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Personal profile
Research interests
Dr. Ataol is an urban researcher, planner & designer specialized in participatory urban research and collaborative urban planning with underrepresented groups, such as women and children. Her research analyses how cities can benefit from participatory approaches for better inclusive and just development & management. Her experience includes collaborations with non-professional groups as well as professional groups, such as local governments, NGOs, and foundations within the fields of evidence-driven policymaking and participatory urban planning & management towards creating inclusive and sustainable cities for all.
Education/Academic qualification
Urbanism and Urban Architecture, Ph.D., Cities for Children: Supporting Capabilities of Children and Caregivers through Participatory Urban Planning Research, TU Eindhoven
2017 → 2022
Award Date: 7-Sept-2022
Master of Architecture, M.Arch., Istanbul Technical University
2010 → 2013
Award Date: 18-Jul-2013
Bachelor of Architecture, B.Arch., Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University
2005 → 2010
Award Date: 19-Aug-2010
External positions
Guest Researcher, Universiteit Maastricht, Maastricht, Nederland.
Sept-2023 → Nov-2024
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Reflections on: Children's Participation in Urban Planning and Design: A Systematic Review
Ataol, Ö., 2026, In: Children Youth and Environments . 36, 1, p. 15-17 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/Letter to the editor › Academic
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Competition-based Approach to Climate Action: #CircularCityChallenge, A Competition for Teenagers
Ataol, Ö. & Meacham, D., 7-Feb-2024, Proceedings of the 5th Urban Economy Forum + 59th ISOCARP World Planning Congress. Junussova, M., Carrillo, J. & Litvinaite, M. (eds.). International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP), p. 178-183 10 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Professional
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Towards Education for Urban Circular Development in Secondary Education
Ataol, Ö. & Meacham, D., 17-Jan-2024, Circular Economy: Special Collection Policy Briefs. Netherlands: Studio Europa, p. 56-65 9 p. (Policy Briefs; no. 1/2024).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Professional
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Co-Generating Urban Knowledge with Children in Istanbul: Children as Urban Investigators and Problem Solvers
Ataol, Ö., Krishnamurthy, S., Druta, O. & Wesemael, P. V., 8-Mar-2023, In: Children, Youth and Environments. 33, 1, p. 1-24Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Literature review on CC & ESD, education approaches & methods, and challenges
Ataol, Ö., 2023, (Unpublished) Circular City Challenge project (H2020). 18 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report › Academic
File64 Downloads (Pure)
Projects
- 3 Active
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Future Blocks - Child-Led Community Design, One Block at a Time
Lind, M.-L. (PI), Kägi, S. (Coordinator), Ataol, Ö. (Advisor), Kütt, K. M. (Researcher), Riisalu, J. (Researcher), Kütt, R. (Collaborator) & Veimann, M. (Collaborator)
01/01/2026 → 31/12/2027
Project: Research
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InfraCARE: Urban Infrastructures of Climate Action and Repair
Turhan, E. (PI), Ataol, Ö. (Researcher) & Horlings, I. (Researcher)
01/11/2025 → 31/10/2027
Project: Research
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NextGenCircular: Developing Circular Skills for Spatial Planning and Design Students
Ataol, Ö. (PI), van Dijk, T. (Advisor), Grootjans, N. (Member) & de Vries, D. (Researcher)
01/08/2025 → 30/11/2026
Project: Education
Activities
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İstanbul’da Çocuklarla Kentsel Bilgiyi Birlikte Üretmek
Ataol, Ö. (Invited speaker)
23-Feb-2026Activity: Talk and presentation › Professional or public presentation › Professional
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3 Dimensional Approach to Children's Participation in Decision-making
Ataol, Ö. (Invited speaker)
14-May-2025Activity: Talk and presentation › Academic presentation › Academic
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Children's Rights and Urban Development
Ataol, Ö. (Invited speaker)
18-Nov-2025Activity: Talk and presentation › Professional or public presentation › Professional
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Spatial Patterns and Hotspots of Child Energy Poverty: A Micro-Indicator Approach in the Case of Groningen (Master of Science)
Ataol, Ö. (Co-supervisor)
Sept-2025 → Sept-2026Activity: Examination, teaching and supervision › Examination, teaching and supervision external institution › Academic
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Climate Change and Young People: Challenges, Impacts, Participation, and Activism
Ataol, Ö. (Invited speaker)
4-Nov-2025Activity: Talk and presentation › Professional or public presentation › Professional
Press/Media
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Zet de menselijke maat in onze steden voorop
29/11/2025
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment › Professional
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Dr. Özlemnur Ataol on Why We Need Child-Friendly Cities
04/09/2025
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment › Academic
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Child-friendly cities benefit everyone
29/05/2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment › Popular
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CIRCLEcity: Children's Investigation of Resilient Circular Lifestyle and Environments in the City
03/04/2024
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research › Academic