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Prof. Dr. Derya Oktay

Eastern Mediterranean University
Faculty of Architecture, Department of Architecture
Gazimagusa (Famagusta), N. Cyprus
via Mersin 10, Turkey

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EDUCATION

PhD / Architecture, 1990                  
Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul (Associated Research Program, Oxford Brookes University, UK).

PG Dip / Urban Design, 1988
Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK

MSc / Architecture, 1984
Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
                        
BArch / Architecture, 1980
Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
                     
LANGUAGES

Turkish (mother tongue), English (fluent), Italian (inter-mediate).

QUALIFICATION

10.2002   Full Professor of Urban Design / Eastern Mediterranean University, N. Cyprus
11.1997   Assoc. Professor of Urban Design / Higher Education Council (YÖK), Turkey
05.1994   Assoc. Professor of Architecture / Eastern Mediterranean University, N. Cyprus
09.1993   Asst. Professor of Architecture / Eastern Mediterranean University, N. Cyprus
03.1993   Asst. Professor of Architecture / Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey
10.1991   Instructor / Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey
09.1987   Researcher, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK       
09.1984   Research Assistant / Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey
09.1980   Research Assistant / Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
RESEARCH AREAS

Urban Design: Theory, Education and Practice
Urban and Architectural Design for Sustainability
Architectural Design in Urban/Historical Context
Cypriot and Anatolian Settlements
Traditional and New Housing Environments
Cultural-spatial and Ecological Aspects of Housing Environments
Quality of Public Urban Spaces
Quality of Urban Life Studies

THESES

  • A Theoretical Framework for the Design of Public Urban Spaces for Social Integration Purposes / Kentsel Kamu Mekanlarının Sosyal Işlevlerini Güçlendirme Amaçlı Tasarımı Için Bir Yöntem Araştırması (Unpublished PhD Thesis), Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul (Associated Research Program - Oxford Brookes University), 1990.

 

  • A Study for the Improvement of Mahmutpasha Street, Istanbul (Unpublished Postgraduate Dissertation), Oxford Brookes University, Faculty of Architecture & Town Planning, Joint Center for Urban Design, Oxford, 1988.
  • Organization of Open Spaces around Buildings in Housing Areas (Unpublished Masters Thesis), Middle East Technical University, Ankara, 1984.

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / TRAINING

  • CERTIFICATE of SALZBURG SEMINAR FELLOWSHIP / SESSION 399 - Seminar and Workshop on the GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURIAL CITY (Schloss Leopoldskron, Salzburg, Austria, 18-25 June 2002).

 

  • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE, Short Course Module for ‘Built Environment Strategies’, Cyprus Science Foundation, University of Lefke - Brighton Polytechnic, 21-25 November 1994.
  • ‘MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE’ CERTIFICATE of IAA, EAPC, UIA, SFUIA - International Forum and Competition for regional design in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines New Town based on the theme of urban ecology, Paris Conflans School  of Architecture, Paris, France, 22 June-10 July 1993. 

 

  • ‘MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE’ CERTIFICATE of IAA (International Academy of Architecture) - International Workshop, Competition and Master Program for Planning An Ecological Town with a population of 150.000 and partial Architectural Design ('ECOPOLIS: SOFIA: GORNA BANIA'), Santo Kiriko, Bulgaria, 02 - 25 July, 1990.

FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS

    • EC Scholarship Programme - Research Project `Effects of Good Urban Design on Social Sustainability: A Comparative Survey in the UK`, carried out at Oxford Brookes University, Department of Architecture, OISD - Cities Unit (19 January - 21 February 2009 & 13 July – 28 August 2009).
    • USAID -  Bearing Point (EDGE)Research & Development Project  “Landscape-Level Resource Illustration & Village Center Enhancement for Büyükkonuk Village”, under the auspices of the Urban Research & Development Center (15 December 2006 – 1 June 2007).
    • TUBITAK Research Project “Measuring the Quality of Community Life in Famagusta”, under the auspices of the Urban Research & Development Center, as a part of anInternational Program of Research on the Quality of Life in Citiescoordinated by the University of Michigan, USA (1 September 2006 – 15 September  2008).
    • EMU Seed Money Grant for Research Project “Contemporary Approaches to Urban and Architectural Design for Sustainability”, which was partially carried out at the University of Michigan, Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning (1 August 2005 – 28 February 2006)
    • EU Grant for Research Project “The Urban Issues and Policies in Cyprus”, commissioned through the Dutch Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Affairs, in coordination with KPMG & Utrecht University, Holland (December 2003 - September 2004).
    • HIGHER EDUCATION COUNCIL (YÖK) Grant, Turkey, for Postgraduate Research in the UK (September 1987 - August 1989) – selected candidate.

    AWARDS & PRIZES

    • SALZBURG SEMINAR Grant for participation in SALZBURG SEMINAR / SESSION 399: THE GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURIAL CITY(Schloss Leopoldskron, Salzburg, Austria, 18-25 June 2002). (partial)
    • TRNC Ministry of Tourism and Environment Grant for participation in SALZBURG SEMINAR / SESSION 399: THE GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURIAL CITY(Schloss Leopoldskron, Salzburg, Austria, 18-25 June 2002). (partial)
    • CIB Grant for presenting a paper on the Turkish city at the CIB Tokyo Conference 2002 / Urban Regeneration - Placemaking for the 21st Century, Tokyo, 2002 (partial).
    • Second Prize - Urban and Architectural Design for Eastern Mediterranean University Staff Housing Complex in Gazimagusa (Famagusta, 1997).
    • IAA (International Academy of Architecture) award for the team-work for regional design (Faculty of Agriculture Complex) in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines New Town (France) based on the theme of urban ecology. IAA,EAPC,UIA,SFUIA  International Forum +Competition of  Ecological Architecture  &  Urban Design (Paris Conflans School  of Architecture, Paris, France, 22 June-10 July 1993) (with four architects from various countries)
    • IAA (International Academy of Architecture) award for participation in the IAA, EAPC, UIA and SFUIA forum, competition, and master program (Paris, 1993). (selected representative of Turkey)
    • IAA (International Academy of Architecture) award for participation in the IAA workshop, competition and master program (Santo Kiriko, Bulgaria, 1990). (selected representative of Turkey)

     

    VISITING SCHOLARSHIP

    07.2009 – 08.2009              Oxford Brookes University, School of Built Environment, Department of Architecture, OISD - Cities Unit, Oxford, UK.
    01.2009 – 02.2009              Oxford Brookes University, School of Built Environment, Department of Architecture, OISD - Cities Unit, Oxford, UK.
    08.2005 – 09.2005         University of Michigan, Taubman College of Architecture & Planning, USA.
    07.2002 – 08.2002              Milan Polytechnic (Politecnico di Milano), Faculty of Architecture (Prima Facolta di Architettura Milano Leonardo), Department of Architecture and Planning (Dipartimento di Architettura e Pianificazione), Milan, Italy.
    07.1996 – 08.1996              University of California at Berkeley, School of Built Environment, Department of Architecture, Center for Environmental Design (CED), Berkeley, Ca., USA.

