Seval Sözen

Prof. Dr. Seval Sözen is a Professor of Environmental Engineering at Istanbul Technical University, leading the Department of Environmental Engineering since 2002. Her academic career includes roles as Head of Department (2006–2009), Vice Dean (2004–2007), and co-founder of ENVIS Environmental and Energy Systems R&D (2008). She holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering from ITU (1995) and has been a member of key organizations like the International Association on Water Quality and Turkish National Committee for Water Pollution Research and Control.

Her research focuses on Clean Production Technologies, Biotechnology, Waste Management, and Water/Wastewater Treatment. Notable contributions include hydrodynamic modeling for marine pollution (Golden Horn, Bosphorus), optimization of activated sludge processes, and sustainable energy recovery from wastewater. She has pioneered studies on textile wastewater treatment, landfill leachate management, and climate-resilient water policies for Istanbul.

Her work integrates experimental and modeling approaches, emphasizing environmental sustainability. Over 200+ publications span advanced oxidation, membrane bioreactors, and policy frameworks for water quality in sensitive regions. She actively collaborates on EU-funded projects like enviroGRIDS, linking Earth observation to environmental policy.