C. özgen Karacan
About C. özgen Karacan
C. Özgen Karacan is a Research Petroleum Engineer currently employed at the U.S. Geological Survey since 2017. He has held various academic and professional roles, including Editor-in-Chief at Elsevier and Vice Chair at the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
C. özgen Karacan has served as a Research Petroleum Engineer at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 2017. Located in Reston, Virginia, he has contributed to various research initiatives related to petroleum engineering over the past seven years. His role involves analyzing geological data and providing insights that support energy resource management and environmental protection.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his position at USGS, Karacan is actively involved with the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe as a Bureau Member and Vice Chair of the Group of Experts on Coal Mine Methane since 2013. He also holds the position of Editor-in-Chief for 'Results in Geophysical Sciences' at Elsevier since 2009. These roles reflect his commitment to advancing knowledge in petroleum and environmental sciences.
Education and Expertise
Karacan's educational background includes a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering from Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi (Middle East Technical University), which he completed from 1993 to 1998. He also studied at China University of Geosciences, where he served as an Adjunct Professor from 1993 to 1998 and again from 1998 to 2003. His academic qualifications include an Assoc. Prof. designation from the Higher Education Council of Turkey.
Previous Experience
Before his current roles, Karacan worked for 14 years at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a Research General Engineer from 2003 to 2017. He also served as a Research Associate at Penn State University from 1998 to 2003. His diverse experience in research and engineering has equipped him with a broad skill set applicable to various sectors within the energy and environmental fields.