Mads Troldborg
I am an environmental engineer with interest and expertise in environmental risk assessment, uncertainty estimation and modelling of environmental systems. I obtained a PhD on "Risk assessment models and uncertainty estimation of groundwater contamination" from the Technical University of Denmark.
Methodologically, I have been working with many different types of modelling approaches, including multimedia models, stochastic modelling, and Bayesian statistical and geostatistical methods. I have applied these methodologies to various environmental problems, including modelling of contaminant fate and transport in soil and groundwater systems, risk assessment of soil and groundwater pollution, and evaluation and spatial mapping of the risk of priority soil hazards.
Bibliography
- Troldborg, M.; Gagkas, Z.; Vinten, A.; Lilly, A.; Glendell, M. (2022) Probabilistic modelling of the inherent fieldlevel pesticide pollution risk in a small drinking water catchment using spatial Bayesian belief networks, Hydrology and Earth Systems Science, 26, 1261-1293.
- Stewart, G.B.; Glendell, M.; McMorran, R.; Troldborg, M.; Gagkas, Z.; Ovando, P.; Roberts, M.; Maynard, C.; Williams, A.; Clay, G.; Reed, M.S. (2021) Uplandia: making better policy in complex upland systems., Defra and Natural England Report, 68pp.
- Vinten, A.J.A.; Ibiyemi, A.; Troldborg, M. (2021) Water levels and flows in the upper Lunan water - a hydrological-hydraulic modelling approach to management and decision support., Report for RESAS and Stakeholders, 58pp.
- Glendell, M.; Troldborg, M.; Vintent, A.; Gagkas, Z.; Lilly, A. (2020) Field level modelling of pesticide pollution risk in Jersey., James Hutton Limited Contract Report to Jersey Water, 45pp.
- Troldborg, M.; Larsen, T.L. (2019) Sand project: development of groundwater model and running scenarios (in Danish)., Report (in Danish).
- Troldborg, M.; Beesley, L.; Stockan, J.; Avery, L.; Hough, R.L. (2019) Development of approach for modelling water flow and contaminant mass balances at Dinnet., Internal Report, James Hutton Institute, Aberdeen, 6pp.
- Carlson, B.B.; Egge Olsen, A.M.; Larsen, L.C.; Troldborg, M. (2018) Oplandsmodel Birkerød - hovedrapport. Geologisk og hydrogeologisk modelering samt lokalitetsre-sumeer og stoftransportmodellering. (In Danish), Technical Report for Funder (Capital region of Denmark).
- Lilly, A.; Baggaley, N.J.; Loades, K.W.; McKenzie, B.M.; Troldborg, M. (2018) Soil erosion and compaction in Scottish soils: adapting to a changing climate., ClimateXChange Report, 21pp.
- Troldborg, M.; Baggaley, N.; Lilly, A. (2018) Development of Bayesian Belief Network to assess soil erosion risk., Summary Report from Workshop, SEPA, Silvan House, Edinburgh, 15 March 2018, 3pp.
- Troldborg, M.; Andersen, J.A.; Olsen, A.M.E.; Larsen, L.C.; Larsen, T.H.; Carlson, B. (2018) Oplandsmodel Birkerød - Geologisk og hydrogeologisk modellering (in Danish) (Catchment model Birkerød - Geological and hydrogeological modelling)., Technical Report for Region Hovedstaden (Capital Region of Denmark).
- Troldborg, M.; Hough, R.L. (2018) Novel circular systems to meet future economic : environmental challenges., Year 1 Report for Objective 2.3 in RD1.2.3 of the RESAS Programme.
- Troldborg, M.; Duckett, D.; Allan, R.; Hastings, E.; Hough, R.L. (2017) A risk-based approach for developing standards for irrigation with reclaimed water., Water Research, 126, 372-384.
- Troldborg, M.; Duckett, D.; Hough, R.; Kyle, C. (2017) Developing a foundation for reclaimed water use in Scotland., CREW Report, CRW2013_16.
- Zhang, Z.L.; Troldborg, M.; Yates, K.; Osprey, M.; Kerr, C.; Hallett, P.D.; Baggaley, N.; Rhind, S.M.; Dawson, J.J.C.; Hough, R.L. (2016) Evaluation of spot and passive sampling for monitoring, flux estimation and risk assessment of pesticides within the constraints of a typical regulatory monitoring scheme., Science of the Total Environment, 569-570, 1369-1379.