    ACADEMIC DUTIES

    Administration

    05.2009 - present     Coordinator of ‘MSc in Urban Design’ Programme, Faculty of Architecture,
    Eastern Mediterranean University, North Cyprus.

    10.2003 – 10.2005   Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and International Relations, Faculty of Architecture, Eastern Mediterranean University, North Cyprus.

    Directorship of Research Center

    Founding Director of the URBAN RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CENTER (URDC / KENT-AG), Eastern Mediterranean University. (http://urdc.emu.edu.tr)

    Board Memberships

    National level

    • Member, Graduate and Undergraduate Education Working Group, TRNC Architectural Education Council (February - May 2007)
    • Vice-Chair, TRNC Arts and Culture Assembly (April 2006)
    • Member of Architecture and City Planning Council - TRNC Arts and Culture Assembly (January - April 2006)

    University level

    • EMU Press Executive Board Member (August 2008 - present)
    • EMU Research Advisory Board Member (October 2004 - present)
    • Executive Board Member of the EMU Energy Research & Development Center (February 2005 - present)
    • Proponent and Executive Board Member of the EMU Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Research & Development Center (December 2004 – December 2006)
    • Member of EMU Senate (Elected member of Associate Professors) (10.94 - 10.95)
    • Member of EMU Senate (Elected member of Associate Professors) (10.95 - 10.96)

    Faculty level

    • Member of Faculty Council (Elected member of Associate Professors and Full Professors for five academic years) (10.00 – present)
    • Faculty Executive Board Member (10.03 – 10.05)
    • Chair of the Committee for Graduate Studies and International Relations (11.05 – )
    • Member of the Department Graduate Committee (1996-1999; 10.04 – 12.06)
    • Member of the Committee for ‘ADEK’ (Academic Evaluation Criteria) & Accreditation (09.04 - present)
    • Coordination of the Graduate Studies as the Head of the Graduate Committee (08.11.2003 – 01.10.2004)
    • Committee Member for the preparation of the new Master in Architecture (by Design) Program (2004 - present)
    • One of the proponents for the preparation of the new Master in Urban Design Program (2003 - )
    • Sub-committee member for the Curriculum of Urban Design and Landscape Design Group courses, as a part of the second Curriculum Revision in Architecture (2001 - )
    • Substitute Member of the Academic Disciplinary Committee (10.03 - )
    • Architectural Education Accreditation Committee Member
    • Scientific Communication Committee Member (1999-2001)
    • Library and Scientific Communication Committee Member (1999-2001)
    • Jury Member for 1999 Architectural Student Design Competition in memory of Ahmet Vural Behaeddin (03.99)
    • Social Activities Committee (1999-2000)
    • Committee member for the first Curriculum Revision in Architecture (1994-96).
    • Committee member for the preparation of Graduate Programs in Architecture
    • (1994-95).
    • Jury Member for 1999 Architectural Student Design Competition in memory of Ahmet Vural Behaeddin (March 1999)
    • Design Coordination Committee Member (Representative of ARCH 301/392 -  Architectural Design III) (1994 onwards)
    • Responsibility of Library Control and Development (managed to provide the first list of books/periodicals to enlarge the Architectural books in the main library between 1993-96)
    • Committee member for the Revision of EMU Campus Master Plan (1993-94)

    EDITORSHIP

    Chief Editorship

    • First Composer and Editor-in-Chief of the EMU RESEARCH NEWSLETTER, a quarterly publication to keep its readers updated on the research activities held at the Eastern Mediterranean University and to contribute to the mission of the Research Advisory Board towards creating a research culture at EMU (November 2004 - March 2007). (all issues are also available online http://research.emu.edu.tr/newsletter/index.htm)

     

    • Oktay, D. (Editor), Inquiry into Urban Environment: Issues Concerning Urban, Housing and the Built Environment, book published for the Urban Research & Development Center, EMU Press, Famagusta, 2006. (ISBN 975-8401-41-6)

    Editorial/Scientific Board Memberships

    • WEB JOURNAL ON CULTURAL PATRIMONY, the University of Naples L’Orientale and the Al-Quds University of Jerusalem. (http://www.webjournal.unior.it).

     

    • MIMAR.IST JOURNAL, Chamber of Architects, Istanbul Metropolitan City, TURKEY. (TUBİTAK endorsed journal)

    Referee task in International Journals

    • Cities Journal (Social Science Citation Index)
    • Urban Design International Journal (Arts & Humanities Citation Index)

     

    MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

      • Member, TMMOB (Chamber of Architects), Turkey.
      • Member, KENTAS-DER (Kentsel Tasarım Eğitimini ve Araştırmalarını Geliştirme Derneği), Istanbul.
      • Member, KTMMOB (Chamber of Turkish-Cypriot Architects), North Cyprus.
      • Member, SID (Society for International Development), Nicosia Chamber, North Cyprus.
      • Member, ÇEKOVA (Environmental Protection Foundation / Çevre Koruma Vakfı), Lefkoşa, North Cyprus.
      • Member, ENHR (European Network for Housing Research), Sweden.
      • Selected Member, Fellow, Salzburg Seminar, AUSTRIA.
      • Selected Member, ’Sustainable Urbanism’ Working Group, CIB (International Council for Research & Innovation in Building and Construction), HOLLAND.
      • Member, PPS (Project for Public Spaces), USA.
      • Member, INTBAU (International Network for Traditional Building, Architecture & Urbanism), UK.
      • Member, IAPS (International Association for People and Surroundings), FRANCE.
      • Member, EDRA (Environmental Design & Research Association), USA.
      • Selected Member, Corresponding Advisory Board, LEED-ND (Leadership for Energy and Environment – Housing Development), USA.

      RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

      Journal Papers      

       

      1. `Neighbourhood Perceptions and Evaluations: Findings from Famagusta Quality of Urban Life Survey, JOURNAL OF ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING RESEARCH. (co-authored with A. Rüstemli and R.W. Marans) (in review)
      2. 'Neighbourhood Satisfaction, Sense of Community and Attachment: Inital Findings from Famagusta (Gazimagusa) Quality of Life Study', ITU A/Z Journal, 2009. (co-authored with A. Rüstemli and R.W. Marans) (forthcoming)
      3.  ‘Yerel Bağlam ve Kent Kimliği: Ankara örneğinde tartişmalar’ (Local Context And Urban Identity: Socio-Cultural and Spatial Dimensions), Yerel Yönetimler: Ankara, Kent Kimliği, Mekansal-kültürel Değişim, TMMOB Dosya 10/1, s. 35-43.
      4. ‘Mimarlık Eğitiminde Çağdaş Yönelimler: Oxford Mimarlık Eğitimi Konferansının Yansıttıkları’, YAPI, Kasım 2008. (co-authored with S. O. Hoskara)
      5. ‘Kentsel Tasarım ve Kamusal Alan: Kavram, Uygulama ve Eğitim Bağlamında Değerlendirmeler, MIMAR.IST, 8/3, 2008, Sayı 28, s. 50-57.
      6. ‘In Pursue of Humane and Sustainable Housing Patterns on the Island of Cyprus’, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND WORLD ECOLOGY, Vol.15, Issue 3.Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2008, pp 179-188. (co-authored with K. Pontikis)   
      7. ‘An Analysis and Review of the Divided City of Nicosia, Cyprus, and New Perspectives’, GEOGRAPHY,  Vol. 92, Issue 3, 2007, pp 231-247.
      8. ‘Sürdürülebilirlik, Yaşanılabilirlik, ve Kentsel Yaşam Kalitesi: Kavramdan Uygulamaya, MIMARLIK, Issue 335, 2007, 37-40.
      9. ‘Kentsel Kimlik ve Canlılık Bağlamında Meydanlar: Kuzey Kıbrıs’ta Bir Meydana Bakış, MİMARLIK, Issue 334, 2007, pp 29-34.
      10. ‘Üniversite - Kent İlişkisi ve Değişen Boyutlar (University-City Relationship), YAPI, Issue 302, January 2007, pp 42-47.
      11.  ‘How can urban context maintain urban identity and sustainability?: Evaluations of Taormina (Sicily) and Kyrenia (North Cyprus)’, WEB JOURNAL ON CULTURAL PATRIMONY, Vol. 1, No. 2, 2006.
      12. ‘Kuzey Kıbrıs’taki Kentleşmenin Sürdürülebilirlik Bağlamında İrdelenmesi: Güzelyurt İçin Öneriler’, GÜZEL YURDUMUZ (GÜKAD Journal), Year 2006, No. 2, 62-68.
      13. ‘Kuzey Kıbrıs’taki Yerleşim ve Konutlar Üzerine Güncel Bir Değerlendirme ve Öneriler’, Kıbrıs Gazetesi, 28 Mayıs 2006, 12-13.
      14. ‘Kent Bilimdeki Gelişmeler Işığında Kentlerimiz ve Mimarlık’, MİMARCA, KTMMOB Mimarlar Odasi Yayını, No.  72, 2005, pp 34-38.
      15. 'Urban Design for Sustainability: A Study on the Turkish City', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND WORLD ECOLOGY. The Parthenon Publishing, Oxford, Vol. 11, March 2004, pp 24-35.   
      16. 'Konut Çevresinin Biçimlenmesi ve Toplumsal Boyut' (Housing Environment and Social Dimensions), MIMAR.IST, Year 3, Issue 1, Winter 2003, pp 46-49.
      17. ‘Kamusal Mekanda Sanata Güncel Bir Bakış’ (A Topical Look at Art in Public Spaces), YAPI, Issue 264, November 2003, pp 105-109.
      18. 'Sürdürülebilirlik Bağlamında Planlama ve Tasarım: Kuzey Kıbrıs'ta Yöresel Mimarinin Geleneklerinden Çağdaş ve Duyarlı Çevrelere' (Planning and Design in the Context of Sustainability: From Traditions of Vernacular Architecture to Contemporary and Responsive Environments in Northern Cyprus), MIMAR.IST, Year 2, Issue 6, Autumn 2002, pp 67-71.
      19. 'Design with the Climate in Housing Environments: An Analysis in Northern Cyprus, BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT, Elsevier Science, Vol. 37, Issue 10, 2002, pp 1003-1012.
      20. 'The Quest for Urban Identity in the Changing Context of the City: Northern Cyprus, CITIES, Elsevier Science, Vol. 19, Issue 4, 2002, pp 31-41.  
      21. ‘The Meaning and Use of Open Spaces in Housing Areas: Residents:  Responses in North Cyprus', NED Journal of Architectural and Planning, Vol. 1, Nov. 2001, pp 1-11.
      22. 'Kentsel Tasarımın Kuramsal Çerçevesine Güncel Bir bakış: Kentlerimiz, Yaşam Kalitesi ve Sürdürülebilirlik' (A Current Evaluation on the Theoretical Framework of Urban Design: Cities, Quality of Life and Sustainability), MİMARLIK, Sayı 302, Aralık 2001, pp 45-49.
      23. 'Dwellers' Responses On Meaning and Use of Residential Open Spaces: Northern Cyprus', OPEN HOUSE INTERNATIONAL, Vol. 25, Issue 2, June 2000, Urban International Press, UK, pp 31-41.   
      24. 'The Significance of Global Design in Creation of Social Life in Urban Neighbourhoods',  HOUSING SCIENCE, Vol. 23, No. 1, 1999, Coral Gables, Fl., pp  37-47.
      25. 'Sustainability of Housing Environments: Assessments in Cypriot Settlements', THE POWER OF IMAGINATION / Proceedings of the Refereed Papers of the 30th Annual Conference of Environmental Design and Research Association (Ed: T.Mann), Orlando, Fl., 1999, pp 479-489.
      26. 'Kentsel Ortak Mekanların Niteliği  ve Kent Yaşamındaki Rolü  (The Quality of Public Spaces and Their Role in Urban Life), YAPI,  February 1999, No. 207, pp  53-61.
      27. 'Effects of Green Spaces on the Ecological Quality of Housing Settlements', EKISTICS, Vol. 65, Issue 391/392/393 (Triple issue), 1998, pp 283-291.
      28. Analysis of Residential Outdoor Spaces in Cypriot Towns', OPEN HOUSE   INTERNATIONAL, Vol. 23, No. 1, March 1998, Urban International Press, pp 22-31  (co-authored with S. Onal)    
      29. 'Urban Spatial Patterns and Local Identity: Evaluations in A Cypriot Town', OPEN HOUSE INTERNATIONAL, Vol. 23, No. 3, March 1998, Urban International Press, pp 17-23.   
      30. 'Mimarlık Uzerine...' (About Architecture…), MİMARCA, KTMMOB Mimarlar Odasi Yayını, No.  59, July 1997, pp 7-8.
      31. 'Kentsel Çevrede Mekan ve Kentsel Mekan Kavramlarının Irdelenmesi' (Evaluation of the Concepts of Space and Urban Space in Urban Environment), YTU YERLEŞME VE MIMARLIK BILIMLERI UYGULAMA ARAŞTIRMA MERKEZI DERGISI, Istanbul 1992, pp  7-13.
      32. 'Kentsel Tasarıma Kuramsal ve Analitik Yaklaşımlar' (Theoretical and Analitical Approaches to Urban Design), MiMARLIK, No. 91/1, pp  24-27.
      33. 'Konumlandırma ve Mekansal Biçimlendirmenin Konut Alanlarının Sosyo-Dinamiğine Etkileri' (Effects of Location, Accessibiliy and Spatial Formation on the Social Dynamics of Residential Environments), YAPI, June 1991, No. 115, pp 58-60.
      34. 'Bir Ekolojik Kent Yaratma Çabaları: 'Ecopolis: Sofia: Gorna Bania' Workshop' (Creating An Ecological City: 'Ecopolis: Sofia: Gorna Bania), YAPI, January 1991, No. 110, pp 42-45. (co-authored with T. Çakmaklı)
      35. 'Fiziksel Çevrenin Planlamasında Duyuların Yeri' (The Role of Senses in the Design of Physical Environment), Cumhuriyet BILIM-TEKNiK , September 1990, No.184, pp 12-13.     
      36. 'Tasarımda Kullanıcı Katılımı' (User Participation in Urban Design), MIMARLIK,                 December 1990, No. 5-6, pp 32-33.
      37. 'Konut Tasarımında Yeni Boyutlar' (New Dimensions in Residential Design), Cumhuriyet BiLiM-TEKNiK, October 1989, No. 137, pp 4.
      38. 'Yoğun Kent Merkezlerinde Yayalaştırmanın Onemi ve Gerekli Tasarım Politikasi' (The          Significance of Pedestrianization in Central Parts of Cities and the Quest for New Policies), Cumhuriyet BILIM-TEKNIK, November 1989, No.139, pp 3.

