PROF. DR. ALPER BABA RESEARCH GROUP

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About Me

Education

Year

Institute

Degree

1988-1992Dokuz Eylül University, Department of Geological Engineering

B.Sc. (Geological Engineering)

1992- 1995Dokuz Eylül University, Department of Applied Geology

M.Sc. (Geological Engineering)

1996- 2000Dokuz Eylül University, Department of Applied Geology

Ph.D. (Geology-Hydrogeology)

Employment History

2013-

İzmir Institute of Technology, Department of Civil Engineering (Professor)

2012-2014

İzmir University of Economics, Department of Sustainable Energy (Part-Time Lecturer)

2009-2013

Izmir Institute of Technology, Department of Civil Engineering (Associate Professor)

2012

University of Toronto (Canada), Department of Environmental Sciences (Guest Scholar)

2006-2009

Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi, Engineering and Architecture  Faculty, Department of Geological Engineering (Associate Professor)

2005


Wayne State University (USA), Civil and Environmental Eng. Dept. (Researcher)

2003

United Nations University (Iceland), Geothermal Energy Program, Iceland (Researcher)

2001-2006

Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Engineering Faculty, Geological Engineering Department (Assistant Professor)

1996-2001

Dokuz Eylül University Engineering Faculty, Geological Engineering Department (Research Assistant)

1993- 1995

TÜPRAG Metal (Project Engineer)

Research Interests

  • Groundwater contamination
  • Environmental Geology
  • Hydrogeology
  • Geothermal Energy
  • Engineering Geology

Rewards

  1. EU Horizon Europe Program Project Proposal Encouragement Award, 2022., TÜBİTAK, Ankara.
  2. EU Horizon 2020 Program Project Proposal Encouragement Award, 2021., TÜBİTAK, Ankara.
  3. Golden Hammer Research Award, 2017., in Applied Geology, TMMOB Chamber of Geological Engineers, Ankara.
  4. Outstanding Scientist Award, 2007, TÜBA-GEBİP.
  5. EU Sixth Framework Program Project Proposal Encouragement Award, 2005., TÜBİTAK, Ankara.
  6. EU Sixth Framework Program Project Proposal Encouragement Award, 2004., TÜBİTAK, Ankara.
  7. Golden Hammer Research Award, 2004., in the Field of Applied Geology, TMMOB Chamber of Geological Engineers, Ankara.

Patents

  1. The certificate decision was taken as a result of the review report on the patent application with application number 2020/12551 and titled “An Valuation System Embedded in Concrete that Monitors, Calculates, Records and Transmits the Traumatic History of Buildings”.
  2. A patent application has been made for the invention titled “A Nano Fiber Material and Production Method for Use as a Filter for Lithium Recovery”, the application number is 2022/014324 and the application date is 16.09.2022.
  3. Geothermal Power Plant System Where Greenhouse Gases Released from the System Are Used as Line Inhibitors to Prevent Crust Formation, 2019 application

Institution and Commisions in Which He Works and is a Member of

  1. İzmir Institute of Technology, Vice-Rector. (2019-
  2. IZTECH International Water Resources Department, Chairperson (2020-
  3. Interuniversity Board Membership, Institute representative (2020-
  4. Director of İzmir Institute of Technology Geothermal Energy Research and Application Center (2010-2019)
  5. İzmir Institute of Technology Faculty of Engineering, Faculty Board Member (2013-2016)
  6. İzmir Institute of Technology Environmental Development Application and Research Center Board Member (2011-2016)
  7. Director of Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Environmental Problems Research and Application Center (2007-2009).
  8. Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Deputy Director of the Institute of Sciences (2003-2005)
  9. Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Department of  Geological Eng. Chairman (2001-2003)
  10. Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Scientific Research Projects Board Member (2002-2004)
  11. Dokuz Eylül University. Faculty of Engineering Science Association Board Member (1999-2001)
  12. Dokuz Eylül University. Faculty of Engineering Social Activities Board Member (1997-2001)
  13. Dokuz Eylül University. Faculty of Engineering Geological Eng. Dept. Chairman of the Internship Commission

Symposiums He Took Part in Organizing

  1. International Gediz and Aegean River Basins Symposium, GEDIZSYM2022, 28-30 November 2022, İzmir, Symposium  Chair
  2. Türkiye Geology Conference, 2018, “Geology and Health”, 23-27 April 2018, Ankara, Symposium  2nd Chair
  3. IWA 2017, “Regional Symposium on Water, Wastewater and Environment: The Past, Present, and Future of the World’s Water Resource”, 22-24 March 2017, Çeşme, Türkiye, Symposium  Chair
  4. Medical Geology, 2016, “Medical Geology Symposium”, Symposium  Chair
  5. Medical Geology, 2013, “2nd Medical Geology Workshop, Geology and Medical Science for a Healthy Environment”, 4-6 December 2013, Antalya, Türkiye. Workshop Chair
  6. IESCA- 2012, “International Earth Sciences Colloquium on the Aegean Region”, Convenor
  7. IAH 2012, “39th International Association of Hydrogeologist Congress”, Convenor
  8. NATO ARW 2010, “Climate Change and Its Effect on Water Resources: Issues of National and Global Security ” 01-04 September 2010, Izmir, Turkey. Co-Director
  9. AASA WORKSHOP 2009, “Environmental and Resources, 25-27 September 2009, Izmir, Turkey”, Scientific Secretary
  10. IGCP 521- INQUA 0501, “Fifth Plenary Meeting and Field Trip, 22-31 August 2009, Izmir, Turkey”. Organizing Committee
  11. NATO ARW 2006, “Wastewater Reuse- Risk Assessment, Decision –Making and Environmental Security`, 12-16 October 2006, Istanbul” Host Committee
  12. NATO ARW 2005, “Groundwater and Ecosystems”, Co-Director
  13. IESCA- 2000, “International Earth Sciences Colloquium on the Aegean Region”, Executive Board Social Activities Member
  14. BADSEM- 2000, “Western Anatolia Seismicity Symposium”,  Executive Board Member
  15. CEVJEO’2001, “Groundwater and Environment Symposium”, Organizing Board Secretary
  16. JEOTEK-III-2001 “ Geotechnical-Seismicity Symposium of Izmir and Its Surroundings”, Executive Board Member

Undergraduate and Graduate Level Courses Taught in the Last Two Years

Course Name

Target Students

Geothermal Energy and Environment

Graduate

Engineering Geology

Undergraduate

Environmental Impact

Assessment in Engineering

Graduate

Advance Hydrogeology

Graduate

Groundwater Monitoring

Graduate

Natural Resources Management

Graduate

Engineering Survey

Undergraduate

Editorship in International Journals

  • Applied Geochemistry
  • Arabian Journal of Geosciences
  • Bioresource Technology
  • CLEAN Soil, Air, WaterChemical GeologyEnvironmental Science and Pollution Research
  • Environmental Earth Sceince
  • Environmental Engineering Science
  • Energy Sources
  • Fuel
  • Fuel Processing Technology
  • Fresenius Environmental Bulletin
  • Global Nest
  • Geoarcheology
  • Geothermics
  • Groundwater for Sustainable Development
  • International Journal of Environment and Pollution
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Hydrological Sciences Journal
  • Minerals
  • Open Hydrology Journal
  • Journal of Earth System Science
  • Journal of Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
  • Journal of Environmental Radioactivity
  • Turkish Earth Sceiences
  • Water
  • Water Quality Research Journal of Canada
  • Water Quality, Exposure and Health
  • Water Resources Management
  • Water Air  and Soil Pollution