Ph.D. Asena Çetinkaya

  E-mail: cetinkayaa23@itu.edu.tr
  Phone: +90 212 285 61 08

  ISTANBUL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
  Eurasia Institute of Earth Sciences
  34469 Sarıyer Maslak – Istanbul, TURKEY

Research Interests

Exploring Earth through Geomorphology and Disaster Research

My academic pursuits are primarily centered within the domains of geomorphology, natural disasters, physical geography, seismic-induced landslides, disaster risk assessment, remote sensing, and geographic information systems (GIS). I possess a particular fervor for comprehending geohazards. My scholarly journey has been dedicated to unraveling the intricacies of geomorphology and their ramifications for the amelioration of disaster risks.

Ph.D. Topic

As a Ph.D. candidate, my primary focus revolves around the identification, assessment, and prognostication of landslides incited by seismic events. I am unwaveringly committed to the evaluation of potential and probability pertaining to cascade and compound disasters, the identification of extant vulnerabilities, and the early detection and mitigation of plausible calamities. My research methodology is predicated upon a multidisciplinary framework that amalgamates on-site field observations, empirical measurements, cutting-edge geospatial technologies, geomorphic cartography, LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) applications, deep learning algorithms, and advanced Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques.

As a budding researcher, I aspire to make meaningful contributions to the fields I am passionate about. By studying landslides triggered by earthquakes, I hope to advance our understanding of these complex geological phenomena, enhance disaster resilience, and develop innovative solutions for risk mitigation.

Selected Peer-reviewed Publications