Dr. İhsan Güzel serves as a Lecturer in the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture at Bingol University, Turkey. His academic work builds upon 28 years of professional experience with the Turkish General Directorate of Highways (KGM), where he held progressively responsible engineering roles from 1988 to 2016. His educational foundation includes: Undergraduate Degree from Firat University Master's Degree from Firat University PhD from Firat University Dr. Güzel's research centers on practical transportation engineering challenges, particularly road construction, maintenance optimization, and traffic safety. His work investigates asphalt mixture innovations (including steel fiber reinforcement and recycled materials), road geometry design, seismic resilience of infrastructure, and cost-effective maintenance solutions. Recent studies focus on utilizing earthquake debris in road construction, traffic sign impacts on vehicle operating costs, and parametric modeling of road maintenance expenses. His publication record shows consistent output with 15 significant works from 2007-2024, accelerating notably after 2018. The research demonstrates strong regional focus on Eastern Anatolia (particularly Bingöl Province) while addressing national transportation challenges. His methodology blends field data collection, laboratory testing, and statistical analysis to solve practical highway engineering problems. Dr. Güzel maintains active collaborations with researchers from Bitlis Eren University, Dicle University, and other Turkish institutions. His industry background provides unique practical insights that bridge academic research and real-world infrastructure implementation. While no formal awards are documented, his sustained publication output and applied research approach demonstrate significant contribution to transportation engineering practice in Turkey. His advising capacity and grant activity aren't explicitly documented, but his collaborative publications suggest engagement with graduate students and research projects.
