Tashkent University of Architecture and Construction
25окт
Rector: Ercan Kahya
Rektor: Ercan Kahya Ishchi: +90 (212) 285 3002
Mobil: +90 (531) 297 0353
Faks: +90 (212) 285 3710
E-mail 1: kahyae@itu.edu.tr
E-mail 2: ercan.kahya@hotmail.com
Web site: http://akademi.itu.edu.tr/kahyae/
EDUCATION
1989-1993 - Ph.D Department of Civil Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), USA, Major Field: Water Resources Engineering, Minor Field: Atmospheric Sciences
1988 – 1989 - Department of Civil Engineering, Columbia University (CU), New York, USA, Water Resources Engineering, Graduate Study (Ph. D.)
1986-1987 - M. Sc. Department of Civil Engineering, Polytechnic University (PU), New York, USA, Water Resources Engineering
1985-1985 - June - Dec. English Language Education, ELS Language Center, Oklahoma City University (OCU), Oklahoma City, USA
1985-1985 - Jan. - May. Foreign Language Center, Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey,
1984-1984 - Sep. - Dec. Department of Civil Engineering, Bosporus University (BU), Istanbul, Turkey, Prior to graduate study program for M.Sc. degree
1980-1984 - B. Sc. Department of Civil Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (İTÜ), Istanbul, Turkey,
EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE
2021 - present - Tashkent Institute of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Rector Responsible for raising the rank of the institution worldwide
2012-2020 - Istanbul Technical University North Cyprus, Rector, (Building a university from scratch! It is just like writing A NEW STORY … Responsible for all kinds of institutional, administrative and academic works; struggled with massive bureaucracy in land leasing; signed more than 40 cooperation agreements; involved individually in all types of campus architecture & restoration projects from A to Z; prepared all strategic and financial plans; activated a new continuing education center (now ranked #1 in Cyprus); built first open innovation campus in the region; set up the foundations of incubation center & techno park system and several Center of Excellence; opened the first graduate MBA program (starting on Sep. of 2020); motivated new successful student clubs (e.g., emergency rescue, underwater diving; archery) for national competitions; organized many social panels and activities; constructed required all labs for existing three undergrad marine sciences departments; coordinated for national and international accreditation of these programs and so many works...)
2012-2020 - İTÜ University Executive Board and Senate Member, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul
2012-2020 - Hydraulics and Water Resources Eng. Program Council Member, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul
2014-2015 - Head of Hydraulic Division, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul
2009-2010 - İTÜ / UAE Relations Coordinator, American University of Sharjah, (Organized & Coordinated the process of MOU between ITU and Higher Colleges of Technology, in Abu Dhabi in 2010)
2002-2006 - Member of Executive Board, Coastal Sciences and Engineering Graduate Program at ITU, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul
2002-2004 - Vice Dean, Institute of Science and Technology (aka Graduate School), Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, (Responsible for all graduate student affairs at the largest graduate school in Europe, more than 6,000 enrolments)
2002-2004 - Member of Executive Board, Institute of Science and Technology, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul
2001-2003 - Member of Executive Board, EURASIA Institute of Earth Sciences, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul
1996-1999 - Head of Hydraulic Division, Civil Engineering Department, Selçuk University, Konya
1996-1999 - Member of Executive Board, Civil Engineering Department, Selçuk University, Konya
1995-2000 - Chief of Hydraulic Laboratory, Civil Engineering Department, Selçuk University, Konya
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
2009 - present - Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (ITU), Istanbul
2008-2010 - Visiting Prof., Department of Civil Engineering, American University of Sharjah (AUS), UAE
(Teaching undergraduate level courses; Undertaking various water resources and hydrometeorological researches; Presenting papers in international and national conferences; Participating in various academic commissions; etc.)
(Teaching undergraduate level courses; Undertaking various water resources and hydrometeorological researches; Presenting papers in international and national conferences; Participating in various academic commissions; etc.)
2006-2008 - Assoc. Prof., Department of Civil Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (ITU), Istanbul, (Teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses; Supervising M.S. and Ph.D. students; Undertaking various water resources and hydro-meteorological researches; Presenting papers in international and national conferences; Participating in various academic commissions; etc.)
2004-2006 - Visiting Assoc. Prof., Department of Civil Engineering, American University in Dubai (AUD), UAE
(Teaching undergraduate level courses; Tailoring new courses; Conducting research activities. Participating in various academic commissions; etc.)
(Teaching undergraduate level courses; Tailoring new courses; Conducting research activities. Participating in various academic commissions; etc.)
2001-2004 - Assoc. Prof., Department of Civil Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (ITU), Istanbul, [Same as above]
1998-2000 - Assoc. Prof., Department of Civil Engineering, Selçuk University (SU), Konya, (Same as above)
1994-1998 - Assist. Prof., Department of Civil Engineering, Selçuk University (SU), Konya, (Same as above)
1993-1994 - Water Resources Specialist, State Water Works (DSİ), Ankara, Turkey, (Responsible for an irrigation project in Southern Anatolia Project (GAP); Establishing stochastic models for the reliability of active reservoir volumes; Performing various hydrologic works such as spillways-gates-outlet works, pressure conduits, water supply systems, flood damage mitigation, and planning for water resources development.)
1993-1993 - Post-doc, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), USA, [Performing a research regarding U.S. streamflow and La Nina events and preparing all relevant research works to be published in WRR journal; Investigating hydroelectric power and groundwater problems existed in Los Angeles.]
1990-1992 - Research Assistant, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), USA, [Studying U.S. streamflow patterns in association with ENSO episodes; Applying various methodologies such as harmonic analysis, composite analysis, statistical models based on some theoretical PDF; Writing proposal and final reports; Presenting papers in conferences.]
1986-1987 - Laboratory Assistant, Polytechnic University (PU), New York, USA, [Conducting undergraduate experiments in the hydraulic lab.]
CONSULTANCY EXPERIENCE
2004-2006 - Consultant, Metropol Gulf Landscaping & Construction L.L.C., Dubai/UAE, [Preparing joint venture agreements; Presenting company profiles to new customers; Participating various business meeting; Evaluating project bids, Organizing work forces, etc.]