       

      International publications have been highlighted with bold characters.

      Chapters in Edited Books

      1.   `Quality of Community Life in Famagusta`, URBAN QUALITY OF LIFE: IMPLICATIONS FOR POLICY, PLANNING AND RESEARCH (Eds: R. W. Marans & R. Stimson), Springer, New York, 2010.  (co-authored with A. Rüstemli) (forthcoming)
      2.    ‘Kuzey Kıbrıs’taki Kentler, Kentsel Politikalar ve Yeni Açılımlar’, KENT VE POLITIKA: ANTIK KENTTEN DÜNYA KENTINE (Ed. A. Mengi), İmge, Istanbul, 2007, pp 187-214.
      3. ‘Cyprus: the South and the North’, URBAN ISSUES AND URBAN POLICIES IN THE NEW EU COUNTRIES  (Eds: R.Van Kempen, M. Vermeulen & A. Baan), Ashgate Publishers, Aldershut, UK / Burlington, USA, 2005, pp 205-231.
      4. ‘Cities on Cyprus’, CITIES IN THE NEW EU-COUNTRIES: POSITION, PROBLEMS, POLICIES  (Eds: R.Van Kempen, M. Vermeulen & A. Baan), Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Affairs, KPMG & Utrecht Univ. Urban and Regional Research Center, Amstelveen, pp 67-72, 2004.
      5. ‘Sustainability of Housing Environments: Assessments in Cypriot Settlements’, THE POWER OF IMAGINATION (Ed: T. Mann), EDRA Publ., Edmond, Oklahoma, 2004, pp 147-158.
      6. ‘The Role of Green Spaces on the Ecological Quality of Housing Environments: An Analysis in Cypriot Towns’, ECOSYSTEMS AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, WIT Press, Vol. II, Southampton, 2003, Vol.2, pp 903-912.
      7. ‘Towards A Sustainable Design Strategy for Büyükkonuk (Komi Kebir) Village, North Cyprus’, ECOSYSTEMS AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, WIT Press, Southampton, Vol. I, pp 581-592.  (co-authored with A. Saymanlier, P. Uluçay, A. Özgörün)

