Ahmet Cilek holds an MSc and a PhD in Landscape Architecture, specialising in Environmental and Landscape Planning, both from Çukurova University. He is an Associate Professor in the same department and is affiliated with the Division of Remote Sensing and GIS. He has also conducted postdoctoral research at Arizona State University, contributing to urban climate resilience and sustainability studies. His extensive work in geographic information science, urban climate modelling, and climate resilience has led to numerous publications, presentations, and academic contributions. His research interests include remote sensing, agricultural landscapes, urban greening, cultural ecosystem services, sustainable water and soil management, and community-based climate adaptation.