- Thomsen, N.I.; Binning, P.J.; McKnight, U.S.; Tuxen, N.; Bjerg, P.L.; Troldborg, M. (2016) A Bayesian belief network approach for assessing uncertainty in conceptual site models at contaminated sites., Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, 188, 12-28.
- Hough, R.L.; Amponsah, N.; Troldborg, M.; Allan, R.; Stutter, M.I. (2016) Water resource balancing: is a closed loop system possible that enable sustainable rural supplies?, Project Report for CREW, CRW2014_06, 15pp.
- Aitkenhead, M.J.; Black, H.I.J.; Squire, G.; McLeod, K.; Hastings, E.; Troldborg, M.; Aalders, I.H.; Towers, W.; Lilly, A.; Brown, I.; Coull, M.C.; Castellazzi, M.; Matthews, K.B.; Baggaley, N.J. (2016) A review of ecosystem service mapping within Scottish Government RESAS-funded research., Report for Scottish Government.
- Amponsah, N.Y.; Troldborg, M.; Kington, B.; Aalders, I.; Hough, R.L. (2014) Greenhouse gas emissions from renewable energy sources: A review of lifecycle considerations., Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 39, 461-475.
- Troldborg, M.; Hough, R.L.; Heslop, S. (2014) Assessing the sustainability of renewable energy technologies using multi-criteria analysis: Suitability of approach for national-scale assessments and associated uncertainties., Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 39, 1173-1184.
- Aitkenhead, M.J.; Black, H.I.J.; Squire, G.; McLeod, K.; Hastings, E.; Troldborg, M.; Aalders, I.; Towers, W.; Lilly, A.; Poggio, L.; Gimona, A.; Brown, I.; Castellazzi, M.; Matthews, K.B.; Baggaley, N.J. (2014) A review of ecosystem service mapping within Scottish Government RESAS funded research., Report for Scottish Government.
- Troldborg, M.; Tamburini, M.; Avery, L.M.; Hough, R.L. (2014) Exposure of livestock to Group III Botulinum toxins in anaerobically digested broiler litter applied to grazing land., Report prepared for WRAP.
- Troldborg, M.; Aalders, I.; Towers, W.; Hallett, P.D.; McKenzie, B.M.; Bengough, A.G.; Lilly, A.; Ball, B.C.; Hough, R.L. (2013) Application of Bayesian Belief Networks to quantify and map areas at risk to soil threats: using soil compaction as an example., Soil and Tillage and Research, 132, 56-68.
- Troldborg, M.; Hough, R.L.; Baggaley, N.J.; Dawson, J.J.C. . (2013) Aerial spraying guidance for the protection of watercourses., CREW Final Report.
- Troldborg, M.; Nowak, W.; Lange, I.V.; Santos, M.C.; Binning, P.J.; Bjerg, P.L. (2012) Application of Bayesian geostatistics for evaluation of mass discharge uncertainty at contaminated sites., Water Resources Research, 48, WO9535
- Hough, R.L.; Troldborg, M. (2012) Estimating uptake of PTEs, PAHs, and PCDD/Fs from biochar amended soil into crops and subsequent human exposure., Biochar Risk Assessment Framework (BRAF).
- Dawson, J.J.C.; Redden, H.; Hough, R.L.; Sample, J.; Towers, W.; Troldborg, M. (2012) Assessment of the feasibility of co-digesting feedstocks - macroalgae and sewage sludge: 1. Value potential., CREW Publication, 2012 - Rapid Response Project (CRWRR002).
- Nolan, A.J.; Bell, J.S.; Donnelly, D.; Towers, W.; Beesley, L.; Troldborg, M.; Baggaley, N. (2011) Soil Survey Maps and Reports, Scale 1:10,000, Volume 5 - Moray and Aberdeenshire Forest District (Ardonald, Asloun, Ben Aigan, Corrennie, Kemnay Woods, Kinnoir and Rosarie and Greenhills Forest Blocks)., Forest Enterprise Scotland.
- Overheu, N.D.; Tuxen, N.; Frimodt Pedersen, O.; Jensen, C.B.; Rokkjaer, A.; Asger Andersen, J.; Aabling, J.; Troldborg, M.; Binning, P.J.; Bjerg, P.L. (2011) Vaerktojer til brug for risikovurdering og prioritering af grundvandstruende forureninger (Tools for risk assessment and prioritization of contaminations threatening groundwater resources)., Danish Environmental Protection Agency (in Danish). Miljoprojekt 1366, 2011. Teknologiprogrammet for jord- og grundvandsforurening.
