Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sezar Gülbaz is a faculty member at the Department of Civil Engineering at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa, specializing in water resource engineering, hydraulic modeling, flood management, and renewable energy. He has contributed significantly to a wide range of academic and professional fields, including the modeling of water supply and distribution systems, flood analysis, stormwater management, surface and groundwater interactions, and environmentally friendly energy systems. Dr. Gülbaz applies modeling tools like WMS, HEC-HMS, and HEC-RAS to create flood maps and conduct flood risk analyses, working closely with local authorities and stakeholders to provide scientific guidance based on his findings. With extensive experience in water resource projects, his expertise covers the design and optimization of water supply systems, the sizing and routing of stormwater drainage systems, flood mapping, and the modeling of pollutant transport. Furthermore, he is actively involved in research on environmental technologies and sustainable energy systems, with a focus on renewable energy sources. Dr. Gülbaz's publications and projects have been recognized both nationally and internationally, making significant contributions to the fields of engineering and disaster management. His recent work in flood management and disaster mitigation is particularly critical in developing strategies to predict and minimize future risks.