Innovative Research Award
Didem Kavuran
Trakya University, Turkey
Didem Kavuran is affiliated with Trakya University and works within the broad field of Environmental Science. The supplied research record includes studies addressing land-use and land-cover change, urban environmental conditions, ecological design, sustainable urban parks, and SITES-informed landscape approaches. These publications provide a documented basis for considering the scope and development of the researcher’s academic work.
Abstract
This academic recognition profile documents the research record of Didem Kavuran in Environmental Science. The available publication portfolio demonstrates engagement with urban ecological design, land-use and land-cover assessment, land surface temperature, sustainable landscape planning, and ecological criteria for public spaces. Recent work examines GIS-based environmental assessment in Edirne and sustainable retrofit approaches for wetland-adjacent urban parks. [1][2]
Keywords
Environmental Science; GIS; land-use change; land-cover change; land surface temperature; urban parks; ecological design; SITES; sustainable landscapes; urban planning.
Introduction
Urban environmental research increasingly integrates spatial assessment with landscape planning and ecological design. Kavuran’s listed publications reflect this interdisciplinary direction, with research connecting geospatial assessment, urban surfaces, thermal conditions, public landscapes, and sustainability-oriented design frameworks. The Edirne-focused study specifically addresses land-use and land-cover change, artificial surfaces, and land surface temperature for planning purposes. [1]
Research Profile
The supplied research indicators comprise 14 documents, 25 citations, and an h-index of 3. The publication record spans journal and preprint outputs from 2023 through 2026. Its thematic continuity is visible in studies of ecological urban parks, sustainable landscape certification, GIS-supported environmental assessment, and landscape retrofit strategies. [2][3]
Research Contributions
- GIS-based assessment of land-use, land-cover, artificial surfaces, and land surface temperature.
- Ecological design criteria for improving urban park environments.
- Application of SITES concepts to sustainable landscape and park development.
Publications
Land Use/Land Cover Change, Artificial Surfaces, and Land Surface Temperature in a Border City: A GIS-Based Assessment for Planning in Edirne, Türkiye, published in Land on 22 September 2026. [1] A related 2026 preprint, A SITES-Informed Retrofit Framework for Wetland-Adjacent Urban Parks: Evidence from Mogan Park, Ankara, Türkiye, examines a sustainability-oriented retrofit framework. [2] Earlier publications address ecological improvement of Edirne Kent Ormanı and ecological children’s play areas using SITES principles. [3][4]
Research Impact
The supplied bibliometric record reports 25 citations across 14 documents and an h-index of 3. These indicators provide quantitative context for the research record, while the publication topics provide qualitative evidence of sustained attention to environmental planning and sustainable urban landscape issues. Citation metrics should be interpreted alongside publication age, field differences, and the distinction between journal articles and preprints.
Award Suitability
For an Innovative Research Award profile, the documented work provides identifiable research themes relevant to environmental innovation, spatial planning, ecological design, and sustainable urban development. The 2026 publications are particularly relevant to contemporary questions concerning urban environmental assessment and sustainable landscape adaptation. [1][2]
Conclusion
Didem Kavuran’s documented research profile combines environmental assessment with ecological landscape planning and sustainable urban-space design. The listed publications demonstrate a coherent interest in applying spatial and sustainability-oriented approaches to practical environmental planning challenges. The profile therefore presents a substantive academic record within the stated Environmental Science subject area.
External Links
References
- Land. (2026). Land Use/Land Cover Change, Artificial Surfaces, and Land Surface Temperature in a Border City: A GIS-Based Assessment for Planning in Edirne, Türkiye.
https://doi.org/10.3390/land15101769
- Research Square. (2026). A SITES-Informed Retrofit Framework for Wetland-Adjacent Urban Parks: Evidence from Mogan Park, Ankara, Türkiye.
https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-9967444/v1
- Peyzaj Araştırmaları ve Uygulamaları Dergisi. (2023). EKOLOJİK TASARIM KRİTERLERİNE GÖRE KENT PARKLARININ İYİLEŞTİRİLMESİ EDİRNE KENT ORMANI ÖRNEĞİ.
https://doi.org/10.56629/paud.1213415
- Peyzaj Araştırmaları ve Uygulamaları Dergisi. (2023). KENTSEL MEKÂNLARDA EKOLOJİK ÇOCUK OYUN ALANLARI VE SİTES (THE SUSTAINABLE SITES INITIATIVE) SERTİFİKALANDIRMA SİSTEMİ.
https://doi.org/10.56629/paud.1209401
- ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID record for Didem Kavuran.
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7437-5858
- Google Scholar. (n.d.). Author profile associated with J7924z8AAAAJ.
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=J7924z8AAAAJ