- Lange, I.V.; Troldborg, M.; Santos, M.C.; Binning, P.J.; Bjerg, P.L. (2011) Kvantificering af forureningsflux I transekt ved Skuldelev (Quantification of contaminant mass flux across a transect at Skuldelev)., Data report prepared for the Capital Region of Denmark, Miljo, Denmark. (in Danish).
- Troldborg, M.; Nowak, W.; Tuxen, N.; Bjerg, P.L.; Helmig, R.; Binning, P.J. (2010) Uncertainty evaluation of mass discharge estimates from a contaminated site using a fully Bayesian framework., Water Resources Research, 46, Art. No. W12552.
- Overheu, N.D.; Troldborg, M.; Tuxen, N.; Flyvbjerg, J.; Ostergaard, H.; Jensen, C.B.; Binning, P.J.; Bjerg, P.L. (2010) Risk-based prioritisation of point sources through assessment of the impact on a water supply., In: Schirmer, M., Hoehn, E. and Vogt, T. (eds.). GQ10: Groundwater Quality Management in a Rapidly Changing World. IAHS Publication, Volume 342, pp383-386.
- Troldborg, M.; Nowak, W.; Binning, P.J.; Bjerg, P.L.; Helmig, R. (2009) Uncertainty of mass discharge estimates from contaminated sites using a fully Baysian framework., In: Wang, Y.X.; Ge, S.; Hill, M.C. and Zheng, C.M. (eds.), Calibration and Reliability in Groundwater Modelling: Managing Groundwater and the Environment. IAHS Publication, Volume 341, pp46-50.
- Tuxen, N.; Larsen, L.C.; Troldborg, M.; Bjerg, P.L.; Binning, P.J. (2008) Region Hovedstaden, Revurdering af eksisterende undersogelser, Rundforbivej 176 (The Capital Region, Re-assessment of exisiting investigations at Rundforbivej 176)., Report, Technical University of Denmark.
- Troldborg, M.; Gagkas, Z.; Vinten, A.; Lilly, A.; Glendell, M. (2022) Probabilistic modelling of the inherent fieldlevel pesticide pollution risk in a small drinking water catchment using spatial Bayesian belief networks, Hydrology and Earth Systems Science, 26, 1261-1293.
- Troldborg, M.; Duckett, D.; Allan, R.; Hastings, E.; Hough, R.L. (2017) A risk-based approach for developing standards for irrigation with reclaimed water., Water Research, 126, 372-384.
- Zhang, Z.L.; Troldborg, M.; Yates, K.; Osprey, M.; Kerr, C.; Hallett, P.D.; Baggaley, N.; Rhind, S.M.; Dawson, J.J.C.; Hough, R.L. (2016) Evaluation of spot and passive sampling for monitoring, flux estimation and risk assessment of pesticides within the constraints of a typical regulatory monitoring scheme., Science of the Total Environment, 569-570, 1369-1379.
- Thomsen, N.I.; Binning, P.J.; McKnight, U.S.; Tuxen, N.; Bjerg, P.L.; Troldborg, M. (2016) A Bayesian belief network approach for assessing uncertainty in conceptual site models at contaminated sites., Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, 188, 12-28.
- Amponsah, N.Y.; Troldborg, M.; Kington, B.; Aalders, I.; Hough, R.L. (2014) Greenhouse gas emissions from renewable energy sources: A review of lifecycle considerations., Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 39, 461-475.
- Troldborg, M.; Hough, R.L.; Heslop, S. (2014) Assessing the sustainability of renewable energy technologies using multi-criteria analysis: Suitability of approach for national-scale assessments and associated uncertainties., Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 39, 1173-1184.
- Troldborg, M.; Aalders, I.; Towers, W.; Hallett, P.D.; McKenzie, B.M.; Bengough, A.G.; Lilly, A.; Ball, B.C.; Hough, R.L. (2013) Application of Bayesian Belief Networks to quantify and map areas at risk to soil threats: using soil compaction as an example., Soil and Tillage and Research, 132, 56-68.
- Troldborg, M.; Nowak, W.; Lange, I.V.; Santos, M.C.; Binning, P.J.; Bjerg, P.L. (2012) Application of Bayesian geostatistics for evaluation of mass discharge uncertainty at contaminated sites., Water Resources Research, 48, WO9535
- Troldborg, M.; Nowak, W.; Tuxen, N.; Bjerg, P.L.; Helmig, R.; Binning, P.J. (2010) Uncertainty evaluation of mass discharge estimates from a contaminated site using a fully Bayesian framework., Water Resources Research, 46, Art. No. W12552.
