Özlem Olgaç Türker (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN UNIVERSITY
Özlem Olgaç Türker
(Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
ACADEMIC CV
I.
NAME
Özlem Olgaç Türker
II. EDUCATION
For Bachelor Degree:
Institution
Years Attended /
Graduated
ITU
1990-1994
For Master Degree:
Institution
Years Attended
Graduated
Hacettepe
University
Year
1994-1997
For PhD. Degree:
Institution
EMU
/
Year
Years Attended /
Graduated
1997-2002
Year
Degree
Major Field
B.Arch
Architecture
Degree
Major Field
M.Art
Interior
Design
Surrounding Design
Degree
Major Field
PhD
Architecture (Conservation,
vernacular settlements, Spatial
organization, Cultural Tourism,
Cyprus, Cultural change)
III. TEACHING POSITIONS AND RANKS HELD
Institution
Rank
Date
EMU
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Feb. 2010 -ongoing
EMU
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Sept. 2003 -Sept. 2009
EMU
Oct. 2002 -June 2003
EMU
Part-time Instructor as a PhD
holder
Part-time Instructor
EMU
Teaching Assistant
Sept. 1998 -Feb. 2002
EMU
Research Assistant
Feb. 1997 -Sept. 1998
IV. RESEARCH AREAS
Conservation and Re-use
Vernacular settlements, vernacular dwellings
Spatial organization, flexibility, furniture
Cultural Tourism, sustainable tourism
Cultural change, cultural continuity
Feb. 2002 -June 2002
&
Close
Major Subject
Interior
Architecture
Interior
Architecture
Interior
Architecture
Interior
Architecture
Interior
Architecture
Architecture
1. RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION ACTIVITIES
1.1 INTERNATIONAL
1.1.1 PAPER
Türker, Ö. O. & Dinçyürek, Ö., “Sustainable Tourism As An Alternative To Mass
Tourism Developments Of Bafra, North Cyprus”, Open House International, vol.32
no:4 pp. 107-118, 2007.
Dinçyürek, Ö. & Türker, Ö. O., “Learning from Traditional Built Environment of
Cyprus: Re-Interpretation of the Contextual Values”, Building and Environment, Vol.
42/9 pp 3384-3392, Elsevier, 2007.
Türker, Ö. O., Pulhan, H., “Hyper-Cypriot Architecture: The Transformation of Local
and Global Values”, in (ed. S. Nam) 2005-2006 Series of the Traditional Dwellings
and Settlements Working Paper Series (WPS), Vol. 196, Global Transformations and
Local Traditions, IASTE, University of California, Berkeley, 2006. (selected from
the paper for the Tenth Conference of the International Association for the Study
of Traditional Environments (IASTE), Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand 15 th
– 18th December 2006). (http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/research/iaste/wps.htm)
(http://direct.bl.uk/bld/PlaceOrder.do?UIN=201718800&ETOC=RN&from=searchengine)
Türker, Ö. O., “A Rural Vernacular Settlement Resisting To Time: Kaplıca Village
(Dhavlos)”, EKISTICS, the problems and science of Human Settlements, Published
by the Athens Centre of Ekistics of the Athens Technological Organization.
(Accepted for publication but journal paused activities.)
INTERNATIONAL
1.1.2 Chapter in International book
Türker, Ö. O., “Survival of the Vernacular Environments in North Cyprus through
Sustainable Tourism Implementations” in Gökçekuş, H., Türker, U. LaMoreaux,W
(eds.) Survival and Sustainability: Environmental Concerns in the 21 st Century
Elsevier.
INTERNATIONAL
1.1.4 CONFERENCE
Full papers (presented & published in proceedings)
Asoobar, N., Türker, Ö.O., “Design Approaches For The Conversion Of Historic
Residential Buildings” Proc. 37th IAHS World Congress, (CD), Santander, Spain,
October 26th – 28th, 2010.
Pulhan, H., Türker, Ö.O., Terzioğlu, H., “Demolish or Re-use?: Some Thoughts on
Rehabilitation of the Akçiçek Village, North Cyprus” The 4th International Seminar On
Vernacular Settlements –ISVS-04: Pace or Speed? Vernacular Building Types and
Settlements in Transition. India, February 14th - 17th 2008. pp.445-45
Türker, Ö. O., Dinçyürek, Ö., “Continuity Concerns for Traditional Settlements under
the increasing demands of Tourism Developments: The case of Bafra Village, Cyprus”,
Proc. 34th IAHS World Congress, (CD), Naples, Italy, September 20th – 23rd, 2006.
Aksugür, N., Türker, Ö.O., “A Model for the Modernisation of a Vernacular Settlement
as a Milieu for Two Different Cultural Backgrounds Re-Learning to Live Together” in
Proceedings Volume of the 5th International mAAN2005 (Modern Asian Architecture
Network) Conference, Re-thinking and Re-constructing Modern Asian Architecture,
June 27th -30th 2005, ITU, İstanbul, pp.159-166.
Türker, Ö.O. & Dinçyürek, Ö., “Learning from Traditional environments: Cyprus on the
threshold of becoming a unified country and a member of European Union” in the
proceedings of XXXII IAHS World Congress, (CD), Trento-Italy, 21st-25th September
2004.
Dinçyürek, Ö. & Türker, Ö.O., “Glocal Understanding in the Search of New Design
Principals for Contemporary Living Environments: Can Common Heritage be a Design
Tool for Reunification of Divided Cyprus?” in the International Seminar on The
Mediterranean Medina, Politecnico Di Bari, Pescara, Italy, June 17th-19th, 2004.
INTERNATIONAL
Paper Abstracts (paper presented)
Şahin, M.P., Türker, Ö. O., A Unique Model For Self-Evaluation of Educational Quality
Within Accreditation Processes. EJER 2015 - 2nd International Eurasian Educational
Research Congress, 2015, Hacettepe University, Ankara,
Dağlı, U. U., Türker, Ö.O., “An Interdisciplinary Multi-Dimensional Educational Model For
Graduate Design Education” IJAS Annual Multidisciplinary Conference at The American
University Of Rome, Italy, 22th-25th October 2013. (Extended abstract is published).
Türker, Ö.O., Nafa, H., Atun, R.A., A Holistic Framework for Sustainable Rural Tourism:
The Case of Bellapais, North Cyprus., 2nd Island Dynamics Conference; Taking Malta out
of the Box, 11th -15th May 2011 · Valletta, Malta.
AKPINAR, İ.Y. & TÜRKER, Ö.O., “Being in-between”: Re-reading Turkish and Turkish
Cypriot identities” Living In Between-Being In Between Corridors Of Meaning Between
Binary Oppositions, Semiotics Congress in North Cyprus Under the Auspices of IASSAIS, 25th- 27th April 2008, GAU, Girne, North Cyprus.
Pulhan, H., Türker, O.O., Terzioğlu, H., “Demolish or Re-use?: Some Thoughts on
Rehabilitation of the Akçiçek Village, North Cyprus” THE 4th INTERNATIONAL
SEMINAR ON VERNACULAR SETTLEMENT –ISVS-04: Pace or Speed? Vernacular
Building Types and Settlements in Transition. February 14th - 17th 2008. pp. 133-134.
Türker, Ö.O., Survival of the Vernacular Environments in North Cyprus through
Sustainable Tourism Implementations”. International Conference on Environment:
Survival and Sustainability: Environmental Concerns in the 21 st Century. 19th-24th
February 2007, Near East University, Nicosia-Northern Cyprus.
Gökçekuş, H., Türker, U., Rızza, T. & Türker, Ö. O. (2006). Managing risks and crises for
sustainable tourism: Coastal environmental concerns. Proceedings Book of Integrated
Coastal Zone Management & Biodiversity and Marine Environment International
Symposium, Inten-Synergy Group, 19th-22nd October 2006. Foça-Turkey, pp.36-42. PDF
Türker, Ö. O., Pulhan, H., “Hyper Cypriot Architecture: The Transformation of Local and
Global Values”, 10th Conference of International Association for the Studies of
Traditional Environments (IASTE): Hyper-Traditions - Traditional Dwellings and
Settlements Review (TDSR), December 15th -18th, 2006, Bangkok, p. 29.
Türker, Ö. O., Dinçyürek, Ö., “Continuity Concerns for Traditional Settlements under the
increasing demands of Tourism Developments: The case of Bafra Village, Cyprus”, Proc.
34th IAHS World Congress, (CD), Naples, Italy, September 20th – 23rd, 2006. p. 229.
