Prof. Dr. Bekir Taner San, Akdeniz University, Turkey
Prof. Dr. Bekir Taner San is a distinguished academic in geological engineering with extensive expertise in remote sensing, image processing, and GIS applications. Currently a Professor at Akdeniz University, he holds a doctorate in geological engineering from Middle East Technical University. He has contributed significantly to various geotechnical and geological research areas, with a strong focus on advanced technologies in engineering. 🌍📊💡
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Education
Prof. San’s academic journey began at Middle East Technical University, where he completed his undergraduate degree in Geological Engineering (1993-1998), followed by postgraduate (1999-2002) and doctoral studies (2002-2008) in Natural and Applied Sciences. His doctoral thesis focused on hyperspectral image processing and its applications in lithological and mineralogical mapping. 🎓📖📍
Experience
Prof. San has had a long-standing career at Akdeniz University, serving as a Professor in the Faculty of Engineering since 2020. He has held several administrative roles, including Rector’s Advisor and BAP Scientific Commissioner. Additionally, he has served as the Head of the Department of Geological Engineering and has developed and taught various courses in GIS, remote sensing, and image processing. 🏫📚🔧
Awards and Honors
Prof. San has been recognized for his impactful research and academic leadership. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to geotechnical engineering and remote sensing. His commitment to academic excellence is evident in his ongoing research and leadership roles in scientific committees. 🏆🔬🎖️
Research Focus
Prof. San’s research focuses on geotechnical engineering, remote sensing, image processing, GIS, and multi-criteria decision-making analysis. He has conducted extensive work in lithological mapping, earthquake-induced changes, and environmental monitoring using advanced image processing techniques. His research is pivotal in applying cutting-edge technologies to geosciences. 🛰️📍🌎
Publication Top Notes
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A two‐level approach to geospatial identification of optimal pitaya cultivation sites using multi‐criteria decision analysis | Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture | 2025 | DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.14297 📑
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Evaluation of the effect of spatial and temporal resolutions for digital change detection: case of forest fire | Natural Hazards | 2023 | DOI: 10.1007/s11069-023-06199-0 🔥
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Geochemistry of Red Soils in the Kas District of Antalya (Türkiye) Using Multivariate Statistical Approaches and GIS | Minerals | 2023 | DOI: 10.3390/min13060772 🧑🔬
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Data Integration for Lithological Mapping Using Machine Learning Algorithms | Earth Science Informatics | 2022 | DOI: 10.1007/s12145-022-00826-3 🤖
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Origins of diverse present displacements in a paleo-landslide area (Isiklar, Trabzon, northeast Turkey) | Environmental Earth Sciences | 2022 | DOI: 10.1007/s12665-022-10372-2 🌍
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Akdeniz University’s Process of Becoming a Research-Oriented University: Institutional Structuring, Goals, Activities and Outcomes | Yuksekogretim Dergisi | 2021 | DOI: 10.2399/yod.20.808759 🎓
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Assessment of Academic Performance at Akdeniz University | NETWORKING COMMUNICATION AND DATA KNOWLEDGE ENGINEERING | 2020 | DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-36178-5_87 📊
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Yeraltı Suyu Kaynaklarının Uzaktan Algılama ve CBS Teknikleri Kullanarak Modellenmesine Yönelik bir Yaklaşım: Kırkgöz Havzası (Antalya) | Geomatik | 2020 | DOI: 10.29128/geomatik.649221 💧
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Landslide susceptibility mapping using an automatic sampling algorithm based on two level random sampling | Computers & Geosciences | 2019 | DOI: 10.1016/j.cageo.2019.104329 🌄
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Geographical information systems (GIS) and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) integration for sustainable landfill site selection considering dynamic data source | Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment | 2019 | DOI: 10.1007/s10064-017-1135-z 🗑️