Caner İmren

Caner İmren is an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Technical University's Department of Geophysical Engineering, within the Faculty of Mining Engineering. He holds a PhD in Geophysical Engineering from the same institution. His research focuses on tectonics, seismic studies, and marine geology, with notable contributions to understanding the North Anatolian Fault and the geodynamics of the Marmara Sea region. He has led projects like the investigation of the Ancient City of Perinthos-Heraklia using geophysical methods.

Education:

• PhD in Geophysical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (2000–2004)
• MSc in Geophysical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (1994–1997)
• BSc in Geophysical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (1989–1994)

Research Interests:

• Seismic reflection and fault dynamics
• Marine geophysical exploration (e.g., Marmara Sea)
• Archaeological geophysics (e.g., GPR applications)
• Pangea breakup and continental drift
• Subsurface imaging techniques

Key Projects:

• Investigation of Perinthos-Heraklia (2022–2024): Geophysical methods applied to uncover archaeological features.
• Contributions to the TAMAM and SoMAR projects studying seismic hazards in the Marmara Sea.

Teaching: Courses include Fundamentals of Exploration Geophysics, Marine Geophysical Methods, and Geophysical Measurements.