CENAP SANCAR

Prof. Cenap Sancar is a faculty member at Karadeniz Technical University in the Faculty of Architecture, Department of Urban and Regional Planning. With a career spanning over 35 years, he has held academic positions ranging from Research Assistant (1990-2000) to Professor (2017-present). His work bridges urban planning, GIS applications, and regional development, with a focus on sustainability and social equity.

• Education: Doctorate (1993-2000), Postgraduate (1989-1993), Undergraduate (1985-1989) in Architecture from Karadeniz Technical University.
• Managerial Roles: Head of Department (2009-2019), Deputy Head of Department (2005-2009).

His research interests include urban ecology, transportation planning, and heritage conservation, often integrating GIS and remote sensing. Recent publications explore affordable housing, campus mobility, and landslide risk mapping, reflecting interdisciplinary trends in urban studies and environmental engineering.

Scientific awards include recognition from Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (2007) and Trabzon Belediyesi (1996). He has supervised 11 theses and contributed to 19 projects, including TUBITAK-funded research on rural area typologies and data design.