      Refereed Conference papers

      1. `Perceptions of Overall Quality of Urban Life among Residents of the Walled City of Famagusta`, CSBE-IAPS Conference, Istanbul, 2009. (to be presented / co-authored with R.W. Marans)
      2. `Social-Spatial Environment and Neighborhood Satisfaction: Initial Findings From Famagusta Area Study`, IAPS 20th Conference, Rome, July 28 - August 1, 2008 (co-authored with R.W. Marans)
      3.  `Architectural Education And Social Perspectives: Establishing The Human Context Of Everyday Urban Life Through Design Studios, The Oxford Conference 2008: 50 years on: Re-setting the Agenda for Architectural Education, University of Oxford, UK, 22-23 July 2008. (poster)
      4. ‘Assessing The Quality of Life in Famagusta Neighborhoods:  Initial Findings From An Ongoing Research Program, EDRA 39 Conference, Veracruz, Mexico, May 28 – June 1, 2008. (co-authored with R.W. Marans)
      5. ‘A Multi-City Program of Research on Quality of Urban Life’, ISQOLS 2008: 8th Conference of the International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies, December 6-9, 2007, The San Diego Marriot Misson Valley, San Diego, California, USA. (co-authored with R.W. Marans, R. Stimson, H. Turkoglu, A. Keul)
      6. Quality of Urban Life Studies for Sustainability and Livability: A Research Framework for Gazimagusa (Famagusta), ICANAS 38 (International Congress on Asian and North African Studies), Bilkent Oteli Konferans Salonu, Ankara, 10-16 September 2007.
      7. ‘Analyzing The Quality Of Life In Famagusta, North Cyprus’, Joint Congress Of ERSA (European Regional Science Association - 47th Congress) & ASRDLF (Association de Science Régionale de Langue Française - 44th Congress): Local Governance and Sustainable Development, Paris, 29 August - 2 September, 2007.
      8. ‘Towards Sustainable Urban Growth in Famagusta’, ENHR Conference on Sustainable Urban Areas 2007, Rotterdam, 25-28 June 2007. (co-authored with F. Conteh)
      9. ‘The Quest for Sustainable Housing Patterns on the Island of Cyprus’, EDRA 38 (The 38th Annual Meeting of the Environmental Design Research Association), Sacramento, California, May 30 - June 03, 2007. (co-authored with K. Pontikis)
      10. ‘Neighbourhood Sustainability: a Comparative Analysis in the Northern and Southern Sections of Nicosia’, ESS 2007: International Conference on Environment: Survival and Sustainability, Near East University, Nicosia, 19 – 24 February 2007. (co-authored with C. Kara)
      11.  ‘Re-Integrating Local Values into Urban Design: An Evaluation on the traditional Turkish city (la reintegrazione delle valenze locali nella progettazione urbana: la Città Storica Turca), XXXI. IAHS World Congress: Sustainable Housing Design - Emphasizing Urban Housing Design, Naples, Italy, 20-23 September 2006.
      12. ‘The significance of cultural priorities in urbanism: The traditional Turkish City as a model for sustainable urban development’, CNU XIV / Congress for the New Urbanism: Developing the New Urbanism: Implementation, 1-4June 2006, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
      13. ‘Interfaces Between Local Urban Context, Identity and Sustainability: Analysis in Two Mediterranean Towns - Taormina and Kyrenia’, International Conference for Integrating Urban Knowledge and Practice: Life in the Urban Landscape, Gothenburg, Sweden, 30 May - 4 June, 2005.
      14. ‘Planning, Design and Making Sustainable Housing Environments on the Island of Cyprus’, UIA 2005 Istanbul / XXII. World Congress of Architecture: Cities: Grand Bazaar of ArchitectureS, Istanbul, 4-7 July, 2005. (co-authored with K. Pontikis)
      15.  ‘Re-integrating Local Values into Urban Design: Evaluations on Turkish Cities’, 2005 IASME / WSEAS International Conference on Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development, Vouliagmeni, Athens, Greece, 12-14 July, 2005.
      16.  ‘Reviewing Public Urban Spaces in the Context of Identity, Conviviality and Creativity’, UIA 2005 ISTANBUL - XXII World Congress of Architecture: Cities: Grand Bazaar of ArchitectureS, 4-7 July 2005, Istanbul.
      17.  'Design with Spirit at the Urban Level: Learning from the Ottoman City', Proceedings of EDRA 35 (The Thirtyfifth Annual Conference of the Environmental Design Research Association - Albuquerque, New Mexico, June 2-6, 2004), Edmond, Oklahoma, 2004.
      18. 'The Role of Green Spaces on The Ecological Quality of Housing Environments: An Analysis in Cypriot Towns', Ecosystems and Sustainable Development: Proceedings of the Fourth International ECOSUD Conference (Siena, 4-6 June 2003), WIT Press, Southampton, Vol.2, pp 903-912.
      19. 'Towards A Sustainable Design Strategy for Büyükkonuk (Komi Kebir) Village, North Cyprus', ECOSUD 2003 / Ecosystems and Sustainable Development: Proceedings of the Fourth International ECOSUD Conference (Siena, 4-6 June 2003), 2003,  WIT Press, Southampton, Vol.1, pp 581-592.  (co-authored with A. Saymanlier, P. Uluçay, A. Ozgörün)
      20.  ‘The Significance of Local Values in Urban Design: Learning from the Traditional Turkish City', CIB Tokyo Conference 2002 / Urban Regeneration – Placemaking for the 21st Century (CD-Book), Tokyo, 25-27 September 2002.
      21.  'Çağdaş Kent Planlamanın Yeni Boyutları: Kuzey Kıbrıs Kentleri İçin Oneriler', Çağdaş Kentler   ve Yerel Yönetimler Sempozyumu, KTMMOB, Lefkoşa, 6-8 February 2002, pp 102-117.
