Phd Showcase
MARUF PhD Showcase aims to give PhD candidates a ground for verbally presenting their PhD projects in English within less than three minutes.
Successful submissions are listed below:
Name Surname University
Department ProgramTitle of Thesis Adem Sakarya
Yıldız Technical University
Urban and Regional Planning
Analyzing the Eastern Marmara Automotive Cluster from the Perspective of Evolutionary Economic GeographyChristina Velentza
Koç University/Democritus University of GreeceLaw The Interpretation of Geneva Convention by Greece and Turkey After the Syrian Refugee Crisis Deniz
Erdem Okumus
Istanbul Technical University
Urban and Regional PlanningComputational Design Approaches for Urban Heat Island Mitigation Duygu
Demirol Duyar
Sakarya UniversityPolitical Science and Public Administration The Role of Network Governance in Urban Policymaking: The Case of İstanbul Elif Simge
Fettahoğlu Özgen
Istanbul Technical University/Munich Technical University
Architectural Design PhD ProgramAirports as Interscalar Hybrid Grounds Between Landscape, Infrastructure and Architecture: The Case of Istanbul Airport Emin Yahya Menteşe Istanbul Technical University Istanbul Technical University Modelling the Relation Between Ecological Sustainability and Land Use Plans Using GIS Techniques Gülce Kırdar
Istanbul Technic University
Architectural Design ComputingIntegrated Approach For Smart Management Of Liveable And Vibrant Cultural Environment Huriye Perim Temizöz
Istanbul Technical UniversityMeteorology Investigation Urbanization Effects of Urban and Rural Areas Over Istanbul With Cosmo-Clm And Terra-Urb Climate Models İrfan Özacit Hacettepe University Political Science and Public Administration / Public Administration An Evaluation on Urban Transformation Practices in Metropolitan Areas in Turkey Lima Najjar
Istanbul Technical University
Landscape ArchitectureUtilizing Projection Mapping at Urbanscapes for the Revitalization of Under-Valued Public Open Spaces Mustafa Gül
Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University
City and Regional Planning / UrbanismAssessment of Solidarity-Based Creativity Potential in Small and Medium-Sized Cities: The Case of Sinop Nezih Onur Kuru Koç University
Political Science and International Relationsntergroup Relations between Syrians and Host Communities in the Urban Periphery: A Comparative Study on Esenyurt and Sultanbeyli Cases Rumeysa Ceylan
Yildiz Technical University
Yildiz Technical University
Becoming A Smart Community through Energy Efficient Urban LifestylesSezen Kayhan Koç University Design, Technology and Society Screen Production and Exhibition in Istanbul under Urban Transformation Ummugulsum Alyuz
Istanbul Technical University
Climate and Sea Science
Quantification of the Impact of Uncertainty in Emissions on Air Quality Model EstimatesYahya Aydın
University of SouthamptonSociology Location Matters. The Role of Belonging and Place-Making among Owner-Occupiers, Tenants, Landlords and Second Homeowners in a Neoliberal Waterfront Area: The Case of Ocean Village, Southampton
PhD projects address at least one of the following forum themes:
• City Networks
• Environment and Climate Change
• Governance
• Housing and Built Environment
• Local Development
• Migration
• Public Space
• Resilience
• Social Inclusion
• Transport and Mobility
• Urban Infrastructure
• Urban Technologies and Innovation
Rules of the PhD Showcase
• The language of presentation is English.
• A maximum of three minutes is the time limit and exceeding the limit will result in disqualification.
• Slide transitions, animations, or ‘movement’ are not allowed; only a single-static PowerPoint slide is permitted.
• Presentations must be given orally.
• Such additional props as laser pointers, costumes, musical instruments, notes, cue cards, sound and video files are not allowed.
• The jury starts the time when competitors commence their presentations either through gesture or speech.
Assessment and Awarding
• The panel of judges will be comprised of academics, local managers and mayors and audience.
• Successful presentations will be determined by the votes of the jury and audience and the winner will be announced immediately afterwards.
• An award of $500 will be granted to the winner.
