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Professor Filiz Bektaş Balçık is a faculty member at Istanbul Technical University's Department of Geomatics Engineering within the Civil Engineering faculty. She has been serving as a Professor since 2024, after progressing through academic ranks from Research Assistant (2002-2012), Doctor Lecturer (2012-2015), and Associate Professor (2015-2024).
Her educational background includes a PhD in Geodesy and Photogrammetry Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (2006), a Master's degree in the same field from Istanbul Technical University (2001), and a Bachelor's degree from Yildiz Technical University (1995-2000).
Professor Balçık specializes in Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry, with research focusing on land use and land cover analysis, urban heat islands, climate change impacts, and environmental monitoring. Her work frequently applies geospatial technologies to address environmental challenges in Turkey. She has conducted extensive research on Istanbul's urban dynamics, drought monitoring in Anatolian basins, and landscape identity in rural settlements.
Her recent publications (2022-2024) demonstrate her expertise in applying remote sensing technologies to analyze urban heat islands, drought patterns, vegetation dynamics, and landscape changes across Turkey. These works show a consistent pattern of utilizing advanced remote sensing techniques, particularly satellite data analysis, to address critical environmental issues.
- GRANDPRIX for urbanism Balkan Architectural biennial, 2017
Professor Balçık has led significant research projects including 'Determining the Effect of Land Cover and Use Changes on Ground Surface Temperature with Thermal Remote Sensing: Istanbul Example' (2018-2020) and 'Determination of Biochemical Components of Savanna Vegetation with Remote Sensing Technology, South Africa-Natural Park Example' (2011-2021). Her research portfolio spans 35 publications with notable international collaborations. She serves as Principal Investigator on multiple projects funded by ITU BAP, TÜBİTAK, and European Union programs.
Her academic work connects remote sensing technology with practical applications in urban planning, environmental management, and climate change adaptation strategies, particularly focused on Turkish landscapes and urban environments.
