Gökmen TAYFUR, Ph. D. 

Prefessor

Department of Civil Engineering

Izmir Institute of Technology

Gulbahçe Campus URLA 35430

İzmir-Turkey

Tel: +90(232) 750 6802

Fax: +90(232) 750 6801

email: gokmentayfur@iyte.edu.tr

 

      

EDUCATION                                  

Ph.D   Water Resources Engineering, Dept. Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of California, Davis, USA, 1993.

M.Sc     Water Resources Engineering, Dept. Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of California, Davis, USA, 1990.

M.Sc    Hydraulic Engineering, Civil Engineering Faculty, Istanbul
Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey, 1987 (all but thesis).

B.Sc    Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Faculty, Istanbul
Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey, 1985.

 

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

 Professor

8/2004-present            Dept. Civil Engineering, Izmir Institute of Technology, Urla, Izmir, Turkey.

Visiting Professor

7/2007—6/2008         NCCHE, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS, USA.

9/24—10/12,  2006    IRPI-CNR (IRPI-National Research Council),   Perugia, İtaly.

9/2004—8/2005           Dept. Civil & Environmental Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.

Associate Professor              

12/98-7/2004               Dept. Civil Engineering, Izmir Institute of Technology, Urla, Izmir, Turkey.

 Assistant Professor

9/95-11/98.                  Dept. Civil Engineering, Izmir Institute of Technology, Urla, Izmir, Turkey
Lecturer                                 

4/95-7/95                    Dept. Civil & Environmental Engineering, University
of California, Davis, CA, USA.Taught “Hydrologic Time Series Analysis” graduate course.
 
Postdoctoral Researcher     

3/95-8/95         Dept. Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of California, Davis, CA, USA. Analyzed time series trends of hydrologic variables.

8/93-3/95         Dept. Land, Air & Water Resources, University of California, Davis, CA, USA. Worked on the transport of salt and chemicals in saturated and unsaturated zone.

Laboratory Instructor          

1/95-4/95         Dept. Land, Air & Water Resources, University of California, Davis, CA, USA. Taught discussion and lab sessions in “Groundwater Hydrology” course.
  
Research Assistant  

7/92-8/93         Dept. Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of California, Davis, CA, USA. Research project: Identifying the effects of surface and subsurface flows and freeze-thaw action on erosion and developing the erosion mitigation strategies for steep cut and fill hillslopes.
  
11/89-7/92       Dept. Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of California, Davis, CA, USA. Research project: Prediction and prevention of erosion subjected to the rainfall from steep cut hillslopes.
                                              
7/89-11/89       Dept. Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of California, Davis, CA, USA. Research project: Simulation of random rill network geometry on agricultural plots. 
 
Teaching Assistant   

1/94-4/94.        Dept. Land, Air & Water Resources, University of California, Davis.  Taught discussion sessions in “Hydrochemical Models” course.

1/93-4/93.        Dept. Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of California, Davis, CA, USA. Taught discussion sessions in “Deterministic Optimization” course.

10/86-11/87.   Division of Hydraulic Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey  Taught discussion sessions in “Hydrology”, “Fluid Mechanics”, and “Open Channel Flow Hydraulics” courses.

COURSES TAUGHT          

CE 532 Groundwater Hydrology and Pollutant Transport
CE 505 Open Channel Hydraulics
CE 504 Advanced Watershed Hydrology
CE 534 Non-Point Source Pollution
CE 571 Artificial Intelligence Methods in Engineering
CE 501  Advanced Analytical Methods in Engineering
CE 502  Advanced Numerical Methods in Engineering
ECI 276 Hydrologic Time Series Analysis
IN 251 Fluid Mechanics

COURSES DEVELOPED

CE 571 Artificial Intelligence Methods in Engineering
CE 534 Non-Point Source Pollution

 
THESIS GUIDED

6. “GIS_based numerical modeling of flloding due to dam break-Case study: Tahtali dam”, Basak Dogan, M.Sc Thesis, IYTE (in progress).

5. “Numerical modeling of unsteady and non equilibrium sediment transport in rivers”, Asli Bor, M.Sc Thesis, Dept. Civil Engineering, Izmir Institute of Technology, 2008.

4.  ‘ANNs for predicting seepage path in the body of an earth-filled dam’.
 Deniz Özsayın, M.Sc Thesis, Dept. Civil Engineering, Izmir Institute of Technology, 2006.

3.  ‘Boron and Selenium transport in saturated and unsaturated zones’.
 Emin Yurekliturk,  M.Sc  Thesis, Division of Environmental Engineering,
  Izmir Institute of Technology, 2002.

