World Environment

World Environment is an open access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles, critical reviews, research notes, debate and short reports in all areas related to the environment. These areas include basic science (chemistry, physics, biology and geology), ecology, agriculture, economics, education, engineering, geography, health, law, nanotechnology, planning and policy, politics, sociology, trade and commerce.

Begum Sertyesilisik

Editorial Board Member of World Environment

Associate Professor, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey

Research Areas

construction project management，sustainability，sustainable built environment，corporate social responsibility，lean management，sustainable construction project management，regeneration，regenerative built environment，environmental footprint，social aspects of sustainability，contracts，dispute resolution techniques，strategic management，green marketing.

Education

2003-2007PhD Middle East Technical University
2001-2003MScIstanbul Technical University
2001-2003MBAIstanbul Technical University
1998-2001BScIstanbul Technical University

Experience

2012-presentAssoc. Prof. at the Istanbul Technical University (2012-present)
2010-2015Visiting Prof. at the Liverpool John Moores University (2010-2015)
2008-2010Honoray Lecturer at the Liverpool John Moores University (2008-2010)
2007-2012Assist. Prof. at the Yildiz Technical University (2007-2012)
2005-2006Instructor at the Yasar University (2005-2006)
2004Instructor at the University of Cyprus (2004)

Academic Achievement

Course Performance Award from Middle East Technical University 2005
Appreciation award for supervisorship of the dissertations at the Yildiz Technical University 2013

