Academics
Prof. Dr. Ali Can DEMİRKESEN
Educational Background
BSc: Yıldız Technical University, Geodesy and Photogrammetry Engineering
MSc: Yıldız Technical University, Geodesy and Photogrammetry Engineering
MSc: The Ohio State University, Geodesy Sciences
PhD: The Ohio State University, Geodesy Sciences
Research Interests
- Geosciences
- Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
- Spatial Analysis
- Geographic Information Systems
- Remote Sensing
- Digital Map Production
Prof. Dr. Hasan Engin DURAN
Vice Dean
Educational Background
BA: Ege University, Economy
MA: Berlin School of Economics, Economy
PhD : Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Economy
Research Interests
- Regional Growth and Development
- Regional Convergence and Income Inequalities
- Regional Economic Cycles and Crisis
- Trade
- Regional Inflation
- Poverty Issues
Prof. Dr. Koray VELİBEYOĞLU
Head of Department
Educational Background
BSc: Dokuz Eylül University, City and Regional Planning
MSc:Izmir Institute of Technology, City Planning
PhD: Izmir Institute of Technology, City and Regional Planning
Research Interests
- Urban Design
- Rural and Regional Planning
- Urban Theory and Planning Theories
Prof. Dr. Menelaos GKARTZİOS
Educational Background
MAgrSc: Agricultural University of Athens, Agricultural Economics & Rural Development,
MSc: University College Dublin, Environmental Resource Management,
PhD: University College Dublin, Regional and Urban Planning
Research Interests
- Rural Planning
- Counterurbanisation, Mobilities and Urban-Rural Relationships
- Rurality and Place
- Art and Development
Prof. Dr. Yavuz DUVARCI
Educational Background
BSc: Middle East Technical University, City and Regional Planning
MCP: Middle East Technical University, City and Regional Planning
PhD: Izmir Institute of Technology, City and Regional Planning
Research Interests
- Transportation Planning
- Urban Infrastructure Systems
- Intelligent Transportation
- Planning Ethics
- Urban Rent
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Adile ARSLAN AVAR
Educational Background
BSc:Hacettepe University, Biology
MSc:Hacettepe University, Anthropology
PhD: Middle East Technical University, Sociology
Research Interests
- Social Theory and Methodology
- Urban Theory and Planning Theories
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Deniz GERÇEK
Educational Background
BSc: Gazi University, City and Regional Planning
MSc: Middle East Technical University, Geodetic and Geographic Information Technologies
PhD: Middle East Technical University, Geodetic and Geographic Information Technologies
Research Interests
- Spatial Analysis
- Geographic Information Systems
- Remote Sensing
- Urban Sustainability and Resilience
- Urban Quality of Life
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Esin ÖZDEMİR ULUTAŞ
Educational Background
BSc: Middle East Technical University, City and Regional Planning
MUP: Middle East Technical University, Regional Planning
PhD: Middle East Technical University, City and Regional Planning
Research Interests
- City and Regional Planning
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatma ŞENOL
Educational Background
BSc: Middle East Technical University, City and Regional Planning
MSc: University of Pennsylvania, City Planning
PhD: University of Southern California, City Planning
Research Interests
- Urban Design
- Social Theory and Methodology
- Urban Theory and Planning Theories
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Figen AKPINAR
Educational Background
BSc: Middle East Technical University, City and Regional Planning
MUP: Zaragoza University, Urban Planning
PhD: Middle East Technical University, City and Regional Planning
Research Interests
- Rural and Regional Planning
- Conservation Planning and Enviromental Planning
- Sustainable Urban Planning
- Enviromental Impact Assessment
- Sustainable Transportation
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet PENPECİOĞLU
Educational Background
BSc: Dokuz Eylül University, City and Regional Planning
MSc: Middle East Technical University, Regional Planning
PhD: Middle East Technical University, Urban Policy Planning and Local Governments
Research Interests
- Urban Politics and Local Governance
- Critical Urban Theory and Global Urban Studies
- Urban Planning Theory and Practice
- Urban Social Movements and Urban Commons
- Recent History and Political Economy of Turkish Urbanization
Asst. Prof. Dr. Işın CAN TRAUNMÜLLER
Educational Background
BSc: Yıldız Technical University, Architecture
MUD: Izmir Institute of Technology, Urban Design
PhD: University of Nottingham, Urban Design
Research Interests
- Urban Design
- Urban Morphology and Historical Evolution
- Public Space and In-Between Space
- Urban Parks and Collective Memory
- Urban Transformation
- Space Syntax
Asst. Prof. Dr. Üyesi Nicel SAYGIN
Educational Background
BSc: Dokuz Eylül University, City and Regional Planning
MCP: Clemsone University, City and Regional Planning
PhD: University of Colorado, City and Regional Planning
Research Interests
- Rural and Regional Planning
- Conservation Planning and Enviromental Planning
Asst. Prof. Dr. Zeynep ELBURZ
