Prof Dr at Akdeniz University, Turkey
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Gürhan Yalçın is a distinguished professor of Geological Engineering at Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey. He earned his Ph.D. from Çukurova University in 1995 and furthered his research at the University of Missouri-Rolla, USA. With a career spanning over two decades, he specializes in engineering geology, geochemistry, ore deposits, and environmental sciences. Dr. Yalçın’s international academic collaborations include Erasmus research at Università degli Studi di Pavia, Italy. He has held various academic roles, contributing to both teaching and pioneering research in geological sciences.
Publication profile
🎓 Education
- PhD: Geological Engineering, Çukurova University (Adana, Turkey), 1995
- Master’s Degree: Geological Engineering, Çukurova University (Adana, Turkey), 1991
- Undergraduate: Geological Engineering, Çukurova University (Adana, Turkey), 1988
- Researcher: University of Missouri-Rolla, USA, Geological Sciences & Engineering (2002-2003)
- Erasmus Program: Università degli Studi di Pavia, Italy (2011)
💼 Experience
- Professor: Akdeniz University, Department of Geological Engineering (2014-present)
- Associate Professor: Akdeniz University (2011-2014)
- Assistant Professor: Nigde University, Faculty of Engineering (1996-2009)
- Research Assistant: Nigde University, Department of Geological Engineering (1995-1996)
🏆 Awards and Honors
Prof. Yalçın has been recognized internationally for his contributions to engineering geology, geostatistics, and environmental geochemistry. His research efforts have led to numerous publications and contributions to the global geological community. He is also widely respected for his collaborative work with international institutions and his innovative approach to geological engineering and medical geology.
🔬 Research Focus
Dr. Yalçın’s research focuses on Engineering Geology, Ore Deposits, Geochemistry, Environmental Geochemistry, Medical Geology, Statistics, and Geostatistics. His work involves advanced analysis and problem-solving in natural resources and environmental challenges. He has contributed significantly to drilling technologies and the application of statistical methods in geosciences.
Publication
- Source identification of heavy metal contamination in beach sediments of the ancient city of Phaselis in Antalya/Türkiye
2024 – Ozge Ozer Atakoglu, Emirhan Berberoglu, Fusun Yalcin, Serife Gokaydin, Ebru Akkopru, Mustafa Gurhan Yalcin
International Journal of Sediment Research
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsrc.2024.09.003
- Antimonun Çevre ile İnsan Sağlığı Üzerindeki Olası Etkileri ve Gerekli Tedbirler
2024 – Mustafa Gurhan Yalcın, Özge Özer Atakoğlu
Geosound
DOI: 10.70054/geosound.1440840
- Mineralogy, geochemistry, and stable isotope characteristics of Paleozoic carbonate-hosted vein-type barite deposits from Silifke–Mersin, Southern Türkiye
2024 – Volkan Karasu, Fevzi Oner, Cihan Yalcin, Yusuf Uras, Mustafa Gurhan Yalcin
Carbonates and Evaporites
DOI: 10.1007/s13146-024-00924-x
- Natural Radioactivity Levels of the Beach Sands of Cleopatra Beach and Damlatas Beach (Türkiye) and Their Impact on Human Health
2024 – Sezer Unal, Mustafa Gurhan Yalcin, Sema Bilge Ocak
ACS Omega
DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c05555
- Spatial geochemical structure of soft sediment on shallow littoral of the Gulf of Antalya, the eastern Mediterranean Sea
2023 – Mustafa Gürhan Yalçın, Erhan Mutlu, Cansu Olguner, Özge Özer Atakoğlu, Levent Bat, Ebru Yeşim Özkan
Marine Pollution Bulletin
DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.115155
- GEOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF BOLKARDAĞI BAUXITE DEPOSITS IN AYRANCI, THE TAURUS MOUNTAIN, TURKEY
2023 – Mustafa Gurhan YALCIN
Mühendislik Bilimleri ve Tasarım Dergisi
DOI: 10.21923/jesd.1233223
- Geochemistry of Red Soils in the Kas District of Antalya (Türkiye) Using Multivariate Statistical Approaches and GIS
2023 – Ozge Ozer Atakoglu, Mustafa Gurhan Yalcin, Yasemin Leventeli, Bekir Taner San
Minerals
DOI: 10.3390/min13060772
- Physical, Chemical and Mineralogical Properties of Gallstones in the Antalya Province of Turkey
2023 – Mustafa Gurhan Yalcin
Türkiye Jeoloji Bülteni / Geological Bulletin of Turkey
DOI: 10.25288/tjb.1233117