Aksugür,N., Türker,Ö.O., “A Model for the Modernisation of a Vernacular Settlement as
a Milieu for Two Different
Cultural Backgrounds Re-Learning to Live Together” in
Proceedings Volume of the 5th International mAAN2005 (Modern Asian Architecture
Network) Conference, Re-thinking and Re-constructing Modern Asian Architecture, June 27th 30th, ITU, İstanbul, 2005.
Türker,Ö.O. & Dinçyürek,Ö., “Learning from Traditional environments: Cyprus on the
threshold of becoming a unified country and a member of European Union” in the
proceedings of XXXII IAHS World Congress, Trento-Italy, 21st-25th September 2004.
(CD) p. 45
INTERNATIONAL
Organizing a conference with proceedings
6th International Seminar on Vernacular Settlements – ISVS, 19th-21st April 2012,
EMU, Gazimağusa, North Cyprus (Scientific Committee member and session chair at
the conference)
RB07- 11th International Conference on Inspection, Appraisal, Repairs & Maintenance
of Structures, 14th-17th November 2007. Eastern Mediterranean University and CI
Premier, (member of the Local Organising Committee and session chair at the
conference)
V. International Gazimağusa Symposium 2007: Meditriology 2: Coastal settlements,
conservation, culture, that was realised in 8 th-10th October 2007 Eastern
Mediterranean University, Gazimağusa, North Cyprus (organising committee and
secretariat).
Forum II International Conference on Architectural Education for the 3 rd
Millennium, Eastern Mediterranean University and Istanbul Technical University,
Gazimağusa, 22nd -24th April 1998. (Organising committee and secretariat).
INTERNATIONAL
Editing the proceedings in a Conference
Dağlı, U., Faslı, M., Türker, Ö.O., Güley, K. Boğaç, C. , Uluçay P. (Eds.), Meditriology
II: Coastal Cities, Culture, Conservation, Proceedings of V. International Gazimağusa
Symposium 2007: Meditriology 2: Coastal settlements, conservation, culture, 8 th-10th
October 2007 Eastern Mediterranean University -EMU Press, Gazimağusa, North
Cyprus
(Please check 1.1.4.03 item 1)
INTERNATIONAL
1.1.5 CITATION
Dinçyürek, Ö. & Türker, Ö. O., “Learning from Traditional Built Environment of Cyprus:
Re-Interpretation of the Contextual Values”, Building and Environment, Vol. 42/9 pp
3384-3392, Elsevier, 2007. Cited in:
Mikail, Angela, Από ηη Παραδοζιακή ζηη Σύγτρομη Βιοκλιμαηική Αρτιηεκηομική ηης
Κύπροσ, Τετμολογικο Παμεπιζηημιο Κσπροσ Στολη Γεωηετμικωμ Γπιζηημωμ Και
Τετμολογιαζ Περιβαλλομηοζ, Limasol, 2013.
Dinçyürek, Ö. & Türker, Ö. O., “Learning from Traditional Built Environment of Cyprus:
Re-Interpretation of the Contextual Values”, Building and Environment, Vol. 42/9 pp
3384-3392, Elsevier, 2007. Cited in:
Ö.Dinçyürek, İ. Numan, “Developing New Design Strategies in the light of
Vernacular Building Heritage”, THE 4th INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON
VERNACULAR SETTLEMENT –ISVS-04: Pace or Speed? Vernacular Building
Types and Settlements in Transition. February 14th - 17th 2008. pp.435-444.
Turker, Ö. O., “A Model for the Conservation and Continuity of a Vernacular
Settlement: Kaplica Village, North Cyprus.” PhD. Diss. Eastern Mediterranean
University, 2002. Cited in:
Ö.Dinçyürek, İ. Numan, “Developing New Design Strategies in the light of
Vernacular Building Heritage”, THE 4th INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON
VERNACULAR SETTLEMENT –ISVS-04: Pace or Speed? Vernacular Building
Types and Settlements in Transition. February 14th - 17th 2008. pp.435-444.
Türker, Ö. O. and Pulhan, H., “Hyper-Cypriot Architecture: The Transformation of Local
and Global Values”, (ed: S. Nam) 2005-2006 Series of the Traditional Dwellings and
Settlements Working Paper Series (WPS), Vol. 196, Global Transformations and Local
Traditions, IASTE. Berkeley: University of California, 2006. Cited in:
Ö.Dinçyürek, İ. Numan, “Developing New Design Strategies in the light of
Vernacular Building Heritage”, THE 4th INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON
VERNACULAR SETTLEMENT –ISVS-04: Pace or Speed? Vernacular Building
Types and Settlements in Transition. February 14th - 17th 2008. pp.435-444.
Türker, Ö. O. and Dinçyürek Ö., “Learning from Traditional Environments: Cyprus on the
Threshold of Becoming a Unified Country and a Member of European Union.”
Proceedings of XXXII IAHS World Conference on Housing-Sustainability of the
Housing Projects, Trento: IAHS Publication, 2004. (CD-ROM) Cited in:
Ö.Dinçyürek, İ. Numan, “Developing New Design Strategies in the light of
Vernacular Building Heritage”, THE 4th INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON
VERNACULAR SETTLEMENT –ISVS-04: Pace or Speed? Vernacular Building
Types and Settlements in Transition. February 14th - 17th 2008. pp.435-444.
Türker Ö.O. A model for the conservation and continuity of a vernacular settlement:
Kaplıca village, North Cyprus. Unpublished PhD thesis, Eastern Mediterranean
University, Gazimağusa, North Cyprus; 2002. p. 60–1. Cited in:
K. Günçe, Z. Ertürk, and S. Ertürk, “Questioning the “prototype dwellings” in the
framework of Cyprus traditional architecture”, Building and Environment, Vol.
43, Issue 5, May 2008, pp. 823-833.
Türker Ö.O. A model for the conservation and continuity of a vernacular settlement:
Kaplıca village, North Cyprus. Unpublished PhD thesis, Eastern Mediterranean
University, Gazimağusa, North Cyprus; 2002. Cited in:
Kuzey Kıbrıs'ta ''Yöresel Kıbrıs Mimari Dokusu'' 22nd July 2010,
http://portal.kibris.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5211:kuzey-ksta-yel-ksmimari-dokusu&catid=5:ezcan-oezsoy&Itemid=53
INTERNATIONAL
1.1.6 OTHER
Organising Workshops in International Symposiums
Dağlı, U. U., Türker, Ö. O., Damgacı, A. Y., Workshop titled “Innovative Eyes” within
the conference „”Design & Cinema” Works 2008‟, 19 th - 23rd November 2008,
Istanbul Technical University.
Organising Workshops with International Collaboration
Dağlı,U., Türker,Ö.O., Günçe,K., Örgen,T., Erençin,A., Onay,N.S., Cordan,Ö., Teixeira,
F.F., Dinçay,D., “Parallel Practices – Parallel Studios: Re-functioning Proposals for
Historical Buildings in Famagusta Walled-City” international workshop organized
with the collaboration EMU Department of Interior Architecture, ITU Department
of Interior Architecture, and Auburn University (USA). 5-7 March 2012
Vellinga, M., Orbaşlı, A., Pulhan, H., Türker, O.Ö., Dinçyürek, Ö., Atun, R.A.,
Terzioğlu, H. “International Workshop on Architectural Surveying in Traditional
Environments: A Field Study in Akçiçek Village, Northern Cyprus” organized by
Oxford Brookes University, Department of Architecture, Vernacular Architecture
Research Unit, and Eastern Mediterranean University, Department of Architecture,
Graduate Program, 27-30 January 2008.
Dağlı, U., Türker, Ö.O., “Architectural & Interior Design Education”
workshoporganized with the contributions of ITU Department of Architecture
Instructors. Dr. Instr. Mustafa Özgünler,
Dr. Inst. Nuri Serteser &
Res.Assist.Seden Acun Özgünler, 23 November 2007, ITU, Taşkışla Building,
Istanbul.
Organising Workshops in International Summer Schools
Dağlı, U., Türker, Ö.O. “Stories on Famagusta” 2nd International Design Week,
Eastern Mediterranean University, Gazimağusa, 16th -18th May 2012.
Paşaoğluları Şahin, N., Dağlı, U., Türker, Ö.O. “Head Accessories Design” 1 st
International Design Week, Eastern Mediterranean University, Gazimağusa, 2nd-6th
May 2011.
Hamdi, N., Pulhan, H., Türker, Ö. O., “Inspecting the Recent Cypriot Architecture:
IMITATION OR CREATIVITY?” II. International Summer School -Designation,
Eastern Mediterranean University, Gazimağusa, 19th-30th June 2006.
