mixing models
  • Water age and aquifer renewal

IAEA IWAVE Methodology

Advanced40 hours

Application of the integrated water resource assessment methodology using isotopes.

Main topics:

  • Integration of isotope hydrology in national assessments
  • Regional case studies
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 6)
  • Inter-institutional collaboration

Benefits of Our Courses

Comprehensive training backed by IMTA and IAEA.

Expert Instructors

Staff with over 25 years of experience in isotope hydrology.

Laboratory Practice

Access to state-of-the-art equipment and practical sessions.

Certification

Diploma endorsed by IMTA and international recognition.

Collaboration Network

Contact with professionals and international organizations.

Recent Courses

Gallery of our most recent training activities.

Regional Workshop on Environmental Isotopes

Regional Workshop on Environmental Isotopes

November 2024

25 participants

IAEA - RLA7024 Project

Sampling Training Course

Sampling Training Course

September 2024

18 participants

IMTA - Hydrology Coordination

Mexico Water Resources Symposium

Mexico Water Resources Symposium

August 2024

45 participants

CONAGUA - LHI

Activity Gallery

Images from our isotope hydrology workshops and training courses.

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International Participation

LHI staff regularly participate in conferences, workshops, and international training activities organized by the IAEA and other research institutions.

  • TRIMS (Technical Meeting on Isotopes in Hydrology) - Vienna
  • Regional workshops of RLA7024 project
  • Technical exchange with Latin American laboratories
TRIMS Conference Vienna

Interested in our courses?

Contact us for information about upcoming courses, registration requirements, and customized training options for your institution.