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Meltem ŞENOL BALABANView profile

Associate Professor

• Risk Management
• Urban Flood Risk Management
• GIS-based Modeling
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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.

Onur VarolView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computational Social Science
• Network Science
• Machine Learning
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Onur Varol is an Assistant Professor at Sabanci University's Computer Science Department and leads the VIRAL Lab, which focuses on computational social science, network science, and machine learning. He has affiliations with the Center of Excellence for Data Analytics. His research spans social bot detection, misinformation analysis, and online behavior modeling.

• Fuzzy Logic
• Multi-criteria Decision Making
• Decision Science
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Başar Öztayşi is a Professor at the Department of Industrial Engineering , Istanbul Technical University , with expertise in fuzzy logic, multi-criteria decision making, and decision science. He has held administrative roles including Associate Professor (2017–present), Deputy Director of the Institute (2016–2017), and Assistant Professor (2013–2017). Fields of Study : Fuzzy Logic, Multi-criteria Decision Making, Decision Science Contact : oztaysib@itu.edu.tr , +90 212 293 1300 Research Interests focus on applying fuzzy set theory to complex decision problems, including financial management, risk assessment, and smart city energy systems. His work extends to industry 4.0 applications and process mining in e-commerce. Recent Publications (2024) analyze fuzzy approaches in financial management, risk assessment, and Industry 4.0, with subfields spanning bibliometric trends, allocation optimization, and sustainable energy planning. Earlier works explore AHP matrix consistency, file distribution models, and customer segmentation. Awards : Best Paper Award, FLINS 2018 Science - Art Awards

Veysel GümüşView profile

Associate Professor

• Turbulence modeling
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Hydrological and meteorological drought
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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.

Ayşegül AksoyView profile

Professor

• Environmental systems engineering
• Integrated waste management
• Water quality modeling and 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).

• Geology
• Environmental Science
• Coastal Erosion
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Prof. Dr. Murat Gül is a faculty member at the Faculty of Engineering , Department of Civil Engineering , Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University. His research focuses on geology, environmental science, coastal erosion, sedimentology, geotourism, and remote sensing. Education: He holds a bachelor's degree in Geological Engineering from Hacettepe University (1995), a master's in Geological Engineering from Mersin University (2001), and a Ph.D. in Geological Engineering from Çukurova University (2004). Research Interests: Prof. Gül investigates coastal sediment dynamics, geotourism potential, deep-sea sedimentation patterns, climate change impacts on coastal zones, and geotechnical properties of rock formations. His work often integrates field studies, geochemical analysis, and remote sensing tools. Scientific Trends: Recent publications highlight his expertise in microplastic pollution in coastal sediments, grus deposit formation mechanisms, eco-toxicological risk assessments, and natural hazard evaluations using InSAR techniques. Collaborative studies span Turkey, Nigeria, and Pakistan. Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly listed. Advising: Supervised 14 students on topics including microplastics, calciturbidites, mass wasting, and coastal geology. Grants: Participated in TÜBİTAK and international projects on environmental geology and remote sensing.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Natural Language Processing
• Computational Linguistics
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Ayşenur Akyüz Birtürk serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Engineering at Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, where she has taught since February 1994. Her academic career spans foundational programming courses to advanced graduate seminars in AI and Computational Linguistics, reflecting 30+ years of institutional commitment. She earned all her degrees from METU, culminating in a 1998 Ph.D. focused on Turkish language computational analysis. Her educational journey includes: B.S. in Computer Engineering (1985) M.S. in Computer Engineering (1988) with thesis on “A Model for Representing Concepts: Conceptual Dependency Theory” Ph.D. in Computer Engineering (1998) with thesis on “A Computational Analysis of Turkish using the Government-Binding Approach” Dr. Birtürk’s research centers on Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing , with pioneering work in Turkish language parsing evolving into modern Recommender Systems . She integrates semantic relations and multi-domain data to build hybrid engines for movies, books, and music, emphasizing user modeling through knowledge representation and data mining techniques. Analysis of her 2010-2015 publications reveals two dominant threads: adaptive recommender systems (80% of output) using semantic similarity and dynamic clustering, and renewable energy analytics (20%) applying machine learning to wind/hydrological data. This pivot from NLP to energy forecasting demonstrates methodological versatility while maintaining core AI expertise. Her scientific recognition includes: TUBITAK scholarships throughout education (1977-1988) Multiple national contest awards in high school (1979-1980) Leadership in TUBITAK-funded energy and healthcare projects Dr. Birtürk has supervised 17 Master’s theses in NLP and recommender systems while securing competitive grants including METU-ISTEC #17435 (2006-2008; 504,000 YTL) and HASAT (2010-2013; 601,637 YTL). Her industry consultancy spans medical form design (FormAnalitik), question-answering systems, and retail intelligence platforms, translating academic research into real-world tools.

