Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ceyhun Ozcelik | Water Resources Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ceyhun Ozcelik at Mugla Sıtkı Kocman University, Turkey.

Dr. Ceyhun Özçelik is a Turkish hydrologist specializing in Hydrology, Water Resources, GIS, Remote Sensing, and Hydraulics. He holds a PhD in Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources from Dokuz Eylül University and has completed postdoctoral research at Columbia University and The University of Tokyo as a JSPS Fellow. Currently an Associate Professor at Mugla University, he has also served as an Assistant Professor and Research Scientist at prestigious institutions. His research focuses on flood modeling, drought assessment, and water resource management, with numerous SCI-indexed publications contributing to global hydrological studies. 🌊

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🎓 Education Background

Dr. Ceyhun Özçelik holds a PhD in Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources (Civil Engineering) from Dokuz Eylül University (2007) . He pursued an MS in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) from the same university (2006)  and another MS in Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources from Pamukkale University (2002) . He earned his BS in Civil Engineering from Pamukkale University (1999) . Dr. Özçelik further advanced his research as a Postdoctoral Scientist at Columbia University (2008-2009)  and The University of Tokyo as a JSPS Fellow (2009-2011) , focusing on global hydrology and water resources.🔬

👨‍🏫 Professional Experience

Dr. Ceyhun Özçelik is an Associate Professor at Mugla University, Turkey (since 2015) , specializing in Hydrology, GIS, and Remote Sensing . He previously served as an Assistant Professor at the same institution (2010-2015). He was a Postdoctoral Scientist at The University of Tokyo (2009-2011)  and Columbia University (2008-2009) , focusing on global hydrology. Earlier, he was a Research Assistant at Pamukkale University (2000-2008) and Dokuz Eylül University (2003-2007) , contributing to hydraulics, water resources, and GIS. His expertise spans academia and research, shaping advancements in water resource management and environmental engineering.🏗️

🔬 Research Focus Areas

Dr. Ceyhun Özçelik specializes in Hydrology, Water Resources, GIS, and Remote Sensing . His research focuses on drought assessment , precipitation trends , and flood modeling  using satellite observations  and geospatial analysis. He has contributed to storm surge modeling , shallow water depth estimation , and land-use classification . His work also explores hydraulic processes, wave attenuation, and streamflow forecasting . By integrating probabilistic models, artificial intelligence, and climate data, he advances sustainable water resource management . His studies are crucial for disaster mitigation, climate resilience, and hydrological modeling on a global scale.📈

Publication Top Notes

1️⃣ Remote Sensing of Water Depths in Shallow Waters via Artificial Neural Networks 
📅 Year: 2010 |  Cited by: 153

2️⃣ Storm Surge Modelling with Geographic Information Systems: Estimating Areas and Population Affected by Cyclone Nargis
📅 Year: 2012 | Cited by: 16

3️⃣ 22-23 Eylül 2015 Bodrum Sel Felaketi 
📅 Year: 2020 | Cited by: 6

4️⃣ Investigation of Wave Attenuation Mechanism under the Downstream Backwater Effect 
📅 Year: 2009 |  Cited by: 6

5️⃣ An Improved Time Series Model for Monthly Stream Flows 
📅 Year: 2009 | Cited by: 6

Conclusion

Dr. Ceyhun Özçelik is a distinguished researcher in Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources, with expertise in Hydrology, GIS, and Remote Sensing. Holding a PhD and multiple postdoctoral fellowships at prestigious institutions like the University of Tokyo and Columbia University, he has made significant contributions to climate change adaptation, water management, and sustainability. His high-impact publications on drought assessment, flood modeling, and precipitation changes reflect both theoretical and applied advancements. With extensive international collaborations and a strong academic record as an Associate Professor at Mugla University, Dr. Özçelik is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. 🚀