Ecological planning
Integrating natural systems into planning and design at urban and regional scales.
Çukurova University · Faculty of Architecture
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Halil Duymuş
I work in landscape architecture, ecological planning and spatial analysis. I use satellite data and geographic information systems to support urban climate adaptation, nature-based solutions and disaster resilience.
71AVESİS publication records
9Funded projects
4Design projects
Visual story
Nature, cities and spatial data
A short AI-generated visualisation of ecological planning and spatial analysis.
01 / Profile
Designing with nature,
understanding through data.
I am a member of the Department of Landscape Architecture at Çukurova University’s Faculty of Architecture. My research spans urban open spaces, urban heat islands, accessible design and post-disaster spatial assessment.
By combining ecological planning with remote sensing and GIS, I aim to bring research findings into local decision-making and design practice.
View institutional profileInstitutionÇukurova University
DepartmentLandscape Architecture
PhDÇukurova University, 2018
LocationAdana, Türkiye
02 / Research focus
Research areas
I explore landscapes through ecological processes, satellite observations and human experience.
Remote sensing & GIS
Analysing land cover, surface temperature and spatial change using satellite data.
Nature-based solutions
The contribution of green and blue infrastructure to climate adaptation and urban quality of life.
Disaster resilience
Spatial analysis of disaster impacts and design approaches for resilient settlements.
03 / Academic work
Publications and scholarly work
Accepted work and AVESİS records, organised by journal articles, conference papers, books and other publication types.
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04 / Applied research
Projects and design work
Funded research and landscape design projects listed on AVESİS, with project types and roles.
Funded research projects
EMERGE
A preparatory project to design an international, multidisciplinary master’s programme in disaster and emergency architecture.
Filling the Gap: Development of Ecological Planning and Design Learning Network and Adaptive Smart Training Module for Disaster Resilient and Sustainable Cities (EPD-Net)
An ecological planning and design learning network and adaptive training module for disaster-resilient and sustainable cities.
22 October 2026 · Related paper accepted
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Halil Duymuş’s sole-authored paper on the 2021 Manavgat wildfire, fire severity and carbon sink capacity has been accepted by Environmental Monitoring and Assessment (WoS Q3) and is awaiting publication.
Natural Disaster Analysis Using GIS and Remote Sensing: Forest Fires and Their Environmental Impacts
Investigating forest fires and their environmental impacts using GIS and remote sensing.
Implementing the GIS Maturity Model and Developing Software for Monitoring and Reporting the National Geographic Information Strategy and Action Plan
Implementing the national GIS maturity model and developing supporting software.
Nature-Based Approaches for Disaster-Resilient and Sustainable Cities: The Case of Antakya
Nature-based approaches and disaster-resilient urban development in Antakya.
Developing a Resilience Strategy and Action Plan for the Eskişehir Industrial Ecosystem
A resilience strategy and action plan for the Eskişehir industrial ecosystem.
Automating Sample Collection for Crop Pattern Classification
Automating sample collection processes for crop pattern classification.
Assessing the Recreational Service Effectiveness of Urban Green Spaces: The Case of Adana
Assessing the recreational service effectiveness of urban green spaces in Adana.
Investigating the Physical Contribution of Public Spaces to Urban Quality of Life in Adana
The relationship between the physical characteristics of public spaces and urban quality of life.
Assessing Social Amenities in Terms of Urban Quality of Life: A Model for Cultural Facilities, Open Spaces and Green Spaces in Adana
Assessing social amenities, cultural facilities, open spaces and green spaces in Adana in terms of urban quality of life.
Landscape design projects
Landscape Design for Mutlu Yaşam Village, Mezitli, Mersin
An environmental and landscape design project.
Landscape Design for Democracy Square and Pocket Parks, Mezitli, Mersin
An environmental and landscape design project.
Planting Design for Çukurova University Kindergarten
An environmental and landscape design project.
Landscape Design for Çukurova University Kindergarten
An environmental and landscape design project.
