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Istanbul Technical University

Welcome to theKuzu Research Group

Advancing Air Quality and Environmental Modelling for a Sustainable Future

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Research Group

Meet Our Team

Our multidisciplinary research team brings together expertise in environmental engineering, air quality modeling, and computational fluid dynamics.

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S. Levent KUZU

Professor

Istanbul Technical University

Civil Engineering Faculty, Environmental Engineering Department

Phone: 90-212-2856541

Email:[email protected]

Leading research in air quality modeling, pollutant dispersion, and environmental impact assessment.

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Elif YAVUZ

Research Assistant, PhD

Yıldız Technical University

Civil Engineering Faculty, Environmental Engineering Department

Email:[email protected]

Specializing in computational fluid dynamics models and emission dispersion analysis.

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Nedime Gaye Nur BALKANLI

Research Assistant

Yıldız Technical University

Civil Engineering Faculty, Environmental Engineering Department

Email:[email protected]

Contributing to environmental modeling research and data analysis methodologies.

Our Graduates

Alumni

Former members of our research group and the theses they completed under our supervision.

2
PhD
12
MSc

PhD

2 graduates

Doctoral researchers and their dissertations

EY

Elif YAVUZ

Modeling vehicle-related emissions using machine learning

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YD

Yusuf DURAN

Solar radiation simulation and pilot scale solar panel study in Istanbul with regional climate model

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MSc

12 graduates

Master's graduates and their theses

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İnci Nur ÇETİN

The relationship between sustainable finance and the CBAM: A policy impact assessment and hypothetical case study of a cement plant

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Nedime Gaye Nur BALKANLI

Calculation of vehicle emissions at different tiers, their modelling and assesment through measurement data

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KZ

Kader ZİREK

Modeling of methane emissions from the Hakkâri integrated solid waste landfill

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Emire Beyza MERT

Scope-1 and scope-2 carbon footprint calculation in a factory operating in rubber based fuel hose (braided and non-braided), profile and PVC profile, PVC granules

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SS

Sena SAYIN

Carbon footprint calculation in an integrated solid waste storage facility

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İlker TÜRKYILMAZ

Dispersion model of NOx emissions which are released from a liquefied natural gas plant

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Serdar UĞURDOĞAN

Modelling of long range dust transport from desert by a regional climate model

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Tuğçe KES

Modelling of sulphur dioxide emissions in marmara region by RegCM-Chem

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ÖK

Özge KILIÇ

Life cycle assessment of different medical waste disposal scenarios for Istanbul province

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EY

Elif YAVUZ

Aermod ve CFD modelleri kullanılarak kirletici dağılımının karşılaştırılması

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Ahmet Hamdi ZEMBİL

Development of an urban greenhouse gas inventory calculation algorithm

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Hatice Nur SOYLU

Determination of emissions from a cement production facility in Düzce province with AERMOD air quality distribution model

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ResearchDecember 15, 2024

Traffic Cameras Being Trialed as Air Quality Monitors in Istanbul

Istanbul is pioneering the use of traffic cameras as air quality monitoring stations, providing real-time data on urban pollution levels.

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Recent Publications

Explore our latest research contributions in environmental modeling, air quality assessment, and sustainable technologies.

52
SCI/SCI-Exp Articles
28
Conference Proceedings
15+
Years of Research

Featured Recent Articles

Çolak Z., Coşgun M.S., Alver Şahin Ü., Ayvaz C., Ayvaz B.U., Kuzu S.L., Onat B., Güllü G., Querol X., Harrison R.M.

Interpretation of particle number size distribution, ultrafine particles and black carbon concentrations in Istanbul

Environmental Research
289, 123300
2026
Sevimoğlu O., Kuzu S.L.

Characterization of trace elements in size-segregated atmospheric particles: Insights from SEM-EDS analysis

Urban Climate
62, 102517
2025
Ulusoy K., Dogan Saglamtimur N., Kuzu S.L.

Comparison of air pollution before and during COVID-19 pandemic in 30 metropolitan cities and Zonguldak Province in Türkiye

Sadhana - Academy Proceedings in Engineering Sciences
50, 3, 172
2025
Yavuz E., Kuzu S.L.

Performance comparison of dispersion and computational fluid dynamics models in the dispersion of gaseous stack emissions

International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
22, 10, 9581-9594
2025
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For questions about our research, available positions, or collaboration opportunities, please contact Prof. S. Levent KUZU.

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