Professor Ayhan Şamandar passes away

Prof. Dr. Ayhan Şamandar, a prominent academic at Düzce University, has passed away following a heart attack. He was a highly productive figure in the fields of civil and environmental engineering in Turkey.

Şamandar was widely recognized for his advocacy regarding the Bolu-Düzce High-Speed Train (YHT) alternative route project. He worked with Japanese researchers to conduct feasibility studies, proposing a route that would connect the Western Black Sea and Marmara regions.

In addition to his academic contributions, including flood mapping for the Melen River and bridge designs in Akçakoca, he was deeply involved in local community projects, including the development of the Düzce University Mosque.