Ezekiel Olatunji | Built Environment | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Ezekiel Olatunji | Built Environment
| Best Researcher Award

University of Wolverhampton | United Kingdom

Mr. Ezekiel Olatunji Doctoral Researcher at the University of Wolverhampton, Mr. Ezekiel Olatunji focuses on developing innovative frameworks for assessing and enhancing flood resilience within socially diverse communities. His research explores the intersection of community engagement, infrastructure planning, and risk management, with the goal of improving adaptive capacity and awareness in flood-prone regions. By integrating qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, including structured interviews, surveys, and participatory workshops, he investigates how social, economic, and cultural factors influence community preparedness and recovery. His work also incorporates the use of analytical tools such as SPSS and NVIVO to interpret complex data and extract meaningful insights that inform policy and practice. The outcomes of his research aim to guide local authorities, urban planners, and policymakers in designing more inclusive and resilient flood management strategies. Through his doctoral work, Mr. Olatunji contributes to the growing body of knowledge on disaster risk reduction and environmental resilience, aligning his efforts with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to sustainable cities and climate action. His research underscores the importance of a community-centered approach to resilience, combining academic rigor with practical solutions for sustainable development.

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Featured Publications

Olatunji, E. O., Adebimpe, O. A., & Oladokun, V. O. (2023). A fuzzy logic approach for measuring flood resilience at community level in Nigeria. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 14(4), [Article details pending].

Olatunji, E., Proverbs, D., Pathirage, C., Suresh, S., Cooper, J., & Capewell, L. (2024). A community-scale framework for evaluating flood resilience across socially diverse communities. Leeds Beckett University.

Olatunji, E., Proverbs, D., Pathirage, C., Suresh, S., & Ekundayo, O. (2025). Towards a participatory assessment of community flood resilience. Purdue University.

Olatunji, E., Ekundayo, O., Proverbs, D., Pathirage, C., Suresh, S., Emonson, P., & others. (2025). The role of stakeholder partnerships in building flood resilient communities: Case study of the FAIR project in the UK. Taylor & Francis.

Esra Kut Görgün | Climate Change Adaptation | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Esra Kut Görgün | Climate Change Adaptation | Young Scientist Award

Esra Kut Görgün is a city planner and researcher specializing in land use planning, rural development, and sustainable urban systems. She has held academic roles at top Turkish and European institutions and contributed to international journals and planning associations.

Profile

Scholar

🎓 Education

 Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning, Dokuz Eylul University (2017–2023) |  MSc from same dept. (2014–2017) |  BSc from Selcuk University (2013), minor in Geomatics |  Erasmus: Lublin University of Technology (2012) |  Postdoc: Politecnico di Milano (2024–2025), research on climate-neutral land use.

👩‍🏫 Experience

 Visiting Researcher, Politecnico di Milano (2024–2025) |  Dr. Research Assistant, Abdullah Gül University (2023–2024) |  Research Assistant, Dokuz Eylul University (2014–2023) |  Lecturer in Sustainable Cities, Urban Studies, and Architecture courses.

🏆 Awards & Honors

🏅 TUBITAK 2219 Post-Doctoral Scholarship (2024) |  ISOCARP Special Mention Award (2024) |  Pending Utility Model: “Hayalimdeki Mekanlar” |  Recognized reviewer and editorial board member in national and international journals.

🔬 Research Focus

 Urban planning,  land use,  remote sensing,  spatial statistics,  ecosystem services,  tactical urbanism,  climate neutrality, and  land use optimization — all with a vision for sustainable and inclusive development.

 Conclusion

Dr. Esra Kut Görgün presents a highly competitive and deserving profile for the Young Scientist Award, with a strong foundation in urban planning research, impactful publications, international experience, and academic leadership. Her interdisciplinary focus, especially in climate-resilient and ecosystem-based urban development, aligns with global sustainability goals. With continued publication in top-tier journals and growing visibility in international forums, she is poised to become a leading researcher in her field. The award would serve to recognize and further catalyze her promising career trajectory.

Publication

  • Title: Land use and land cover change monitoring in Bandırma (Turkey) using remote sensing and geographic information systems
    Year: 2020
    Authors: İ. Atay Kaya, E. Kut Görgün
    Journal: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 192(7), 430

 

  • Title: 6360 Sayılı Büyükşehir Kanunu Sonrası Kırsal Alanları Yeniden Düşünmek – İzmir Örneği
    Year: 2017
    Authors: E.K. Görgün, N. Yörür
    Journal: Aydın İktisat Fakültesi Dergisi, 2(1), 11-27

 

  • Title: Kırsal Yerleşmelerde Özgün Dokunun Korunmasında Bir Araç Olarak Köy Tasarım Rehberleri: Ödemiş Bademli Örneği
    Year: 2018
    Authors: E.K. Görgün, N. Yörür
    Journal: TÜBA-KED Türkiye Bilimler Akademisi Kültür Envanteri Dergisi, 25–47

 

  • Title: Sürdürülebilir Kırsal Kalkınma İçin Kırsal Alan Planlaması Genel Modeli ve KOP Bölgesi Kırsal Kalkınma Önerileri
    Year: 2013
    Author: E. Kut
    Conference: Ulusal KOP Bölgesel Kalkınma Sempozyumu, Konya

 

  • Title: Kentsel Mekân Üretiminde ‘Kendin Yap’ Hareketi
    Year: 2017
    Authors: İ. Atay Kaya, E. Kut Görgün
    Publisher: TMMOB Şehir Plancıları Odası

 

  • Title: Terk Edilmekte Olan Köyler Üzerine Bir Araştırma: Ödemiş Lübbey Köyü
    Year: 2016
    Authors: E. Kut, N. Yörür
    Journal: Ege Mimarlık, 94, 36–39

 

  • Title: Hızla Üzerine Kent Gelen Köyün, Kentleşme ile İmtihanı: Uzundere
    Year: 2018
    Authors: T. Çilingir, E.K. Görgün
    Journal: Planlama Dergisi, 28, 139–151

 

  • Title: Examining the Relation Between the Urban Pattern and Urban History: Using Graph Theory-Based Network Indices
    Year: 2016
    Authors: E. Kut, F.T. Canan, E.D. Kahraman, K.M. Çubukcu
    Book/Conference: History Urbanism

 

  • Title: Do It Yourself (DIY) Movement in Urban Space Production
    Year: 2017
    Authors: İ. Atay Kaya, E. Kut Görgün
    Journal: Planlama – Planning, 27(1)

 

  • Title: Kültür Köy Turizm Projesi ile Sürdürülebilir Kırsal Turizm Kalkınmasının Sağlanması: Gökçe Çerkez Kültür Köyü Politika Önerileri
    Year: 2013
    Author: E. Kut
    Journal: International Journal of Social and Economic Sciences, 3(1), 33–41

 

  • Title: The Challenging Dilemma of The Village Between The Rural and The Urban: Case of Uzundere Village Under Pressure of Rapid Urbanization
    Year: 2018
    Authors: T. Çilingir, E. Kut Görgün
    Journal: Journal of Planning, 28(Supp: 1), 139–151

 

  • Title: Diverse Viewpoints on Tactical Urbanism in Vacant Lots: A Collaborative Design with Young Planner Candidates in Türkiye
    Year: 2024
    Authors: E. Kut Görgün, İ. Atay Kaya
    Journal: CoDesign, 20(4), 742–762