department of transportation

Head of Department           

 

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Prof. Erol İSKENDER

General Information

Transportation engineering encompasses the planning, design, construction, and operation of various infrastructure systems to meet the transportation needs of societies. This field of engineering includes roadways, railways, airways, and waterways, as well as alternative transportation systems like bicycle paths and pedestrian walkways. Additionally, it focuses on developing sustainable transportation solutions to minimize the environmental impacts of transportation systems. Key topics addressed in transportation engineering include traffic engineering, transportation planning, transportation economics, road safety, transportation management, and logistics.

Traffic engineering aims to optimize traffic flow and reduce traffic accidents, while transportation planning focuses on developing strategies to meet long-term transportation needs. Transportation economics concentrates on the costs and economic impacts of transportation services. Transportation engineering is a critical field that ensures the efficient and safe movement of modern societies. Effective transportation systems promote economic growth, facilitate trade, enhance quality of life, and support environmental sustainability. Moreover, improving transportation systems increases societal safety by reducing accident rates. Therefore, the work of transportation engineers not only advances physical infrastructure but also contributes to the overall well-being of society.

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Prof. Erol İSKENDER

Res. Asst. PhD. Hacer YEŞİLÇİÇEK

Research Areas

Asphalt Pavements

Performance of Asphalt Pavements

Deterioration Mechanisms in Asphalt Pavements

Undergraduate Courses

Postgraduate Courses