Yasin Bektaş

Assoc. Prof. Yasin Bektaş is an urban planner at Istanbul Technical University’s Faculty of Architecture, specializing in urban transformation, climate change planning, and disaster resilience. He holds a PhD from Yildiz Technical University and has taught at institutions including Erciyes University. His research focuses on urban sustainability, resilience strategies, and socio-spatial dynamics.

Education:

• PhD Urban Planning, Yildiz Technical University (2011-2017)
• Master’s Urban Planning, Erciyes University (2009-2011)
• Bachelor’s Urban and Regional Planning, Erciyes University (2004-2009)

Research Interests: His work examines urban resilience, climate adaptation, disaster management, and socio-spatial equity. Recent studies include analyses of emergency assembly areas post-2023 earthquakes, flood risk in Kastamonu, and urban transformation policies in Sivas and Kayseri.

Publications: Recent articles address disaster law interventions, emergency infrastructure resilience, and climate change impacts. His work spans peer-reviewed journals like Journal of Comparative Asian Development and conference proceedings.

Awards: Faculty and Department Valedictorian awards from Erciyes University (2009). Active member of RC21 (Urban Development Research Committee) and the Turkish City Planners Association.

Administrative Roles: Currently serves as an Associate Professor at Istanbul Technical University. Previously held roles including Disaster Management Committee member, Urban Renewal Expert, and Academic Committee Chair at Erciyes University.