2.  ‘Assessment of groundwater quality in Torbali region’.
Tugba Kirer,  M.Sc Thesis, Division of Environmental Engineering,
  Izmir Institute of Technology, 2002.

1. ‘Artificial neural networks model for air quality in the region of Izmir’.
Savas Birgili,  M.Sc Thesis, Division of Environmental Engineering,
  Izmir Institute of Technology, 2002.

 

PhD Thesis Guided

Ulke, A. “Yapay zeka metodlari ile Gediz Nehri’nin TSS yukunun tahmin edilmesi”. Insaat Muhendisligi Bolumu, Dokuz Eylul Universitesi, Izmir, Turkiye.  

 

PhD Committee Member 

Ayvaz, T. “Identifying values and places of sources and sinks in a heterogeneous aquifer by genetic algorithms using limited observations.” Dept. Civil Engineering, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey.

Gurarslan, G. “Identifying place and concentration of the contamination source in a heterogonous aquifer using artificial intelligence methods.”  Dept. Civil Engineering, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey.

Dogan, Z. “Predicting early stage cost at construction buildings by automatic learning techniques.” Dept. Architecture, Izmir Institute of Technology, Izmir, Turkey.    

 

RESEARCH PROJECTS

9.         “Investigating surface water and groundwater potential of campus of Izmir Institute of Technology”. Izmir Institute of Technolgy Research Fund, Project No: 2007MUHYL01, (Principal Investigator), (in progress).

8.         “Experimental and theorethical investigation of unstaedy and non-equilibrium sediment transport in open channels—application of the results to Tahtali basin creeks.” TUBITAK project No. 106M274 (in progress).

7.         ‘Investigation of groundwater quality in the region of Torbalı’.  Izmir Institute of Technolgy Research Fund.  (Principle Investigator), Izmir, Turkey, 2003. (Project No: 2001MUHYL12).

6.         ‘Investigation of creek protection bends in Tahtalı Watershed’. Grand Mayoral Department Research Fund, Izmir, Turkey, 2000.

 5.        ‘Investigation of water resources protection regulations in Turkey with respect to science, technic, and law’. Grand Mayoral Department Research Fund, Izmir, Turkey, 2000.

4.         ‘Evaluation of erosion potential of bare and vegetated cut/fill slopes of decomposed granite at Buckhorn Summit’. California Department of Transportation Research Fund, CA, USA, 1994.

 3. ‘Best management practices assessment model for agricultural non point source pollution’. State Water Resources Control Board, California Research Fund, CA, USA, 1994.

2.  ‘Erosion control of decomposed granite at Buckhorn Summit’.California Department of Transportation Research Fund, CA, USA, 1992.

1.  ‘Simulation of random rill network geometry on agricultural plots’. University of Kentucky Research Fund, KY, USA, 1990.

 

Journal Reviewer                            
Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, ASCE
Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, ASCE
Hydrological Sciences Journal, IAHS
Journal of Hydrologic Engineering, ASCE
Journal of Contaminant Hydrology
Hydrological Processes
Water Research
Journal of Hydrology
Environmental Modeling and Software
Advances in Engineering Software
American Concrete Institute Journal
Journal of Engineering and Environment, TUBITAK
International Journal for Numerical Methods in Fluids
Mathematical and Computer Modeling
Journal of Coastal Research
Environmental Fluid Mechanics
Journal of Engineering and Management
Water Management
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
International Journal of Sediment Research
Journal of Earth System Science
Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science
Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE
Journal of Earth System Sciences
Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering in China
Agricultural Water Management

 

Project Reviewer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), USA
Austrian National Science Foundation
Turkish Science Foundation (TUBITAK)

 

Editorial Board

Associate Editor, Journal of Water Quality, Exposure and Health [WQEH], 2008-

Editorial Board Member,            Air, Soil & Water Research, 2008-

 

KEYNOTE PAPERS

  1. International Conference on Water and Environment, WE-2003, Bhopal, India.

15-18 December-2003. Presented a Keynote Paper on “Sediment Transport”.

  1. International Conference on Integrated Technologies for Environmental Monitoring and Information Production, NATO-ARW, Marmaris, Turkey, Sptember 2001. Presented a Keynote Paper on “Upscaling surface flow equations depending upon data availability at different scales’.

 

INVITED SPEAKER

5    Tayfur, G. “Kineamtic wave theory for modeling transient sediment waves in alluvial channels.” Presented at a NCCHE-NSL joint seminar on August 17, 2007.

4    Tayfur, G. “Introduction to ANNs and GAs and their applications to predict flow rates in river sections”.  Presented in NCCHE-NSL joint seminar in April 04, 2008.

