Dr. Cem Senduran
Independent environmental scientist and consultant
Scientific assessment and technical advice for water quality, river-basin management and climate adaptation.
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Water quality, remediation and restoration
Interpret water-quality evidence, assess pollutant sources, fate and transport, and evaluate remediation and aquatic ecosystem restoration options.
River-basin management
Characterise river basins, assess the hydromorphological, physico/chemical, biological and ecological status of water bodies, analyse pressures and impacts, and support the development of programmes of measures.
Climate adaptation
Assess climate-related risks to water systems and freshwater ecosystems and inform adaptation planning.
Selected experience
Istanbul Water and Sewerage Master Plan
Assessed drinking-water sources and treatment-plant performance to identify upgrades and capacity needs. Assessed climate change impacts on reservoir water quality and sectoral vulnerability to inform adaptation planning.
FP7 HEISTT research project
Led scientific coordination, groundwater modelling and pilot trials for in situ remediation of contaminated groundwater.
Technical Assistance on Economic Analyses within River Basin Management Plans and Water Efficiency Aspects in 3 Pilot River Basins in Turkey (3RBMP)
Senior consultant and river basin coordinator for the Batı Akdeniz Basin.
Determination of Sensitive Areas and Water Quality Goals in Turkey’s Watersheds
Senior researcher on surface-water sensitivity assessment.
Investigation, Development and Adaptive Application of Control Technologies for Primary Pollution Sources Specific to Sapanca Lake Watershed
Designed and operated three constructed wetlands as a nature-based solution for highway runoff and compared their pollutant removal performance.
Technical Assistance on Preparation of River Basin Management Plans for Six Basins
Senior consultant providing independent technical support and quality control.
Collaboration
Open to independent expert assignments, specialist subcontracting and consortium partnerships on international environmental projects. If we met at a conference or professional event, or if you’re putting together a project team, feel free to get in touch.