Ender Peker

Ender Peker is an Honorary Research Fellow at the British Institute at Ankara and holds a faculty position in the Department of City and Regional Planning at Middle East Technical University (METU). With a PhD in Real Estate and Planning from the University of Reading (2016), he specializes in climate responsive urbanism, focusing on integrating technical and social knowledge for sustainable urban development.

• PhD: University of Reading, UK (2016)
• MSc: Urban Design, METU (2010)
• BSc: City and Regional Planning, METU (2007)
• BSc: Planning and Landscape, University of Manchester (visiting, 2005–2006)

His research interests span climate responsive design, thermal comfort, participatory planning, and water management. He explores socio-technical dynamics in urban climate action, campus open space impacts on learning, and governance frameworks for resilient cities.

A key focus area is urban water systems, particularly through projects like Water in Istanbul: Rising to the Challenge? and Fragile Landscapes: Sustainable Water Management on the Konya Plain. His work bridges historical infrastructure analysis with modern climate adaptation needs.

• Visiting Fellowship, Leibniz Institute (2019)
• Mercator-IPC Fellowship (2018)
• 3 Minutes Thesis Competition Finalist, University of Reading (2016)
• AESOP Excellence in Teaching Award (2012)

He has led grants including Rainwater Harvesting for Climate Change Adaptation (UK International Development Program) and Water in Istanbul: Rising to the Challenge? (British Academy), emphasizing actionable knowledge for municipalities.