Ersin Turk

Prof. Ersin Turk currently serves as a Professor at the Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Architecture, Department of Urban and Regional Planning. With a PhD in Urban Planning from Izmir Institute of Technology (2009) and postdoctoral research at University of Florida (2015-2016), he specializes in regional planning, geographical information systems, and multi-criteria decision-making for sustainable development.

• Doctorate: Izmir Institute of Technology (2009)
• Postgraduate: Izmir Institute of Technology (2003)
• Undergraduate: Dokuz Eylul University (1998)

His research focuses on land-use optimization, rural second home dynamics, and environmental conservation, utilizing methodologies like binary integer programming, AHP, and TOPSIS. Recent work examines population projection inaccuracies in territorial plans across 62 Turkish provinces.

Scientific contributions include:

• 15+ peer-reviewed articles (e.g., Journal of Rural Studies, European Planning Studies)
• Key projects: Strategic Master Plan for Karadeniz Technical University Kanuni Campus (2013-2015), Conservation-Oriented Rural Planning (TUBITAK 1001, 2010-2015)

Scientific Awards:

• KTÜ Faculty of Architecture – Highest Impact Factor Publication (2023)
• KTÜ – Highest h-Index Academic Staff (2023)
• Multiple TUBITAK International Publication Incentive Awards (2011-2022)

Active in planning consultancy and technical expert reports for legal cases involving municipal planning disputes (2020-2023). Currently serves as Deputy Head of Department since 2019.