Boyacıoğlu, E., Aksu, A., Leardini, P., Türker, Ö.O., Bashir, H.L., Workshop No:1 in the
Architectural Thematic Network, International Design Workshop on Tourism and
Architecture IWTA Spring School 2007, First Edition, Architectural Workshop
Series no.1, 30th April-4th May 2007.
Participating Workshops in International Symposiums
“Cappadocia in between imagination and reality” in Platform_c Cappadocia Academy
2000, 3rd September 2000- 23rd September 2000.
1.2 NATIONAL
1.2.1 PAPER
Özersay, M. Ö., Türker, Ö.O., Kızılduman, B. (2015) “Doğu Akdeniz Ü
niversitesi, İçmimarlık Bölümü, Kıbrıs‟ta Kültürel Mirasa Sahip Çıkmaya Çalışan Şanslı Bir
Öykü: DAKMAR ve DAÜ İçmimarlık Bölümü İşbirliği”. İçmimar Dergisi, TMMOB
İçmimarlar Odası Resmi Yayın Organı, Sayı 41, ss. 67-71, http://www.icmimar.org.tr/
Dağlı, U., Türker, ÖO., Günçe, K., “DAÜ İç Mimarlık Eğitiminde Uluslararası Eğitim
Kurumları ile Diyalog Denemesi (An Experiment with International Dialogue between
Educational Institutions in the Context of Interior Design Courses at the EMU)”, Yapı
Dergisi, YEM Yayın, Istanbul, 2013, Issue: 376, p: 80-85.
Türker, Ö.O., Günçe K. (2011) “Toplumsal Belleğimizin Metaforlarından Biri: Sanayi
Holding „Türk-Teks‟ Fabrikası” Poli Dergisi, Yıl 1 sayı 12, Havadis Gazetesi Yayını, 6 Mart
2011, http://www.havadiskibris.com/haber/2584/toplumsal-bellegimizinmetaforlarindan-sanayi-holding.html
Dağlı U., Doratlı, N., Türker, Ö., “Dosya Vıı: Turizm – Çevre – Oteller - Kültür Mirası”,
Mekanperest dergisi, Kent Mimarlık ve Tasarım Gazetesi, DAÜ, havadis gazetesi ortak
yayın, 5 Eylül 2010, sayı 14, http://farc.emu.edu.tr/
Türker, Ö.O., “2010 MİLANO ULUSLARARASI MOBİLYA FUARI‟NIN ARDINDAN...”,
Mekanperest dergisi, Kent Mimarlık ve Tasarım Gazetesi, DAÜ, havadis gazetesi ortak
yayın, 1 Ağustos 2010, sayı 12, s. 9-10, http://farc.emu.edu.tr/
Türker, Ö.O., “Adamızdaki Yöresel Mimarinin Kültür Turizmi ile Aktive Edilmesi”,
Mekanperest dergisi, Kent Mimarlık ve Tasarım Gazetesi, DAÜ, havadis gazetesi ortak
yayın, 18 Temmuz 2010, sayı 11, http://farc.emu.edu.tr/
Türker, Ö.O., “Yerellikle Bezenmiş Bir KuzeyAvrupa Başkenti: Helsinki”, Mekanperest
dergisi, Kent Mimarlık ve Tasarım Gazetesi, DAÜ, havadis gazetesi ortak yayın, 18 Nisan
2010, sayı 5, http://farc.emu.edu.tr/
Türker, Ö.O., “Kültürel Miras Bilinçlendirmesi: Yeniden İşlevlendirme Projeleri”, Gaile
dergisi, Yenidüzen gazetesi ek dergisi, 20th November 2011, no:139.
Türker, Özlem Olgaç, “Kuzey Kıbrıs‟ta Unutulmuş Bir Köşe: Kaplıca Köyü”, Arkitekt, no
2001/02, pp. 47-53.
Bayındır,Şeyda, Türker,ÖzlemOlgaç, Kapusuz,AyşeGökmen, Ertürk,Zafer, “Doğu Akdeniz
Üniversitesi‟nde Bir Eğitim Deneyimi ve Bir Karşılaştırma”, Arkitekt, no 2001/02, pp. 6173.
NATIONAL
1.2.4 Conference
Full Paper
Türker, O., Ö. Dağlı, U., “Yüksek lisans tasarım eğitimde disiplinlerarası, çok boyutlu bir
ders modeli”, İÇLEK, Ulusal İç Mimarlık Eğitim Kongresi, İTÜ Taşkışla, İstanbul, 26th –
27th February 2015.
Aksugür,N., Türker Ö.O. “Kültür Turizmi İçin bir Öneri” 2005, Doğal ve Kültürel
Değerlerin Korunması Geliştirilmesi ve Turizmin Çeşitlendirilmesinde KKTC ve Alanya /
Antalya İşbirliği, Alanya / Magosa Symposium Proceedings, Alanya, 1st-2nd October
2004 and Gazimağusa, 15th-16th October 2004, KTMMOB Press, pp. 197- 204.
Dağlı, U., Olgaç, Ö., Faslı, M., Pulhan, H., "Tarihi Çevrelerin Yeniden Canlandırılması
Çalışmalarında, Kentsel Tasarım, Bina Tasarımı, ve İç Mekan Tasarımı Kavramlarının
Entegrasyonunun Lefkoşa, Derviş Paşa Sokağı Üzerinde İrdelenmesi"(Integration of
Urban Design, Architectural Design and Interior Design Concepts in Revitalization of
Historical Environments. Case Study: Derviş Paşa Street in Arabahmet District of
Nicosia), 1. Ulusal Kentsel Tasarım Kongresi: Kentsel Tasarım bir Tasarımlar Bütünü (1st
National Congress for Urban Design as Total Design), 26-28 Mayıs, MSÜ, İstanbul, pp.
213 - 233, 1999.
NATIONAL
Organising seminars
Türker, Ö.O. & Boğaç, C. (organisers) “Housing Talks I / Konut Sohbetleri I”, within
HERA-C – Housing Education, Research, Advisory Centre, invited speakers: N.Yaşın & H.
Özinal. 7th May 2014, EMU, Faculty of Architecture, Gazimağusa, North Cyprus.
NATIONAL
OTHER ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
Newspaper interviews
Hoşkara, Ş., Günçe, K., Türker, Ö.O., “Kültürel Mirasımız Yok Oluyor” Haberdar
Newspaper, Interview by Simge Çerkeoğlu, 2nd May 2011
Newspaper articles
“DAÜ İç Mimarlık Bölümü öğrencilerinden Kaleburnu Yerel Arkeoloji Müze Kompleksi ve
Kazı Evi”, 2015
“DAÜ İç Mimarlık Bölümü Teknik İnceleme Gezilerine Bir Yenisini Daha Ekledi.”, 2012.
“DAÜ İç mimarlık Bölümü, Yurtdışından gelen öğrencilerle parallel dersler
gerçekleştiriyor”, 2012.
“DAÜ İç mimarlık Bölümü, Amerika, Almanya ve İstanbul‟dan gelen öğrencilerle parallel
dersler gerçekleştiriyor”, 2012.
“DAÜ İç Mimarlık Lisansüstü Öğrencileri İstanbul‟da Başarılı Yenileme örneklerini
incelediler”, May 2012.
“DAÜ İç Mimarlık Öğrencilerinden tarihi yapılar için senaryolar”. 23rd May 2012, Kıbrıs.
“Öğrencilerden, tarihi yapılar için senaryolar”. 23rd May 2012, Yenidüzen.
“DAÜ İç Mimarlık Bölümü öğrencileri ıslak hacim tasarımıyla ilgili teknik inceleme gezisi
yaptılar” Kasım 2012.
Invited Speeches
Türker, Ö.O., “Adaptive Re-use and EMU student projects on adaptive reuse”,
International Workshop organised by Tümer, E.U., Kültür University & Cyprus
International University, Gazimağusa, Chimney House, 9 th June 2012.
Dağlı, U., Türker, O.O., Pulhan, H., Faslı, M., “The Revitalization of Historical
Environments. Case Study: Derviş Paşa Street in Arabahmet District of Nicosia”, II.
Annual Arabahmet Week Activities, Lefkoşa, 4th -7th October 1999. (Speech and Round
table discussion.)
TV Programs
Attending a TV program on BRT as a practicing architect and interior designer as well
as an academician (with Umut Türker as a civil engineer and an academician).