Publications: Journals

[1]  Tabesh, T., and Sertyesilisik, B. (2016) “An Investigation into Energy Performance with the Integrated Usage of a Courtyard and Atrium” Buildings, 6(2), 21.
[2]  Sertyesilisik, B. and Sertyesilisik, E. (2016) “Eco industrial Development: As a Way of Enhancing Sustainable Development” Journal of Economic Development Environment and People, 5(1), 6-27.
[3]  Hayes, L., Sourani, A., and Sertyesilisik, B. (2016) “An Investigation into the Improvement of Tendering Processes and the Level of Competition for PFI Construction Projects” Journal of Modern Project Management, 4(1).
[4]  Giritli, H., Balci, D., and Sertyesilisik, B. (2014). “An investigation on the conflict-resolving approaches of the employees in the construction industry” International Journal of Construction Project Management, 6(1) 75-91.
[5]  Tabesh T., and Sertyesilisik B. (2014) “An Investigation into the Thermal Behavior of Courtyards” American Transactions on Engineering & Applied Sciences, 3 (2) 115-127.
[6]  Demir, S.T., Bryde, D.J., and Sertyesilisik B. (2014) “Introducing AgiLean to construction project management” The Journal of Modern Project Management, 1/3
[7]  Ross, A. Dalton, K. and Sertyesilisik, B. (2013) “An investigation on the improvement of construction expenditure forecasting” Journal of Civil Engineering and Management,19(5), 759-771.
[8]  Giritli, H. Sertyesilisik, B. and Horman, B. (2013). “An investigation into job satisfaction and organizational commitment of construction personel” Global Advanced Research Journal of Social Sciences, 2(1), 1-11.
[9]  William, D. D., Sourani, A., Sertyesilisik, B., and Tunstall, A. (2013) "Sustainable Construction: Analysis of Its Costs and Benefits." American Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture 1.2 /32-38.
[10]  Cecen, H. and Sertyesilisik, B. (2013) “A fall protection system for high-rise construction” Journal of Engineering, (Article ID 239746), http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/239746
[11]  Andani, A., Rostron, J., and Sertyesilisik B. (2013). “An investigation into access issues affecting historic built environment” American Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, 2013 1 (2), 21-31.
[12]  Sertyesilisik, B., Remiszewski B., and Al-Khaddar R. (2012) “Sustainable waste management in the UK construction industry” International Journal of Construction Project Management, 4(2), 173-188.
[13]  Al-Khaddar, R., Wooder, T., Sertyesilisik B., and Tunstall A. (2012) "Deep Learning Approach’s Effectiveness on Sustainability Improvement in the UK Construction Industry" Management of Environmental Quality: An international Journal, 23(2), 126-139.
[14]  Maleine, V., Durney-Knight, N., Sertyesilisik B., and Malys N. (2012) “Challenges and opportunities in developing sustainable communities in the North-West of England”. Challenges, 3, 133-152.
[15]  Etchart, A., Sertyesilisik, B., and Mill G. (2012). “Environmental effects of shipping imports from China and their economic valuation: the case of metallic valve components” Journal of Cleaner Production, 21, 51-61. (SCI Expanded-A tipi)
[16]  Rylance, L., Sarshar, M., Sertyesilisik, B., Kirkham, R., and Tunstall A. (2011). "Extent of value management services utilized by UK private quantity surveying practices" International Journal of Construction Project Management, 3(2)
[17]  Sertyesilisik, B. (2011). “An investigation on particular contractual issues in construction”, ASCE Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 2(4), 218-227.
[18]  Asemota, L., Alkhaddar, R., Sertyesilisik, B., and Tunstall, A. (2011). "Wastewater management in Lagos State:  moving toward a more sustainable approach", Environmental Quality Management, Wiley, 20 (4), 63-72.
[19]  Sertyesilisik, B., Tunstall, A., and Mcloughlin, J. (2010). "An investigation of lifting operations on UK construction sites", Safety Science, 8(1), 72-79.
[20]  Jones, S. Ross A. and Sertyesilisik B. (2010). “Testing the unfolding model of voluntary turnover construction professionals”, Construction Management and Economics, 28 (3), 271-285.
[21]  Keane, P.J., Sertyesilisik B. and Ross, A. (2010). "Variations and change orders on construction projects”, ASCE Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 2(2), 89-96.
[22]  Sarshar, M., Sertyesilisik B., and Parry, P. (2010). "The extent use of relationship marketing in the UK FM sector", Facilities, 28 (1/2), 64-87.
[23]  Sertyesilisik, B. and Melaine, Y. (2010). "Nuclear power in the global warming era: Environmental, economic, and policy considerations", Environmental Quality Management, 19(3), 55-66.
[24]  Dow, I., Sertyesilisik, B. and Ross, A. (2009) "An investigation on the cost implications of methodology of sub-contract work pricing", The Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, Emerald, 18 (2), 98-125.
[25]  Dever, E.H., Sertyesilisik B., and Rostron J. (2009) "The refurbishment of small scale retail premises in relation to the disability discrimination act", The Journal of Retail & Leisure Property, 8(2), 79-90.
[26]  Nukta, A.A., Sertyesilisik B. and Alkhaddar R.M. (2009) “Cropping systems as water harvesting techniques for barley production in arid and semi arid areas in Jordan”, Journal of Facilities Management, 7(4), 319-331.
[27]  Fraser, A. Sertyesilisik B., and Rostron J. (2009) "The United Kingdom government's policy for reducing carbon emissions from housing stock by 2050: a review", Environmental Quality Management, Wiley, 18 (4), 29-43.

