Bilge Baş

Bilge Baş is a Faculty Member at Istanbul Bilgi University, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Department of Civil Engineering. She holds a PhD in Coastal Sciences and Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (ITU), where she also completed her MSc and BSc in related fields. Her academic work bridges coastal and environmental engineering with sustainability-focused research.

Education:

• PhD, Coastal Sciences and Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (2015)
• MSc, Coastal Sciences and Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (2007)
• BSc, Environmental Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (2004)

Her research interests include coastal structures and processes, physical modeling, life cycle analysis (LCA), environmental impact assessment of coastal and offshore structures, and the discharge of brine effluents. She actively contributes to sustainable engineering practices, particularly in marine and coastal environments.

Bilge Baş is engaged in multiple high-impact research projects funded by the EU, TÜBİTAK, and Istanbul Technical University, focusing on sustainability, circular economy, and environmental protection in both terrestrial and marine systems. Her work frequently intersects with European collaborative networks.

Scientific Awards:

• EC MSCA-IF Seal of Excellence Award (2019)
• EC MSCA-IF Seal of Excellence Award (2018)
• TUBITAK 2214 International Doctoral Research Fellowship (2013)
• Tincel Education and Cultural Foundation International Research Fellowship (2013)
• Vehbi Koc Foundation Research Assistant & PhD Fellowship (2011)

She has served as a researcher on several major funded projects, including EU Horizon and COST Actions, and supervises PhD student research. Her affiliations span EU partnerships such as PRIMA, SBEP, and numerous COST Actions focused on sustainability, blue economy, and circular systems. She teaches core civil and environmental engineering courses such as Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics, and Senior Design Projects.

Research Networks and Memberships:

• CA23157 MultiViewLCSA COST Action – Multiple View Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment
• CA22134 FoodWaStop COST Action – Agrofood Waste Prevention and Valorisation
• CA22122 RethinkBlue COST Action – Rethinking the Blue Economy
• CA21103 CircularB COST Action – Circular Economy in Built Environment
• CA20109 Modenerlands COST Action – Modular Energy Islands
• CA17133 Circular-City COST Action – Nature-Based Urban Solutions
• CA17105 WECANet COST Action – Wave Energy and Marine Renewables