Kaan Yetilmezsoy is a professor at the Environmental Engineering Department, Faculty of Civil Engineering, at Yildiz Technical University, Davutpasa Campus, Esenler, Istanbul, Turkey. He received his B.Sc. degrees in both Environmental Engineering (1st rank graduate) and Civil Engineering (graduated as honor student) from Yildiz Technical University (2nd rank graduate), Istanbul/Turkey, in 2002 and 2004, respectively. He also obtained his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Environmental Engineering from Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul/Turkey, in 2004 and 2008, respectively. His research interests are mathematical modeling, linear/non-linear regression analysis-based modeling, artificial neural networks, fuzzy logic, adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference systems, soft-computing techniques, experimental design, multi-objective optimization techniques, MATLAB®-based programming, scientific computation for engineers, design of water and wastewater treatment plants, fluid mechanics and hydraulics, and post-treatment technologies. He has authored more than 210 publications with over 8600 citations according to Google Scholar. He also received the “Outstanding Young Scientist Award (TÜBA-GEBİP)” of the year 2018 from the Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA) for his academic achievements. He can be contacted via email: yetilmez@yildiz.edu.tr.