Prof. Dr. Hasan Sözbilir
Seismology, Geological Engineering, Applied Geology
An expert who has made significant contributions to earthquake engineering, seismology, and structural geology by conducting in-depth research on natural disasters and tectonic processes.
Prof. Dr. Hasan Sözbilir
Prof. Dr. Hasan Sözbilir is an academic specializing in geological engineering, conducting extensive studies in earthquake engineering, seismology, structural geology, and tectonics. After graduating from the Department of Geological Engineering at Dokuz Eylül University in 1986, he completed his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in the same university’s Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences (Department of General Geology). He obtained the title of Professor in 2010, accelerating his academic career. Starting as a research assistant in 1987, he became Assistant Professor in 1998, Associate Professor in 2005, and Professor in 2010 at Dokuz Eylül University. He has numerous internationally recognized publications, especially on earthquake engineering and natural hazards. Between 2014 and 2023 he served as Director of the Earthquake Research and Application Center, and since 2019 he has held positions such as Head of the Geological Engineering Department and member of the University Administrative Board. Prof. Dr. Sözbilir is also active on social media, sharing his scientific work with a broader audience since opening his Twitter account in 2019.
Academic Background
Ph.D.
1990 – 1997
Dokuz Eylül University, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Master’s Degree
1987 – 1989
Dokuz Eylül University, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Bachelor’s Degree
1982 – 1986
Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Engineering
Research Areas
Active Tectonics Research
Investigating active tectonic processes and understanding crustal movements.
Earthquake Engineering
Research on earthquakes and seismic wave effects, with soil and structural engineering applications.
Paleoseismology
Studying traces of past earthquakes and examining ancient fault lines and seismic activity.
Active Fault Investigations
Identifying active faults and analysing their characteristics and tectonic movements.
423
SCI-Indexed Articles
150
Conference Papers
31
National Projects