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Pelin Bolat is an Associate Professor in the Department of Fundamental Sciences at Istanbul Technical University (ITU), College of Maritime Studies. She is actively engaged in maritime cybersecurity, risk assessment, and maritime safety research. Her work is supported by multiple BAP and EU-funded projects, with ongoing research extending into 2025. Her research interests include cybersecurity in maritime navigation systems, dynamic positioning, port state control, and GHG emissions in the maritime sector. She applies advanced methodologies such as fuzzy FUCOM, CORAS framework, and association rule mining to analyze cyber and operational risks. Her recent publications (2023–2025) reflect a strong trend in maritime cybersecurity, focusing on ECDIS, RADAR, ransomware, and cyber hygiene. These works span high-impact journals in maritime engineering and technology, demonstrating interdisciplinary engagement with computer science, safety engineering, and policy analysis. She serves as a principal investigator on several key projects, including cyber risk assessment of bridge navigation equipment and system dynamic modeling of maritime GHG emission measures. She also mentors 15 theses in progress, indicating her active role in student supervision. Her collaborative network includes researchers like Gökhan Kayişoğlu and international partners. While no formal awards are listed, her leadership in EU and BAP projects underscores her academic prominence.

• Cybersecurity
• Maritime Cyber Risk Assessment
• Dynamic Positioning Systems
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Meltem ŞENOL BALABAN is an Associate Professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning at Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey. She holds a dual PhD in City and Regional Planning (METU, 2009) and Urban Engineering (University of Tokyo, 2012). Her academic career includes roles as Director of METU Disaster Management Implementation and Research Center (since 2018), Minor Program Coordinator, and Board Member of the Applied Ethic Research Center. She specializes in disaster risk management, urban resilience planning, GIS-based modeling for evacuation/shelter optimization, and climate change adaptation in urban contexts. Her research focuses on flood risk mitigation in riverine cities, institutional frameworks for cultural heritage protection (e.g., UNESCO sites), and earthquake resilience strategies. Notable projects include developing Turkey's provincial risk reduction guidelines, a climate change risk assessment framework (CRAFT) for cultural heritage, and international cooperation initiatives like the UK-funded CRAFT and NET projects. She has authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications and supervised 10+ theses. Key contributions include GIS-based evacuation models for Istanbul, comparative studies of UK/Japan/Turkey disaster policies, and post-disaster resilience assessments. Awards include JICA Scholarship (2009-2012), ProVention Research Grant (2007-2008), and multiple international recognitions for her work on urban risk reduction. Her teaching portfolio includes courses on GIS in planning, disaster management principles, and urban resilience strategies.

• Risk Management
• Urban Flood Risk Management
• GIS-based Modeling
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Prof. Fatih Terzi is a faculty member in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at Istanbul Technical University's Faculty of Architecture. His research focuses on sustainable urban development, resilience, ecology, GIS applications, and smart cities. He has held visiting researcher positions at Clemson University (USA), University College London, and Technical University Berlin. He has led projects supported by EU, TÜBİTAK, and others, addressing ecological planning, risk reduction, and urban regeneration. His work bridges academic research with practical urban planning, including projects with municipalities and the Ministry of Environment. He has received multiple awards for research and design, including the Best Paper Award (2025) and TÜBİTAK recognitions. Education: PhD in Urban and Regional Planning from Istanbul Technical University (2010), MSc in Urban Planning (2004), BSc in Urban and Regional Planning from Yıldız Technical University (2000). Research interests include spatial strategic planning, ecological cities, and climate-sensitive urban design. He uses urban modeling and GIS to address sustainability challenges. His recent projects include Istanbul's flood risk analysis, green space strategies, and sustainable city planning in Kayseri and Malatya. Notable awards include the 2024 TÜBİTAK award for urban resilience projects and the 2023 Istanbul Technical University Academic Performance Award. He has also been recognized for design competitions, including the İzmir Ecological Living Area Project (2021) and the 2017 Balkan Architectural Biennale Urbanism Grand Prix. Prof. Terzi holds administrative roles at Istanbul Technical University, including Merkez Danışma Kurulu Üyeliği (2023–present). He oversees academic projects on urban resilience, smart cities, and ecological planning, contributing to both national and international initiatives.

