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Prof. Dr. Hayrullah Karabulut is a full Professor in the Department of Geophysics at Boğaziçi University's Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute (KOERI), Istanbul. He has been continuously affiliated with the university since 1996, progressing from Assistant Professor (1996–2004) to Associate Professor (2004–2009) and Professor (2009–present), focusing on seismic risk assessment and structural analysis of Turkey's tectonically active regions.
Education:
- B.S. in Geophysics, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey (1986)
- M.S. in Geophysics, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO (1992)
- Ph.D. in Geophysics, University of Texas at Dallas, USA (1996)
His research centers on seismology and earthquake geophysics with emphasis on the North Anatolian Fault system. Key areas include seismic imaging of crustal/mantle structures, wave propagation modeling, and fault mechanics analysis. He employs advanced techniques like tomography and inversion methods to study earthquake sequences and regional tectonics, significantly contributing to understanding seismic hazards in the Anatolian plate boundary zone.
His publication record (2006–2013) reveals consistent focus on Anatolian seismicity, particularly Marmara Sea monitoring, supershear earthquake dynamics, and crustal structure mapping. Dominant themes include fault interaction mechanics, seismic wave analysis, and geodynamic modeling of the Aegean-Anatolia domain, reflecting Turkey's critical position in global earthquake research.
Prof. Karabulut actively supervises graduate theses (MSc/PhD) though specific student names aren't listed. His research portfolio includes both completed projects (e.g., North Anatolian Fault mechanics studies) and ongoing initiatives like seismic imaging of the Aegean-Anatolia mantle and Çınarcık Fault monitoring. He teaches advanced courses including Mathematical Methods in Geophysics and Wave Propagation.
As a core member of KOERI—the primary earthquake monitoring authority in Turkey—he contributes to national seismic hazard assessment and operates within one of the world's most active seismic zones, maintaining close collaboration with international research teams on regional tectonic studies.