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums

[1]  Sertyesilisik, B. (2016). "Sürdürülebilir Şehirlerin Oluşturulmasına Yönelik Bir İnceleme " 4. Proje ve Yapım Yönetimi Kongresi, 3-5 Kasım 2016, Anadolu Üniversitesi, Eskişehir.
[2]  Sertyesilisik, B. (2016). "İnşaat Sektörünün Karbon Ayak İzini Azaltma Aracı Olarak Rejeneratif Cam Pazarı Üzerine Bir İnceleme" 4. Proje ve Yapım Yönetimi Kongresi, 3-5 Kasım 2016, Anadolu Üniversitesi, Eskişehir.
[3]  Tuz, A. ve Sertyesilisik, B. (2016). " Yalın Yönetim ile İnşaat Proje Yönetiminde Kaliteyi Arttırma Üzerine Bir İnceleme " 3-5 Kasım 2016, 4. Proje ve Yapım Yönetimi Kongresi, Anadolu Üniversitesi, Eskişehir.
[4]  Korkmaz, N. ve Sertyesilisik, B. (2016). “Proje Yönetiminde Temel Performans Göstergelerinin Önemi: Sürdürülebilir Bina Projeleri” 3-5 Kasım 2016, 4. Proje ve Yapım Yönetimi Kongresi, Anadolu Üniversitesi, Eskişehir.
[5]  Tatlıcı, G. ve Sertyesilisik, B. (2016). “Yalın İnşaat Proje Yönetiminin Türk İnşaat Sektöründe Yaygınlaştırılması Üzerine Bir İnceleme” 3-5 Kasım 2016, 4. Proje ve Yapım Yönetimi Kongresi, Anadolu Üniversitesi, Eskişehir.
[6]  Sertyesilisik, B. (2015) “Managerial Aspects of the Regenerative Construction Projects”. in: Sarshar Driscoll, M., Ianakiev, A., and Sertyesilisik, B. (Eds) (2016). “Contemporary Trends in the Regenerative and Sustainable Built Environment:Technical and Managerial Aspects: workshop proceedings: Novel Energy for the Regenerative Built Environment: Technical and Managerial Aspects”, 3-6 March 2014, Istanbul Technical Uni. Nottingham: Nottingham Trent University: CADBE.
[7]  Tatlici, G. and Sertyesilisik, B. (2015). “Gathering methods, quantification and management of the waste material in a Construction Site: A Case Study in Istanbul”. in: Sarshar Driscoll, M., Ianakiev, A., and Sertyesilisik, B. (Eds) (2016). “Contemporary Trends in the Regenerative and Sustainable Built Environment:Technical and Managerial Aspects: workshop proceedings: Novel Energy for the Regenerative Built Environment: Technical and Managerial Aspects”, 3-6 March 2014, Istanbul Technical Uni. Nottingham: Nottingham Trent University: CADBE.
[8]  Korkmaz, N., Mulville, M., and Sertyesilisik, B. (2015) “Optimizing thermal performance of high-rise office buildings in Mediterranean climate by taking passive house approach” in: Sarshar Driscoll, M., Ianakiev, A., and Sertyesilisik, B. (Eds) (2016). “Contemporary Trends in the Regenerative and Sustainable Built Environment:Technical and Managerial Aspects: workshop proceedings: Novel Energy for the Regenerative Built Environment: Technical and Managerial Aspects”, 3-6 March 2014, Istanbul Technical Uni. Nottingham: Nottingham Trent University: CADBE.
[9]  Tabesh, T. and Sertyesilisik, B. (2015) “Focus on atrium spaces apects on the energy performance”. International Conference on Chemical, Civil and Environmental Engineering, 5-6 June, Istanbul, Turkey.
[10]  Tabesh, T. and Sertyesilisik, B. (2015) “An investigation on energy efficient courtyaard design criteria”. International Conference on Chemical, Civil and Environmental Engineering, 5-6 June, Istanbul, Turkey.
[11]  Cecen, H., B. Sertyesilisik, and Aladag H. (2014) “A Construction Safety Directive” ACE 2014 11th International Congress on Advances in Civil Engineering 21-25 October 2014
[12]  Tabesh, T., and Sertyesilisik, B. (2013) “An exploration into the natural ventilation in atria” International Workshop on Livable Cities providing livability at affordability (IWLC 2013) Malaysia.
[13]  Aspinall, S., Sertyesilisik, B., Sourani A., and Tunstall, A. (2012). "How accurately does BREEAM measure sustainability?" Creative Education, 3/1-8. doi: 10.4236/ce.2012.37B001. The World Congress on Engineering and Technology, Beijing, Çin.
[14]  Erdi, D. and Sertyesilisik, B. (2012). "Türk inşaat sektöründe iş ortaklıkları üzerine bir inceleme" 2. Proje ve Yapım Yönetimi Kongresi, 13 – 16 Eylül 2012, İzmir Yüksek Teknoloji Enstitüsü, Urla-Izmir.
