Sadullah Levent Kuzu

Prof. Dr. Sadullah Levent Kuzu is a Professor at the Department of Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering Faculty of Istanbul Technical University. His primary research focuses on air pollution control, climate change, and atmospheric chemistry. He holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering from Yıldız Technical University (2014) and has been actively involved in academia since 2003.

Education:

• PhD in Environmental Engineering, Yıldız Technical University (2010–2014)
• MSc in Environmental Engineering, Yıldız Technical University (2007–2010)
• BSc in Environmental Engineering, Yıldız Technical University (2003–2007)

Research Interests:

• Development of air quality models using computational fluid dynamics and machine learning
• Investigation of particulate matter formation mechanisms in urban environments
• Analysis of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change mitigation strategies
• Implementation of remote sensing techniques for detecting methane leaks

Key Projects (2023–2024):

• SHORE Project (€3.5M): Empowering youth as change agents for sustainability
• FOCA Project: Carbon-neutral architecture solutions for the construction sector
• Investigation of PFAS in environmental media (₺2M budget)

Awards:

• 2× Civil Engineering Faculty Publication Prize (2020, 2019)
• European Commission Seal of Excellence (2020)

Grants & Administrative Roles:

• Secured over ₺4M in research funding since 2020
• Vice President of Department at Yıldız Technical University (2018–2021)
• Board Membership at Yıldız Technical University (2021–2023)