3    “Predicting and Forecasting Flow Discharge at Sites Receiving Significant Lateral Inflow by ANN” at IRPI-CNR (IRPI-National Research Council),   Perugia, İtaly, Sept.        30, 2006.

2    “Fuzzy Logic Algorithm and Its Application to Predict Dispersion Coefficient in Natural Rivers” at IRPI-CNR (IRPI-National Research Council),   Perugia, İtaly, Oct. 3,      2006.
                       
1    “Genetic Algorithm and Its Application to Flow Prediction” at IRPI-CNR (IRPI- National Research Council),   Perugia, İtaly, Oct. 7, 2006.

           

MANAGERIAL POSITIONS

2008-              Chairman, Civil Engineering Deptartment
2008-              Vice Dean of the Engineering Faculty
2008-               Member of University Seneto
2005-2007        Chairman, Dept. Civil Engineering, Izmir Institute of Technology
2007-2008        Member of University Management Committee
2006-2007        Member of Engineering Faculty Management Committee
2000-2004         Chairman, Dept. Civil Engineering, Izmir Institute of Technology
1996-1998        Chairman, Dept. Civil Engineering, Izmir Institute of Technology
1995-1998        Member of Engineering Faculty Management Committee 
1995-1998        Head of the Division of Environmental Engineering, Izmir Institute of Technology

AWARDS                              

Graduate Study in the USA Fellowship by the Turkish Ministry of Education,
1988-1990.

Non-Resident Tuition Fellowship by the University of California, Davis, 1991-1992 Academic Year.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION          

Member of IAHS
Member of  AGU.

 

CITATIONS [as of October 2009]

Total:  323
 

Cited Author        Cited Work          Year                       Volume                                Page       Citing
                                                                                                                                                             Record

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
TAYFUR G           ADV WATER RESOUR                    2003        26                           1249        19          
...Tayfur G             ADV WATER RESOUR                    1992        15                           133           14
...Tayfur G             CEMENT CONCRETE RES               2004        34                           1429        16
...Tayfur G             CEMENT CONCRETE RES               2003        33                           973          31
...Tayfur G             FUEL                                                     2003        82                           1477        4
TAYFUR G           HYDROLOG SCI J                              2002        47                           879          44
TAYFUR G           HYDROLOG SCI J                              1998        43                           361           10
TAYFUR G           J HYDRAUL ENG-ASCE                   2005        131                         431          9
TAYFUR G           J HYDRAUL ENG-ASCE                   2005        131                         991          8
TAYFUR G           J HYDRAUL ENG-ASCE                   1994        120                         1426        17
TAYFUR G           J HYDRAUL ENG-ASCE                   1993        119                         51            41
TAYFUR G           J HYDRAUL ENG-ASCE                   2006        132                         1321        7
…TAYFUR G       COMP MATER SCI                             2005      34                           99           6
TAYFUR G           J HYDROL ENG                                  2002        7                             252          16
TAYFUR G           J HYDROL ENG                                  2001        6                             259          15
TAYFUR G           J IRRIGATION DRAINAG                1995        121                         442          3
TAYFUR G           NORD HYDROL                  2006        37                           69            11
..Tayfur G              WATER RES                                       1997        31                           534          30
TAYFUR G           HYDROLOGICAL PROCES              2006        21                           1848        9
TAYFUR G           ENERG SOURCE PART B               2006      1                             127         2
TAYFUR G           ENVIRON MONIT ASSESS               2008      146                        157         1
TAYFUR G           J HYDROL                                           2008      352                        77           4
TAYFUR G           NORD HYDROL                  2006        37                           143          4

TAYFUR G           WATER RESOUR RES                     2006      42                           6414      2

 

PUBLICATIONS 

SCI Journal Papers

34. Ulke A, Tayfur G, Ozkul S  2009 ‘Predicting Suspended Sediment Loads and Missing Data for Gediz River, Turkey.’  JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGIC ENGINEERING   Volume: 14   Issue: 9   Pages: 954-965.  

33. Tayfur G, Barbetta S, Moramarco T 2009. ‘Genetic Algorithm-Based Discharge Estimation at Sites Receiving Lateral Inflows’.  JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGIC ENGINEERING   Volume: 14   Issue: 5   Pages: 463-474.

32.    Tayfur G 2009. ‘GA-optimized model predicts dispersion coefficient in natural channels
HYDROLOGY RESEARCH   Volume: 40   Issue: 1   Pages: 65-78   

31.    Tayfur G, Sevil HE, Gezgin E, and Ozdemir, S. 2009. ‘Trait-based heterogeneous populations plus (TbHP plus ) genetic algorithm’  MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTER MODELLING   Volume: 49   Issue: 3-4   Pages: 709-720.   

