Dr. A. Erdinç ERSOY

Climate Data Analysis │ GHG Inventory │ Climate Change Modeling │ Sustainable Agriculture & Bioenergy (PhD)
Doctor of Environmental Engineering | Climate Change & GHG Specialist

Contact Information : a.erdincersoy@gmail.com | Phone: +90 535 820 55 32 | Ankara, Türkiye
Born: 1985 | Nationality: Turkish | Current Position: Climate Change Expert

EDUCATION

Institution Degree Department Year
Hacettepe University
Ankara, Türkiye
Ph.D. Environmental Engineering 2019-2024
Hacettepe University
Ankara, Türkiye
M.Sc. Environmental Engineering 2012-2016
Hacettepe University
Ankara, Türkiye
B.Sc. Geological Engineering 2006-2010

LANGUAGES

Language Reading Speaking Writing Overall Level
Turkish Native Native Native Mother Tongue
English C2 C1 C2 Advanced Proficiency

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Category Software/Tools Description
GHG & Energy Modelling LEAP, CREST, EnergyPLAN, RETScreen Long-range Energy Alternative Planning System, renewable energy analysis tools
Data Analysis & Programming Python, GAMS, STATGRAPHICS, Panoply Python-based data analysis, GAMS mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, climate data processing
Sustainability & Environmental SimaPro, LandGEM, BioWATT, EX-ACT Life Cycle Assessment, waste management, agricultural GHG management
GIS Applications ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Geographical Information Systems, spatial data analysis
Office & Productivity MS Office Suite, Apple Software, PowerBI Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, data visualization
Design & Web Development Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, CSS Photoshop, Illustrator, Affinity Designer, web design

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Expertise Area Experience Description
Climate Change & Low Carbon Development 12+ years Specializing in GHG Inventory Management, National & Sectoral GHG Inventories, mitigation, adaptation, and climate resilience
GHG Emissions Inventory & Scenarios 8+ years Experience in GHG emissions inventory, projections and scenarios preparation and reporting
EU Climate Acquis & Policy Expert Well-versed in EU directives related to agriculture, climate change, renewable energy, and waste management
International Standards Expert Extensive knowledge in GHG calculations based on IPCC Guidelines, GPC and ISO 14064
Climate Modelling & Projections Expert Proficiency in RCP and SSP climate change projections, CMIP5 and CMIP6 datasets

REGIONAL EXPERIENCE

Country Period Experience Type
Türkiye 2011 - ongoing Primary professional experience in climate change and environmental projects
Bosnia and Herzegovina April 2021 - December 2021 International consulting project for EBRD-funded climate initiatives

