ICTürkiye2025 International Brokerage Event

10 Apr 2025 | İstanbul, Türkiye

ExpertiseUpdated on 20 March 2025

Disaster Management

Ömer Ekmekcioğlu

Associate Professor at Istanbul Technical University

Istanbul, Türkiye

About

Dr. Ekmekcioğlu has extensive experience in disaster management, with a strong background in risk assessment, climate adaptation, and emergency response planning. His expertise spans multi-risk climate assessment, hydrological modeling, and the integration of AI-based solutions in disaster preparedness and mitigation.

He has actively contributed to international projects and collaborations, focusing on urban flood risk mapping, landslide susceptibility analysis, and sustainable water resource management in the context of climate change. His work involves stakeholder engagement, policy development, and the application of geospatial technologies in disaster risk reduction.

Additionally, he has been involved in capacity-building initiatives, including university-level training programs, workshops, and the implementation of digital technologies such as AR/VR for disaster response training. His research also explores the barriers and opportunities for adopting innovative technologies in disaster management. His expertise makes ensures bridging scientific research and practical disaster risk reduction strategies.

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