      22. 'Sustainability of Housing Environments: Assessments in Cypriot Settlements', The Power of Imagination: Proceedings of the 30thAnnual Conference of Environmental Design and Research Association (ed:T.Mann), Orlando, Florida, June 1999, pp 147-158.
      23. 'The Quest For Sustainable Social Patterns In Housing Environments:  Northern Cyprus' IAPS 16: Which Perspectives? / Cities, Social Life and Sustainable Development    (CD Book - ISBN: 84-475-2412-4)  (eds: G.Moser, E. Pol, Y.Bernard, M.Bonnes, J.Corraliza, M.V.Guilianni),  Paris, 4-7 July 2000.
      24. ‘The Meaning and Use of Open Spaces in Housing Areas: Residents' Responses in North     Cyprus', Proceedings of the International Symposium on  'Culture&Space in Home Environment: Critical Evaluations and New Paradigms',  ITU Faculty of Architecture in collaboration with 'IAPS', Haziran 1997, Cenkler Matbaası, Istanbul, Haziran 2000, pp 49-156.
      25. 'Urban Design for Sustainability: Towards A Better Quality of Life in Our Cities', Proceedings of I. International Urban Design Symposium / Urban Design and Local Specificities in the Process of Globalization, Mimar Sinan University Publications, İstanbul, 2002 (22-29 September 2001), pp 392-414.
      26. 'The Role of Identifiable Quarters in Promoting Sustainability of Historic Cities', Paper presented to 'The International Cyprus Conference on the Revitalization of Historical Cities', Ledra Palace, Lefkosa (Nicosia), 20-22 May 1999.
      27.  'Urban Design, Sustainability and Architectural Education', Proceedings of Forum II: Architectural Education for the 3rd Millennium, Eastern Mediterranean University, Gazimagusa, 22-24 April 1998, pp 479-490.
      28. 'The Role of Outdoor Spaces in Creation of Local Identity: The Case of Girne (Kyrenia)', International Congress: Shelter and  Revitalization of Old and Historic Urban Centers, Convento Santa Clara, Havana, Cuba, 30 March - 3 April 1998.
      29.  ‘Urban Identity in the Changing Context of the City: Northern Cyprus’, Proceedings of LIVENARCH 2001 / Liveable Environments and Architecture International Congress, Trabzon, July 2001, pp 26-35.
      30.  'Vitality of Urban Spaces: Attempts for A More Livable Waterfront in Girne (Kyrenia), The 44th IFHP World Congress - Changing Cities, Strategies for Quality, Lisbon, Portugal, 13-17 September 1998.
      31. 'A Social-Spatial Review of Exterior Spaces in Residential Environments in North Cyprus',    Proceedings of the XXIVth IAHS World Housing Congress, May 1996, Ankara, Vol.3, pp 1179-1199. (co-authored with S.Onal)
      32.  'Designing for Choice: Evaluation of the Environmental Qualities in Social Housing Complexes in North Cyprus', XXIII. IAHS World Congress Excellence in Housing:  Prospects and Challenges in the 'Pasific' Century, Bildiri Kitabı, 25-29 Eylül 1995, Singapore, Vol.1. 
      33. 'Mimarlık Eğitimi: Çevre, Tasarım, Eğitim Ilişkisi Için Bir Model' (Architectural Education: A Model for Environment, Design and Education), Proceedings of the Forum I: Architectural Education, I.T.U. Faculty of Architecture, Cenkler Matbaası, Istanbul 1995, pp 66-73.  (co-authored with F.Y.Ugurlu)
      34.  'Kamusal Meydan, Anlamı ve Kullanımı: Gazimagusa Namık Kemal  Meydanı'nın Değerlendirilmesi' (The Meaning and Use of the Public Square), VI. Kentsel Tasarım ve Uygulamalar Sempozyumu (Kentsel Mikro-OrtamTasarımı), M.S.U. Faculty of Architecture, Department of City and Regional Planning, Istanbul, Mayıs 1995.
      35.  'Karma Kullanım Sistemi ve Toplu Konut Uzerindeki Etkileri' (Mixed-use Development System and Its Effects on Mass-Housing Areas), Son 10 Yılda Toplu Konut Uygulamalar Sempozyumu, YTU Faculty of Architecture, 13 - 15 November 1991.
      36.  'Katılımcı Kentsel Tasarım Sistemi ve Irdelenmesi' (Evaluations on the Participatory Urban Design System), II. Uluslararası Yapı & Yaşam Kongresi, Çelik Palas, Bursa, 16-20 May 1990.
      37.  ' Kent Olgusu ve Kavramsal Değerlendirmeler' (Conceptual Evaluations on  the City) , II.Kentsel Tasarım ve Uygulamalar Sempozyumu / Post-Urbanism ve Kentsel Tasarım, Bildiri Kitabı,M.S.U Faculty of Architecture Department of City and Regional Planning, Istanbul, 21-22 May 1992, pp 142-146.
      38.  'Kentsel Çevre Içinde Yönelim Olgusunun Değerlendirilmesi' (Discussions on the Concept of Orientation in Urban Environment), I.Kentsel Tasarım ve Uygulamalar Sempozyumu,  Bildiri Kitabı, MSU, 23-24 May 1991, pp 324-329d.
      39.  'Kentsel Konut Bölgelerinde Sosyal Etkileşimin Güçlendirilmesi İçin Bir Yöntem' (A Method for the Enhancement of Social Interaction in Urban Neighborhoods), II.Uluslararası Yapı & Yaşam Kongresi, Çelik Palas, Bursa, 16 - 20 May 1990.
      40. 'Space: The Medium of Urbanism', IAPS 11 International Conference / Culture: Space: History, Bildiri Kitabı, METU, Ankara 1990, Vol 2, pp 268-276.
      41. 'Yüksek Yapıların Egemen Olduğu Kent Mekanlarında Fiziksel ve  İşlevsel Nitelik Sorunları' (Physical and Functional Quality Problems in Urban Spaces where high buildings are dominant), Yüksek Binalar II.Ulusal  Sempozyumu, Proceedings, ITU Faculty of Architecture, Istanbul, 4-6 Kasım 1992, pp 37-46.
      42. 'The Need for Urban Design and the Circumstances in Turkey', International Urban Design Seminar, British Council - Amsterdam, 24-27 July 1990.
      43. 'Towards An Understanding of the Significance of Global Design in Creation of Social Life in Urban Neighbourhoods', IAPS International Housing Symposium /The Meaning and Use of Home and Neighbourhood, Alvkarleby, Sweden, 21-23 August 1989.

