Olcay Ismail Hakki Ünver

Background

Ünver, Olcay Ismail Hakki was born on February 2, 1957 in Erzurum, Turkey. Son of Ahmet and Meliha (Tekiner) Ünver.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering with honors, Middle-East Technology University, Ankara, Turkey, 1979. Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Middle-East Technology University, Ankara, Turkey, 1981. Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering, University Texas, 1987.

Career

Design engineer City of Ankara, 1980-1981. Research associate University Texas, Austin, 1985-1986. Staff engineer Lower Colorado River Authority, 1986-1988.

Specialist State Planning Organization, Turkey, 1988-1990. Regional director GAP Regional Administration Republic of Turkey Prime Ministry, 1990-1991, president, Chief Executive Officer Ankara, 1991—2003. Consultant, co-founder IRRISCO, Texas, 1987—1988, New Mexico, 1987—1988.

Part-time lecturer Dicle University, Sanliurfa, 1989—1991. Founder Euphrates-Tigris Initiative for Cooperation, 2004. Distinguished visiting professor Water Resources Institute, Kent State University, Ohio, since 2004.

Consultant in field; lecturer in field.

Works

• Other Work

  • Member editorial board International Journal Water Resources Development. Guest editor: International Journal Water Resources Development. Member editorial board Hydro Review Worldwide, owner GAP Magazine.
    
    Contributor articles to professional journals.

Membership

Member of American Society of Civil Engineers, Turkish Chamber Civil Engineers, Center Irrigation Technology, World Association Soil and Water Conservation, Soil and Water Conservation Society of America, Canada Water Resources Association, American Water Resources Association, American Geophysical Union, International Water Resources Association (secretary-general, board member), International Hydropower Association, World Water Council (treasurer, board member).

Connections

Married Rayiha Kemaloglu, November 26, 2000. Children: Alkim G., Erinç K., Doga O.

Father:

Ahmet Ünver

Mother:

Meliha (Tekiner) Ünver

Spouse:

Rayiha Kemaloglu

child:

Alkim G. Ünver

child:

Erinç K. Ünver

child:

Doga O. Ünver