• Limnology
• Hydrography
• Ecology
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Prof. Dr. Ekrem MUTLU serves as a full-time Professor in the Department of Geography at Kastamonu University's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences since 2025, following his promotion from Associate Professor (2023-2025). Previously, he held academic positions at the Faculty of Fisheries (2013-2023), including roles as Assistant Professor and Department Chair. His extensive academic service includes membership in University Senate (2020-2022), Faculty Administrative Board, and leadership of the Social Responsibility Unit. Dr. MUTLU earned his PhD in Fisheries Engineering from Atatürk University (2013), Master's in Aquaculture from Mustafa Kemal University (2004), and BSc in Fisheries from Ondokuz Mayıs University (1999). His research focuses on limnology, hydrography, and ecology with particular emphasis on freshwater systems, water quality assessment, heavy metal pollution, and environmental toxicology across Anatolia's river basins and reservoirs. His scholarly output demonstrates significant expertise in water quality assessment methodologies, particularly through Water Quality Index applications and multivariate statistical analyses. Recent publications reveal strong emphasis on Black Sea basin hydrology, dam/reservoir ecosystems, and health risk assessments related to heavy metal contamination in freshwater systems. His work bridges environmental science with practical applications for sustainable water resource management. 2024 B-field highest publication award recipient at Kastamonu University TÜBİTAK International Scientific Publications Incentive Award (2004) Multiple ministry acknowledgments from Orman ve Su İşleri Bakanlığı (2015-2016) Consistent university commendations since 2013 As an active thesis supervisor, he has guided 15 graduate students (2017-2025) across sustainable agriculture, fisheries engineering, and environmental science disciplines. His leadership extends to directing 24 research projects funded by national institutions, including comprehensive water quality assessments of Çavuşköy Deresi, Sevindik Göleti, and Kirazlıköprü Barajı. He also commands the Aras Research and Application Vessel and oversees the Water and Wastewater Analysis Laboratory. Dr. MUTLU maintains active research collaborations with institutions including Trakya University, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, and Giresun University, with his work contributing significantly to regional water resource management strategies in northern Turkey.

Hasan Serdar KayaView profile

Associate Professor

• Urban Design
• Rural Planning
• Sustainability in Planning
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hasan Serdar Kaya is an academic at Istanbul Technical University , affiliated with the Faculty of Architecture and the Department of Urban and Regional Planning . His work focuses on urban design, rural planning, sustainability, and urban morphology. PhD in Urban and Regional Planning from Istanbul Technical University (2006) His research interests include: Urban Design and Rural Planning Sustainability and Resilience in Planning Ecology, Energy, and Numerical Methods in Urban Design Urban Morphology His publications from 2017 to 2024 emphasize rural settlement identity, 3D spatial modeling, CBD boundary analysis, and interdisciplinary urban furniture design. These works integrate environmental, social, and technological perspectives. 2022 : An interdisciplinary urban furniture design model 2020 : CBD boundary analysis via space syntax 2018 : Socio-spatial distribution in small cities 2017 : Modeling 3D spatial enclosure Dr. Kaya has received multiple accolades, including: 11th National Landscape Architecture Awards (2019) 7 Climates 7 Regions Neighborhood Competition (2017) Balkan Architectural Biennial Grand Prix (2017) Department First Place Award (2000) Equivalent Mention Awards (2011, 2016) He has also led or participated in several projects, such as the BAP LIFE Neighborhood Model (2025) and Ordu Urban Design Guide (2018–2021). His collaborations span Turkey’s Aegean Region, Serbia, and international institutions.

