Mahmut Bilgehan

Prof. Dr. Mahmut Bilgehan is an esteemed civil engineering professor at Kastamonu University, specializing in earthquake engineering. He is involved in government-led seismic assessments and has been vocal about the potential seismic threats facing Istanbul. Following the recent 6.2 magnitude earthquake, he stated that the likelihood of a larger earthquake has decreased, and stressed the importance of preparedness and resilient infrastructure in minimizing the impact of seismic events.