Prof. Dr. Doğan Altınbilek, one of our emeritus professor, has been awarded the prestigious award "2020 The Crystal Drop Award" given every 3 years. We congratulate our emeritus professor.

Crystal Drop Award

The Crystal Drop Award is provided to organizations or individuals in recognition of their laudable contributions to the improvement of the world’s water situation. These contributions may be through path breaking research on water issues, practice in water management or governance, knowledge transfer or dissemination, and/or outstanding contributions.

Prof. Dr. Doğan Altınbilek

Prof. Doğan Altınbilek is an Emeritus Professor of Water Resources Engineering at Civil Engineering Department of Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Türkiye. After receiving his B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Middle East Technical University (METU) in 1965, Prof. Altinbilek received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA. Since 1970, he has been involved in an academic profession holding posts at Middle East Technical University of Türkiye and King Abdulaziz University of Saudi Arabia. From 1996 to 2001, he was the Director General of State Hydraulic Works (DSI), which is the major government agency in Türkiye responsible for water resources development including hydropower, irrigation and water supply to large cities. From 2005 to 2009, Prof. Altinbilek was appointed as President of Energy Group at IC Holding, in Türkiye and also as Chairman of Board of AES-IC Ictas Energy Production Company.

Prof. Doğan Altinbilek is an Honorary Member and the Past President (2013-2015) and Past Vice President (2007-2019) of the International Water Resources Association (IWRA). In addition, he served as a Governor (2006-2018) and Vice President (2012-2018) of World Water Council (WWC) where he continues to serve as an Honorary Governor. Prof. Altinbilek is also an Honorary Member and the Past President (2004-2008) of International Hydropower Association (IHA). More information:

https://ce.metu.edu.tr/en/personal-information?user_code=hda