05 / Teaching
Design and learning
Selected undergraduate courses
Basic Design I & II
Landscape Design / Design Studio
Universal Design
Landscape Engineering I
Perspective and Sketching
Courses listed on AVESİS. Please check departmental announcements for the current semester’s schedule.
Teaching approach
Interdisciplinary teaching that connects studio practice with field observation, environmental perception and spatial data. My work also includes campus design workshops and research on accessible public spaces.
Education and academic profile06 / Academic profile
Education, experience and activities
Academic background from AVESİS, including education, appointments, teaching, professional development and scholarly activities.
Education and theses
- 2025–2026 · Postgraduate studies Eskişehir Technical University, Institute of Earth and Space Sciences, Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
- 2011–2018 · PhD Çukurova University, Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences, Landscape Architecture
- 2008–2011 · Master’s degree Çukurova University, Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences, Landscape Architecture
- 2001–2005 · Bachelor’s degree Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Forestry, Landscape Architecture
Master’s and doctoral theses
- 2018 · Doctoral thesis A Model for Assessing Environmental Perception in Urban Landscape Design: The Case of Tarsus
- 2011 · Master’s thesis Perception of Spatial Identity on University Campuses: The Case of Çukurova University
Academic and administrative appointments
- 2026–present · Associate Professor Çukurova University, Faculty of Architecture, Landscape Architecture
- 2018–present · Research Assistant with PhD Çukurova University, Faculty of Architecture, Landscape Architecture
- 2008–2018 · Research Assistant Çukurova University, Faculty of Architecture, Landscape Architecture
- 2021–present · Internship coordinator Çukurova University, Department of Landscape Architecture
- 2021–present · Internship committee member Çukurova University, Department of Landscape Architecture
Fields of research
- AVESİS Agricultural sciences · Agriculture · Landscape architecture · Landscape design · Recreation
- Web of Science Agricultural and environmental sciences · Agricultural sciences · Environment/ecology · Agricultural engineering · Environmental sciences · Architecture · Arts and humanities
- Scopus Arts and humanities · Agricultural and biological sciences · Aquatic science · Architecture
Foreign language: English, B2 (upper intermediate).
Teaching and professional development
Undergraduate courses on AVESİS
- Professional Project Design
- Basic Design I
- Basic Design II
- Perspective and Sketching
- Design Studio
- Professional Practice
- Graduation Project
- Studio 1
- Studio 2
- Studio 4
- Summer Internship
- Universal Design
- Landscape Engineering I
- Landscape Design
- Landscape Structures Design 2
- Planting Design 1
Certificates, courses and training
- 2026 · Nature-Based Solutions Awareness Training for Sustainable Cities (NbS-ECHO Programme) Hacettepe University · Eskişehir Technical University
- 2025 · Nature-Based Solutions Awareness Training for Sustainable Cities (NbS-ECHO Programme) Hacettepe University
- 2025 · ESTÜ-NETCAD Academy: Basic NETCAD Applications Training Eskişehir Technical University
- 2025 · ESTÜ-ESRİ Academy: Basic GIS Training with ArcGIS Eskişehir Technical University · ESRI Türkiye
- 2024 · Project ECHO: Hacettepe University Infrastructure Sustainability Learning (ISLe) Community Training Program Hacettepe University
- 2024 · MapInfo Pro (v2017) Surface Modelling with Very Large Datasets Başarsoft
- 2024 · MapInfo Pro (v2017) Basic and Advanced Training Başarsoft
- 2022 · 3D Printing Technologies Training Programme Çukurova Technology Development Zone Management Company
- 2019 · EBSCO Information Services Customer Training & Success Çukurova University
Professional memberships
- Design and Planning Accreditation Association (TAPLAK)Member · 2026–present
- TMMOB Chamber of Landscape Architects (PMO)Member · 2005–present
Scholarly and professional activities