- Troldborg, M.; Duckett, D.; Allan, R.; Hastings, E.; Hough, R.L. (2017) A risk-based approach for developing standards for irrigation with reclaimed water., Water Research, 126, 372-384.
- Troldborg, M.; Aalders, I.; Towers, W.; Hallett, P.D.; McKenzie, B.M.; Bengough, A.G.; Lilly, A.; Ball, B.C.; Hough, R.L. (2013) Application of Bayesian Belief Networks to quantify and map areas at risk to soil threats: using soil compaction as an example., Soil and Tillage and Research, 132, 56-68.
- Troldborg, M.; Binning, P.J.; Nielsen, S.; Kjeldsen, P.; Christensen, A.G. (2009) Unsaturated zone leaching models for assessing risk to groundwater of contaminated sites., Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, 105, 28-37.
- Troldborg, M.; Lemming, G.; Binning, P.J.; Tuxen, N.; Bjerg, P.L. (2008) Risk assessment and prioritisation of contaminated sites on the catchment scale., Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, 101, 14-28.
- Overheu, N.D.; Troldborg, M.; Tuxen, N.; Flyvbjerg, J.; Ostergaard, H.; Jensen, C.B.; Binning, P.J.; Bjerg, P.L. (2010) Risk-based prioritisation of point sources through assessment of the impact on a water supply., In: Schirmer, M., Hoehn, E. and Vogt, T. (eds.). GQ10: Groundwater Quality Management in a Rapidly Changing World. IAHS Publication, Volume 342, pp383-386.
- Troldborg, M.; Nowak, W.; Binning, P.J.; Bjerg, P.L.; Helmig, R. (2009) Uncertainty of mass discharge estimates from contaminated sites using a fully Baysian framework., In: Wang, Y.X.; Ge, S.; Hill, M.C. and Zheng, C.M. (eds.), Calibration and Reliability in Groundwater Modelling: Managing Groundwater and the Environment. IAHS Publication, Volume 341, pp46-50.
- Stewart, G.B.; Glendell, M.; McMorran, R.; Troldborg, M.; Gagkas, Z.; Ovando, P.; Roberts, M.; Maynard, C.; Williams, A.; Clay, G.; Reed, M.S. (2021) Uplandia: making better policy in complex upland systems., Defra and Natural England Report, 68pp.
- Vinten, A.J.A.; Ibiyemi, A.; Troldborg, M. (2021) Water levels and flows in the upper Lunan water - a hydrological-hydraulic modelling approach to management and decision support., Report for RESAS and Stakeholders, 58pp.
- Glendell, M.; Troldborg, M.; Vintent, A.; Gagkas, Z.; Lilly, A. (2020) Field level modelling of pesticide pollution risk in Jersey., James Hutton Limited Contract Report to Jersey Water, 45pp.
- Troldborg, M.; Larsen, T.L. (2019) Sand project: development of groundwater model and running scenarios (in Danish)., Report (in Danish).
- Troldborg, M.; Beesley, L.; Stockan, J.; Avery, L.; Hough, R.L. (2019) Development of approach for modelling water flow and contaminant mass balances at Dinnet., Internal Report, James Hutton Institute, Aberdeen, 6pp.
- Carlson, B.B.; Egge Olsen, A.M.; Larsen, L.C.; Troldborg, M. (2018) Oplandsmodel Birkerød - hovedrapport. Geologisk og hydrogeologisk modelering samt lokalitetsre-sumeer og stoftransportmodellering. (In Danish), Technical Report for Funder (Capital region of Denmark).
- Lilly, A.; Baggaley, N.J.; Loades, K.W.; McKenzie, B.M.; Troldborg, M. (2018) Soil erosion and compaction in Scottish soils: adapting to a changing climate., ClimateXChange Report, 21pp.
- Troldborg, M.; Baggaley, N.; Lilly, A. (2018) Development of Bayesian Belief Network to assess soil erosion risk., Summary Report from Workshop, SEPA, Silvan House, Edinburgh, 15 March 2018, 3pp.
