Serim Dinç

Serim Dinç is a Research Assistant at Istanbul Technical University’s Department of Urban and Regional Planning. Her work focuses on city design, sustainability, ecology, energy, and urban planning, with a commitment to integrating multidisciplinary approaches into academic and practical frameworks.

Education:

• PhD in Urban and Regional Planning (2019), Istanbul Technical University
• Master of Science in Urban Planning (2014), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
• Master of Arts in Urban Design (2013), Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University
• Licence in Urban and Regional Planning (2008–2012), Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University

Serim’s research explores the intersection of urban development and ecological resilience, emphasizing energy-efficient planning and community-centered design. She has contributed to academic discourse through her doctoral studies and active participation in professional associations.

Awards:

• Rabi Bademli Good Practices Award, TMMOB Chamber of Urban Planners (2023)

She currently serves as President of the Design Guides Research, Development and Application Association and holds an administrative role at Istanbul Technical University since 2020.