PELIN KINAY
Charlottetown,Prince Edward Island
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
04.2025 - Current
- Researched legislative updates impacting policy frameworks and recommendations.
- Conducted research to develop policy proposals and recommendations.
- Analyzed data using statistical software to support research findings.
- Collaborated with faculty on research proposals and project planning.
- Conducted lectures, demonstrations, and group activities in order to enhance the learning experience.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups.
- Drafted reports summarizing research findings.
Assistant Professor
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Taught Global Climate Systems, Introduction to Climate Change, Introduction to PEI Living Lab, Renewable Energy and Clean Technologies, Carbon Pricing Mechanisms, and Climate Change & Water.
- Secured funding through the drafting and submission of detailed grant proposals (e.g., Climate Challenge Fund).
- Collaborated with faculty on curriculum development and academic program enhancements.
- Mentored students in research projects, guiding them through methodologies and analysis.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Advised students on their academic plans, career paths, and personal goals.
- Assessed the impact of current policies on public health, safety, and security.
- Engaged with community organizations on matters related to policy development initiatives.
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Taught Sustainable Tourism and Climate Change.
- Synthesized large amounts of information to support research efforts.
- Studied links between risk factors and effects.
- Analyzed large datasets using statistical software to validate research hypotheses.
- Published findings in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to academic discourse.
- Coordinated events aimed at raising awareness about environmental issues among local communities.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Taught Sustainable Tourism and Climate Change, Surveying Cultural Landscapes and Climate Change, and Impacts on Ecosystems and Biodiversity.
- Lab member at the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation (CCCCA).
- Presented research results at conferences and departmental meetings for peer review.
- Documented research activities in lab notebooks and contributed to grant writing efforts.
- Participated in weekly meetings with faculty members discussing postdoctoral research progress.
- Presented findings using graphics and statistical software at research conferences.
- Developed partnerships with local businesses and organizations interested in promoting sustainable practices.
- Collaborated with local communities in developing sustainable solutions for addressing their needs.
Education
Ph.D. - Department of Health And Environmental Sciences
The University of Liverpool
United Kingdom07-2021
MBA - Department of Business Administration
Suzhou University
China06-2014
BBA - Department of Management
Cankaya University
Turkey06-2012
BBA - Department of International Trade
Cankaya University
Turkey06-2012
Skills
- Statistical analysis
- Grant writing
- Curriculum development
- Data visualization
- Research methodologies
- Student engagement
- Collaborative research
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Policy analysis and interpretation
- Environmental policy development
Professional Summary
I am a climate scientist who enjoys working across disciplines while linking research, public health, and environmental policy, to help turn good evidence into practical climate adaptation strategies. I have built skills in project management, grant development, and working with diverse partners to understand and address the health impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities. I focus on developing sensible policies, supporting community resilience, and fostering strong partnerships across sectors and countries. Above all, I care about advancing sustainable, inclusive, and evidence-based solutions that can guide government decisions and strengthen climate policy.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Turkish
Native/ Bilingual
Publications
- da Silva, V. E., Wang, X., Montelpare, W., & Kinay, P. (2025). A literature review of climate change-related risk factors for cancer development. Environmental Research: Health.
- Anuta A., Wang X., Kınay, P (2024). The Impacts of Climate Change on Livestock: An Interdisciplinary Review of Health, Production, and Adaptation Strategies. Climate Smart Agriculture.
- Kinay, P., Liu, L., Ji, J.S. (2024). Green Space, Biomarkers, and Other Health Outcomes. In: Dong, GH., Yang, BY., Yu, YJ. (eds) Green Space and Human Health in China. Springer, Singapore.
- Ji, J. S., Xia, Y., Liu, L., Zhou, W., Chen, R., Dong, G., ... & Huang, C. (2023). China’s public health initiatives for climate change adaptation. The Lancet Regional Health–Western Pacific, 40.
