I am a Coastal Scientist & Engineer with over a decade of applied research experience. I’m passionate about advancing innovative and sustainable solutions for coastal development by combining scientific insight with practical engineering approaches. My work bridges research and real-world application, with a strong focus on environmental stewardship, and evidence-based design.
Experience
Hydraulic and Coastal Engineering Specialist
@INROS LACKNER SE, Bremen | 2025 – Present
- Flood protection
- Coastal protection
- Natural hydraulic engineering
Senior Coastal Scientist
@CORELAB, Kiel University (CAU) | 2020 – 2025
- Leader of the CORELAB Coastal Modelling Group
- Contributed and co-supervised research projects concerning coastal hydrodynamics, morphodynamics, water quality and hazards on coastal infrastructure due to extreme weather events
- Developed decision support tools, monitoring systems and resource assessment algorithms, mainly in MATLAB and Python
- Planned and conducted measurements of coastal bathymetry, wind, waves, water levels, currents and water quality
Coastal Scientist
@CORELAB, Kiel University (CAU) | 2013 – 2020
- Developed a novel algorithm to analyze global datasets and models (ECMWF, WAVEWATCH, TPXO, HYCOM, etc.), identify trends in oceans and coastal seas in varying spatiotemporal scales, and automatically generate boundary conditions for numerical models
- Developed process-based coastal numerical models to determine wave and flow characteristics, morphodynamics and water quality in coastal areas
- Performed resource assessments for ocean renewable energy and sustainable aquaculture
- Evaluated environmental impacts of dredging operations and coastal structures
- Evaluated seismic performances of marine structures using physical and numerical models
Intern Hydraulics Engineer
@Kocaeli Water and Sewerage Administration (ISU) | 2010
Observed and contributed to the design and manufacturing processes of dams, urban water infrastructure and water treatment plants.
Intern Structural Engineer
@Türköz İnşaat | 2008
Observed and contributed to the design and manufacturing processes of reinforced concrete (RC) structures, steel structures and urban recreational spaces.
Education
PhD in Coastal Information Systems
@Kiel University (CAU) | 2013 – 2020 | Honors: Magna cum Laude
The thesis titled “Strategies for the Assessment of Tidal Current Energy Resources through Numerical Models” aimed at stressing fundamental research gaps regarding the characterization of tidal current energy resources with a focus on Indonesia, leading to a concluding overview of the country’s potential on tidal current energy.
MSc in Coastal and Harbor Engineering
@Yıldız Technical University (YTU) | 2011 – 2013
In the thesis titled “Analyzing Seismic Performance of Gravity Type Quay Walls with Sliding Block Method“, a simplified dynamic analysis method is proposed to evaluate the magnitude and phase variation of the dynamic thrust acting on gravity-type quay walls and to predict the seismic sliding displacement of these structures.
BSc in Civil Engineering
@Yıldız Technical University (YTU) | 2006 – 2011
In the senior design project, I developed a comprehensive yacht marina design to meet the functional and environmental needs of the Kalkan district in Antalya, Turkey. The project addressed coastal engineering, marina layout planning, and the integration of local infrastructure within a real-world context.
Expertise & Skills
Industry Knowledge: Coastal Engineering, Marine Structures, MetOcean Processes, Ocean Renewable Energy, Wind Energy, Water Quality, Marine Aquaculture
Tools & Technologies: Delft3D & Delft3D FM, SWAN, WAsP, MATLAB, Python, Unix, AutoCAD, MS Office
Interpersonal Skills: Analytical Skills, Creative Thinking, Intercultural Skills, Problem Solving, Project Management, Team Management, Teamwork, Teaching, Public Speaking
Languages
English: Near-native; German: Intermediate (B2); Turkish: Native
Honors & Awards
Scientific Committee Member
Apr 2024 · Issued by the International Conference on Port, Coastal, and Offshore Engineering (ICPCO 2024)
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work Award
Oct 2022 · Issued by Teledyne Marine Photo & Data Contest
Scientific Committee Member
Apr 2021 · Issued by 14th International Congress on Advances in Civil Engineering (ACE 2020-21)
Certificates
Online WEng self-study course
Issued by DTU WIND & Energy Systems · 2025
Online WAsP self-study course
Issued by DTU WIND & Energy Systems · 2025
Online Seminar: Effective Visual Communication of Science
Issued by Kiel University · 2022
Online Seminar: Agile Project Management
Issued by Kiel University · 2022
Online-Seminar: Leadership Skills For Young Leaders
Issued by Kiel University · 2021
Young Entrepreneurs in Science – From Innovator to Business
Issued by Falling Walls Foundation · 2021
Young Entrepreneurs in Science – From PHD to Innovator
Issued by Falling Walls Foundation · 2021
Online-Seminar: University Didactics “Premium”
Issued by Kiel University · 2021
Online-Seminar: University Didactics “Basic”
Issued by Kiel University · 2021
Online-Seminar: University Didactics “Starter”
Issued by Kiel University · 2020
TU Delft Climate Institute 2019 Summer School on Sea-level change: observations, processes and modelling
Issued by TU Delft · 2019
Energy 101: The Big Picture by Georgia Institute of Technology
Issued by Coursera · 2017
Wind Energy by Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Issued by Coursera · 2017
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