Hoşkara, Ş.Ö. & Türker, Ö.O. (2011) “Endüstriyel Kültür Yapıları” at “Alternatif
Sohbetler” TV Program by Düriye Altınel on Kıbrıs TV, 10 th March 2011.
Attending a TV program on Channel-T as a representative of Faculty of Architecture.
28th May 2010.
Invited Meetings
Representing EMU Department of Interior Architecture in “III. Ulusal İç Mimarlık
Bölüm Başkanları Toplantısı” (III. National Meeting of Heads of Departments of
Interior Architecture / Design) , 24th December 2010, ITU, Taşkışla, Istanbul
Organizing a conference
Scientific Committee Member in National Symposium titled “1.Ulusal Eko Turizm, Eko
Üretim ve Eko Köy: Bağlıköy Örneği” organised by Bağlıköy Ekoturizm Gönüllüleri
Derneği (Bağ-Ekoder), Lefke European University, 23rd-24th May 2013.
Organising Workshops for High School Students
Farivarsadri, G., Türker, ÖO., Kağıttan Tasarım II (Design with Paper) Workshop,
16th December 2013.
Farivarsadri, G., Türker, ÖO., Yüceer, H., Kağıttan Tasarım (Design with Paper)
Workshop, 1st April 2013.
Organising Workshops for local governments
Atun, RA., Türker, ÖO., Boğaç, C., SWOT Analysis Workshop for Yeniboğaziçi
Region, in collaboration with Yeniboğaziçi Municipality, 27th March 2013.
Attending Workshops in governmental and non-governmental organisations
“Aktif Yurttaşlar Çalıştayı” 25th May 2014, Naci Talat Vakfı, Lefkoşa, North Cyprus.
“Gazimağusa Marka Yaratma Çalıştayı” by EMU Faculty of Tourism & Antik Mağusa
Vakfı, 4th June 2013, Famagusta, North Cyprus.
“Çamurla İletişim” by Serhat Selışık, METU, Kalkanlı, 4-8 May 2009.
“Time –planning”, Instructed by Derya Beyatlı, KAYAD, Nicosia, 2000.
Training Workshop on “Developing Vision for Future of Our Cities, Case Study
Famagusta Town”. Municipality Building, Gazimağusa, January 13-15, 1999.
Intensive Training Program in “Policy Analysis and Strategic Planning”, Instructed by
Dr. David A. Johnson, University of Tennessee. American Embassy Building, Nicosia,
December 9-11, 1998.
Reviews
Panellist for four research projects in TÜBİTAK – BİDEB, 2012
Scientific Committee Membership for the Report evaluation of a Research Project
submitted for National Ministry of Education (Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı T.C. / K.K.T.C.
Bilimsel Araştırm Projesi Bilim Kurulu Üyeliği) (assigned by EMU Graduate Institute),
2010.
Attended Conferences:
The Architectural Interpretation of Archaeological and Historical Sites, organised
by CIU Faculty of Architecture, Bedesten, 19th-20th October 2015.
Borders: Conflict and/or Potential, Experiencing NICOSIA, International Symposium
/ Workshop, organised by IAPS & HERA-C partnership. 28th-31st October 2015.
EUROMED 2014, International Conference on Cultural Heritage (CH)” 3 rd-8th
November 2014, Limassol.
UIAE 2014, Unspoken Issues: International Conference On Architectural Education,
EMU, Faculty Of Architecture, 3rd-4th April 2014, Gazimağusa, North Cyprus.
8th International Congress on Cyprus Studies, 2014, Gazimağusa, North Cyprus.
Contemp Art‟13: Urban Life and Contemporary Arts. Mimar Sinan Fine Arts
University, DAKAM, 2013, Istanbul, Turkey
ICOMOS-ICORP International symposium: Cultural Heritage Protection in Times of
Risk, Challenges and Opportunities, 15th-17th November 2012, Yıldız Technical
University, Istanbul, Turkey
ISVS- 6: 6th International Seminar on Vernacular Settlements – 2012, 19-21 April
2012, EMU, Famagusta, North Cyprus.
KONUT KURULTAYI III: Kıbrıs‟ta Konut: Planlama, Tasarım ve Uygulama, 9-10 Mart
2012, Lefkoşa, AKM.
Europa Nostra Scientific Council XLVII Conference with theme “conservation and
enhancement in former conflict zones”, 3 rd – 9th October 2011, Cyprus.
International Conference of “ArchTheo‟11” “Theory for the Sake of Theory”,
Organized by University of Mimar Sinan, 23rd -26th November 2011, Mimar Sinan
University, İstanbul.
Value, Volunteering and Lifelong Learning in universities in Europe, International
Conference, METU, 8th -9th June 2011
International Conference of “Archi-cultural Translations” organized by International
Association of SILKROAD UNIVERSITIES (iaSU), 16th – 18th March 2011,
Bahçeşehir University, İstanbul.
International Conference of “Amber‟10” “Verikent”, 4th – 7th November 2010,
“Amber Art and Technology Platform”, Istanbul Modern Art Museum, Istanbul.
50th ECCE MEETING, “Current State and Challenges for Sustainable Development of
Infrastructure” 16 – 17 October 2009, Helsinki, Finland
“Eco-City World Summit 2009 Conference”, 13th – 16th December 2009, Cevahir
Hotel, İstanbul
International Conference titled “Design & Cinema”, Istanbul Technical University,
Istanbul
International Conference titled „Water & Architecture‟, 10-11 April 2008, Trakya
University, Edirne
Attended Seminars
Seminar titled “three examples on Urban Art” by Alper Derinboğaz, 12th April 2013,
Bilgi University Campus, Istanbul.
Seminar: Sustainable Building Analysis Method and SBTool by Luis Bragança, 25 th
March 2013, METU Kalkanlı, North Cyprus.
Seminar by Dr. Achim Hopbach on “Bologna Process, Quality Assuarance and Recent
Developments” invited by YÖDAK, Nicosia, 28th May 2012, North Cyprus.
Conference titled "Anti-object” by Japan Architect Kengo Kuma, EMU, Gazimağusa,
2010, North Cyprus
Conference titled "Anti-object” by Japan Architect Kengo Kuma, 2009, YEM,
Istanbul
“Re-activators” Seminar of Jürgen Mayer H., 29th March – 1st April 2010, YEM,
Istanbul
ITU Department of Architecture Instructor Assist. Prof. Dr. İpek Yada Akpınar‟s
Seminar on “Urban Development of Istanbul”, 29th March – 1st April 2010, ITU
Taşkışla Building, Istanbul
Guest Lecturer Prof. Pippo Chiora, “The Space of Art: Role and Tendencies in the
Architecture of Contemporary Museums”, Hacettepe University, Department of
Interior Architecture and Environmental Planning, 12 th – 13th May 2009
Guest Lecturer Prof. Pippo Chiora, “The Art of Space: Projects for Exhibition
Design”, Hacettepe University, Department of Interior Architecture and
Environmental Planning, 12th – 13th May 2009
2. OTHER RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
2.1 RESEARCH PROJECTS
2.1.1 REPORTS
Atun, R.A., Nafa, H., Türker, Ö.O., Baysal, A., Böke, H. have prepared the project
titled “CULTURE TOURISM-LED REGENERATION OF THE BELLAPAIS VILLAGE” in
collaboration with „Beylerbeyi‟ni Koruma ve Kalkındırma Derneği‟, Girne Municipality and
Department of Antiquities, GAU and 8 neighbouring villages which is accepted by
European Commission – to be submitted for the second stage evaluation of „Community
Development through Village Initiatives, Improving Quality Of Life in Rural
Communities‟.
Unfortunately, the project has been eliminated in the second stage.
2.1.2 ARCHITECTURAL WORKS
Realized and nationally published-on work
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Architectural Application Project; Drawing and detailing of M.E.T.U. Kalkanlı
Campus Administrational Bldg, Computer Centre & Library Bldg. This project
has been published in (1.2.1.01-Type A national periodical journal in Turkey)
(within Atelier – M: the Architectural and Engineering Firm)
İlhan, C., “Mimarlık Eğitime Nasıl Hizmet Edebilir(mi)? ODTÜ KKTC Kampüsü,
Yönetim, BİM ve Kütüphane Binaları” „Yapı‟ 290, January 2006.
Architectural Application Project; Drawing and detailing of M.E.T.U. Kalkanlı
Campus Administrational Bldg, Computer Centre & Library Bldg. This project
has been published in (1.2.1.01-Type A national periodical journal in Turkey)
(within Atelier – M: the Architectural and Engineering Firm)
İlhan, C., Hadi, T., Ataş, Z., “ODTÜ Kuzey Kıbrıs Kampüsü: Kampüs Yönetim
Binası, Kütüphane, Bilgi İşlem Merkezi”, „Portfolyo‟. May-June 2003, No:3,
Year 1.
