Prof. Irfan Yolcubal is a Professor in the Department of Geological Engineering at Istanbul Technical University (ITU), working at the Ayazağa Campus, Faculty of Mines. He previously held the position of Professor at Kocaeli University from 2014 to 2023. His research focuses on hydrogeology, water quality, contaminant transport, and environmental geochemistry, with particular emphasis on acid mine drainage, groundwater pollution, and remediation strategies. He has conducted extensive studies on karst aquifers, coastal groundwater dynamics, and the environmental impacts of mining activities. Education: PhD in Hydrology and Water Resources (University of Arizona, 2001) MSc in Soil, Water, and Environmental Sciences (University of Arizona, 1996) BSc in Geological Engineering (Black Sea Technical University, 1992) Research Interests: His work integrates field studies, geochemical analysis, and geophysical techniques to address challenges in groundwater management, pollution mitigation, and sustainable resource use. Key areas include: Hydrogeological modeling of karst systems and coastal aquifers Characterization of contaminant transport pathways in porous media Evaluation of acid mine drainage risks and remediation technologies Assessment of agricultural and industrial impacts on water quality Publications: Over 28 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work focusing on karst aquifer dynamics, urban groundwater salinization, and heavy metal pollution in mining regions. His research often employs multi-method approaches, including isotopic tracing and electrical resistivity tomography. Awards and Memberships: Recipient of the YÖK PhD/Master's Scholarship in the USA (2003) Member of the National Groundwater Association, American Geophysical Union (AGU), and Turkish Hydrogeology Engineers Association Grants and Projects: Led or contributed to over 20 projects, including: Managed aquifer recharge potential studies in Istanbul Environmental impact assessments of coal galleries and gold mines Development of watershed protection plans for Sapanca and Çıldır Lakes Labs and Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on groundwater modeling, geochemical analysis, and field surveys, often involving graduate students in field and lab studies.










