Education

Ph.D. Civil and Envr. Engr. 2000 University of California, Davis

M.Sc. Geological Engineering 1993 Middle East Technical University, Turkey

B.S. Geological Engineering 1991 Middle East Technical University, Turkey

Current Research Interests

Thin liquid film dynamics, nonlocal diffuse interface theory,
Multiphase transport in porous and fractured systems with applications in subsurface contaminant transport problems,
Kinetic energy and energy dissipation measures in complex porous and fractured systems,
Colloidal and microbubble transport and their engineered deliveries in fractured media with applications in subsurface biodegradation and bioremediation processes, and drug deliveries in treatment of human diseases,
Particle-based numerical simulation models with particular emphasis on the lattice-Boltzmann (LB) models, Click here for LB simulations
Polydispersed reactive radial diffusion models with applications particularly in waste water treatment fields,
Parallel programming.

Refereed Journal Publications

22. Basagaoglu H, Meakin P, Succi S, Welhan J. 2006. Boundary effects on the onset of nonlinear flow in porous domains. Europhysics Letters, 73(6), 858-863.

21. Basagaoglu H, Meakin P, Green CT, Mathew M, 2006. Multiphase flow in geometrically simple fracture intersections. Physica A- Statistical Mechanics and Its Applications, 362(1), 17-22.

20. Basagaoglu H, Meakin P, Succi S, 2005. Energy dissipation measures in three-dimensional disordered porous media. Physical Review E, 72, 046705.

19. Basagaoglu H, Green CT, Meakin P, McCoy BJ, 2004. Lattice-Boltzmann simulation of coalescence-driven island coarsening. Journal of Chemical Physics, 121(6): 7987-7995.

18. Basagaoglu H Ginn TR, McCoy BJ, 2004. Radial pore diffusion model with nonuniform intra-particle porosities. Journal of Environmental Engineering, ASCE, 130(10): 1170-1179.

17. Basagaoglu H, Chung EE, Gandhi D, Scow KM, McCoy BJ, Ginn TR, 2003. Rate parameters for MTBE degradation via a radial diffusion model. Journal of Environmental Engineering, ASCE, 129(6): 565-570.

16. Dietrich JP, Basagaoglu H, Ginn TR, Loge FJ, 2003. Preliminary assessment of transport processes influencing the penetration of chlorine into wastewater particles and subsequent inactivation of particle-associated organisms. Water Research, 37(1): 139-149.

15. Basagaoglu H, McCoy BJ, Ginn TR, Loge FJ, Dietrich JP, 2002. A diffusion limited sorption kinetics model with polydispersed particles of distinct sizes and shapes. Advances in Water Resources, 25(7): 755-772.

14. Basagaoglu H, Ginn TR, McCoy BJ, 2002. Comment on model coupling intra-particle diffusion/sorption, nonlinear sorption and biodegradation process by H.K. Karapanagioti, C.M. Gossard, K.A. Strevett, R.C. Kolar, and D.A. Sabatini. Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, 57(3-4), 303-310.

13. Basagaoglu H, Ginn TR, Green CT, McCoy BJ, 2002. Modeling transport in heterogeneous media: Tracer dynamics in complex flow networks. American Institute of Chemical Engineers Journal (AIChE J), 48(5): 1122-1132.

12. Basagaoglu H, Ginn TR, McCoy BJ, 2002. Formulation of a soil-pesticide model based on a compartmental approach. Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, 56(1-2): 1-24.

11. Basagaoglu H, McCoy BJ, 2001. A linear driving force model for diffusion and reaction with interphase partitioning. American Institute of Chemical Engineers Journal (AIChE J), 47(3): 754-757.

10. Larson KJ, Basagaoglu H, Marino MA, 2001. Prediction of optimal safe ground water yield and land subsidence in the Los Banos-Kettleman City Area, California, using a calibrated numerical model. Journal of Hydrology, 242, 79-102.

9. Basagaoglu H, Ginn TR, McCoy BJ, Marino MA, 2000. A linear driving force approximation to a radial diffusive model. American Institute of Chemical Engineers Journal (AIChE J), 46(10): 2097-2105.

8. Chu X, Basagaoglu H, Marino MA, Volker RE, 2000. Aldicarb transport in the subsurface environment: Comparison of models. Journal of Environmental Engineering, ASCE, 126(2): 121-129.

7. Basagaoglu H, Marino MA, Shumway RH, 1999. d-Form approximating problem for a conjunctive water resource management model. Advances in Water Resources, 23(1): 69-81.

6. Botzan MT, Necula AI, Marino MA, Basagaoglu H, 1999. Benefit-cost model for an artificial recharge scenario in the San Joaquin Valley, California. Water Resources Management, 13: 189-203.

5. Botzan MT, Marino MA, Basagaoglu H, 1999. Drought-subsidence prediction model for the Western San Joaquin Valley, California. Water International, 24(3): 221-228.

4. Basagaoglu H, Marino MA, 1999. Joint management of surface and ground water supplies. Ground Water, 37(2): 214-222.

3. Basagaoglu H, Marino MA, Botzan MT, 1999. Land subsidence in the Los Banos-Kettleman City Area, California: Past and future occurrence. Physical Geography, 20(1): 67-82.

2. Basagaoglu H, Erturk C, Marino MA, Usul N, 1997. Selection of waste disposal sites using GIS. Journal of the American Water Resources Association, 33(2): 455-464.

1. Basagaoglu H, Yazicigil H, 1994. Optimal capacity expansion planning in multi-aquifer systems." Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, ASCE, 120(6), 836-856.