      Invited Lectures

      1. “A Critical Discussion on the Status, Role and Future of Urban Design”, 4th International Urban Design Congress: Towards A Charter of Urban Design, MSGSU, Istanbul, 27 - 28 Mayıs 2009.
      2. “’Yeşil’ Kentsellik: Kavramdan Uygulamaya / ‘Green’ Urbanism: From Concept to Actual Context”, 21. International Building & Life Congress: Nature, City & Sustanability, Bursa, 20-21 March 2009.
      3. “From Mexico to New Mexico”, EMU Arch Club Lectures, Faculty of Architecture, Gazimagusa, 16 April 2009.
      4. “The Quest for Sustainability in Cypriot Towns”, OISD Breakfast Seminars, Oxford Brookes University, Department of Architecture, Oxford Institute for Sustainable Development, Oxford, 11 February 2009. (http://www.brookes.ac.uk/schools/be/oisd/breakfast_seminars/index.html)
      5. “Yeşil Kent: Kuramdan Uygulamaya”, Küresel Isınma Bağlamında Gazimagusa Paneli, Yeşil Magusa Derneği (YEMAD), Gazimağusa, 14 January 2009.
      6. “Streets to go to: Social-Spatial Aspects of Streets”, International Summer School on ‘Revitalization of Streets’, Lefkoşa – Gazimagusa, Faculty of Law Hall, EMU, Gazimagusa, 24 July 2006.
      7. “Kent Mekanlarının Kentsel Kimlik,Canlılık ve Yaratıcılık Bağlamında Yeniden Değerlendirilmesi - Dünya Kentlerinden Örnekler”, Thursday Seminars - Chamber of Architects, Lefkoşa, 8 December, 2005.
      8. “Üniversite - Kent İlişkisi ve Çağdaş Boyutlar”, Panel Speech, Conference on the Changing Concept of the University and the Universities in Northern Cyprus, EMU Green Hall, Gazimağusa, 25 November 2005.
      9. “The Quest for Sustainability: Traditional Turkish and Cypriot Cities”, Invited Seminar Series, University of Michigan, Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, 21 September 2005.
      10. ‘Urban Design and Sustainability: Turkish and Cypriot Experiences’, Opening Lecture of the 2nd semester of the Seminar ‘Community and its Organization’, Tel Aviv University, David Azrieli School of Architecture, Tel Aviv, Israel, 21st February, 2005.
      11. ‘The City of Famagusta and Its Evolution’, Graduate Seminar: Conservation of Built Environment, Tel Aviv University, David Azrieli School of Architecture, Tel Aviv, Israel, 23rd February, 2005.
      12. ‘Building and Environment’, EMU Students’ Environment Club, Blue Hall, EMU, 20th November, 2003.
      13. ‘Sustainability of Housing Environments: Learning from Traditional Cypriot Settlements’, Bi-Communal Serial Lectures on the Traditional Cypriot Settlements (organized by The Chamber of the Turkish Cypriot Architects under the auspices of UNOPS), Ledra Palace Hotel’s Conference Hall, 3rd April, 2002.
      14. ‘The Meaning and Use of Public Open Spaces’, Institute of Higher Technology İzmir, Faculty of Architecture, İzmir, 20th February, 2002.
      15. ‘The Role of Identifiable Quarters in Promoting Sustainability of Historic Cities’, The International Cyprus Conference on the Revitalization of Historical Cities, Paper Ledra  Palace, Nicosia, 21st May, 1999 (organized by University of Tenessee, USA, under the auspices of UNOPS)
      16. ‘The Need for Urban Design and the Circumstances in Turkey’, International Urban Design Seminar, British Council - Amsterdam, Netherlands, 24-27 July 1990.



      Scholarly Books

      1. Inquiry into Urban Environment: Issues concerning Urban, Housing and the Built Environment, book edited and published for the Urban Research & Development Center, EMU Press, 2006. (ISBN: 975-8401-41-6)
      2. Planning Housing Environments for Sustainability: Assessments in Cypriot Settlements, Building and Industry Center (YEM) Publications, Istanbul, 2001. (ISBN: 975-8599-12-7)

      Textbooks

      1. Notes on Urban Design, Eastern Mediterranean University Printing-house, Gazimagusa, North Cyprus, 2006. (6th edition)
      2. Bina - Çevre İlişkisi, YTU Printing-house, Istanbul, 1991.

      International Book Reviews

      1. 'The Encyclopedia of Housing' (ed: Williem van Vliet; SAGE Publications, London 1998), Open House International, Vol. 24, No. 2, 1999, Urban International Press, pp 81-82.

       

      MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE FIELD

      Governmental Projects

      1.   VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE TRNC CULTURE & ARTS ASSEMBLY, ANTIQUITIES COUNCIL (incl. Committee for Architecture, Urban Planning and Antiquities; and Committee for Archaeology, Etnography, Antiquities and Museology); responsibility of co-chairing the preparatory meetings for the 3rd Culture & Arts Assembly, 3-7 April 2006, Lefkoşa.
      2.  PROJECT COORDINATOR of GAZIMAĞUSA MASTER PLAN Studies and Coordinator of the University Working Group (based on the protocol between EMU and Ministry of Interior Town Planning Department, October 1995-96)
      3.  REPRESENTATIVE AND SPEAKER OF THE RESIDENTIAL AREAS / DEVELOPMENT WORKING GROUP – Workshop program included in Lefkoşa Master Plan Participation Process to improve the Master Plan by working on the Urban Design details for the Residential environments, April - May2000  (Representative of EMU Faculty of Architecture)

       

      Competitions/Conference Sessions/Workshops chaired/organized

      1. Chairing an Architectural Design Competition Jury organized by the Union of Architects in Bolu, Turkey, and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, on 15-17 January 2006 (1st stage) and 15-16 March 2006 (2nd stage). The competition subject was designing a new building complex for the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Bolu, which is being implemented.
      2.  Organizing A Special Session: “Urban Design and Local Values” within the 2005 WSEAS International Conference on ENVIRONMENT, ECOSYSTEMS and DEVELOPMENT (EED’05) in Venice (Venezia), Italy, November 2-4, 2005.
      3. Co-organisation of an Inter-University Design Charrette “Building A Vision of Nicosia” in collaboration with Queen’s University Faculty of Architecture and Planning, Belfast, EMU Faculty of Architecture & the URDC, Gazimagusa, TRNC, April 11, 2008.
      4. Organisation of a number of international and local activities as the Director of the Urban Research & Development Centre under the auspices of the Faculty of Architecture and the Eastern Mediterranean University
        • Lectures by Invited Speakers (October 2001 - April 2008)

      Pattabi G. Raman / Geoffrey Payne / Fernando Nunes da Silva / Manuel da Costa Lobo / Anda Barr / Mark Childs / Massimo Bricoccoli / Lucien Kroll / Robert W. Marans

        • Panel with Invited Speakers (16 May 2000)

      Urban Environment and Sustainability - Zafer Ertürk (Moderator), Mehmet Çubuk, Ruşen Keleş, Oktay Ekinci, Raci Bademli, Erdal Aksugür.

        • City Talks (Weekly seminars) (October 1999 - June 2001)

      Karim Hadjri / Derya Oktay / Erdal Aksugür / Mehmet Adam / Hakkı Atun / James Mcquillan / Münevver Özgür / Burcu Özgüven / Guita Farivarsadri / Nurten Aksugür / Mesut Özdeniz /  Derya Oktay / Guita Farivarsadri / Mukaddes Fasli / Mehmet Adam / Nevter Zafer / Saim Nalkaya / Netice Yıldız.

        • Competition (October - December 2002)

      Poster Competition and Exhibition on the theme of City, Nature and Children  funded by Rectory of EMU, TRNC Foundation for Environmental Protection - ÇEKOVA, and Open House International Journal.