[15]  Gurlu, E., Lebit, M. Sertyesilisik, B., and Erdi D. (2012). "Türk inşaat sektöründe alt yüklenicilik üzerine bir inceleme" 2. Proje ve Yapım Yönetimi Kongresi, 13-16 Eylül 2012, İzmir İleri Teknoloji Enstitüsü, Urla-Izmir.
[16]  Sertyesilisik, B., Dikbas, A., Giritli, H., Cil, D. and Aydın, D. (2012). "İnşaat proje yönetim programları üzerine bir inceleme" 2. Proje ve Yapım Yönetimi Kongresi, 13-16 Eylül 2012, İzmir İleri Teknoloji Enstitüsü, Urla- İzmir.
[17]  Maliene, V., Durney-Knight, N., and Sertyesilisik B. (2011). "Developing sustainable communities: Comparative case study from North West of England" Environmental Engineering, the 8th International Conference, Mayıs 19-20, Vilnius, Litvanya.
[18]  Blackshaw, M., Sertyesilisik, B., and Sarshar, M. (2010). "Corporate property portfolios: Seeking flexibility", ACE 2010 9th International Congress on Advances in Civil Engineering, Trabzon, Türkiye, Eylül 2010.
[19]  Cannon, E., Sertyesilisik B., and Ross A. (2010). "Supply chain management in the UK construction industry", ACE 2010 9th International Congress on Advances in Civil Engineering, Trabzon, Türkiye, Eylül 2010.
[20]  Sertyesilisik, B., Deniz, U., and Kilinc, O. (2010). "Türkiye'deki inşaat firmalarının sürdürülebilirliğe yaklaşımları ve farkındalıkları", 1.inci Proje ve Yapım Yönetimi Kongresi, Ankara, Türkiye, Eylül-Ekim 2010, 201-213.
[21]  Cecen, H., Sertyesilisik B., and Atabay, Ş. (2010). "Şehir içi şantiyeciliği (ŞEŞ) için koordinasyon ve çevre güvenliği sisteminin oluşturulması", 1.inci Proje ve Yapım Yönetimi Kongresi, Ankara, Türkiye, Eylül-Ekim 2010, 705-715.
[22]  Cecen, H., Sertyesilisik, B., Aladag, H., Yurdakul E., and Toptas, F. (2009) “YTÜ İnşaat mühendisliği yapı işletmesi yüksek lisans eğitiminin analizi”, TMMOB İnşaat Mühendisleri Odası, 1. İnşaat Mühendisliği Eğitimi Sempozyumu, Antalya, Türkiye, Kasım 2009, 439-450.
[23]  Sertyeşilışık, B. (2008) "Strategy of Istanbul Municipality in coping with traffic problem", 10th International Conference on Application of Advanced Technologies in Transportation (AATT), Athens, Greece.
[24]  Sertyeşilışık, B. (2008). "An investigation on the Marmaray Project with respect to contractual issues", 10th International Conference on Application of Advanced Technologies in Transportation (AATT), Athens, Greece.
[25]  Sertyesilisik, B. (2008). "The strategy of resolution of disputes in infrastructure projects", 10th International Conference on Application of Advanced Technologies in Transportation (AATT), Athens, Greece.
[26]  Sertyesilisik, B. (2008). "Market structure of the Turkish precast concrete industry", 8th International Congress on Advances in Civil Engineering, Cyprus, 601-609, September 2008.
[27]  Sertyesilisik, B. (2006). "The effects of well-prepared contracts on the success of the company", 1st International CIB Endorsed METU Postgraduate Conference, Ankara, Turkey, March 2006, 401-411.
[28]  Sertyesilisik, B. (2006). "The effects of user profile on urbanization", 18th International Live and Building Conference of Chamber of Architects, Bursa, Turkey, March 2006.
[29]  Ozkan, S., and Sertyesilisik, B. (2006). "The attitude of Turkish construction companies towards arbitration", AUBEA 2006 Conference, Sidney, Australia, June 2006.
[30]  Sertyesilisik, B. (2006). "The effectiveness of the five-year development plans on the development of the construction sector", 22nd ARCOM Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting, Birmingham, UK, September, 2006, 583-591.
[31]  Sertyesilisik, B. (2006). "The role of construction in development of Turkey", Construction in the XXI century: Local and global challenges Joint International Symposium of CIB working commissions (W55: Building Economics, W65: Organization and Management of Construction, W86: Building Pathology), Rome, Italy, October 2006.
[32]  Sertyeşilışık, B. (2006). "Strategic planning in construction", International Strategic Management Conference, Istanbul, Turkey, June 2006, 39-49.