Implemented Design Projects within EMU
Disabled Design
 Elevator and Interior / Exterior Ramps, in Faculty buildings – 2014-16
Car-park Design
 Car-park re-design with barriers and disabled parking
Interior Design
 Conversion design of Archive into Seminar Room
 Renovation project of Faculty of Architecture E-Studios to Laboratories,
2014-16 (with Deanship assistants)
 Renovation project of Faculty of Architecture E-Studios to S-Studios, 201416 (with Deanship assistants)
 Renovation project of Faculty of Architecture Office Building (with
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Münevver Özgür, within the Department of Interior Architecture Design
Committee).
Faculty of Architecture Office Furniture Design (with Münevver Özgür,
within the Department of Interior Architecture Design Committee).
Design of the Interior Space of Senate Room (with Kağan Günçe, within the
Department of Interior Architecture Design Committee).
Renovation Project of the Tower Restaurant (with Nurten Aksugür, Zehra
Öngül within the Department of Interior Architecture Design Committee).
Furniture Design
 Student lockers (with Deanship assistants) 2014-16
 Research Centers‟ Furniture (with Deanship assistants) 2014-16
 New Teen-client lab furniture
 New office furniture for S-Studios (with Deanship assistants) 2014-16
 Seminar room table
Implemented Interior Design & Interior Application Projects out of EMU
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Türker & Tezcan Olgaç Kitchen design in Cihangir
Ali Efdal– Ebru Özkul House Interior Design
Gizem Olgaç Home Office Design including Dietician Clinic Interior Design
and Furniture design
Nermin –Hüseyin Olgaç House Interior Design
Gizem Olgaç Dietician Clinic Interior Design
Bade – Uluç Serakıncı House interior Design
Pharmacy Interior Design for Salahi Serakıncı
Türkan Özkul House Ground Floor Renovation
Tahal Construction Office Interior Design
Gizem Olgaç Health and Fitness Club Interior Design
Renovation Project of MIR TV- Radio-TV Building in Moscow, Russia (within
Üçgen Yapı, Ankara)
Architectural Design & Application Project
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Ali Efdal– Ebru Özkul Apartment architectural design of 1 st & 2nd floor in
Lefkoşa
Altuğ & Cansu Olgaç House in Cihangir
Nermin & Hüseyin Olgaç Apartment in Gönyeli
Zafer House in Kermiya (with Münevver Özgür)
Osman & Petek Cankoy House in Gönyeli
2.2. SUPERVISION
Supervision in Conservation Work
Supervision services to Tecnalia Foundation, Spain (FUNDACIÓN TECNALIA
RESEARCH AND INNOVATION) in Survey & Assessment and conservation projects
for UNDP-PFF Cyprus (April 2014-ongoing):
 the Ravelin (Land) Gate in Famagusta;
 the Martinengo Bastion in Famagusta;
 Venetian Walls (both town side & port side) between Othello Tower and
Citadel in Famagusta;
 the Agios Panteleimonas Monastery, Myrtou / Çamlıbel.
Translation of four Projects (originally in English) into Turkish language. Total 142
sheets in AutoCAD software were handled by Derviş Taşkıranlar under the
supervision and editing of Dr. Özlem Olgaç Türker, February 2015.
 Agios Panteleimonas Monastery Church and Buildings 39 sheets
 Ravelin Gate
33 sheets
 Walls between Arsenal & Othello
44 sheets
 Martinengo Bastion
26 sheets
Dr. Türker, together with Research Assistant Derviş Taşkıranlar have designed a
brochure in three languages, within the dissemination strategy of the on-going
projects of UNDP & TCCH under EU support in Summer 2015.
2.3 Other
Organising Exhibition with program
Türker, Ö.O. & Günçe, K. “City and Port: parallel interior design studios”. Exhibition
of Student Projects. İKÜ - İstanbul Kültür University & EMU, 20th February 2014,
İstanbul Delta Tasarım Atölyesi, 2014. (published invitation / poster / booklet).
Olgaç, Ö., Öngül, Z., Exhibition of Children‟s Paintings on “Children‟s Perspectives on
the 3rd Millennium” in FORUM II `Architectural Education for the 3 rd Millennium‟ in
EMU, Gazimağusa, North Cyprus, 1998.
3. EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
3.1 THESIS SUPERVISION
3.1.1 PHD THESIS SUPERVISION
Ongoing PhD Thesis supervision
Çınar, L., Sustainability through Spatial Adaptation and Transformation in the
Vernacular Dwellings of Büyükkonuk
(Uraz, T. as supervisor & Türker, Ö.O. as co-supervisor)
Peyravi A., Interventions in Adaptive Re-use in the quest of cultural continuity
Memberships in PhD Thesis Defence Jury – other universities
Aktaş, Gözen Güner, “Rekreasyon Amaçlı Ortak Mekanların Alışveriş Merkeleri
Örneğinde İç Mekan Oluşumlarının Analizi”, Hacettepe University, July 2009 (sup:
Bozdayı, A. M.)
3.1.2 MASTER’S THESIS SUPERVISION
Mehrolhassani, Mahsa “Archaeological Museum Design in Re-used Historical Buildings”
EMU, Department of Architecture, 2014.
Farjami, Elnaz “The Role of Contemporary Innovations on Flexible residential
Furniture with Smart and Green Materials”, EMU, Department of Interior
Architecture, 2014.
Cengiz, Ayse Gül, “Green Hotels in Antalya from Ecological Interior Architecture
Perspectives”, EMU, Department of Interior Architecture, 2014.
Kocabaş, Süküfe, “Evaluation of Public Historic Buildings in the Nicosia Walled City in
Terms of Accessibility Standards” EMU, Department of Interior Architecture, 2013.
(Türker, Ö.O as supervisor &. Bilge, B. as co-supervisor).
Tehrani, Maryam Mansouri, “The Role of Technology in Providing the Efficiency of
Kitchen Design”, EMU, Department of Architecture, 2012
Gilani, Golshid, “Evaluating Flexibility Notions in Mass Housing of North Cyprus
through Learning from her Rural Vernacular Architecture” EMU, Department of
Architecture, 2012
Golmakani, Ghazal. “Re-functioning Potentials of Industrial Heritage of North Cyprus:
Case-Study: Zeyko Olive Oil Factory” EMU, Department of Architecture, 2011
Peyravi, Amir, “An Evaluation of Re-functioning opportunities of historical churches in
walled-city Famagusta”, EMU, Department of Architecture, 2010
Asoobar, Negar, A Comparative Assessment of the Design approaches for the
Conversion of Historic Residential Buildings”, EMU, Department of Architecture,
2009
Bakkaloğlu, Elif Cemre, “A Quest on Flexibility Criteria in the Design of Residential
Interior Spaces”, EMU, 2006
OTHER
Memberships in Master Thesis Defence Jury - EMU
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Ghorbani, Zahra “A comparative study on User Satisfaction in Terms of
Spatial Flexibility and Adaptability of Housing” EMU, Department of
Architecture, Sept. 2015.
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Ghasemi, Maryam
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Akyalçın, Betül,
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Gündoğdu, Nermin “A Study of User Responses to Residential Interior
Designs” EMU, Department of Interior Architecture, Sept. 2014.
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Mohammad, Yousif H.S. “Appropriate Opening and Layout for Daylighting of
Office Spaces: The Case of EMU Faculty of Architecture Office Building”
EMU, Department of Interior Architecture, July 2014.
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Kamalzadeh, Mohammad “Use and Creation of Texture in Commercial Interior
Space: Case Study of Istinye Park Shopping Mall – İstanbul / Türkey.” EMU,
Department of Interior Architecture, July 2014.
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Shams, Behnaz Amirzadeh, “Material Aware Building Design in responding to
Future Needs”, EMU, Department of Architecture, June 2014.
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Mousavi, Seyed Sina, “Tourism Development in Historic Towns: Case of the
Walled City of Famagusta”, EMU, Department of Architecture, January 2014.
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Alnasser, Hayder, “Importance of colour in Interior Architectural Space on
the Creation of Brand Identity”, EMU, Department of Interior Architecture,
June, 2013.
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Ardakani, Elmira Mahsa “Sitting on the Ground as an Important Factor in
Formation of Traditional Houses in Hot Arid Region of Iran”, EMU,
Department of Architecture, June 2013.
