Mehmet Cüneyd Demirel

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Cüneyd Demirel is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Istanbul Technical University, specializing in Remote Sensing, Hydrology, and Water Resources Management. He has held roles including Associate Professor (2019–2024) and Doctorate Lecturer, with post-doctoral research at institutions like the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland and Portland State University.

Education includes a PhD from the University of Twente (2008–2014), an MSc in Hydroelectronics from Istanbul Technical University (2001–2004), and a BEng in Civil Engineering from Selçuk University (1997–2001). He has held research positions globally and contributed to projects such as the EU-funded SPACE project and NASA’s Rapid Response Earth Science grant.

His research focuses on distributed hydrological modeling, climate change impacts, and remote sensing applications. Key projects include developing drought indices using AI, improving groundwater anomaly estimations, and optimizing pressure management in water distribution systems. He has received awards like the ITU Project Award (2024) and is an Associate Editor for Hydrological Sciences Journal and Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment.

Notable contributions include over 40 publications, 15 supervised theses, and leadership in international collaborations. His work bridges hydrological modeling, remote sensing, and sustainable water management, addressing global challenges in water resources and climate resilience.