Publications: Books/Book Chapters

[1]  Sertyesilisik. B. and Al-Shamma'a, A. (Eds) (2016) “Sustainable Built Environment: Technical, Managerial, Legal Aspects” Palgrave MacMillan Education Publishing, UK.
[2]  Sarshar Driscoll, M., Ianakiev, A., and Sertyesilisik, B. (Eds) (2016). “Contemporary Trends in the Regenerative and Sustainable Built Environment:Technical and Managerial Aspects: workshop proceedings: Novel Energy for the Regenerative Built Environment: Technical and Managerial Aspects”, 3-6 March 2014, Istanbul Technical Uni. Nottingham: Nottingham Trent University: CADBE.
[3]  Sertyesilisik, B. (2010) "Dispute resolution techniques in construction industry-İnşaat sektöründe uyuşmazlık yönetimi", Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi Yayınevi, Istanbul.
[4]  Sertyesilisik, B. (2010) "Contract management in construction industry-İnşaat sektöründe sözleşme yönetimi", Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi Yayınevi, Istanbul.
[5]  Sertyesilisik, B. (2016) "Sustainable Building Process" in: Sertyesilisik. B. and Al-Shamma'a, A. (Eds.) Sustainable Built Environment: Technical, Managerial, Legal Aspects" Palgrave MacMillan Education Publishing, UK.
[6]  Sertyesilisik, B. (2016). "Sustainable Buildings" in: Sertyesilisik. B. and Al-Shamma'a, A. (Eds.) Sustainable Built Environment: Technical, Managerial, Legal Aspects" Palgrave MacMillan Education Publishing, UK.
[7]  Sertyesilisik, B., Al-Shamma’a, A., Sourani, A., Manewa, A., Kochendoerfer, B., Roigk, M., Guçyeter, B., Gunaydin, H.M., Tabesh, T., Brady, L., Phipps,D., King, D. and Rostron, J. (2016) "Introduction to the Sustainable Built Environment" in: Sertyesilisik. B. and Al-Shamma'a, A. (Eds) (2016) Sustainable Built Environment: Technical, Managerial, Legal Aspects" Palgrave MacMillan Education Publishing, UK.
[8]  Sertyesilisik, B., Al-Shamma’a, A., Sourani, A., Manewa, A., Kochendoerfer, B., Roigk, M., Guçyeter, B., Gunaydin, H.M., Tabesh, T., Brady, L., Phipps,D., King, D. and Rostron, J. (2016) "Conclusion" in: Sertyesilisik. B. and Al-Shamma'a, A. (Eds) (2016) Sustainable Built Environment: Technical, Managerial, Legal Aspects" Palgrave MacMillan Education Publishing, UK.
[9]  Sertyesilisik, B., Giritli, H., Gunaydin, H.M., Deniz, E., Nadar, M., Gurcanli, G.E., Erisen, Y., Celikoz, N., Topcu Oraz, G. and Sertyesilisik, E. (2016). “Constructıon Workers’ Personality: As a Key for Improving the Occupational Health and Safety Performance in Construction” Advances in Business Management, 6, Nova Publishers, USA.
[10]  Sertyesilisik, B. and Sertyesilisik, E. (2015). “Sustainability Leaders for Sustainable Cities”, in: Opoku, A. and Ahmed, V. (Ed) (2015). Leadership and Sustainability in the Built Environment. Spon Research, Routledge.
[11]  Sertyesilisik, B. (2014). “Lean and Agile Construction Project Management: As a Way of Reducing Environmental Footprint of the Construction Industry” in: Xu, Honglei, Wang, Xiangyu (Eds.) Optimization and Control Methods in Industrial Engineering and Construction Intelligent Systems, Control and Automation: Science and Engineering, Springer Verlag, 72, 179-191.