Baycan Tüzin

Tüzin Baycan is a Professor at the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Istanbul Technical University, and concurrently holds a Visiting Professor position at George Mason University's School of Public Policy in the USA. She has held academic roles since 1991, progressing from Research Assistant to Professor. Her research focuses on sustainable urban development, green cities, creative urban initiatives, and the socio-economic dimensions of urban planning.

Education:

• Doctorate in Urban and Regional Planning, Istanbul Technical University (1999)
• Master's in Urban and Regional Planning, Istanbul Technical University (1993)
• Higher Education in Urban and Regional Planning, Istanbul Technical University (1998)

Research Interests:

• Urban sustainability and environmental governance
• Innovation ecosystems and regional development
• Migration and urban entrepreneurship
• Cultural diversity in urban contexts
• Knowledge commercialization and valorization

Awards and Recognition:

• Elected Fellow of Academia Europaea (2011)
• Member of ERC Panels on Environment and Society
• Lead roles in EU-funded projects (e.g., SUSDIV Network of Excellence)

Professional Activities:

• Editorial Board roles for journals like Annals of Regional Science and Journal of Urban Planning and Development
• Organized major international conferences (e.g., European Regional Science Association Congresses)
• Coordinator of the German-Arab Master’s Programme on Ecological City Management