30. Tayfur, G. Kirer, T. and Baba, A. 2008. “Groundwater quality and hydrogeochemical properties of Torbali Region, Izmir, Turkey.” Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 146(1-3), 157-169.
 
29. Tayfur, G. and Singh, V.P. 2008. “ANN and fuzzy logic models for simulating event-based rainfall-runoff.” Closure, J. Hydraulic Engineering, ASCE, 134(9), 1400-1401.   

28.   Singh, V.P. and Tayfur, G. 2008. “Kinematic wave theory for transient bed       sediment waves in alluvial rivers.” J. Hydrologic Engineering, 13(5), 297-304.

27Tayfur, G. and Moramarco, T.  2008. “Predicting hourly-based flow discharge   hydrographs from level data using genetic algorithms.” J. Hydrology, 352,           Issue 1-2, 77-93.

26        Tayfur, G.  and Singh, V.P.  “Kinematic wave model for transient bed profiles
in alluvial channels under nonequilibrium conditions.” WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH, VOL. 43, W12412, doi:10.1029/2006WR005681, 2007

25   Tayfur, G. 2007. “Modeling sediment transport from bare rilled hillslopes by areally averaged transport equations”. CATENA, 70, 25-38.

24   Tayfur, G., Moramarco, T. and Singh, V.P. 2007. “Predicting and Forecasting Flow Discharge at Sites Receiving Significant Lateral Inflow”. Hydrological Processes, 21, 1848-1859.

23   Tayfur G, Singh VP
ANN and fuzzy logic models for simulating event-based rainfall-runoff 
JOURNAL OF HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING-ASCE 132 (12): 1321-1330 DEC 2006

22  Sofuoglu SC, Sofuoglu A, Birgili S, et al.
Forecasting ambient air SO2 concentrations using artificial neural networks 
ENERGY SOURCES PART B-ECONOMICS PLANNING AND POLICY 1 (2): 127-136 2006

21   Tayfur G, Singh VP
Kinematic wave model of bed profiles in alluvial channels 
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH 42 (6): Art. No. W06414 JUN 21 2006

20   Tayfur G
Fuzzy, ANN, and regression models to predict longitudinal dispersion coefficient in natural streams 
NORDIC HYDROLOGY 37 (2): 143-164 2006

19   Tayfur G, Guldal V
Artificial neural networks for estimating daily total suspended sediment in natural streams 
NORDIC HYDROLOGY 37 (1): 69-79 2006

18   Tayfur G, Singh VP
Predicting longitudinal dispersion coefficient in natural streams by artificial neural network 
JOURNAL OF HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING-ASCE 131 (11): 991-1000 NOV 2005
 
17   Tayfur G, Swiatek D, Wita A, et al.
Case study: Finite element method and artificial neural network models for flow through Jeziorsko earthfill dam in Poland 
JOURNAL OF HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING-ASCE 131 (6): 431-440 JUN 2005

16  Seyhan AT, Tayfur G, Karakurt M, et al.
Artificial neural network (ANN) prediction of compressive strength of VARTM processed polymer composites 
COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS SCIENCE 34 (1): 99-105 AUG 2005

15  Akkurt S, Tayfur G, Can S
Fuzzy logic model for the prediction of cement compressive strength 
CEMENT AND CONCRETE RESEARCH 34 (8): 1429-1433 AUG 2004

14   Tayfur G, Singh VP
Numerical model for sediment transport over nonplanar, nonhomogeneous surfaces 
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGIC ENGINEERING 9 (1): 35-41 JAN-FEB 2004

13   Tayfur G, Ozdemir S, Singh VP
Fuzzy logic algorithm for runoff-induced sediment transport from bare soil surfaces 
ADVANCES IN WATER RESOURCES 26 (12): 1249-1256 DEC 2003

12  Inal F, Tayfur G, Melton TR, et al.
Experimental and artificial neural network modeling study on soot formation in premixed hydrocarbon flames 
FUEL 82 (12): 1477-1490 AUG 2003

11  Akkurt S, Ozdemir S, Tayfur G, et al.
The use of GA-ANNs in the modelling of compressive strength of cement mortar 
CEMENT AND CONCRETE RESEARCH 33 (7): 973-979 JUL 2003

