About
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I am a geologist with primary research focus on structural geology, tectonic geomorphology and geochronology. My research is based on producing 4D geological and tectonic (re)constructions and understanding earth surface dynamics that are linked to active or inherited tectonics and/or climate change in various geological environments.
My methodological approach integrates field-based geological & structural mapping, seismic interpretation, stratigraphic correlation and geochronological dating (e.g. TCN, OSL, 14-C) to understand the geological past and produce geological models. In order to assess the landscape response to tectonics and/or climate change, I also use numerical Landscape Evolution Modelling (i.e. LEM LAPSUS) in my research. I also have an interest in landsliding at orogen scale, its spatio-temporal distribution and topographic patterns as an indicator for natural hazards.
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Experience
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Research Scientist at the Geological Survey of the Netherlands · 2023 - Present
Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO)
Subsurface Modelling Department
Geological mapping and modelling of the deep subsurface of the Netherlands, based on seismic interpretations and well correlations.
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Guest researcher at WUR, Netherlands · 2023 - 2024
Department of Environmental Sciences
Soil Geography and Landscape Group
Earth surface dynamics with respect to climate and tectonic and Landscape Evolution Modelling (LEM) using LAPSUS
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PhD researcher and teaching assistant at WUR, Netherlands · 2017 - 2022
Department of Environmental Sciences
Structurally-controlled badland development and landscape evolution in an extensional tectonic setting using geological and structural mapping, 4D geological reconstruction, Quaternary geochronological dating and numerical erosion modelling.
Teaching:
Surface Exposure Dating using Cosmogenic Nuclides.
Geology and Landscapes of the World.
Field Training Geosciences.
LAPSUS (erosional modelling).
Rock Cycle and Classification.​
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Visiting scholar at Newcastle University, United Kingdom · 2018
The School of Geography
In collabration with Prof. Dr Darrel Maddy
UAV flying training and high resolution DEM production using UAV imagery
Geology and Quatarnery landscape development of the Gediz River.
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Freelance scientific translator · 2016 - 2017
English-Turkish scientific translation
Translation of various geologically related research projects and scientific publications for private companies and public institutions.
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MSc research assistant at ETH Zürich, Switzerland · 2012 - 2014
Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
Project assistant: Fieldwork, geologicalcal and surface mapping of the Anti-Atlas, Morocco using ArcGIS)
Lab assistant: Surface exposure dating using cosmogenic nuclides 10Be and 36Cl
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Education
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PhD at Wageningen University and Research (WUR), Netherlands · 2017-2023
Department of Environmental Sciences, Soil Geography and Landscape Group
PhD research funding for Earth and Life Sciences (NWO)
Structurally-controlled badland development and landscape evolution in an extensional tectonic setting using geological and structural mapping, 4D geological reconstruction, Quaternary geochronological dating and numerical erosion modelling.
Thesis: Shaking Good Land(scapes) into Bad Lands: the role of inherited tectonic structure
Advisors: Prof. Dr A. (Tom) Veldkamp and Dr Jeroen M. Schoorl
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MSc at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zürich), Switzerland · 2012-2015
Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Geological Institute
Excellence Scholarship Programme
Investigation of a (palaeo) rock avalanche in the Säntis fold-and-thrust complex in eastern Switzerland integrating geological fieldwork, sedimentary petrography of Helcetic carbonate rocks, surface exposure dating with cosmogenic 36Cl, and landslide run-out modelling.
Thesis: The geomorphological evolution of a landscape in a tectonically active hillslope using cosmogenic nuclide dating: The Sennwald Landslide, Switzerland
Advisor: Prof. Dr Susan Ivy-Ochs
BSc at Istanbul Technical University (Ä°TÜ), Turkey · 2008-2012
Faculty of Mines, Department of Geology
Study on karst geomorphology, sedimentology, stratigraphy and structure of Miocene carbonate rocks with extensive geological fieldwork, stratigraphic and structural reconstruction
Thesis: Structure and the development of karst topography in a gently deformed region in Central Taurus Mountain, the Güme village, Turkey
Advisor: Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. mult. A. M. Celâl Åžengör
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Internship
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Field geologist internship at Ä°TÜ, Turkey · 2011
Faculty of Mines, Department of Geology
Uplift related surface features in Central Taurus Mountain, Turkey
Fieldwork, geological mapping, facies analysis, and stratigraphy of Miocene sediments; and analysis subduction related surface features
Advisor: Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. mult. A. M. Celâl Åžengör
Student internship at Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPOA), Turkey · 2010
Oil industry, Basin Analysis Department
Seismicity and seismic section interpretation, sedimentological analysis of basins, and computer based 2D-3D analysis of basins for oil exploration
Field geologist intern at Ä°TÜ, Turkey · 2009
Faculty of Mines, Department of Geology
Stratigraphy, structural geology, metamorphic history, and tectonics of rock units consisting mainly of metasediments and granitic rocks metamorphosed in greenschist facies in the Strandja Massif, Turkey
Adrvisor: Prof. Dr. Boris Natal'in