Dilara Güney is an architect, researcher, and R&S coordinator at Aks Creative Hub, where she develops international collaborations across architecture, culture, and sustainability. Her work focuses on designing participatory processes, fostering cross-sector partnerships, and creating platforms that bring together public institutions, academia, creative professionals, and local communities to tackle urban and environmental challenges through innovation and participation. Alongside her work at Aks, she is pursuing a PhD in Architecture, exploring participatory design and just urban transitions. Her work bridges research and practice, turning ideas into collaborative projects with real-world impact.