10  Akkurt S, Ozdernir S, Tayfur G
Genetic algorithm-artificial neural network model for the prediction of germanium recovery from zinc plant residues 
TRANSACTIONS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MINING AND METALLURGY SECTION C-MINERAL PROCESSING AND EXTRACTIVE METALLURGY 111: C129-C134 SEP-DEC 2002

9     Tayfur G
Artificial neural networks for sheet sediment transport 
HYDROLOGICAL SCIENCES JOURNAL-JOURNAL DES SCIENCES HYDROLOGIQUES 47 (6): 879-892 DEC 2002

8     Tayfur G
Applicability of sediment transport capacity models for nonsteady state erosion from steep slopes 
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGIC ENGINEERING 7 (3): 252-259 MAY-JUN 2002

7     Tayfur G
Modeling two-dimensional erosion process over infiltrating surfaces 
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGIC ENGINEERING 6 (3): 259-262 MAY-JUN 2001

6     Tayfur G, Kavvas ML
A really-averaged overland flow equations at hillslope scale 
HYDROLOGICAL SCIENCES JOURNAL-JOURNAL DES SCIENCES HYDROLOGIQUES 43 (3): 361-378 JUN 1998

5    Kiely G, Tayfur G, Dolan C, et al.
Physical and mathematical modelling of anaerobic digestion of organic wastes 
WATER RESEARCH 31 (3): 534-540 MAR 1997

4     TAYFUR G, TANJI KK, HOUSE B, et al.
MODELING DEFICIT IRRIGATION IN ALFALFA PRODUCTION 
JOURNAL OF IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE ENGINEERING-ASCE 121 (6): 442-451 NOV-DEC 1995

3     TAYFUR G, KAVVAS ML
SPATIALLY AVERAGED CONSERVATION EQUATIONS FOR INTERACTING RILL-INTERRILL AREA OVERLAND FLOWS 
JOURNAL OF HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING-ASCE 120 (12): 1426-1448 DEC 1994

2    TAYFUR G, KAVVAS ML, GOVINDARAJU RS, et al.
APPLICABILITY OF ST-VENANT EQUATIONS FOR 2-DIMENSIONAL OVERLAND FLOWS OVER ROUGH INFILTRATING SURFACES 
JOURNAL OF HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING-ASCE 119 (1): 51-63 JAN 1993

1    GOVINDARAJU RS, KAVVAS ML, TAYFUR G
A SIMPLIFIED MODEL FOR 2-DIMENSIONAL OVERLAND FLOWS 
ADVANCES IN WATER RESOURCES 15 (2): 133-141 1992 

 

Book Chapters

6            Helvaci C., Tayfur, G., Baba A, ve Sener M  2009. ‘Natural resources and environmental problems in Turkey.’ In Environment and Resources, Eds Helvaci, Baba ve Tayfur, Izmir, Turkey. Pages: 39-47.

5            Tayfur, G. 2008, “Soft computing approaches in hydrology”, in V.P. Singh,
Hydrology and Hydraulics, Water Resources Publications, LLC, ISBN
978-188720152-0, Chapter 3, pp 153-160.

4            Tayfur, G. 2003. ‘Modelling sediment transport’. In Watershed Hydrology, (eds) V.P.Singh and R.N. Yadava, Allied Publishers, pp. 353-375.

3          Tayfur, G. 2003. ‘Upscaling surface flow equations depending upon data availability at different scales’. In  Integrated Technologies for Environmental Monitoring and Information Production, (eds) N.B. Harmancioglu et al. Nato Science Series, IV. Earth and Environmental Sciences-Vol 23. pp: 289-300.

2            Tayfur, G. and Singh, V.P. 2003. ‘Intelligence methods to predict discharge from event based rainfall-runoff’. In Advances in Hydrology (eds) V.P.Singh and R.N. Yadava, Allied Publishers, pp. 353-375.

1            Tayfur, G. and Singh, V.J. 2003. ‘Artificial intelligence models to predict longitudinal dispersion coefficient in natural streams’. In Environmental Pollution (eds) V.P.Singh and R.N. Yadava, Allied Publishers, pp. 353-375.

 

Book Editor

2. “Environment and Resources” Editors: Baba, A., Helvaci, C. ve Tayfur, G. Izmir, Turkey

1. Proceedings of the International Conference on Fluvial Hydraulics, Riverflow2008, Volume 2, Editors: Altinakar, MS, Kokpinar, MA, Gogus, M, Tayfur, G., Kumcu, S.Y., Yildirim, N.

 

International Conference Papers

19.             Helavci, C. Tayfur, G., Baba, A. and Sener M. 2009. ‘Natural resources and environmental problems in Turkey.’ AASA Workshop on Environment and Resources, 25-27 Eylul, Izmir, Turkey. Pages: 39-47.

