Research Projects

EU Funded Research Projects

  • NATMed – Nature-based Solutions on existing infrastructures for resilient Water Management in the Mediterranean
  • RURITAGE: Heritage for Rural Regeneration, (EU Proposal 776465), HORİZON2020
  • CRM: Raw materials from geothermal fluids (EU Proposal 101058163), HORIZON2021
  • REFLECT: Reassess geothermal fluid properties at extreme conditions to optimize future geothermal energy extraction (EU Proposal 850626), HORİZON2020
  • CARDIMED: Climate Adaptation and Resilience Demonstrated In the MEDiterranean region (EU Proposal 101112731), HORIZON EUROPE
  • Development of Cumulative Impact Assessment of Geothermal Resources Being Developed in Turkey to Tackle the Challenges of the Future, 2020Avrupa Yatırım ve Kalkınma Bankası.

TUBITAK Funded Research Projects

  • TÜBİTAK 2549 – TÜBİTAK Project with code 118Y490, which was decided to be supported within the framework of the Bilateral Cooperation Program with the Polish National Research and Development Center (NCBR). “Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Geothermal Water for Agriculture”, 2019-2023.
  • Investigation of Seawater Intrusion and Discharge into the Sea in the Karaburun Peninsula with Hydrogeological Studies and Mathematical Modeling, TÜBİTAK Project, ÇAYDAG- 103Y042, 2013-2018.
  • Investigation of arsenic pollution in Simav Plain (Kütahya) groundwater and evaluation of its risks to human health, TÜBİTAK Project, ÇAYDAG- 109Y029. 2009-2012.
  • Evaluation of Mining Activities in the Çan Coal Basin in Terms of Medical Geology, TUBITAK Project, ÇAYDAG- 106Y041, 2008.
  • Potential of geothermal resources in the Biga Peninsula, determination of their usage areas and evaluation of their environmental impacts, TUBITAK Project, ÇAYDAG- 104Y082, 2005.
  • Investigation of the effects of Tuzla (Çanakkale) geothermal on the aquifer, soil and water in the region, TUBITAK Project, 2005, YDABAG- 103Y010.

BAP Funded Research Projects

  • Hydrogeological and hydrogeochemical modeling of geothermal resources in Gülbahçe and its surroundings, IYTE BAP, 2011 IYTE21.
  • Investigation of the environmental effects of acid mining lakes in Çan (Çanakkale) region, ÇOMU BAP, 2010/38.
  • Investigation of dripstone waters in caves in terms of hydrogeochemistry and paleoclimatology, ÇOMU BAP, 2007/27.
  • Determination of lignite coal quality in Çanakkale-Çan region and its evaluation in terms of its effects on the environment and human health. ÇOMÜ Scientific Research Projects, 2006, Project No: 2005-91.
  • Impact of mining on groundwater in Çan (Çanakkale) District, ÇOMÜ, Research Fund Project (AFP), 2005, Project No: 2003/24.
  • Geological and geotechnical characteristics of Çanakkale new settlement, ÇOMU, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Department of Geological Engineering, Research Project-2002.
  • The impact of Çanakkale waste storage area on surface and groundwater and examination of the groundwater quality of Çanakkale residential area, ÇOMÜ, Research Fund Project (AFP), 2001, Project No: 2001-b/04
  • Investigation of the impact of Çanakkale waste storage area on surface and groundwater using Geophysical Methods, ÇOMÜ, Research Fund Project (AFP), 2002, Project No: 2001-b/04
  • Earth engineering (geological-geophysical) characteristics of Yeşildere (Kadifekale- İzmir) landslide area, DEÜ, Faculty of Engineering, research project 2001, İzmir.
  • Izmir Wastewater Treatment Plant Environmental Impact Assessment Report, 1998, DEU, Faculty of Engineering, research project, Izmir.
  • Efemçukuru Gold Field (Izmir) Base-line Study, 1999, DEÜ, Faculty of Engineering, research project, İzmir.
  • Geological and hydrogeological survey of Bergama-Ovacık gold mine, 1999, DEÜ, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Geological Engineering, research project, İzmir.
  • Investigation of Thermal Power Plant Wastes in Yatağan (Muğla) Region in Terms of Environmental Geology, DEÜ Research Fund (AFS) Project, 1999, Project No: 0922. 97.01. 06.

Municipality Funded Research Projects

  • Geothermal Potential of İzmir City, 2021, İZKA, İzmir.
  • Sponge Cities, 2021, Izmir Metropolitan Municipality (IBŞB), İzmir.
  • İzmir City Hydrogeology, 2021, Izmir Metropolitan Municipality (IBŞB), İzmir.
  • Project to separate CO2 from other greenhouse gases, store it and introduce it into the system in the Tuzla Geothermal Field with extreme salinity, 2020-2021, Research project, IZTEK A.Ş.
  • Investigation of hydrogeological, hydrogeochemical and crusting problems of Tuzla Geothermal Field, 2016-2017, Research project, IZTEK A.Ş.
  • Küçük Menderes Basin Sustainable Development Strategy, 2016, İzmir Metropolitan City (İZBŞ) Project.
  • Investigation of hydrogeological, hydrogeochemical and crusting problems of Tuzla Geothermal Field, 2014-2016, Research project, İZTEK A.Ş.
  • Gediz-Bakırçay Basin Sustainable Development Strategy, 2015, İzmir Metropolitan City (İZBŞ) Project.
  • Dewatering project of the North Aegean Solid Waste Disposal facility, 2015. İZBŞ Project
  • Peninsula Sustainable Development Strategy, 2014, İZKA Project.
  • Hydrogeological characteristics of Yamanlar (İzmir) Solid Waste Site, 2014, İZBŞ İZSU Project
  • Gülbahçe Geothermal Resource Development Project, 2013, İZKA Project, TR31/12/DFD01/0015.

Ministry Funded Research Projects

  • Turkey – Assessment of opportunities and interest in direct uses of geothermal energy, 2020, Dünya Bankası
  • Kuzey Ege Nehir Havzası Yönetim Planının Hazırlanması Projesi, 2020, Su Yönetimi Genel Müdürlüğü, Ankara
  • Muş ili Jeotermal Enerji Potansiyeli Projesi, 2017, Doğu Anadolu Kalıkınma Ajansı- Alpaslan Ünv. Projesi
  • Güneydoğu Anadolu Jeotermal Enerji Potansiyeli, GAP İdaresi Başkanlığı, Kalkınma Bakanlığı Projesi, 2014-2015.
  • Using geothermal energy for improving life standard and security of Georgia, NATO Project, SPS-EAP.SFP. 984360, 2011-10-14
  • Büyük Menderes, Gediz ve Çürüksü (Denizli) Havzalarında Uranyum- Altın-Zirkon Konsantrasyonu ile tektonik ve jeotermal enerji arasındaki ilişki, 2001K120320, 2001, DPT (Devlet Planlama Teşkilatı Projesi)

NATO Funded Research Projects

  • Using geothermal energy for improving life standard and security of Georgia, NATO Project, SPS-EAP.SFP. 984360, 2011-10-14

World Bank Funded Research Projects

  • Turkey – Assessment of opportunities and interest in direct uses of geothermal energy, 2020, World Bank