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Moosavi, Mahsa Sadat Fard, “Earthquake Resistance of Buildings due to
Interior Changes – Case: Reinforced concrete Frame System”, EMU,
Department of Architecture, June 2013.
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Sözmener, Fırat, “An Interpretation of Simplicity in the Fame of Minimalist
Approach on Traditional, Modern and Contemporary Housing” EMU,
Department of Interior Architecture, 2012
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Razmkhah, Kamand,” Sustaining Socio-cultural Quality in Existing Housing
Environment: The Case of Kumsal District, Nicosia, North Cyprus”, EMU,
Department of Interior Architecture, 2012
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Osmanlılar, Cemal, “Reflectance of Change on Space and the State of Human
Sensation through Adaptive Re-Use of Old Spaces” EMU, Department of
Interior Architecture, 2012
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Arab, Elham, “An Evaluation of Interior Space Quality of Historic
Warehouses for Adaptive Re-use options, Liman Road, Famagusta”, EMU,
Department of Interior Architecture, 2012
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Başarcan, Anıl, “A Proposal to Measure the Role of Design on the Sense of
Place Achievement at Interior Spaces” EMU, Department of Interior
Architecture, 2012
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Taglilooha, Ghazal, “Use of Colour in Minimalist Interior Spaces with
Different Function in Different Region” EMU, Department of Architecture,
2011
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Adeli, Yasaman, “Identification of the Vernacular Kandovan Cave Dwelling in
Iran”, EMU, Department of Architecture, Sept.2011
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Reza, Ehsan “Identification of Staircase House Type in Rural Architecture
of Iran: Masouleh and Abyaneh Settlements”, August 2011, EMU, Department
of Architecture, 2011
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Mısırlısoy, Damla, “Analysis of the Structure and Design Relationship Between
Contemporary Extensions and Remodelled Masonry Buildings”, EMU,
Department of Architecture, 2011
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Babutsalı, Zehra, “Evaluation of Authoritarian and Autonomous Interior Space
Organisations. Case Study – TV Studios” EMU, Department of Architecture,
2011
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Yaganeh, Saba Noory “A Critical Study of Developments in Auditorium Design
in the Last Fifty Years (1960-2009), EMU, January 2009. (Sup: Prof. Dr.
Mesut Özdeniz)
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Aledavood, Ayla, “An Investigation of Psychological Comfort Based on
innovativity in Open Plan Workplaces” EMU, Department of Architecture,
2009
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Barbat, Melina, “Sense of Place in Below ground Levels” EMU, Department of
Architecture, 2009
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Mehryar, Sourina, “Division of Interior Spaces (An Assessment on Frank
Lloyd Wright‟s Buildings Interiors)”, EMU, February 2008. (Sup: Prof. Dr.
İbrahim Numan)
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Taluğ, Meray, “Architectural Decorative Elements of Late Roman and Early
Byzantine Monuments at Famagusta District. EMU, August, 2007. (Substitute
member).
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Orçunoğlu, Halide, “An Investigation on User Initiated Changes and
Aspirations in Housing Complexes of Girne Region, North Cyprus”, EMU, July
2006. (Sup: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hıfsiye Pulhan)
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Arseven, Nihan, “Ornamentations of Traditional domestic Doors in North
Cyprus”, EMU, February 2006. (Sup: Prof. Dr. Nurten Aksugür)
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Saifi, Yara, “A Study of Power and Modern Architectural Aesthetics: the
Case of the French Hill District; East JerusalemEMU, June 2006. (Sup:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yonca Hürol) (Substitute member).
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Edizer, Yargı, “An Assessment of the Architectural Heritage in Lapta”, EMU,
February, 2006. (Sup: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Netice Yıldız) (Substitute member).
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Çakıroğlu, Canan, “An Analysis of Evolution of Office Space in Respect to the
Technology, Organizational Approaches and human Needs. EMU, July 2005.
(Sup: Assist. Prof. Dr. Guita Farivarsadri)
Memberships in Master Thesis Defence Jury – other universities
Birsel, Zeref, “Contemporary Residential Architecture in Divided Island of Cyprus: A
User Based Research”, CIU, January 2011 (sup: Assist. Prof. Dr. Erincik EDGÜ)
Memberships in PhD Qualification Exam
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Meltem Akyürek, June 2015
Javadi, Nikou, Jan 2015
Sartipizadeh, Sanaz, Jan 2015
Eken, Cemaliye, May 2014
Peyravi, Amir, January 2014
Mısırlısoy, Damla, June 2013
Farahbod, Aminreza, June 2013
Reza, Ehsan, June 2013
Narin Faravar, December 2012
Zehra Babutsalı, December 2012
Khadiga Salama, June 2013
Khadiga Salama, December 2012
Leyla Çınar, 21.12.2005 (co-supervisor)
Leyla Çınar, 06.06.2005 (substitute member)
M. Selen Abbasoğlu, 24.05.2005
Memberships in PhD Monitoring Committee
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Ayça arslan
o 2014- ongoing
Leyla Çınar,
o 2016 - ongoing
o 2006 – 2010
Ahenk Yılgın Damgacı
o 2010 - 2012
Narin Faravar,
o 2013 - 2015
Zehra Babutsalı,
o since 2013
Khadiga Salama,
o 2013 - 2015
Mısırlısoy, Damla,
o Since 2013
Farahbod, Aminreza,
o Since 2014
Reza, Ehsan,
o Since 2014
Peyravi, Amir,
o Since 2014
Eken, Cemaliye
o Since 2015
Memberships in Graduate Program Evaluation Juries
Committee Member of PhD Program of Department of Architecture
2012-13 Spring
2012-13 Fall
2011-12 Spring
2011-12 Fall
2010-11 Spring
2010-11 Fall
Committee Member of Graduate Program of Department of Interior Architecture
2011-12 Spring
2011-12 Fall
2010-11 Spring
2010-11 Fall
Committee member of Graduate Program of Department of Architecture Evaluation
Exam,
2008-09 Fall Semester
2007-08 Spring Semester
2007-08 Fall Semester
2006-07 Spring Semester
2006-07 Fall Semester
2005-06 Spring Semester
2005-06 Fall Semester
Memberships in Other Departments’ Design Project Juries
Department of Industrial Design, EMU,
Mid-term & Final Juries of IDES 201, 202, 301, 302, 401, 402
2011-12 FALL
2010-2011 SPRING
2010-2011 FALL
2009-2010 SPRING
2009-2010 FALL
2008-2009 SPRING
2008-2009 FALL
2007-2008 SPRING
Memberships in Other Universities’ Design Project Juries
Department of Interior Architecture, Lefke European University, Lefke, North
Cyprus.
Mid-term & Final Juries of INAR 301, INAR 302, INAR 401, 2005-2006 FALL
Department of Interior Architecture, Cyprus International University, Haspolat,
North Cyprus.
Mid-term Jury of INAR 301, 2008-2009 FALL
Department of Interior Architecture, Cyprus International University, Haspolat,
North Cyprus.
Final Jury of INAR 401, 2009-2010 FALL
Department of Interior Architecture, Cyprus International University, Haspolat,
North Cyprus.
Final Jury of INAR 402, 2011-2012 FALL
Memberships in Other Universities’ Graduate Program Design Project Juries
Department of Architecture, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK.
Final Crit. of Regeneration and Design Project, 2007- 2008 Spring, 1st May 2008.
Department of Interior Architecture, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Pre-Final Crit. Of IMIAD Project, 2011-12 Spring, May 2012.
Memberships in Competitions
IX. Sand Sculpture Festival & Competition, 2015, EMU- Interior Architecture
Department, & Activity Centre, Jury Member.
1st International Nurten Aksugür Best Communication Concept Contest (BCC), 2013,
EMU- Interior Architecture Department, Jury Member.
V. Sand Sculpture Festival & Competition, 2011, EMU- Interior Architecture
Department, Industrial Design Department & Activity Centre, Jury Member.
IV. Sand Sculpture Festival & Competition, 2010, EMU- Interior Architecture
Department, Industrial Design Department, Visual Arts and Visual Communication
Design Department & Activity Centre, Jury Member.
III. Sand Sculpture Festival & Competition, 2009, EMU- Interior Architecture
Department, Industrial Design Department, Visual Arts and Visual Communication
Design Department & Activity Centre, Jury Member.
II. Sand Sculpture Festival & Competition, 2008, EMU- Interior Architecture
Department, Industrial Design Department, Visual Arts and Visual Communication
Design Department & Activity Centre, Jury Member.
