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I hail from Kocaeli, Turkey, where I completed my bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering. My academic journey took a turn when I discovered a passion for water-related studies, prompting me to pursue further education. This led me to Northern Cyprus, where I embarked on an interdisciplinary path in the "Sustainable Environment & Energy Systems" program at METU. Over the course of nearly three years, I concentrated on semi-arid region hydrology and statistical forecasting methods.

In 2019, I transitioned to North Dakota State University to commence my Ph.D. studies in Environmental and Conservation Science (ECS). Currently, I am immersed in researching the dynamics of environmental streams within Trung Bao Le's fluid laboratory, alongside fulfilling my teaching assistant responsibilities.

The dynamics of natural flows, particularly in ice-covered meandering rivers within cold regions, present intricate and unique structures even under open surface conditions. My research is centered on exploring these complex dynamics. To achieve this, we conduct field surveys throughout the year near Lindenwood Park on a segment of the Red River, utilizing the Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) to analyze flow distribution.

Currently, our research emphasizes the practical application of cutting-edge theoretical methods validated by real-time field observations. Concurrently, we employ large-eddy simulations (LES) using proprietary software on high-performance computing (HPC) systems to model the entire flow process. By gaining a deeper understanding of ice-covered flow mechanisms, we aim to address critical questions related to sediment transport and disaster mitigation in the future.