Dr. Cihan YALÇIN (b. 1985, Turkey) is a senior exploration geologist with extensive experience in geophysics, geospatial analysis, geothermal systems, and mineral deposits. His research interests encompass geochemistry, geophysics, earthquake hazard studies, and GIS applications, and he has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals.He has been the founding General Manager of SRG Engineering and Consultancy Ltd. Co. since January 2025. The company provides services in ore and geothermal exploration, as well as consulting on World Bank-funded green transformation initiatives.He has previously held prominent positions in Turkey's Ministry of Industry and Technology and served as Exploration Manager at GMK Energy. He has also contributed to numerous international development programs. He has chaired sessions, presented at numerous scientific conferences, and served on editorial and scientific committees.Dr. Yalçın is currently employed as a principal researcher on a TÜBİTAK 1001 project and is presently engaged in a General Research Project at Istanbul Technical University. He is currently engaged in the development of sustainable resources and the development of innovative geological exploration methods.