The Institute of Urban Sciences was established in order to conduct research projects that deal with metropolitan issues such as urban planning, natural disasters, environmental degradation, and traffic problems. It holds several academic seminars annually and publishes the Journal of the Institute of Urban Sciences. It is composed of seven centers: Institute of Metropolitan Studies, Center for Environmental Engineering, Center for Environmental Design, Center for Design of Street Facilities, Center for GIS Research, Center for Transportation Research, and the Center for Global Urban Research.
Research and Activity
- Urban and environmental policy research for public and private sectors
- Management and research related to GIS and data collection and analysis related to the urban sciences
- Domestic and international conferences and publication of scientific papers
- Educational cooperation with the College of Urban Sciences and related graduate schools including post-doctoral researchers
- Training and short-term workshops
- Exchange and cooperation with local and international urban research centers
- Monitoring and analysis of environmental pollutants including dioxin and other micro elements
- Evaluation of Food Waste Disposal Technical Center
- Development of new environmental technologies and recycling methods
