Zerrin Ezgi KAHRAMAN

Prof. Dr. Zerrin Ezgi KAHRAMAN is a full-time academic at Çankaya University's Faculty of Architecture, Department of City and Regional Planning. She holds the rank of Associate Professor and has served as Department Chair, Deputy Dean, and Head of the Urban and Regional Planning Department since 2008. Her academic journey includes a PhD from Middle East Technical University (2008) and prior roles as a Research Assistant and Lecturer.

Her research focuses on urban sociology, refugee integration, housing policy, and spatial analysis. Notable projects include studies on Syrian refugees' location choices, urban quality of life frameworks, and industrial zone planning. She has advised six PhD and master’s students on topics like refugee settlement dynamics and urban policy.

• Education: PhD in City and Regional Planning (METU, 2008), MSc Economics (METU, 2003), BSc City and Regional Planning (METU, 2001)
• Awards: TÜBİTAK Publication Award (2010), METU Best Thesis Award (2009), EU Urban Research Fellowship (2008)
• Labs: Member of Urban Application and Research Center (Çankaya University) and AESOP Young Academics

Her teaching spans urban sociology, planning studios, and research methods at both undergraduate and graduate levels. She has led over 40 courses since 2008, emphasizing experiential learning and community engagement.