- August 2025 · Chamber of Landscape Architects, 15th PMOGenç Summer Camp Science / arts camp and summer school organisation · Şanlıurfa
- August 2025 · TMMOB PMO, 15th PMOGenç Summer Camp – Şanlıurfa Science / arts camp and summer school organisation · With A. Çabuk
- 2024 · Project ECHO: Hacettepe University Infrastructure Sustainability Learning (ISLe) Community Training Program Institutional representation · Ankara
Academic participation and awards
Conferences and symposia recorded on AVESİS (21)
- 14–17 May 2026 · Eskişehir Symposium Participant · Eskişehir
- 13–15 October 2025 · 7th Resilience Congress, IDRC 2025 Participant · Elazığ
- 2–5 May 2025 · 5th International Palestra Scientific Research Congress Participant · Skopje
- 16–18 December 2024 · 6th Resilience Congress, IDRC 2024 Participant · Ankara
- 22 August 2024 · ICRESS 2024: International Conference on Research in Education and Social Sciences Participant · Tashkent
- 10–11 May 2024 · 3rd Landscape Architecture Education Workshop Working group · Istanbul
- 26 February–2 March 2022 · National “Design Your Cubic Metre on Campus” Workshop Session chair · Adana
- 1 March 2019 · Adana Urban Issues Symposium Participant · Adana
- 1 June 2018 · International Symposium on Urbanization and Environmental Problems Participant · Eskişehir
- 1 May 2018 · 2nd International Congress on Multidisciplinary Studies Participant · Adana
- 1 April 2017 · Landscape Analysis Workshop 2 Participant · Adana
- 1 April 2016 · Landscape Analysis Workshop Participant · Adana
- 1 March 2016 · Engelsizsiniz Accessibility Symposium Invited speaker · Ankara
- 1 March 2016 · ÇUTAKDES Project Final Workshop Attendee · Adana
- 1 May 2015 · Environment and Transport Workshop Participant · Adana
- 1 May 2015 · TMMOB 3rd Adana Urban Issues Symposium Participant · Adana
- 1 June 2014 · Climate Change and Environmental Risk Analysis in Türkiye Workshop Participant · Adana
- 1 November 2013 · 5th Landscape Architecture Congress: “Transforming Landscapes” Participant · Adana
- 1 March 2012 · Adana Urban Transformation Workshop Participant · Adana
- 1 May 2010 · Strategic Environmental Assessment Workshop with International Participation Participant · Çukurova University / Adana
- 1 June 2009 · Chamber of Landscape Architects, 3rd Summer School Participant · Mardin
Awards (2)
- June 2019 · DEGİAD – Living Pamukkale National Architectural Ideas Competition 5th honourable mention · Denizli Young Businesspeople Association
- February 2019 · Invited Architectural and Urban Design Ideas Competition for Landmark Areas in Adana’s Central Districts 1st prize · Design area: Provincial Veterinary Directorate building, Anadolu Lisesi station and surrounding area
07 / News
Highlights
My sole-authored Manavgat wildfire paper has been accepted
Assessing Fire Severity Patterns and Carbon Sink Capacity Changes Following the 2021 Manavgat Wildfire Using Remote Sensing and Google Earth Engine
The sole-authored paper by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Halil Duymuş was accepted for publication in Environmental Monitoring and Assessment on 22 October 2026 and is awaiting publication. Journal classification: WoS Q3. The study addresses fire severity patterns and changes in carbon sink capacity following the 2021 Manavgat wildfire using remote sensing and Google Earth Engine.
Related project: EPD-Net. Supported by Erasmus+, the project aims to develop an ecological planning and design learning network and an AI-powered adaptive training module for disaster-resilient and sustainable cities.
Researcher in the EMERGE project
Coordinated by Eskişehir Technical University, this Erasmus+ Mundus Design Measures project aims to design an international, multidisciplinary master’s programme in disaster and emergency architecture. EMERGE project website
New paper in Urban Climate
A remote sensing study of the Manavgat fire’s effects on land surface temperature and the urban heat island. DOI ↗
Temperature effects of green and blue spaces in Eskişehir
A sole-authored study published in Environmental Science and Pollution Research. DOI ↗
EPD-Net research network launched
International collaboration in ecological planning and design for disaster-resilient and sustainable cities.