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In this seminar, the investigation of potential Dam Break scenarios using numerical modeling techniques within the scope of dam safety and flood risk analysis will be discussed. The creation of flood propagation maps and risk management strategies will be evaluated.

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Addressing the integration of technology with water engineering, Asst. Prof. Dr. Enes Yıldırım delivered a presentation titled "Current Developments in Hydroinformatics Applications." Yıldırım, a faculty member of the Hydraulics Division, explained how information technologies and numerical models are used in water resources management, flood modeling, and the solution of hydraulic problems. The presentation touched upon the place of data processing and simulation techniques in engineering, emphasizing the role of hydroinformatics tools in solving complex water problems. The event, held at Harezmi Amphitheater with the participation of academic staff and students, concluded with a Q&A session on the future potential of the subject and the presentation of a certificate of appreciation.

Geosynthetic materials, which are increasingly used in civil engineering areas such as soil improvement, erosion control, and insulation, formed the main theme of this seminar. The event, featuring Ahmet Gezek, Segment Manager at CRAS Solutions, as the speaker, was held in two sessions. The seminar detailed the technical properties of geosynthetic products such as geotextiles, geogrids, and geomembranes, their application areas in engineering projects, and the economic/technical advantages they provide. Attended by Head of Department Prof. Dr. İbrahim Güneş and representatives of the Chamber of Civil Engineers, the event aimed to combine theoretical knowledge with practical applications, and sector professional Ahmet Gezek shared the latest innovations in material technology by answering students' technical questions.

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Apaydın presented a detailed climate analysis prepared with sensitive data obtained from new meteorological stations established in Giresun in recent years. Apaydın examined Giresun by dividing it into three different climate zones: "Coastal strip," "Coastal-facing inland region," and "Kelkit basin." He noted that unlike old and sparse station data, new data reveals local precipitation and temperature differences more clearly. Analyses emphasized that while annual precipitation in the coastal region has not decreased, it has become irregular, and air and sea water temperatures have significantly increased in the last 25-30 years. Specifically, data showed that the average snow height decreased from 36 cm to 26 cm and the number of severe precipitation events increased. These findings were interpreted as important climate change indicators pointing to warming in the north and a trend of aridification accompanying warming in the southern Kelkit basin.

In this seminar held at Giresun University Güre Campus, "Urban Transformation," one of the most current and vital topics of Turkey and the construction sector, was discussed. In the event where MSc. Civil Engineer Cevdet Şentürk participated as a speaker, the technical requirements and implementation processes of urban transformation projects in terms of civil engineering were discussed. Based on his field experience, Şentürk emphasized the difficulties encountered in the renewal process of the existing building stock and solution proposals. In the event held with the participation of academicians and students, how theoretical engineering education overlaps with field transformation projects was discussed and students' questions about the sector were answered.

This seminar, held on an online platform due to the Covid-19 global pandemic, was organized as a comprehensive panel bringing together representatives of leading unions and associations of the construction sector. In the sessions started by Prof. Dr. Özgür Yaman with developments in cement and concrete technology; experts from organizations such as the Turkish Ready Mixed Concrete Association, Aggregate Producers Association, Prefabricated Producers Association, Admixture Producers Association, and Lime Industrialists Association took the floor. A wide range of topics were covered, from the importance of aggregates for cities to concrete prefabrication techniques, the effect of chemical admixtures on concrete performance, and the use of lime in construction. Additionally, the aesthetic and architectural dimension of the subject was evaluated with a presentation titled "Inspiring Concrete Architecture" by Prof. Dr. Didem Baş.

In this event, two different technical topics were presented by department faculty members. In the first part, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Atila Gürhan Çelik explained how boron, Turkey's strategic mineral, is used in civil engineering, especially in cement and concrete production, and its effects on material durability with his presentation titled "Boron additives in construction materials." In the second part, Asst. Prof. Dr. Eren Kömürlü presented a technical trip analysis on the "Titus Tunnel," which is of great importance in terms of engineering history. How this tunnel, a Roman era engineering marvel located in Hatay, was built with the technical possibilities of that period, its hydraulic features, and historical importance were conveyed to the participants accompanied by technical trip notes and visuals.

In the seminar held with the participation of KSS Yalıtım İnşaat Sanayi A.Ş. Operations Manager Zafer Aydınlık, insulation technologies, one of the most important items of the construction sector, were discussed. Mentioning the production processes in their factories operating in Giresun in his presentation, Aydınlık shared technical information about types of insulation materials, areas of use, and their contribution to energy efficiency. The seminar was not limited to technical knowledge transfer but also served as a career guide for students. Aydınlık gave advice on students' preparation processes for business life and career planning by sharing his experiences in the sector. This sector-university meeting event ended with an interactive Q&A session where students had the opportunity to compare their theoretical knowledge with applications in the field.

In this seminar given by Dr. Atakan Peker, the process of transforming scientific research into technological products and the critical role of this process in national development were discussed. In his presentation, Peker detailed the "valley of death" concept, stating that this concept represents the challenging transition process between scientific knowledge production and the commercialization of this knowledge into a technological product. It was pointed out that although Turkey competes with developed countries in the number of scientific publications, it remains below the world average in patent applications and technological product output. With the determination "We produce scientifically but cannot transfer it to technology," the differences between innovation and invention were revealed. Peker emphasized that the key to countries' economic independence and development lies in the transferability of R&D activities from the laboratory to the industry and explained the strategic importance of technological production.

In this seminar featuring Architect Ahmet Çelebi as the speaker, the process of preserving historical structures in accordance with their original form and transferring them to future generations was discussed comprehensively. Çelebi started his presentation by defining restoration and drew attention to the legal criteria determined within the framework of the "Law on the Conservation of Cultural and Natural Property" and the procedures to be followed. Focusing particularly on historical artifacts in the Black Sea Region, concrete restoration examples from the region were conveyed to the participants supported by visuals. Emphasizing that many historical artifacts across Turkey have been destroyed due to the use of incorrect and inappropriate techniques, Çelebi stated the importance of scientific restoration techniques. The event, which attracted great interest from academicians and students, was completed with a Q&A session where difficulties encountered in restoration processes were discussed.

This first seminar organized by the Giresun University Civil Engineering Department was realized with the cooperation of local administrations in the region and the university. The event was organized with the contributions of Giresun Special Provincial Administration and Bulancak Municipality, and opening speeches were made by the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and local administrators. Three main topics were discussed in the technical sessions. First, Prof. Dr. Muhammet Vefa Akpınar from Karadeniz Technical University gave a presentation on "Eastern Black Sea Region Concrete Road Applications" and shared regional experiences. Then, Mustafa Yurt, former Deputy Secretary General of Samsun Metropolitan Municipality, shared concrete road practices specific to Samsun. Finally, Head of Department Assoc. Prof. Dr. Atila Gürhan Çelik presented technical data on innovative usage areas of boron mineral in concrete technology and engineering properties with his presentation titled "Boron Active Belite Cement and Concrete Road Applications."