- Parnham, H., Jardine, D., Kennedy, C., Weatherbie, C., Keefe, G., Pang, T., Kinay, P., Wang. X. and Farooque, A. (2023) Prince Edward Island State of the Coast Report 2023. Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation, St. Peters Bay, Canada. Report submitted to the Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action, Government of Prince Edward Island.
- Zhang S, Wang X, Kınay P, Dau Q. Climate Change Impacts on Potato Storage. Foods. 2024; 13(7):1119.
- MacEachern, J., MacInnis, B., MacLeod, D., Munkres, R., Jaspal, S. K., Kınay, P., & Wang, X. (2024). Destination Management Organizations’ Roles in Sustainable Tourism in the Face of Climate Change: An Overview of Prince Edward Island. Sustainability, 16(7), 3049.
- Lucero-Prisno, D.E., Shomuyiwa, D.O., Vicente, C.R. et al. (2023). Achieving herd immunity in South America. glob health res policy 8, 2.
- Dau QV, Wang X, Shah MAR, Kınay P, Basheer S. Assessing the Potential Impacts of Climate Change on Current Coastal Ecosystems—A Canadian Case Study. Remote Sensing. (2023); 15(19):4742.
- Haldane, E.; MacDonald, L.; Kressin, N.; Furlotte, Z.; Kınay, P.; Guild, R.; Wang, X. (2023). Sustainable Tourism in the Face of Climate Change: An Overview of Prince Edward Island. Sustainability, 15, 4463.
- Kınay, P., Wang, X., Augustine, P.J., Augustine, M. (2022). Reporting Evidence on the Environmental and Health Impacts of Climate Change in Indigenous Communities of Atlantic Canada: A Systematic Review. Submitted to Environmental Research: Climate.
- Kınay, P., Ji, S.J., (2022). Book Chapter, Springer. Green Space and Health in China. Chapter 10: Green Space, Climate Change and Other Health Outcomes in China.
- Kınay, P., Morse, A.P., Morrissey, K., Yücel, M.R., & Staddon, P. L., (2021). Risk Perception of Chinese Elderly: An Urban Study on Adaptation to Climate Change. Published in Sustainable Environment.
- Kınay, P., Morse, A.P., Villanueva, E. V., Morrissey, K., & Staddon, P. L., (2018). Direct and Indirect Health Impacts of Climate Change on the Vulnerable Elderly Population in East China. Environmental Reviews. Canadian Science Publishing.
- Kınay, P., Ji, S.J., (2022). Reporting Evidence of Greenness Co-Benefits on Health, Climate Change Mitigation, and Adaptation: A Systematic Review of The Literature. Environmental Research: Climate.
Conferences
- Speaker at the Royal Geographical Society Annual International Conference at Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom. “Climate Change and Impacts on Human Health”. August 2018.
- Guest Lecturer, Global Health Course & Disaster Management, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, China. November 2018.
- CSBE 2022 Conference - Member of the Organizing Committee and Session Chair.
- PEOPLE 2022-2023 Conference - Speaker and Session Chair.
- Climate Forum 2025 - August 18-20, 2025 - St. Peter’s Bay, Prince Edward Island, Canada - Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation - Member of the Organizing Committee.
- Climate Forum 2024 - August 12-16, 2024 - St. Peter’s Bay, Prince Edward Island, Canada - Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation - Member of the Organizing Committee.
- Climate Forum 2023 - August 16-18, 2023 - St. Peter’s Bay, Prince Edward Island, Canada - Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation - Member of the Organizing Committee.
Personal Interests
- Mountaineering (Licensed Climber)
- Licenced Scuba Diver (CMAS)
- Amateur Radio Licence
- Camping and Nature
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Prince Edward Island
04.2025 - Current
Assistant Professor
University of Prince Edward Island
08.2024 - 04.2025
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Prince Edward Island
06.2023 - 08.2024
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University of Prince Edward Island
04.2022 - 06.2023
Ph.D. - Department of Health And Environmental Sciences
The University of Liverpool
MBA - Department of Business Administration
Suzhou University
BBA - Department of Management
Cankaya University
BBA - Department of International Trade
Cankaya University
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