• Sustainable Urban Planning
• Urban Resilience
• Ecology and Energy
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Dr. Emre Alp is an Associate Professor at the Environmental Engineering Department of Middle East Technical University (METU) , where he has served since 2014. Previously, he held roles as Assistant Professor (2011-2014), Instructor (2008-2011), and Part-time Instructor (2008). His research spans Watershed Management , Water-Energy-Food Nexus , and Environmental Economics , with a focus on Diffuse Pollution and Water Quality Modeling using GIS and Remote Sensing . Education : Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering (2006), M.S. in Environmental Engineering (1999), and B.S. in Environmental Engineering (1997) from METU and Marquette University. Research : His work integrates Environmental Risk Assessment with optimization models like SWAT for nutrient load analysis, economic valuation of ecosystems, and urban waterway pollution control. Key projects include Sustainable Stormwater Management on METU campus and Water-Energy Nexus studies in Turkey. Publications : Over 14 refereed journal articles since 2007, focusing on Urban Hydrology , Environmental Economics , and Watershed Modeling . Awards : Post-Doctoral Scholarship (Marquette University, 2006-2008) and Research/Teaching Assistantships (Marquette, 2000-2006). Students : Supervised 2 Ph.D. and 7 M.S. theses on topics like climate change impacts, water allocation, and pollution control.

• Watershed Management
• Water-Energy-Food Nexus
• Environmental Management and Policy
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Prof. Dr. Ozan Seymen Sezen is an Associate Professor specializing in Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Diseases with dual affiliations at Istanbul Okan University Hospital since 2019 and Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital since 2001. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1993, completed his ENT specialization in 2000 after training at the University of Michigan Medical School, and achieved associate professorship status in 2012. His educational background includes: Master's Degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Medical Specialization in ENT at SB Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital Associate Professorship in ENT at the same institution Prof. Sezen has developed specialized expertise in facial aesthetic and plastic surgery, particularly rhinoplasty, with additional focus on snoring and sleep apnea surgery, ear diseases and surgery, and sinus diseases and surgery. His clinical practice significantly exceeds typical volumes in endoscopic sinus surgery, sleep apnea procedures, rhinoplasty, and head and neck cancer surgeries. His research spans surgical innovations, pathological studies, and interdisciplinary connections between ENT and other medical specialties. His publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly contributions over two decades, with recent emphasis on sleep apnea treatment techniques, rhinoplasty innovations, and physiological impacts of ENT interventions. The research shows strong translational focus from laboratory studies to clinical applications. Key professional recognitions include: European Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Certificate of Competency (2012) Fellow of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery As an educator, Prof. Sezen has continuously provided scientific, practical, and surgical training to resident doctors and medical students throughout his career. He has participated in over 20 national and international courses and congresses between 2010-2018, with specialized focus on facial plastic surgery techniques. His research collaborations span multiple institutions with emphasis on advancing ENT surgical practices through evidence-based approaches. Professional affiliations demonstrate his commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, including membership in the Turkish Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Association, Facial Plastic Surgery Association, Turkish Sleep Research Association, European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery, and American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.

• Rhinoplasty
• Facial Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery
• Snoring and Sleep Apnea Surgery
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Dr. Veysel Gümüş is an Associate Professor at Harran University's Faculty of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, where he has been since 2014. His research focuses on turbulence modeling, computational fluid dynamics, hydrological drought analysis, and time-series trend analysis. Licence (2003), Master's (2006), and Doctorate (2014) in Civil Engineering from Harran and Çukurova Universities. His research interests span hydrological drought , computational fluid dynamics , climate trend analysis , and GIS applications in hydrology . His recent work emphasizes drought risk assessment, wind speed trends, and fluid flow simulations using AI techniques. Publications since 2023 highlight his expertise in Mann-Kendall tests , copula-based drought analysis , and CMIP6 climate projections across Turkey and Morocco. He has supervised over 15 graduate theses and served as an editor/hakem for 10+ journals, including ASCE and Theoretical and Applied Climatology.

• Turbulence modeling
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Hydrological and meteorological drought
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Prof. Şule Itır Satoğlu is a faculty member in the Department of Industrial Engineering at Istanbul Technical University, holding the rank of Professor since 2019. She has held multiple administrative roles, including Head of Department (2025–present), Vice Rector (2020–2024), and Vice Dean (2018–2020). Her research focuses on supply chain management, optimization, sustainable operations, and disaster response systems. She has a PhD in Industrial Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (2008), an MSc in Engineering Management (2002), and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering (2000). Her work emphasizes practical applications of optimization techniques in logistics, healthcare, and disaster management. Notable contributions include developing models for blood supply chains under uncertainty, UAV-based waste detection, and sustainable urban transport fleet electrification. She has collaborated on projects funded by public and private sectors, addressing issues like lean manufacturing integration with Industry 4.0 and RFID-enabled maintenance systems. Her publications span over two decades, with recent focus on multi-objective optimization in humanitarian logistics, smart waste collection systems, and energy-efficient drone surveillance. She is a member of the TMMOB Chamber of Mechanical Engineers and actively contributes to national technology initiatives through academic leadership roles.

