Recep BAĞCI
Exploration Geophysicist
Recep Bağcı is a passionate and driven exploration geophysicist with a deep interest in solving complex geological and geophysical challenges. Since 2019, he has been working at Aladdin Middle East Ltd, Turkey’s oldest private oil company, where he has played a key role in the exploration and development of multiple hydrocarbon fields. Over the past six years, he has contributed to the proposal and development of more than 25 wells across 9 different license blocks and many of which have successfully reached the drilling phase. He specializes in seismic interpretation, attribute analysis, structural modeling, and prospect identification. His fieldwork spans diverse geological settings in Southeastern Turkey, the Western Black Sea, and Anatolia. He has worked closely with international partners such as BGP, TBI, UKOG, and Petrotrace, overseeing 2D and 3D seismic data acquisition, reprocessing, and interpretation. He is proficient in industry-standard software such as Kingdom, Landmark DSG1, Petrel, and Paradigm Echos. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geophysical Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (ITU) and is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in the same field. In addition, he is actively continuing his undergraduate studies in Sports Management, reflecting his diverse academic interests and his long-standing dedication to physical performance, organization, and leadership in athletic settings. During his academic journey, he completed several internships at leading institutions like TUBITAK, MTA, and Turkish Petroleum (TP), gaining hands-on experience in seismic data processing, marine geophysics, and geotechnical surveys.
Outside of his professional life, he is a dynamic and multi-talented individual. He is licensed in swimming, triathlon, cycling, and athletics, and enjoys camping. He believes in living a balanced life that integrates physical well-being, exploration, and continuous learning.