Özhan Ertekin

Özhan Ertekin is an Associate Professor at Istanbul Technical University, affiliated with the Department of Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. and MA in Regional Planning from Istanbul Technical University, and he has held roles such as Deputy Director of Research and Application Center (2018-2021) and Vice Dean (2015-2016).

Research Interests: Dr. Ertekin specializes in

• Urban Transformation
• Regional Planning
• Urban Governance
• Smart Cities
• Historical Preservation

His work often integrates sustainable development goals, particularly focusing on participatory processes and digital-era urban challenges.

Scientific Contributions: His recent research explores urban living labs as tools for governance, spatial distribution of commercial zones, and historical area regeneration. Collaborations span Turkey and international contexts.

Awards:

• Urban Design Incentive Award (2023)
• Analysis and Planning Incentive Award (2023)
• Second Prize, Teknopark Istanbul Inc. (2012)
• 2nd Honorable Mention, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (2001)

Advising: Dr. Ertekin has mentored over 14 graduate students, guiding research on topics like 3D city modeling, social housing practices, and spatial transformation of historical areas.