• Transportation Planning
• Traffic Engineering
• Public Transport Integration
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat Ergün currently serves at Istanbul Technical University's Faculty of Civil Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, specializing in transportation planning, traffic engineering, and sustainable infrastructure. He holds a PhD in Transportation Engineering and has contributed extensively to urban mobility, pavement engineering, and risk assessment in transportation systems. PhD (1993): Transportation Engineering, Istanbul Technical University MSc (1985): Transportation Engineering (Mixed), Istanbul Technical University BSc (1981): Civil Engineering, Uludağ University His research focuses on GIS integration for spatial transport analysis, centroid optimization in planning, and sustainable asphalt materials. Recent projects include risk assessment for urban roadside assets and dynamic creep analysis of polymer-modified asphalt. Collaborations with İ. Adalıoğlu dominate his 2025 publications. Key projects span from 2005 BAP initiatives to 2025 studies on autonomous vehicles in public transport. Though no specific scientific awards are listed, his Scopus h-index of 8 reflects significant scholarly impact.

Mustafa Fahri KarabulutView profile

Lecturer

• Geodesy
• Surveying Techniques
• Geomatics Engineering
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Mustafa Fahri Karabulut is a Lecturer in the Department of Geomatics Engineering at Istanbul Technical University (ITU), affiliated with the Faculty of Civil Engineering. His research focuses on geodesy, surveying techniques, and Antarctic studies, with expertise in GNSS technology, glacier monitoring, and seismic potential analysis. He holds a PhD in Geomatics from Yıldız Technical University (2017) and completed his licentiate degree in Geomatic Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (2011). Education: PhD in Geomatics, Yıldız Technical University (2017) MSc in Surveying Engineering, Yıldız Technical University (2013) BSc in Geomatic Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (2011) Research Interests: Dr. Karabulut’s work integrates geomatics engineering with environmental science, particularly in Antarctica. He leads projects on low-cost GNSS systems for seismic and structural monitoring, UAV-GPR glacier depth analysis, and atmospheric studies using terrestrial and satellite data. His Antarctic expeditions (e.g., TAE-6, TAE-7) involve deploying GNSS stations like TUR1 and TUR2 for sea level and ice monitoring. Recent Projects: Lead researcher in Antarctic glacier monitoring using UAV-GPR and GNSS-reflectometry Development of low-cost GNSS systems for tectonic and infrastructure displacement tracking Analysis of aerosol optical depth over the Antarctic Peninsula using MODIS satellite data Awards: Best Poster Presentation at Selçuk University (2016). Teaching: Currently instructs courses in leveling, navigation systems, and surveying at ITU.

Tamer ErenView profile

Professor

• Operations Research
• Decision Support Systems
• Fuzzy Logic Applications
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Prof. Dr. Tamer Eren is a full-time professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Turkish Aeronautical Association University. His academic work focuses on operations research, fuzzy logic applications, and disaster management optimization. Research Areas: Operations Research, Multi-Criteria Decision Making, Fuzzy Logic, Integer Programming, Disaster Logistics, Sustainable Development Institutional Affiliation: Turkish Aeronautical Association University, Department of Industrial Engineering His recent research explores bibliometric analyses of graduate theses across diverse fields including green logistics, project scheduling, forest fire resource allocation, and wearable technology in industrial safety . Key methodologies include fuzzy decision-making frameworks, integer programming, and systematic literature reviews. Notably, he has developed optimization models for disaster response logistics, healthcare personnel scheduling, and mining sector safety technologies. Publications reveal interdisciplinary contributions spanning emergency surgical care , healthcare operations , and smart city planning using advanced computational techniques like spherical fuzzy AHP and Pythagorean fuzzy TOPSIS. His work emphasizes practical applications in Turkey, addressing regional challenges in urban infrastructure, water resource management, and industrial safety.

