Abdusselam Altunkaynak

Prof. Abdusselam Altunkaynak is a Professor at the Civil Engineering Department of Istanbul Technical University (ITU). He holds a PhD in Water Engineering (2000–2005), an MSc in Hydroelectronics (1998–2000), and a BSc in Civil Engineering (1995–1998), all from ITU. His research focuses on Water Resources, Coastal Engineering, and Hydrology.

Educational Background:

• PhD: Water Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (2000–2005)
• MSc: Hydroelectronics (with thesis), Istanbul Technical University (1998–2000)
• BSc: Civil Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (1995–1998)

Research Interests:

His work addresses critical topics in water resource management, coastal structure design, and hydrological modeling. He integrates engineering principles with environmental sustainability, advancing solutions for water-related challenges in urban and coastal regions.

Awards:

• 2017: Most Successful Thesis Award, Istanbul Technical University
• 2018: Abdusselam Altunkaynak Prize (likely a naming honor or institutional award)

Academic Career:

He became an Associate Professor in 2011 and was promoted to Professor in 2017. His roles include academic leadership and teaching in civil engineering disciplines. No grants or lab affiliations are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.