Short Bio
I am the Head of the Department of Nature Conservation and Biodiversity Management and an Associate Professor at Kastamonu University, where I also direct the GIS and Remote Sensing Research and Application Center.
My studies focus on geospatial technologies, environmental monitoring, and sustainable land and forest management.
I received my B.S. from Zonguldak Karaelmas University and completed my M.S. in Forest and Natural Resources at Clemson University (South Carolina, USA). During my master's research, I examined riparian buffer zones and water quality using LiDAR data. I earned my Ph.D. in Forestry at Kastamonu University, where I analyzed Türkiye's land cover changes over the past 30 years across phytogeographical regions.
As a Visiting Scientist at Texas A&M University, I conducted research on NASA's ICESat-2 spaceborne LiDAR system, focusing on the characterization of forest structure and land cover. I continue to work with LiDAR, remote sensing, and environmental datasets, leading large-scale projects such as the Kastamonu Virtual Forest Project, which develops high-resolution 3D forest models for research and education.
Throughout my roles as an academic researcher, I am committed to developing innovative, data-driven solutions that support nature conservation, biodiversity, and sustainable resource management.
