Gökmen Tayfur

Prof. Gökmen Tayfur is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Izmir Institute of Technology. His research focuses on hydrology, water resources engineering, sediment transport, and environmental modeling. He has a strong background in applying artificial neural networks (ANN), GIS, and fuzzy logic to solve complex engineering problems.

Education:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Istanbul Technical University
• M.S. in Civil Engineering, Istanbul Technical University
• PhD in Civil Engineering, University of California, Davis

Research Interests:

• Integrated hydrological modeling
• Flood risk assessment and mitigation
• Earth-fill dam breach dynamics
• Meteorological drought monitoring
• GIS-based sediment transport analysis

Recent Research Trends (2020–2025): His work emphasizes innovative approaches to dam safety analysis, climate change impacts on water resources, and development of predictive models for sediment transport and flood propagation in urban settings. Recent studies highlight applications in Afghanistan, Somalia, and Morocco.

Grants and Collaborations: Active in international collaborations focusing on arid region water management and disaster resilience. Holds multiple grants related to hydrological modeling and infrastructure safety.

Labs/Teams: Leads research groups in hydraulic engineering and environmental systems within the Izmir Institute of Technology, collaborating with global institutions on dam safety and drought management initiatives.