Educational Background
BSc: Dokuz Eylül University, City and Regional Planning
MSc: İstanbul Technical University, Regional Planning
PhD: Dokuz Eylül University, City and Regional Planning
Research Interests
- Regional Economy
- Regional Disparities
- Industrial Geography
Inst. Dr. Sema DOĞAN
Educational Background
BSc: Dokuz Eylül University, City and Regional Planning
MSc: Dokuz Eylül University, City and Regional Planning
PhD: University of Southern California, Urban Design
Research Interests
- Urban Design
- Urban Theory and Planning Theories
- Urban Economy
- Social Theory and Methodology
- Urban Transformation
- Housing Planning
Instructor Hüsnet CEYHAN
Educational Background
BSc: Dokuz Eylül University
MSc: Dokuz Eylül University
Res. Asst. Dr. Zeynep ÖZÇAM
Educational Background
BSc: İzmir Institute of Technology, City and Regional Planning
MSc: İzmir Institute of Technology, Urban Design
PhD: Middle East Technical University, City and Regional Planning
Research Interests
- Sustainability
- Sustainable Cities
- Cyclic Economy
- Renewable Energies
- Low Carbon Urban Systems
Res. Asst. Burcu DEĞERLİ ÇİFÇİ
Educational Background
BSc: Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, City and Regional Planning
MSc: Istanbul Technical University, City Planning
PhD Student: Izmir Institute of Technology, City Planning
Research Interests
- Collaborative Planning and Governance
- Coastal Zone Planning and Management
Res. Asst. Damla ERENLER
Educational Background
BSc: Izmir Institute of Technology, City and Regional Planning
MSc: Istanbul Technical University, Urban Design
PhD Candidate: Izmir Institute of Technology, City Planning
Research Interests
- Urban Design
- Urban Geography
- Urban Memory
- Gender and the City
- Urban Quality of Life
Res. Asst. Ecem ENGİN
Educational Background
BSc: Middle East Technical University, City and Regional Planning
MSc Student: Middle East Technical University, Urban Design
Research Interests
- Urban Design
- Land Art
- Land Reclamation
- Environmental Interaction and Awareness
- Urban Landscape
Res. Asst. Gamze ALTINDAŞ
Educational Background
BSc: Izmir Institute of Technology, City and Regional Planning
MSc: Izmir Institute of Technology, City Planning
PhD Candidate: Izmir Institute of Technology, International Water Resources
Research Interests
- Sustainability
- Rural and Urban Quality of Life
- Renewable Energy
- Spatial Analysis
Res. Asst. Gamzenur AYGÜN
Educational Background
BSc: Middle East Technical University, City and Regional Planning
MSc: Izmir Institute of Technology, City Planning
PhD Student: Izmir Institute of Technology, City Planning
Research Interests
- Carbon-Neutral Economy
- Urban Refugees
- Regional Inequalities
Res. Asst. Hazal ERTEM
Educational Background
BSc: Middle East Technical University, City and Regional Planning
MSc: Middle East Technical University, City Planning
PhD Candidate: Izmir Institute of Technology, City Planning
Research Interests
- Urban Migration
- Urban Sociology
- Resilience
Res. Asst. M. Emirhan KARAMAN
Educational Background
BSc: Atatürk University, City and Regional Planning
MSc Student: Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, Urban Planning
Research Interests
- Rural Gentrification
- Rural Development
Res. Asst. Özge EKİNCİ
Educational Background
BSc: Yıldız Tecnical University, City and Regional Planning
MSc: Izmir Institute of Technology, City Planning
PhD Student: Izmir Institute of Technology, City Planning
Research Interests
- Geographic Information Systems
- Remote Sensing
- Rural and Regional Planning
- Rural Gentrification
Res. Asst. Sadullah AKSOY
Educational Background
BSc: Istanbul Technical University, City and Regional Planning
MSc Student: Süleyman Demirel University, City Planning
Research Interests
- Urban Migration
- Urban History
Res. Asst. Sena ÇINAR
Educational Background
BSc: Middle East Technical University, City and Regional Planning
MSc: Middle East Technical University, City Planning
PhD Student: Izmir Institute of Technology, City Planning
Research Interests
- Human Experience
- Gender and the City
- Urban Culturel Studies
Res. Asst. Sezen TÜRKOĞLU
Educational Background
BSc: İstanbul Technical University, City and Regional Planning
MSc: İstanbul Technical University, Urban Design
PhD Candidate: İstanbul Technical University, City and Regional Planning
Research Interests
- Urban Design
- Collaborative Planning
- Tactial Urbanism
- Urban Sociology
Res. Asst. Şüheda KÖSE
Educational Background
BSc: Atatürk University, City and Regional Planning
MSc: İstanbul Technical University, City Planning
PhD Candidate: Izmir Institute of Technology, City Planning
Research Interests
- Creative Industries
- Spatial Clustering
- Cite Selection Criteria and Spatial Distribution
Res. Asst. Yağmur AŞÇI
Educational Background
BSc: Middle East Technical University, City and Regional Planning
MSc: Middle East Technical University, Urban Design
PhD Student: Izmir Institute of Technology, City Planning
Research Interests
- Participatory Planning and Design
- Environmental Psychology
- Human Experience
- Children’s behavior settings and physical activity