Hicran Hamza Çelikyay

Graduated from Bogazici University, Advanced Vocational Studies, Computer Programming Department in 1996. Worked as a Geography Information System (GIS) specialist for Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality between 2000 - 2009. Received her BA degree in Management from Anadolu University and MS degree from Bahcesehir University, Urban Systems and Transportation Management programme. Currently, she is a PhD Candidate at Marmara University, Local Authorities and Decentralization programme. European Union metropolitan management, urban systems, local governments and city councils are some of her main areas of interest. She was working as a researcher in Society and Culture Desk at SETA İstanbul.