Dr. Guler has more than 40 years of experience in the field of geotechnical engineering. He has combined his academic experience to perform research and conduct multi-faceted geotechnical designs. His areas of expertise include foundation design with emphasis on pile foundations, slope stabilization and retaining structures, reinforced soil structures, soil improvement, soil stabilization and soil dynamics. He has performed a large number of geotechnical investigations and geotechnical design in Turkiye and abroad. Dr. Guler is a leading geotechnical engineer in Turkiye with respect to his academic background, work experience and innovative practice in the field of geosynthetics. He has successfully implemented his research studies performed to practical problems. Dr. Guler served as a full Professor of Geotechnical Engineering at Bogazici University in Turkiye between 1989 and 2019 and is currently an Affiliated Professor at the George Mason University, U.S.A. He previously served as the chair of Bogazici University civil engineering department, Director of Environmental Sciences Institute, and Elected Council Member of IGS, as the Founding President of Turkish Chapter of IGS, acted as acts as the Convener of WG2 of CEN TC on Geosynthetics and acts as the Convener of WG2 of ISO TC on Geosynthetics. He is a member of IGS Technical Committee on reinforcement and ISSMGE Technical Committee on Reinforced Soil Structures.