18.           Guney, M.S., Tayfur, G., Elci, S., Bombar, G., Bor A. 2009. “Experimental and numerical investigation of bed load flux in unsteady open channel flows”, The 33rd IAHR Congress, Canada

17.       A. Ülke , S. Özkul, G. Tayfur 2008. “Alternative Methods to Estimate Suspended Sediment Load in Gediz River”  5th ARCHENG-2008 International Architecture and Engineering Symposiums, CENG’08: Civil and Environmental Engineering, Gemikonağı - TRNC, 27-28 November 2008CENG’08:5th International Symposium on Civil and Environmen, European University of Lefke TRNC, 28-33.

 16.       Tayfur, G. and Altinakar, M.S. 2008. “Kinematic wave theory for transient sediment waves under equilibrium and non-equiloibrium conditions.” Riverflow2008, Cesme, Izmir, Turkey, Volume 2, 1127-1138.

15.       Ulke, A., Ozkul, S., Dogan, E. and Tayfur, G. 2008. “Soft computational methods to estimate suspended sediment load in the Gediz River.” Riverflow2008, Cesme, Izmir, Turkey, Volume 2, 1039-1046.

 14        Tayfur, G. and Altinakar, M.S. 2008. “Transport capacity models for non-equilibrium sediment transport.” Riverflow2008, Cesme, Izmir, Turkey, Volume 2, 1047-1054.

 13        Miglio, E., Altinakar, M.S., and Tayfur, G. 2008. “Representation of linear terrain features in 2D free surface model using cut-cell boundary method.” Riverflow2008, Cesme, Izmir, Turkey, Volume 1, 697-704.

 12                    Tayfur, G. and Moramarco, T. 2007.“Forecasting flood hydrographs at Tiber River Basin in Italy by artificial neural networks”. International Congress River Basin Management, Antalya, Turkey, Volume II, pp: 485-497.

11        Tayfur, G. 2006. “Predicting locus of seepage in an earth-fill dam”, 7th International Congress on Advances in Civil Engineering, October 11-13, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey.

10        Tayfur, G. 2006. “Regression and fuzzy models to predict dispersion coefficient in rivers”, 7th International Congress on Advances in Civil Engineering, October 11-13, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey.

9          Singh, V.P. and Tayfur, G. 2005.  “Kinematic Wave Theory of Bed Form Movement in Alluvial Channels”. International Conferance on Hydrological Research Methodology, October 30- November 1, Nanjing, China.

8            Tayfur, G. 2003. ‘Modelling sediment transport’. A Keynote Paper, In Watershed Hydrology edited by V.P.Singh and R.N. Yadava, pp. 353-375. International Conf. on Water and Environment, 15-18 December, Bhopal, India.

7          Tayfur, G. 2003. ‘Upscaling surface flow equations depending upon data availability at different scales’. A Keynote Paper N.B. Harmancioglu et al. (eds),  Integrated Technologies for Environmental Monitoring and Information Production., Nato Science Series, IV. Earth and Environmental Sciences-Vol 23. pp: 289-300.

6            Tayfur, G. and Singh, V.P. 2003. ‘Intelligence methods to predict discharge from event based rainfall-runoff’. In Advances in Hydrology edited by V.P.Singh and R.N. Yadava, pp. 286-295. International Conf. on Water and Environment, 15-18 December, Bhopal, India.
5          Tayfur, G. and Singh, V.J. 2003. ‘Artificial intelligence models to predict longitudinal dispersion coefficient in natural streams’. In Environmental Pollution edited by V.P.Singh and R.N. Yadava, pp.219-227. International Conf. on Water and Environment, 15-18 December, Bhopal, India.

4          Inal, F. and Tayfur, G. 2003. ‘Artificial neural network prediction of soot properties in premixed hydrocarbon flames’. Proc. 1st Inter. Exergy, Energy, and Enviroment Symposium, IEES-1, Izmir, Turkey, pp. 905-909.

3          Sofuoglu, S., Tayfur, G., Sofuoglu, A. and  Birgili, S. 2003. ‘Forecasting SO2 concentrations in Izmir air using an artificial neural networks model’. Proc. 1st Inter. Exergy, Energy, and Enviroment Symposium, IEES-1, Izmir, Turkey, Paper No. 131.

2          Tayfur, G. and S. Ozdemir, 2002. ‘Artificial intelligence model for sediment transport’. 11th International Conference on Transport and Sedimentation of Solid Particles’.  Gent, Belgium, 9-12 September.  ISBN: 83-87866-34-2, pp: 203-210.
           