- Troldborg, M.; Andersen, J.A.; Olsen, A.M.E.; Larsen, L.C.; Larsen, T.H.; Carlson, B. (2018) Oplandsmodel Birkerød - Geologisk og hydrogeologisk modellering (in Danish) (Catchment model Birkerød - Geological and hydrogeological modelling)., Technical Report for Region Hovedstaden (Capital Region of Denmark).
- Troldborg, M.; Hough, R.L. (2018) Novel circular systems to meet future economic : environmental challenges., Year 1 Report for Objective 2.3 in RD1.2.3 of the RESAS Programme.
- Troldborg, M.; Duckett, D.; Hough, R.; Kyle, C. (2017) Developing a foundation for reclaimed water use in Scotland., CREW Report, CRW2013_16.
- Hough, R.L.; Amponsah, N.; Troldborg, M.; Allan, R.; Stutter, M.I. (2016) Water resource balancing: is a closed loop system possible that enable sustainable rural supplies?, Project Report for CREW, CRW2014_06, 15pp.
- Aitkenhead, M.J.; Black, H.I.J.; Squire, G.; McLeod, K.; Hastings, E.; Troldborg, M.; Aalders, I.H.; Towers, W.; Lilly, A.; Brown, I.; Coull, M.C.; Castellazzi, M.; Matthews, K.B.; Baggaley, N.J. (2016) A review of ecosystem service mapping within Scottish Government RESAS-funded research., Report for Scottish Government.
- Aitkenhead, M.J.; Black, H.I.J.; Squire, G.; McLeod, K.; Hastings, E.; Troldborg, M.; Aalders, I.; Towers, W.; Lilly, A.; Poggio, L.; Gimona, A.; Brown, I.; Castellazzi, M.; Matthews, K.B.; Baggaley, N.J. (2014) A review of ecosystem service mapping within Scottish Government RESAS funded research., Report for Scottish Government.
- Troldborg, M.; Tamburini, M.; Avery, L.M.; Hough, R.L. (2014) Exposure of livestock to Group III Botulinum toxins in anaerobically digested broiler litter applied to grazing land., Report prepared for WRAP.
- Troldborg, M.; Hough, R.L.; Baggaley, N.J.; Dawson, J.J.C. . (2013) Aerial spraying guidance for the protection of watercourses., CREW Final Report.
- Hough, R.L.; Troldborg, M. (2012) Estimating uptake of PTEs, PAHs, and PCDD/Fs from biochar amended soil into crops and subsequent human exposure., Biochar Risk Assessment Framework (BRAF).
- Dawson, J.J.C.; Redden, H.; Hough, R.L.; Sample, J.; Towers, W.; Troldborg, M. (2012) Assessment of the feasibility of co-digesting feedstocks - macroalgae and sewage sludge: 1. Value potential., CREW Publication, 2012 - Rapid Response Project (CRWRR002).
- Nolan, A.J.; Bell, J.S.; Donnelly, D.; Towers, W.; Beesley, L.; Troldborg, M.; Baggaley, N. (2011) Soil Survey Maps and Reports, Scale 1:10,000, Volume 5 - Moray and Aberdeenshire Forest District (Ardonald, Asloun, Ben Aigan, Corrennie, Kemnay Woods, Kinnoir and Rosarie and Greenhills Forest Blocks)., Forest Enterprise Scotland.
- Overheu, N.D.; Tuxen, N.; Frimodt Pedersen, O.; Jensen, C.B.; Rokkjaer, A.; Asger Andersen, J.; Aabling, J.; Troldborg, M.; Binning, P.J.; Bjerg, P.L. (2011) Vaerktojer til brug for risikovurdering og prioritering af grundvandstruende forureninger (Tools for risk assessment and prioritization of contaminations threatening groundwater resources)., Danish Environmental Protection Agency (in Danish). Miljoprojekt 1366, 2011. Teknologiprogrammet for jord- og grundvandsforurening.
- Lange, I.V.; Troldborg, M.; Santos, M.C.; Binning, P.J.; Bjerg, P.L. (2011) Kvantificering af forureningsflux I transekt ved Skuldelev (Quantification of contaminant mass flux across a transect at Skuldelev)., Data report prepared for the Capital Region of Denmark, Miljo, Denmark. (in Danish).
- Tuxen, N.; Larsen, L.C.; Troldborg, M.; Bjerg, P.L.; Binning, P.J. (2008) Region Hovedstaden, Revurdering af eksisterende undersogelser, Rundforbivej 176 (The Capital Region, Re-assessment of exisiting investigations at Rundforbivej 176)., Report, Technical University of Denmark.