معرفی
Assoc. Prof. Aysun Altıkat is affiliated with Iğdır University's Faculty of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering. She holds administrative roles including former Department Chair (2013–2015), Deputy Director of the Research Center (2011–2015), and currently serves as a course instructor for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Education:
- Doctorate (2012): Atatürk University, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü - Study on phenol degradation via advanced oxidation and toxicity analysis
- Master's (2005): Atatürk University, Environmental Sciences - Ozonation of phenol and biodegradability impact
- Bachelor's (2001): Atatürk University, Environmental Engineering
Research Focus: Her work spans environmental engineering with emphasis on:
- Artificial neural networks for pollution forecasting
- Air/water quality modeling in volcanic regions
- Wastewater reuse in agriculture
- Climate change mitigation strategies
- Soil contaminant dynamics
Articles Highlights: Recent work includes deep learning for waste classification (2021), CO2 flux modeling under climate scenarios (2019–2020), and geothermal water characterization. Over 14 peer-reviewed articles and 48 conference papers demonstrate her interdisciplinary approach.
Grants & Advising: Leads projects like 'Iğdır Basin Groundwater Modeling' (2017) and supervises ongoing master's theses on urban drainage systems and landslide risks. Collaborates on EU-funded environmental initiatives.
Labs & Teams: Active in university labs focusing on environmental sensor networks and sustainable infrastructure design. Part of TEMA environmental research network.
