A. Ersoy

Dr. A. Ersoy is an Assistant Professor at TU Delft's Department of Urban Development Management within the Architecture and the Built Environment faculty. Their research focuses on urban sustainability transitions, disaster resilience, and infrastructure governance. Key themes include circular economy applications, smart city technologies, and policy coordination for flood resilience in cities like Houston and Accra. Ersoy has contributed to over 50 publications since 2011, with recent work examining AI-driven solutions for energy-efficient renovations and pandemic recovery frameworks. They lead the Circular Built Environment Hub project and actively participates in urban innovation initiatives such as Urban Living Labs. Ersoy's work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical governance challenges, emphasizing participatory methods and systemic approaches to urban development.

Educational Background: While not explicitly detailed in the text, TU Delft faculty profiles typically require doctoral qualifications in urban studies or related fields. Ersoy’s prolific publication record suggests advanced academic training in urban planning, economics, or environmental policy.

Research Interests:

• Urban sustainability transitions and circular economy implementation
• Infrastructure interdependencies and resilience planning
• Policy frameworks for disaster management and pandemic recovery
• Smart city technologies and citizen engagement
• Chinese urbanization patterns and high-speed rail development
• Public participation in infrastructure decision-making

Grants & Projects: Lead researcher in the Circular Built Environment Hub, a multidisciplinary initiative addressing resource efficiency. Collaborations include comparative studies on flood resilience in Houston/Ghana and the Bristol Green Capital Partnership case study.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with TU Delft’s Urban Futures research group and partners in international urban networks like JPI Urban Europe. Coordinates with institutions in China, India, Uganda, and Chile through collaborative research projects.