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Short-term Climate Change Consultant
GOPA Worldwide Consultants • Ankara, Türkiye
Nov 2025 - Ongoing
Project: Developing National Stocktake System for Global Efforts on Climate Change in Türkiye (Tender Phase)
• Preparing technical proposal documents and methodology for the project tender
• Designing the technical approach for the establishment of the National Stocktake System (NSS)
• Conducting preliminary needs assessment and legislative review to support the proposal
GHG Modelling Expert
EPRA Energy, Istanbul Policy Center (IPC) and European Climate Foundation (EFC) • Ankara, Türkiye
Jan 2025 - Ongoing
Project: Türkiye's Decarbonization Pathway: Net Zero in 2053
• Models long-term GHG business-as-usual and mitigation scenarios for Türkiye, with a focus on promoting net-zero emissions from the agricultural sector
• Conducts comprehensive cost-benefit analysis of mitigation measures across agriculture sector
• Develops forecasting models for waste sector GHG pathways using advanced statistical and machine learning techniques
• Designs economic evaluation frameworks to assess the financial viability and social benefits of decarbonization strategies
• Performs scenario analysis under different policy frameworks and carbon pricing mechanisms
• Integrates waste-to-energy potential assessments with national energy security goals
Climate Change Expert
GIZ International Services and ESCARUS • Muğla, Konya, Ankara, Türkiye
Aug 2023 - Aug 2024
Project: Support to the EU's Bilateral Relations with Strategic Partners on Climate-related Policies and Investment (EU Climate Dialogues 1)
• Authored the project's inception report, outlining the core methodology and approach for execution
• Compiled and produced a comprehensive inventory report on sustainable best practices in agriculture to contribute to low-carbon development and climate resilience
• Coordinated technical activities and delivered workshops on sustainable agricultural practices to diverse stakeholders in multiple cities
Ph.D. Researcher
Hacettepe University, Department of Environmental Engineering • Ankara, Türkiye
Sep 2019 - Jul 2024
Focus: Climate Change, Energy, Agriculture, Waste, and Forestry sectors
• Modeled long-term GHG and energy scenarios for Türkiye
• Developed GHG emission mitigation scenarios promoting bioenergy
• Estimated biomass potential using advanced forecasting techniques
• Used LEAP model for electricity demand/supply projections
• Conducted economic analysis and cost estimation of scenarios
Climate Change Expert
Kappa Technology Consulting Ltd. (England) • Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Apr 2021 - Dec 2021
Project: Technical and Economic Due Diligence for Adaptive Traffic Management System (EBRD)
• Conducted climate change and air pollution risk assessment
• Assessed GHG emission reduction plans for Sarajevo transport network
• Evaluated climate change adaptation and resilience for 9.5 km tram corridor
Senior GHG Mitigation & Climate Change Expert / Deputy Team Leader
DAI Global • Ankara, Türkiye
Jan 2020 - Jun 2020
Project: Technical Assistance for an Analytical Basis for Formulating Strategies and Actions towards Low Carbon Development (EuropeAid)
• Led the establishment of the analytical foundation for cost-effective mitigation actions across the agriculture, waste, transport, and building sectors
• Developed GHG and cost projections through 2050 and modelled high-impact carbon mitigation scenarios aligned with Türkiye's growth and energy security goals
• As Deputy Team Leader, provided technical leadership to the project management unit, contributed to final reporting, and ensured the technical quality control and consistency of all project deliverables
• Prepared long-term low carbon mitigation action list for the agriculture sector within the National Climate Change Action Plan framework
Climate Change Expert, Data Analyst
DAI Global • Ankara, Türkiye
Mar 2018 - Jan 2020
Project: Technical Assistance for Low Carbon Development - EuropeAid
• Collected and analyzed data for sectoral climate change and low-carbon policies, focusing on national strategies alignment
• Conducted comprehensive gap analysis, barrier and opportunities analysis, and status and demand analysis to enhance understanding of institutional setup and constraints
• Performed detailed comparison with EU Climate Acquis and Sustainable Development Goals 8 and 13
• Provided technical input for agriculture sector sections in multiple strategic reports
• Created content for programme workshops, trainings, and conferences as Deputy Team Leader
Data Analyst
DAI Global • Ankara, Türkiye
Aug 2017 - Mar 2018
Project: Technical Assistance for Low Carbon Development - EuropeAid
• Created and managed web-based climate change inventory
• Developed National Climate Knowledge Portal
• Consolidated scattered climate change resources into single platform
• Built robust climate information and education platform
Researcher
Hacettepe University, Department of Environmental Engineering • Ankara, Türkiye
Sep 2016 - May 2017
• Collaborated on academic research paper development
• Focused on Turkey's livestock sector GHG mitigation through biogas production
• Published research in international scientific journals
Project Manager and Project Expert
Aqwadem Consulting • Ankara, Türkiye
May 2011 - May 2015
• Managed multiple water and environmental projects
• Led business development initiatives
• Provided technical support for: Susurluk River Basin Master Plan, Tunceli Solid Waste Management, Konya Closed Basin Master Plan, GAP Region Agricultural Survey, Mardin Wastewater Treatment Project
• Conducted feasibility studies and environmental impact assessments

CERTIFICATES & TRAINING

Certificate/Training Issuing Organization Date Focus Area
Ex-Ante Carbon-balance Tool (EX-ACT) Low Carbon Development Project and FAO January 2019 Agricultural GHG Management
Green Building Certification Low Carbon Development Project March 2019 Carbon Emission Mitigation in Buildings
Carbon Pricing and EU ETS LCD Project and FutureCamp January 2020 EU Emissions Trading System
Solid Waste Management The World Bank (Open Learning Campus) March 2020 Waste Management Strategies

PUBLICATIONS & RESEARCH

Type Title Authors Publication/Institution Year
Digital Platform GHG Türkiye Platformu E. Ersoy ghg-turkiye.com 2025
Ph.D. Thesis Modelling the Biomass Energy Potential in Electricity Generation to Support Türkiye's Transition to Low-Carbon Future E. Ersoy Hacettepe University 2024
Journal Article Bioenergy's Role in Achieving a Low-Carbon Electricity Future: A Case of Türkiye A.E. Ersoy, A. Uğurlu International Scientific Journal 2024
Journal Article GHG Emission Mitigation of Turkish Agriculture Sector: Potential and Cost Assessment Sarica K., Dellal İ., Kollugil E., Ersoy E. International Scientific Journal 2023
Journal Article The potential of Turkey's province-based livestock sector to mitigate GHG emissions through biogas production E. Ersoy, A. Uğurlu International Scientific Journal 2019
M.Sc. Thesis The Status of GHG Emissions and the Potential of Biogas Energy from Livestock Manure in Turkey E. Ersoy Hacettepe University 2016