Educational Events
Organization of Theoretical Observation and Analysis Trips:
Technical Trip of INAR 292 (Interior Design Project II) students to Istanbul, visiting
craft ateliers in Sultanahmet region. 2014-2015 Spring. 3rd April 2015
Technical Trip of ARCH 501 / INAR 501 (Interdisciplinary Workshop) students to
Istanbul, 2012-2013 Spring. Attending “Contempart‟13” Conference and Exhibitions
around the theme of Urban Life and Contemporary Art in Port cities. 10-12 April 2013
Technical Trip of ARCH 501 / INAR 501 (Interdisciplinary Workshop) students to
Istanbul, 2011-2012 Fall. Attending “Archtheo” Conference and Exhibitions. 23-26
November 2011
Technical Trip of ARCH 501 / INAR 501 (Interdisciplinary Workshop) students to
Istanbul, 2010-2011 Spring. Attending “IaSU - Archi-cultural translations through the
silk road,” Conference and Exhibitions. 16-18 March 2011.
Technical Trip of ARCH 501 / INAR 501 (Interdisciplinary Workshop) students to
Istanbul, 2010-2011 Fall. Attending “Amber‟10” Conference and Exhibitions. 4-7
November 2010.
Technical Trip of ARCH 501 (Interdisciplinary Workshop) students to Istanbul, 20092010 Spring. Attending “Jurgen Mayer” Seminar and many site-visits around the
theme of „Locality versus Digital Age‟.
Technical Trip of ARCH 501 (Interdisciplinary Workshop) students to Istanbul, 20092010 Fall. Attending “Ecocity World Summit 2009” Conference and exhibitions around
the theme of „Nature Friendly Design‟. 13-15 December 2009.
Technical Trip of ARCH 501 (Interdisciplinary Workshop) students to Istanbul, 20082009 Spring. Attending “Kengo Kuma” Seminar and many site-visits around the theme
of „nature friendly design‟.
Technical Trip of ARCH 501 (Interdisciplinary Workshop) students to Istanbul, 20082009 fall. Attending “‟Design & Cinema‟ Works 2008” Conference.
Technical Trip of ARCH 501 (Interdisciplinary Workshop) students to Istanbul&
Edirne, 2007-2008 Spring. Attending IV. International Sinan Sypmosium on “Water &
Architecture”, 10th -11th April 2008.
Technical Trip of ARCH 501 (Interdisciplinary Workshop) students to Istanbul.
Investigation of commercial spaces, 2007-2008 fall.
Organization of technical trips:
Technical Trip of INAR 466 students to showrooms in Nicosia. Nov 2012
Technical Trip of INAR 524 students to renovated historical buildings in Nicosia. Nov
2012
Technical Trip of INAR 466 students to showrooms in Nicosia. Nov 2011
Technical Trip of INAR 524 students to renovated historical buildings in Nicosia. Nov
2011
Technical Trip of INAS 100 (Summer Training I) students to North Cyprus. 14th 24th June 2011
Technical Trip of INAS 100 (Summer Training I) students to Milan, Paris, London.
June 2010
Technical Trip of INAS 100 (Summer Training I) students to Istanbul. 3th-5th June
2009
Technical Trip of ARCH 530 (Renovation of Historical Buildings for Contemporary
Uses) students to Bedesten Restoration Site - Lefkosa, 2007/2008 fall. 30th
October 2007
Technical Trip of INAR 299 1A –Technical Trip as the first part of Summer Training
Lefkosa, Girne, Kalkanlı, Bafra, 2006/2007 summer. 16th -25th June 2007
Technical Trip of ARCH 530 (Renovation of Old Buildings for Contemporary Uses)
students to Walled City Nicosia - Lefkosa, 2007/2008 fall.
Organization of Seminars:
For the World Cultural Day, Seminar titled “conservation projects from EU” by Rand
Eppich, Buğday Camii, Famagusta. (together with KAM).
For the students of ARCH / INAR 501 (Interdisciplinary Workshop) Seminar titled
“three examples on Urban Art” by Alper Derinboğaz, 12th April 2013, Bilgi University
Campus, Istanbul.
For the students of INAR 392 (Interior Design project IV) Seminar titled “Branding
for Entertainment Spaces” by Ahmet Esenyel, March 2012, EMU.
For the students of INAR 524 (Contemporary Conservation And Renovation
Approaches) Seminar titled “the Restoration Works in North Cyprus” by İlkay Feridun
(ex-director, Department of Antiquities), 2nd December 2011, Eave House, Nicosia.
For the students of ARCH 501 (Interdisciplinary Workshop) Seminar about Sapphire
Ecological Skyscraper project by construction supervisor of the project, 13th – 16th
December 2009, Istanbul.
For the students of ARCH 501 (Interdisciplinary Workshop) Seminar about “Projects
of Municipality of İstanbul and Kağıthane on urban transformation” by Municipality
architect Suat Koç, 1st-4th April 2009
For the students of ARCH 501 (Interdisciplinary Workshop) Seminar about “Design of
Shopping Malls and Mall of Kanyon” by Architect Salih Yılgörür, 10th - 11th April 2008
For the faculty of Architecture seminar titled “Spatial Interventions - Yere ve Yapıya
Müdahale” by Nevzat Sayın (professional architect, renovator, Turkey) within EMU
Mika Career Days Seminar Series, 24th April 2008, A01, Faculty of Architecture,
EMU.
For the students of ARCH 530 (Renovation of Historical Buildings for Contemporary
Uses) by İlkay Feridun (ex-director, Department of Antiquities)- Lefkosa, 2007/2008
fall. (27th November 2007)
For the students of ARCH 530 (Renovation of Historical Buildings for Contemporary
Uses) by Aslı Aker (Restoration Architect)- Lefkosa, 2007/2008 fall. (30 th October
2007).
Seminar about “Urban Development of Istanbul” By Dr. Evren Uzer, 31st October 3rd November 2006, Taşkışla, Istanbul.
Seminar about “Physical Development of Istanbul” by Assist.Prof. Dr. Ayşe Öztürk,
31st October -3rd November 2006, Taşkışla, Istanbul.
For the students of INAR 301 – Interior Design Project III by Baki Boğaç and Simge
Uygur (local artists), (06th October 2005).
Organization of student exhibitions:
“Faculty of Architecture –Student Design Projects Exhibition”
Exhibition of Faculty of Architecture student works of the 2011/2012 Fall
semester (with Dr. Banu Tevfikler Çavuşoğlu).
“Interior Student Design Projects Exhibition”
Exhibition of Department of Interior Architecture student works of the
2008/2009 Spring semester (with Research Assistants).
“Interior Student Design Projects Exhibition”
Exhibition of Department of Interior Architecture student works of the
2008/2009 Fall semester (with Dr. Zehra Öngül).
“Interior Student Design Projects Exhibition”
Exhibition of Department of Interior Architecture student works of the
2007/2008 Spring semester (with Dr. Zehra Öngül).
“Interior Student Design Projects Exhibition”
Exhibition of Department of Interior Architecture student works of the
2007/2008 Fall semester.
Teaching Aids
Arch 401 Project handbook (sold at bookstore)
Curriculum Development and Teaching Innovations
Chair, Departmental curriculum change, Department of Interior Architecture, 2008.
(minor change: HIST 199/299 - change of semester)
Chair, Departmental curriculum change, Department of Interior Architecture, 2008.
