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Sabri Bülent Tank is a Professor of Geophysics at the Department of Geophysics, Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, Boğaziçi University in Istanbul, Turkey. With expertise in geomagnetism and electromagnetic methods in geophysics, he has made significant contributions to understanding Earth's electrical structure, particularly related to fault zones, volcanic systems, and earthquake processes. His research utilizes magnetotelluric methods to investigate crustal and upper mantle properties, with applications to seismic hazard assessment and geothermal energy exploration in Turkey and internationally.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Geophysics, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2004
- M.Sc. in Geophysics Engineering, Boğaziçi University, Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, 1998
- B.Sc. in Geophysics Engineering, Istanbul University, Faculty of Engineering, 1995
Professor Tank specializes in three main areas of geomagnetism and electromagnetic studies. First, he investigates internal (main) geomagnetic field phenomena, particularly the westward drift of the non-dipole field. Second, he studies external geomagnetic field variations, including solar eclipse effects on the ionosphere and solar/lunar geomagnetic variations. Third, and most prominently, his work focuses on electromagnetic induction in the crust and upper mantle, applying magnetotelluric methods to study active and passive faults, volcanoes, geothermal systems, and ocean bottom electromagnetic phenomena. His research has significant implications for understanding earthquake generation processes and volcanic unrest mechanisms.
Professor Tank's publication record demonstrates consistent expertise in applying electromagnetic methods to geophysical problems, particularly related to Turkey's tectonically active regions. His recent work shows increasing focus on three-dimensional magnetotelluric modeling of fault zones (particularly the North Anatolian Fault system), volcanic systems (including Mt. Fuji and Kusatsu-Shirane volcano in Japan), and earthquake rupture zones. His research often involves international collaborations with Japanese institutions. The publications reveal a progression from fundamental geomagnetic studies to applied electromagnetic imaging of specific geological structures with direct relevance to seismic and volcanic hazard assessment.
While specific awards aren't listed in the provided text, Professor Tank has accumulated 734 citations (Google Scholar) and 517 citations (Web of Science) as of March 6, 2024, with an h-index of 12 (Google Scholar) and 11 (Web of Science). His work has been published in high-impact journals including Nature Communications, Earth and Planetary Science Letters, and Journal of Geophysical Research. He serves as a reviewer for numerous prestigious geophysics journals.
Professor Tank currently supervises PhD candidate Ruken Yazıcı and has graduated eight Master's students since 2007. His research is supported by multiple competitive grants, including ongoing projects funded by JST/TÜBİTAK (2023-2024) studying the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes, and TÜBİTAK (2021-2024) investigating the Ganos Fault's electrical properties. Previous significant funding includes a U.S. National Science Foundation grant (2011-2019) for Continental Dynamics/Central Anatolian Tectonics and multiple Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) postdoctoral projects (2007-2010).
Professor Tank collaborates extensively with the Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute's geophysical monitoring networks. His work involves international collaborations, particularly with Kyoto University, Tokyo Institute of Technology, and various Japanese research institutions. He participates in the MTNet (Magnetotelluric Network) webinars and has been involved in the 25th and 26th Electromagnetic Induction Workshops, demonstrating his active role in the global geophysics research community.
