Dr. Seda Kundak

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Biography

Seda Kundak is a faculty member in Urban Regional Planning at Istanbul Technical University. Her research focuses on vulnerability, risk analysis, and resilience, particularly in the context of urban planning and disaster management. She has been involved in several studies examining systemic risks and the impacts of natural disasters on urban environments. With a focus on integrating modeling for catastrophic risk management, Kundak has contributed to understanding the dynamic interactions between social, environmental, and economic factors during crises. She actively publishes research on multi-hazard risk assessment and the implications of climate change in urban planning. Kundak's work aims to develop frameworks that enhance disaster preparedness and support stakeholder engagement in resilience-building activities. She is also known for her contributions to scholarly discussions on the perception of urban transformation and stakeholder dynamics in managing systemic risks. Her published works often explore the historical context of disaster impacts and advocate for innovative strategies in urban planning to mitigate these risks.

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