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Assoc. Prof. Dr. İsmail Dabanlı is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Istanbul Technical University. He has held this position since 2021 after serving as an Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University from 2019 to 2021, where he also served as Deputy Head of Department from 2018 to 2020. His academic career began as a Research Assistant at Istanbul Technical University in 2011, where he later completed his Integrated Doctorate in Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering.
Dr. Dabanlı earned his Integrated Doctorate in Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering from Istanbul Technical University between 2011 and 2017. He holds dual bachelor's degrees from the same institution: a Licence in Civil Engineering (2005-2010) and a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture (2007-2011). He also served as a Visiting Researcher at Clemson University from 2016 to 2017, expanding his international research experience.
Dr. Dabanlı's research focuses on numerical modeling, hydrology, and risk analysis, with particular emphasis on climate change impacts, drought assessment, and water resources management. His work spans both theoretical developments in trend analysis methodologies and practical applications across Turkey, Algeria, and the Mediterranean basin. He has developed and applied innovative statistical approaches for analyzing hydroclimatic variables including precipitation, temperature, and sea surface temperatures, with significant contributions to the Innovative Trend Analysis (ITA) methodology.
His publication record shows a strong focus on Mediterranean climate systems, drought characterization, and flood analysis. His recent work has increasingly addressed practical climate adaptation strategies, including urban water scarcity mitigation and UNESCO World Heritage site protection. The breadth of his research demonstrates a consistent trajectory from fundamental hydrological science to applied solutions for water management challenges under climate change.
Dr. Dabanlı serves as a member of both the Chamber of Architects (since 2011) and the Chamber of Civil Engineers (since 2010), reflecting his interdisciplinary background that bridges civil engineering and architecture. His editorial work includes serving as Editor for journals related to climate change and water resources since 2018.
As an academic advisor, Dr. Dabanlı has supervised graduate students including AYDIN KADRİ YURTSEVER (research on earthquake impacts on groundwater levels) and ALI ALTAS (research on probability-based drought analysis across Turkey). He has led significant research projects including the 'Determination of Long-Term Drought Trends Across Türkiye' (2023-2024) and the 'RESEARCH OF TOPKAPI PALACE HISTORICAL WATER SUPPLY ELEMENTS' (2021-2024), which connects historical water systems with modern engineering approaches.
Dr. Dabanlı's work on Topkapı Palace's historical water supply systems demonstrates his interest in integrating historical engineering knowledge with contemporary water management challenges. His research portfolio shows a consistent trajectory from fundamental hydrological research to applied climate change impact studies with direct policy relevance, making significant contributions to both academic knowledge and practical water resource management solutions in Turkey and beyond.