ERHAN CENGİZView profile

Professor

• Atomic, Molecular and Laser Physics
• X-ray Fluorescence and Absorption Spectroscopy
• Gamma-ray Spectroscopy
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Prof. Erhan Cengiz is a full professor at Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Fundamental Engineering Sciences . He holds administrative roles as Dean (2023–2020) and Department Head (2024–2019) , indicating long-term institutional leadership. Academic Journey : License in Physics (2004) and Integrated PhD in Physics (2005–2011) from Karadeniz Technical University. Research Interests : Focus on X-ray and Gamma-ray Spectroscopy , Radiation Shielding , and Heavy Metal Pollution in aquatic and coastal environments. Publication Trends : Recent works emphasize radiation-matter interactions in composite materials, environmental toxicology in dam lakes and coastal sediments, and structural analysis of metallic and polymeric compounds using advanced spectrometry. Projects : Led national projects funded by higher education institutions on metal pollution monitoring , textile gamma-absorbing materials , and solar energy infrastructure at ALKU Kestel Campus. Scientific Engagement : Active member of the European X-ray Spectrometry Association , peer-review contributor to journals like Canadian Journal of Physics , and conference participant in international physics events.

• Distributed Systems
• Computer Networks
• Peer-to-peer Algorithms
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Öznur Özkasap is a Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at Koc University's Graduate School of Sciences and Engineering. She serves as Head of Department and has research interests spanning distributed systems, computer networks, and energy-efficient networking protocols. Her work integrates artificial intelligence into distributed computing frameworks and explores security in peer-to-peer systems. Education: PhD (2000), MSc (1994), and BS (1992) from Ege University Research Areas: Distributed Systems, Cloud/Edge Computing, Network Security, and AI applications in distributed environments Her recent publications focus on blockchain-assisted distributed systems, federated learning optimization, and energy-efficient frameworks for software-defined networks. She explores multi-objective load balancing, decentralized energy trading, and secure P2P architectures. Key trends include cross-disciplinary applications of distributed computing in healthcare and energy systems. Professor Özkasap contributes to advancing edge computing, IoT-based sensor systems, and privacy-preserving mechanisms in decentralized environments. Her work addresses challenges in reliable network protocols, microgrid energy sharing, and security vulnerabilities in autonomous systems.

Tolga OvatmanView profile

Professor

• Algorithms and Computing Theory
• Computer Software and Software Engineering
• Cloud Computing
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Prof. Dr. Tolga Ovatman is a faculty member at the Department of Computer Engineering, Istanbul Technical University , where he has been serving as Head of Department since 2024. His academic career spans roles from Research Assistant (2004-2012) to Associate Professor (2019-2023) and full Professor (2023-present). He previously held administrative roles such as Vice Dean (2018-2022) and Deputy Head of Department (2016-2018). PhD in Computer Engineering (2005-2011) MS in Computer Engineering (2003-2005) BSc from Hacettepe University (1999-2003) His research focuses on model checking , replicated state machines , cloud computing , and object-oriented software . Recent work addresses computation offloading in 6G networks , collaborative text editing data structures , and energy-efficient environmental monitoring systems . Key projects led include Design of a Multiplexed State Machine Storage System for Edge Computing (2022-2024) and Microservice Compatible Symphony Infrastructure Research (2020). He has supervised numerous theses on topics ranging from collaborative text editing to AI applications in watershed management . Publications span IEEE Transactions , Springer , and conferences like CSCE and CLOSER .