Hakan Basarir

Hakan Basarir is a Professor in the Department of Mining Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway. His research and teaching focus on mining rock mechanics, rock mass characterization, underground support systems, and the application of soft computing methods in mining engineering.

• PhD in Mining Engineering (2002)
• 20+ years of research and teaching experience
• 60+ publications in journals and conferences

Research Interests include rock mass property prediction using measurement while drilling (MWD) techniques, numerical modeling of mining structures, optimization of mine support systems, and sustainable material development. His work integrates machine learning and computational methods to address challenges in mining geomechanics and backfill design.

Recent Publications highlight advancements in AI-driven lithology prediction, eco-concrete formulation, and backfill mixture optimization. He has also contributed to tunnel stability analysis and seismic rock slope modeling.

Teaching includes advanced courses in mining engineering, mineral production modeling, and specialization projects in geotechnology.