Hülya Özdil

I’m Hülya Özdil, an academic and educator whose work focuses on spatial sciences, qualitative research methods, and the global—especially Istanbul-centered—organization of industries such as Turkish clothing. Trained in city and regional planning across Turkey and the UK, and with further qualitative methods training through MIT’s online program, I enjoy turning complex social and spatial questions into clear research designs and teachable frameworks.

Across universities, I’ve supported students through planning studios and thesis seminars, helped develop course curricula, and contributed to research ranging from urban renewal and neighborhood studies to local economic geography. I’m collaborative, method-driven, and attentive to both data and context—whether I’m compiling and coding research materials, supporting field survey work, or translating ideas between Turkish and English for academic and public audiences.