1          Akyol, B., Akkurt, S., Ozdemir, S., and Tayfur, G. 2002. ‘The use of statistical experimental design and ANN in modeling the compressive strength of Portland Cement’. 11th International Matallurgy and Materials Congress, Istanbul, Turkey.

 

National Conference Papers

22.           Guney, M.S., Tayfur, G., Elci, S., Bombar, G., Bor, A. Ve Aydoner, E. 2009. “The experimental and numerical investigation of flood wave and sediment transport in unsteady flows.” IV. Su Muhendisligi Sempozyumu, Istanbul, 347-357.

21.           Tayfur, G. “Predicting flood hfdrograph of a river by GA”, IV. SU Muhendisligi Sempozyumu, Istanbul, 381387.

 20        Ulke, A., Ozkul, S. Tayfur, G. 2008. “Akarsulardakai askida kati madde miktarinin esnek modelleme yontemleri ile belirlenmesi”, BUMYS 2008, Eskisehir, Turkey, 15-17 Ekim 2008, pp. 893-900.

 19        Bor, A. Tayfur, G. ve Elci, S. 2008. “Parcacik hizi ve dusum hizininkati madde tasinimina etkisinin kinematik dalga yaklasimi ile modellenmesi.”Havza Kirliligi Konferansi, DSI II. Bolge Mudurlugu, 26-27 Haziran, Izmir, Turkey,  89-96.

18        Ulke, A. Ozkul, S. ve Tayfur, G. 2007. “Akarsulardaki askida kati madde miktarinin farkli yapay sinir aglari egitim algoritmalari ile thamini.” III. Ulusal Su Mühendisliği Sempozyumu, 10-14 Sept 2007 Gümüldür/İZMİR, pp: 369-379.

 17        Tayfur, G.  2007. “Nehir taban sediment haraketi icin kinematic dalga teorisi”.  
III. Ulusal Su Mühendisliği Sempozyumu, 10-14 Sept 2007 Gümüldür/İZMİR, pp: 349-355.

16        Ulke, A. Ozkul, S. ve Tayfur, G. 2007.  “YSA ile GEDİZ NEHRİ için askida kati madde yuku tahmini”. IV Ulusal Hidroloji Kongresi, 5-7 Sept, 2007, Ankara.

15        Guldal, V. and Tayfur, G. 2005. “Predicting daily total suspended sediment in rivers by artificial neural networks”. Modern Methods in Science Symposium, Kocaeli, 16-18 November, Turkey.

14        Tayfur, G. 2004. “The effect of infiltration and roughness on sediment transport”. IV. National Hydrology Congress, 23-25 June, Istanbul, Turke,  

13        Tayfur, G. 2004. “Simulation of sediment transport by artificial neural networks”. IV. National Hydrology Congress, 23-25 June, Istanbul, Turke,  

12        Tayfur, G. 2003. ‘Predicting dispersion coefficient in streams by artificial neural networks’. 1st National Water Engineering Symposium, 22-26 September, Gumuldur, Izmir, Turkey, pp: 677-682.

11        Tayfur, G. 2003. ‘Predicting dispersion coefficient in streams by  fuzzy logic’. 1st National Water Engineering Symposium, 22-26 September, Gumuldur, Izmir, Turkey, pp: 693-700.

10        Sofuoglu, S., Tayfur, G., Sofuoglu, A. and Birgili, S. 2003. ‘Forcasting dust in the İzmir air by the artificial neural networks’. VI. National Combustion and Air Pollution Control Semposium, 10-12 September, Izmir, Turkey, pp:331-339.

9          Inal, F. and Tayfur, G. 2003. ‘Modelling volume fractions of carbon particles in combustion systems by the artificial neural networks’. VI. National Combustion and Air Pollution Control Semposium, 10-12 September, Izmir, Turkey, pp:258-268.

8             Yurekliturk , O. E., and Tayfur; G. 2002. “Toprakta Bor Taşınımının Sonlu Elemanlar Yöntemiyle Modellenmesi”, Bor Sempozyumu, 20-22 Haziranm Balikesir Universitesi, Balikesir, Turkiye.

7          Tayfur, G. 2001. ‘Investigation of transport capacity model based on slope, and velocity for sheet erosion’.  III. National Hydrology Congress, 27-29 June, Izmir, Turkey,  pp: 323-329.

6          Tayfur, G. and  Kavvas, M.L. 2001. ‘ Time series analysis of hydrologic variables in Thaoe Basin’. I. Turkish Water Congress, 8-10 January, Istanbul, Turkey,  pp: 269-276. ISBN-975-97034-2.