• Supply Chain Management
• Modeling and Optimization
• Production and Service Systems Management
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Prof. Ayşegül Aksoy is a faculty member in the Department of Environmental Engineering at Middle East Technical University (METU) since 2002. She holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Virginia (2000) and has held visiting roles at Stanford University (2015-2016) and the University of California Davis (2001). Her academic leadership includes Vice Chair roles in METU's Environmental Engineering Department (2012-2015 and 2006-2009), and she co-developed UN courses on Black Sea environmental management. Her research focuses on environmental systems engineering, integrated waste management, water quality modeling, and remote sensing applications. Notable projects include developing autonomous systems for lake turnover monitoring, optimizing landfill leachate management, and evaluating solar sludge drying alternatives. She has directed over 20 graduate theses and contributed to research funded by TÜBİTAK, Newton Fund, and EU programs. Key awards include the AQUA 360 Best Paper Award (2021) and TÜBİTAK Fellowships. Her work spans 120+ peer-reviewed publications, with recent focus areas including anaerobic digestion optimization, GIS-based waste routing, and pollutant fate modeling in heterogeneous aquifers. She advises on national environmental policies and manages projects like the 'Turnover Response System Development' (2020-2023) and 'Chlorophyll-a Modeling in Lake Eymir' (2009-2010).

• Environmental systems engineering
• Integrated waste management
• Water quality modeling and management
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Dr. Eren Kamber is a Researcher at the Department of Industrial Engineering, Rafet Kayış Faculty of Engineering, Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University. His roles include academic teaching and research in production management, supply chain logistics, and fuzzy decision-making methodologies. He holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering from Istanbul Technical University and has conducted postdoctoral research at the same institution. Education: PhD in Industrial Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (2019) MSc in Industrial Engineering, Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University (2017) BSc in Industrial Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (2004) Research Focus: Dr. Kamber specializes in multi-criteria decision-making frameworks, fuzzy logic applications, and Industry 4.0 integration. His work addresses sustainable agriculture systems, green logistics optimization, and supply chain resilience. Notable projects include irrigation pump prioritization models and circular economy-driven logistics park location analyses. Grants & Advising: He has led several research projects on decision-making methodologies and advised multiple collaborative studies with industry partners. His work often involves cross-disciplinary collaborations with agricultural and environmental sectors. Labs/Teams: Active in the university's Industrial Engineering Research Group, focusing on advanced decision support systems and smart manufacturing solutions.

• Multi-Criteria Decision Making
• Fuzzy Logic
• Production Management
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Prof. Kahraman Ünlü is a Professor of Environmental Engineering at Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey. He holds academic positions since 1992, advancing to full Professor in 2000. His research focuses on mathematical modeling of environmental systems, contaminated site remediation, and solid/hazardous waste management. He has led over 20 research projects and advised numerous students in environmental engineering. His work integrates GIS, system simulation, and decision support systems for landfill design and environmental risk assessment. Education: Ph.D. (1989, UC Davis), M.S. (1984, Iowa State), B.S. (1977, Ankara University). Professional memberships include the American Geophysical Union and Turkish National Committee on Solid Wastes. Research Interests: Mathematical modeling of subsurface systems Risk assessment and contaminated site remediation Waste disposal and landfill design Groundwater pollution fate and transport Awards: NATO Graduate Scholarship (1982–1985), International Visiting Scholars Award (Queen’s University, 2007). Over 70 publications in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings. Directed 20+ thesis students and led projects on landfill design, groundwater modeling, and environmental emergency plans in Turkey and Cyprus. Grants and Projects: Includes $414,000 for contaminated site management systems, $150,000 for risk-based soil standards, and collaborations with international institutions like JICA and the EU.

• Environmental Engineering
• Subsurface Hydrology
• Waste Management
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Professor AYTAÇ GÜVEN is a faculty member at Gaziantep University's College of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, specializing in Fluid Mechanics and Numerical Modeling . With a PhD from Gaziantep University (2008), he progressed from Research Assistant (2001-2008) to Professor (2017). His research focuses on Hydrology , Climate Change Impact on water resources, Dam Safety , and Hydropower Assessment using Genetic Programming and Neural Networks . He served as Department Head (2020-present) and Vice Head (2009-2014). Education: PhD (Civil Engineering, Gaziantep University, 2008) MS (Civil Engineering, Gaziantep University, 2005) BS (Civil Engineering, Gaziantep University, 2000) His research interests span: Climate change adaptation in water resources Advanced numerical modeling for hydraulic structures Hydropower potential assessments Scour and sediment yield prediction Machine learning applications in hydrology Dam failure risk analysis His 57 peer-reviewed publications (including 2 books) emphasize hybrid modeling techniques, with recent work on CMIP6 climate scenarios , steppe spillways , and dam safety tools . He has advised 5 PhD and 21 Master's theses. Scientific awards include: 2024 Stanford Career Impact Award 2018 Best PhD Thesis (Baraj Güvenliği Derneği) 2016 Gaziantep University Science Award 2010 Best Master's Thesis (Baraj Güvenliği Derneği) 2018 Best Presentation (International Academic Association)

