Melih Bozkurt

Dr. Melih Bozkurt is an Associate Professor at the Department of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, Istanbul Technical University. His work focuses on children's interactions with urban open spaces, particularly water features, and the role of landscape architecture in promoting physical activity and social justice. He leads research projects on urban green space accessibility and refugee child integration.

• Education: PhD in Landscape Architecture (University of Sheffield, 2015)
• Research Interests: Urban Green Spaces, Child Development, Water Features, Digital Tools, Social Justice

Recent publications explore AI integration in landscape design, post-pandemic urbanism, and refugee child play opportunities. His awards include analysis and planning incentives (2023), and multiple competition prizes (2021-2023). He collaborates with Turkey's Cerebral Palsy Foundation and contributes to policy debates on urban heritage and refugee spatial justice.

Key article trends: 1. AI applications in landscape architecture (2025); 2. Water feature impact on child play (2019-2020); 3. Post-pandemic access changes (2021); 4. Refugee spatial integration (2019-2025); 5. Digital behavior mapping (2014-2016).

• 2023: Analysis and Planning Incentive Award
• 2023: 3rd Prize
• 2021: 2nd Prize and Procurement Award
• 2018: Editor's Choice Award

He led the BAP-funded project "Evaluation of Children's Urban Open Space Access" (2016-2018) and advises on Istanbul's urban development. His work bridges digital tools with ecological design to shape inclusive urban landscapes.