Merve Yılmaz

Dr. Merve Yılmaz is a prominent researcher in the field of environmental engineering, currently focusing on climate change, climate action, and sustainability at Marmara University. Her recent study highlights the alarming increase in mortality risk due to heatwaves in Istanbul, particularly in districts with lower urbanization. Yılmaz emphasizes the importance of developing timely and localized measures to combat the health impacts of extreme temperatures, as she continues her postdoctoral research in this crucial area.