Reha Metin Alkan

Prof. Reha Metin Alkan is a Professor at the Department of Geomatics Engineering, Civil Engineering Faculty of Istanbul Technical University. He holds a PhD in Geodesy and Photogrammetry Engineering from the same institution. His research focuses on Land Management, GNSS Applications, Hydrographic Measurements, and Operations Research. He has contributed significantly to precise positioning techniques in polar regions and nuclear disaster risk assessment.

Alkan has extensive administrative experience, including roles such as Department Head and Dean at various universities. He is affiliated with multiple professional organizations like the European Geosciences Union and the Turkish National Geodetic Commission. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and sustainable cities.

His research emphasizes applications in Antarctica, nuclear emergency planning, and smart city technologies. He has supervised over 15 theses, with recent topics including renewable energy cadastres and AI-driven traffic sign detection. Alkan has received numerous awards, including Elsevier Recognized Awards and 'Man of the Year' recognitions from Corum News Newspaper.

• Education: B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Geodesy and Photogrammetry Engineering from Istanbul Technical University.
• Awards: Over 15 prestigious awards, including Best Paper and Reviewer Recognition.
• Projects: Led studies on Antarctic positioning and nuclear emergency shelters.