5          Tayfur, G. 1998. ‘A mathematical model for event-based two dimensional sheet erosion/sediment transport’. II. National Hydrology Congress, Hydraulic Engineering Division, Istanbul Technical University, 22-24 June, Istanbul, Turkey, pp:275-282.

4          Tayfur, G. and Kavvas, M.L. 1997. ‘A mathematical model for two dimensional surface flows’.  National Water Resources Symposium, Dept. of Meteorology Engineering, Istanbul Technical University,  22-24 September,Istanbul, Turkey, pp:141-152.

3          Tayfur, G. 1997. ‘A numerical model for two dimensional erosion with varying microtopography’.  Advances in Civil Engineering, III. Technical Congress, Middle Eastern Technical University, 15-16 September, Ankara, Turkey, pp:51-60.

2          Tayfur, G. and  Kavvas, M.L.  1997. ‘Numerical modeling of surface flows by areal averaged equations’.  Advances in Civil Engineering, III. Technical Congress, Middle Eastern Technical University, 15-16 September, Ankara, Turkey, pp:61-70.

1          Tayfur, G. and Tanji, K.K. 1997. ‘A numerical model for two dimensional boron transport in saturated-unsaturated zone’.   Turkish Society of Geology Engineers, Water and Environment Symposium, 2-5 June, Istanbul, Turkey, pp:409-418.

Technical Reports    

7.           Tayfur, G. and Kirer, T. 2003. ‘Investigation of groundwater quality in the region of Torbalı’.  Submitted to Izmir Inst. Tech., Turkey  (2001MUHYL 12) (in Turkish).

6.         Kaya, A., Alkan, A. and Tayfur, G. 2000. ‘ Investigation of creek protection bends in Tahtalı watershed’. Submitted to IZSU, Grand Mayoral Dept., Izmir, Turkey (in Turkish).

5.         Şengül, F., Filibeli, A., Tayfur, G., Kaya, B. ve Alkan, A. 2000. ‘Investigation of water resources protection regulations in Turkey with respect to science, technic, and law’. Submitted to IZSU, Grand Mayoral Dept., Izmir, Turkey (in Turkish).

4.         Tayfur, G. and Kavvas, M.L. 1994.  ‘Evaluation of erosion potential of bare and vegetated cut/fill slopes of decomposed granite at Buckhorn Summit’. Final Report. California Department of Transportation.

3.         Tanji, K.K., Helfand, G., Warden, B., and Tayfur, G. 1994.  ‘Bestmanagement practices assessment model for agricultural non point source pollution’. Final Report. State Water Resources Control Board, California.

2.         Govindaraju, R.S., Kavvas, M.L., Tayfur, G. and Krone, R.B. 1992.  ‘Erosion control of decomposed granite at Buckhorn Summit’. Final Report. California Department of Transportation

1.         De Jolsvay, D.J., Datta, B., Tayfur, G., Kavvas, M.L., Barfield, B.J. and Storm, D.E. 1990.  ‘Simulation of random rill network geometry on agricultural plots’. Final Report. University of Kentucky.

 
Abstracts

4.         Tayfur, G., Tanji, K.K., Robinson, F., Teuber, L., and Kruse, G. 1994.  ‘Modeling deficit irrigation in alfalfa production with salinity considerations’.  ASA-CSSA-SSSA 1994 Annual Meetings, November 13-18, Seattle, WA. 
           
3.         Tayfur, G., Tanji, K.K., Robinson, F., Teuber, L., and Kruse, G. 1994.  ‘Modeling deficit irrigation in alfalfa production with EPIC extended for salinity considerations’.  An International  Symposium on Water Research and Management in Semiarid Environment. November 1-3, Tucson, AZ.  

2.           Tayfur, G., and Kavvas, M.L. 1993.  ‘Hydrodynamic modeling of overland flows with                           interacting rill flows and interrill area sheet flows’.  American Geophysical Union, Fall                                  Conference,  San Francisco, CA. 

1.         Tayfur, G., Kavvas, M.L., and Govindaraju, R.S. 1991. ‘ A simplified model for two dimensional overland flows’.  American Geophysical Union, Fall Conference, December, San Francisco., CA 

Dissertation and Thesis                   

Tayfur, G. 1993.  ‘A hydrological model of overland flows with interactive rill flow-sheet flow dynamics at hillslope scale’.  Ph.D Dissertation to University of California, Davis.

Tayfur, G. 1990.  ‘Modeling of two-dimensional overland flows’.  M.S. Thesis to University of California, Davis.