• Fluid Mechanics
• Numerical Modeling
• Hydrology
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Prof. Dr. Funda Yirmibeşoğlu is a full Professor at the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at Istanbul Technical University (ITU). She has served as Department Chair (2022-2025) and Director of the Research and Application Center (2018-2024). Her research focuses on urban planning, sustainability assessment, crime prevention in urban areas, eco-villages, and housing policies. Education: Doctorate in Urban Planning, ITU (1993-1997) Masters in Urban Planning, ITU (1988-1990) Bachelor's in Architecture, ITU (1982-1986) Research Interests: Her work emphasizes sustainable urban development, with notable contributions in fuzzy logic applications for sustainability evaluation, fear of crime in city centers, and innovative housing models like gated communities and eco-villages. She has led projects on Harran's Local Agenda 21 implementation and Beyoğlu crime analysis. Key Contributions: Published extensively in journals like Urban Studies and Regional Science Inquiry Authored books on urban ecology and sustainable schoolyards Developed sustainability assessment frameworks using fuzzy logic Affiliations: Regional Science Association (RSA) Member İTÜ Foundation Member TMMOB Architects Chamber Member

• Urban Planning
• Housing Area Planning
• Sustainability Assessment
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Abdullah Karaman is a Professor at the Department of Geophysical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (ITU). His research focuses on geophysical modeling, subsidence due to longwall mining, hydrothermal systems, and seismic data analysis. He leads projects on geothermal applications using particle swarm optimization and collaborates internationally. Dr. Karaman has supervised 8 ongoing theses and has authored/co-authored over 17 publications since 1997. His work spans geophysical exploration, environmental geohazards, and subsurface imaging techniques. Education: Master of Science in Geophysics (1989) Research Interests: Hydrothermal system characterization using magnetotelluric methods Seismic inversion and diffraction imaging Geophysical monitoring of coal mine subsidence Optimization algorithms in geophysical data analysis Awards: None explicitly mentioned. Grants & Projects: Geothermal Applications of Particle Swarm Optimization Modeling Technique (2016–2021) Kordil Engineering Company: Geophysical consulting for international projects (2021) His lab focuses on integrating geophysical techniques with machine learning for high-resolution subsurface imaging.

• Geophysical Engineering
• Hydrothermal Systems
• Seismic Data Analysis
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Celalettin Duran is a Turkish geographer and associate professor at Kastamonu University's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Geography. With a career spanning since 2005, his work connects physical geography, ecology, and GIS technologies. PhD in Physical Geography (Fırat University, 2011) MSc in Physical Geography (Fırat University, 2005) BSc in Forest Engineering (Istanbul University, 1999) Research spans three core areas: Ecology (soil contamination, radiological risks, forest health), Ecological Design/Planning (agroforestry systems, spatial suitability analysis), and Geographic Information Systems (GIS applications in environmental monitoring, climate-vegetation mapping). Recent work includes 2025 studies on chestnut forests and doline distribution, 2024 analyses of radiogenic heat in clay bricks, and 2023 assessments of radon risks in beverages. Collaborates with Şeref Turhan and Aslı Kurnaz on industrial pollution studies Worked with Halil Günek on Mersin region ecological research Part of 7 funded projects including Devrekani Plateau silvopastoral systems

• Ecology
• Ecological Design/Planning
• Geographic Information Systems
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Olgu ÇALIŞKAN, Professor at the Department of City and Regional Planning, Faculty of Architecture, Middle East Technical University (Ankara, Turkey), specializes in urban morphology, parametric urban design, and generative urbanism. With a PhD in Urbanism from Delft University of Technology (2013) and MSc/BSc in Urban Design and City Planning from METU, his work bridges theoretical frameworks with computational methodologies. Education : PhD (Urbanism, TU Delft, 2013); MSc (Urban Design, METU, 2004); BSc (City Planning, METU, 2001) Research interests include physical planning , urban design theory , and design thinking , with a focus on socio-morphological perspectives. Recent publications analyze typological diversity in Ankara (2023), parametric modeling for urban heat island mitigation (2018), and heterotopian urbanism (2019). His work extends to editorial roles in Urban Design and Planning , Built Environment , and METU Journal of The Faculty of Architecture . Prof. ÇALIŞKAN supervises 18 Master’s theses on topics such as urban stigma, parametric landscape urbanism, and spatial censorship. Current projects emphasize sustainable coexistence of agriculture and industry in Türkiye (2025) and AI integration in urban planning (2025).

• Urban Morphology
• Urban Design
• Design Thinking in Urbanism
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