      + Session Chair in various international/national conferences
      + Scientific Committee Member in various international/national conferences

       

      Externally Critiqued Design Performances

      1. D. Oktay, S. Seyedkalal, and K. Güley, Architectural Design Proposal for DR. FAZIL KUCUK MUSEUM NATIONAL ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN COMPETITION, N. Cyprus (November 2007 - January 2008).
      2. G. Bertin, M.A. Sbordone, S. Cozzolino, D. Oktay, and G. Gorini, Urban and Architectural Design Proposal for FIUME VENETO INTERNATIONAL DESIGN COMPETITION, Italy (13 December - 07 April 2004).
      3. D. Oktay, COMPETITION FOR URBAN AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN FOR EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN UNIVERSITY STAFF HOUSING COMPLEX in Gazimağusa (1997). Second Prize. In this competition, there has been no winner, but two projects were awarded the Second Prize.
      4. D. Oktay, M. Bushch, S. Junker-Mielke, and F. Poinet, Urban and Architectural Design Proposal for IAA, EAPC, UIA, SFUIA INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION OF ARCHITECTURE  & URBAN DESIGN for Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines New Town based on the theme of urban ecology, Jury”s Special Prize. Paris Conflans School of Architecture, Paris, France, 22 June-10 July 1993.
      5. D. Oktay, T. Chochlidakis, T. Cakmakli, N. Siriopoulos, and A.H. Hamza, Urban and Architectural Design Proposal for INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR AN ECOLOGICAL CITY OUTSIDE SOFIA – organised during IAA (International Academy of Architecture) 4th International ECOPOLIS: SOFIA: GORNA BANIA Workshop (IAA, Santo Kiriko, 05-28 October 1990).

       

       

      TV Programmes

      1. GENÇ TV, “Çağdaş Yaşam Çağdaş Kent” Programı (conducted by Dr. Uğur Atikol), Live Forecast, Program guest for discussions on Sustainability”, 11 November 2008, 22.00 - 23.00.
      2. KANAL T, Roundtable Discussion on urban problems and planning issues in North Cyprus (conducted by E. Bodamyalızade), Live Forecast, 30 November 2006, 15.00 - 17.00.
      3. KIBRIS TV, “Günün İçinden” (conducted by T. Kav), Live forecast, Program guest for discussions on current environmental practices in Girne and Lefkoşa, 8 December 2005, 09:30 - 11:00.

       

      TEACHING EFFECTIVENESS

      1.  Preparation of the first proposal for a new ‘Master in Architecture by Design’ Program (December 2003), and development of the relevant curriculum together with M. Özdeniz and S. Ertürk.
      2. Preparation of the ‘MSc in Urban Design Program’ (with Ş. Hoşkara, and revised later with Ş.Hoşkara and N. Doratlı). To be launched in October 2009 (http://arch.emu.edu.tr/foa/urban)
      3. Preparation of the Curriculum for the ‘Urban Design + Landscape Architecture’ Course Group to be included in the new Department of Architecture Curriculum (with C. Kumbaracıbaşı, Ş.Hoşkara and N.Doratlı).
      4. Development and introduction of the following courses into the architecture curricula:
        Undergraduate level:  Architectural Design IV (ARCH 391 – previously ARCH 301/302), Urban Design (ARCH 252 – previously ARCH 351), Exterior Space Analysis, (ARCH 355), Building and Urban Space Relationship (ARCH 372), Urban Design - Major (ARCH 455).
        Graduate level:  Studies on Exterior Spaces I (ARCH 551), Studies on Exterior Spaces II (ARCH 552), Sustainable Developments (ARCH 553), Social-Spatial Aspects of Housing Environments (ARCH 554), and Current and Future Issues in Urban Design (ARCH 564), Urban Design Seminar course.
      5. Revising the contents of Urban Design (ARCH 351 - later ARCH 252) in line with the studio requirements of the students (Fall 1996, Fall 2007).
      6. Introducing the method of ‘teaching on the site’ as a very effective way of teaching method for subjects related with urban environment, in addition to class teaching and studio work (since her appointment at EMU in 1993).

      Academic Activities supporting Architectural Education

      1.  One of the Coordinators and Tutor of the Inter-university Design Charette: Building a Vision for Nicosia, jointly organized Queen’s University Belfast School of Planning, Architecture & Civil Engineering, EMU Faculty of Architecture and URDC, 11 April 2008, Famagusta, North Cyprus.
      2. KKTC Mimarlık ve Eğitim Kurultayı / Architectural Education Council (Gazimagusa), Member, Working Group for Graduate Education, 2006.
      3. Mimarlık ve Eğitim Kurultayı / Architectural Education Council (Ankara), One of the representatives of EMU Faculty of Architecture, 14 September 2007, Middle East Technical University, Ankara.

       

      Thesis Supervised

      1. Fodei Conteh (08/2006), Evaluation of the New Housing Environments around Gazimagusa based on Smart Growth Theory, MArch Thesis, EMU Institute of Graduate Studies, Gazimagusa.
      2. İlkay Atak (02/2002) Transitional Spaces: Evaluations of Transitional Spaces in University Buildings: An Analysis in the Middle East Technical University Campus. Unpublished MArch Thesis, EMU Institute of Graduate Studies, Gazimağusa.
      3. Mustafa Akartuna (12/2000) Evaluation of Public Open Spaces in Lefkosa. Unpublished MArch Thesis, EMU Institute of Graduate Studies, Gazimağusa.
      4. Serda Bal (09/2000) Urban Morphology: An Analysis in Antakya, Turkey, Unpublished MArch Thesis, EMU Institute of Graduate Studies, Gazimağusa.
      5. A. Volkan Özkanlı (05/1998), Effects of the Street Corners on the Quality of Urban Environment: Evaluations in the Historic Peninsula of Istanbul, Unpublished MArch Thesis, EMU Institute of Graduate Studies, Gazimağusa.
      6. Mukaddes Faslı (09/1997), The Use of Residential Exterior Spaces in North Cyprus, Unpublished MArch Thesis, EMU Institute of Graduate Studies, Gazimağusa.

       

      Ongoing PhD thesis

      1. Fodei Conteh, A Study on the Social-Spatial Quality of the Main Street, Freetown (PhD)
      2. Ersan Öksüz, The Quest for Sustainable Urban Growth in Kyrenia (Girne), North Cyprus (PhD)

       

      + Jury memberships in various Masters juries, and PhD monitoring and defence juries.
      + Jury memberships in academic assessment juries.

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