Mehmet Melih Koşucu

Dr. Mehmet Melih Koşucu is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering, Istanbul Technical University. His research focuses on hydraulics, water resources engineering, and urban infrastructure systems, with particular emphasis on water distribution networks, pressure management, and hydrodynamic modeling. He holds a PhD in Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (2016).

Education Background:

• PhD: Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (2016)
• MSc: Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (2012)
• BSc: Civil Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (2012)

Research Interests:
His studies bridge theoretical and applied aspects of hydraulic engineering, including:
- Development of smart pressure management systems for reducing water leakage
- Optimization of water distribution networks using advanced algorithms
- Hydrodynamic modeling of complex marine environments like Istanbul Strait
- Integration of satellite data for hydrological model calibration

Publications Trends:
Recent works emphasize smart infrastructure solutions, computational hydraulics, and real-time monitoring to enhance water resource efficiency. His EPANET-based tool developments have contributed to pressure management research globally.

Awards:

• Water Management Award from the Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs (2019)

Professional Experience:

• Doctorate Lecturer at ITU Civil Engineering (2023–present)
• Research Assistant at ITU Civil Engineering (2014–2023)
• Military Service: Turkish Armed Forces (2013)

Labs/Teams:
Active in hydraulic and water resources laboratories at Istanbul Technical University, focusing on computational modeling and smart infrastructure prototyping.