(separating „technical trip‟ from summer training as a separate course: change of
INAR 299 to INAS 100 & INAS 200)
Chair, Proposing 5 area electives for the Department of Interior Architecture: INAR
307; INAR 384; INAR 328; INAR 364; INAR 308
Offering a Course for the First Time:
ITAS 104 – Grafik Anlatım II
INAR 506 – Renovation Practices
INAR 466 – Wet Space Design
ARCH 530 – Renovation of Historical Buildings for Contemporary Uses
INAR 524 - Conservation And Renovation Concepts For Historical Buildings
INAR 569 - Sustainability in Interior Design
Offered Graduate Courses to Department of Architecture:
Arch 530 – Renovation of Historical Buildings for Contemporary Uses
Arch 501 – Interdisciplinary Workshop
Arch 500 – Master Thesis
Arch 502 – Special Studies
Udes 501 – Urban Design Studio I
Udes 502 - Urban Design Studio II
Offered Graduate Courses to Department of Interior Architecture:
INAR 501 – Interdisciplinary Workshop
INAR 500 – Master Thesis
INAR 502 – Special Studies
INAR 506 – Renovation Practices
INAR 524 - Conservation And Renovation Concepts For Historical Buildings
INAR 569 - Sustainability in Interior Design
Offered Undergraduate Courses to Department of Architecture:
Arch 101 – Basic Design
Arch 102 – Introduction to Architectural Design
Arch 103 – Graphical Communication I
Arch 104 – Graphical Communication II
Arch 306 – Interior Design
Arch 406 – Advanced Interior Design I – Major Electives
Arch 407 – Advanced Interior Design II - Major Electives
Arch 401 – Architectural Design Project V
Offered Undergraduate Courses to Department of Interior Architecture:
Farc 101 – Basic Design
Farc 111- Introduction to Art & Design
Inar 102 - Introductory Design
Inar 104 – Graphical Communication II
Inar 113 - Forms, Shapes, & Logic
Inar 201 – Interior Design Project I
Inar 202 - Interior Design Project II
Inar 200 - Summer Practice I
Inar 299 - Summer Practice I
Inar 203 – Presentation Techniques I
Inar 205- Measured Drawing
Inar 206- Measured Drawing
Inar 301 – Interior Design Project III
Inar 292-Interior Design II
Inar 391-Interior Design III
Inar 392- Interior Design Project IV
Inar 302 - Interior Design Project IV
Inar 399 - Summer Practice II
Inas 100 – Summer Training I
Inar 466 – Wet Space Design
Inar 400-Summer Practice II
Inar 402 - Graduation Project
Itas 302 – Ic Mekan Tasarım Stüdyosu IV
Itas 301 - Ic Mekan Tasarım Stüdyosu III
Itas 104 – Görsel Anlatım II
Itas 302 - Ic Mekan Tasarım Stüdyosu IV
4. AWARDS AND MEMBERSHIPS
4.2 NATIONAL
4.2.1 AWARDS
Award (professional work)
1st prize in the competition of a Logo design for the Fine Arts Museum in Lefkoşa
within the group `Atölye -M‟. (5 person) (Türker, Ö.O., Özgür, M., Özersay, F., Sakallı,
B., Türker, U. )
Active Memberships:
DAKMAR
KTMMOB – MO - Chamber of Architects, Lefkoşa, North Cyprus.
KTMMOB – Chamber of Interior Architects, Lefkoşa, North Cyprus. Honorary member
KKTC-İTÜ İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi Mezunlar Derneği, Gazimağusa, North Cyprus
KAYAD-The non governmental women organization
CAF-The Cyprus Academic Forum –an academic organisation
Memberships in Academic Associations:
ENHR – European Network on Housing Research
IASTE – International Association for the Study of Traditional Environments,
University of California, Berkeley, USA.
IAHS – International Association for the Housing Studies, USA.
5. OTHER PROFESSIONAL / SCIENTIFIC SERVICES:
5.1 GENERAL
5.1.1 Administration
Member in sub-committee founded by High Commission of Monuments & Sites for the
determination of dangerous buildings in the rural areas of North Cyprus. On behalf of
EMU Faculty of Architecture.
2006/2007 spring,
2007/2008-fall,
2007/2008 spring,
2008/2009 fall
Member of the committee, for establishing a Contemporary Art Museum (Çağdaş Sanat
Merkezi Oluşturma Komitesi) founded by agreement between TRNC Parliament (KKTC
Meclisi) and Evkaf Foundation (Vakıflar İdaresi) , on behalf of EMU.
since December 2014
5.2 EMU
5.2.1 Various
Administration in the university
Vice Dean, 2014 January – ongoing
DAKMAR Executive Board Member 2005 Spring – ongoing
HERA-C (KEDA-M) Executive Board Member 2013 Spring – 2016 spring
DAU-SEM (EMU-CEC) Director 2011 February – 2011 October
Department Chair 2007 June- 2011 February
Faculty Council,
2007-2011 Chair,
2011-12 Fall & Spring
2012-13 Fall & Spring
2013-14 Fall
2013-14 Spring – ongoing
Associate Professors Representative,
Associate Professors Representative,
Associate Professors Representative,
Vice Dean
Faculty Executive Council, 2007- 2011, 2014-ongoing
Faculty Recruitment Committee, 2007- 2011, 2014 June
Ad-hoc Committee member, established in 2003/2004-spring by University Senate
and UEC.
Establishment and development activities
Establishment and development of DAKMAR – (Doğu Akdeniz Kültür Miraslarını
Araştırma Merkezi) Eastern Mediterranean Cultural Heritage Research Centre - one of
the five founding member, 2005.

Interview in Newspaper: Cyprus Today about DAKMAR.
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Project submission to UNDP funds for the restoration of an old Colonial Style
school building in Kaleburnu Village. (together with Assist. Prof. Dr. U. Muller &
B. Kızılduman

Public presentation for funding of Local Archaeological Museum as well as the
Excavation House serving for the Excavation team at Kraltepesi in Kaleburnu by
DAKMAR.
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Organisation of four parallel interior design courses for handling the local
archaeological Museum as well as the Excavation House.
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Organisation of a temporary exhibition of selected Kaleburnu findings in St.
Barnabas Archaeological Museum.
Development of HERA-C – Housing Education, Research, Advisory Centre - one of the
five executive members, since 2013 Spring – 2016 Spring semester.
AQAS - Accreditation Committee member in Department of Interior Architecture
since 2012-13 Spring for both CIDA and AQAS accreditation studies of the
Department. (AQAS accreditation process has been succeeded in 2014 for INAR, 2016
for ITAS programmes.)
Support to Newsletter
Çınar, L., Sustainability through Spatial Adaptation and Transformation in the
Vernacular Houses of Büyükkonuk, EMU, Research Newsletter, 2008/4, pp. 12-15
(with supervisor Türkan U. Uraz & Co-supervisor Özlem Olgaç Türker).
Pulhan, H. & Türker, Ö. O., “A collaborative study for the continuity of traditional
environments in rural vernacular settlements of Northern Cyprus.” EMU, Research
Newsletter, Nov 2007, Volume 3, Issue 3, pp. 6-8.
Curriculum Development and Teaching Innovations
Graduate curriculum development in 2013 for Master of Science in Urban Design UDES, Department of Architecture. (Curriculum change proposal evaluation).
New curriculum development in 2010 for Interior Architecture (Turkish)
Graduate curriculum development in 2009 for Interior Architecture – MIntArch
Graduate curriculum development in 2009 for Interior Architecture – MSc. in Interior
Arch.
Minor curriculum change in 2008 for students of Interior Architecture
New curriculum adaptation in 1999 for students of Interior Architecture
New curriculum adaptation in 2007 for students of Interior Architecture
Other Committee Assignments
Committee for the establishment of a city museum in Famagusta (Gazimağusa Kent
Müzesi kurma komisyonu) 2014- ongoing
International Memberships Coordinator of Faculty of Architecture (2013-14 Spring ongoing)
Committee for saving Sanayi Holding „Türk-Teks‟ Fabrikası from demolition. Applying
to AYK (K.K.T.C. – Taşınmaz Eski Eserler ve Anıtlar Yüksek Kurulu) for listing the
industrial heritage. Collecting community support in TV program, newspaper interview,
article in national journal together with Ş.Ö.Hoşkara & K.Günçe (2010-2011).
One of the committee members in the Faculty Committee for “Model Development for
Rural Settlements: Kaleburnu Village as a Pilot Study” (Örnek Köy Modeli Oluşturma
Çalışmaları).
Faculty representative in Meeting by North Cyprus City Planning Department for the
discussion on Spatial development strategies in the draft Country Physical Plan – 7th
February 2013
Faculty representative in Meeting by North Cyprus City Planning Department for the
discussion on Environment, Historical and Cultural Heritage and Space in the draft
Country Physical Plan – 30th January 2013
University Promotion Committee, Faculty representative for Architecture
2007-2014
Faculty promotion committee coordinator 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2012-13, 2013-2014
Double Major Development Committee
Member of PhD Program Committee in Department of Architecture (in collaboration
with Department of Interior Architecture) 2010-11 Fall to 2013-14 spring.
Committee of Summer Training in Interior Architecture
Four years 2003-2004, 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007
Committee of Faculty Journal List and Indices, 2003-2004
„Department of Interior Architecture‟, „Department of Industrial Design‟, „Department
of Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design‟ Admission Exam Preparation, 2002,
2005, 2008 and Admission Exam coordination in Istanbul and Adana in summer 2008,
2009, 2010
PROMER development with Guita Farivarsadri
Department representative in EMU Strategic planning Workshop, 2004/ 2005
Faculty Web Page Design, 2003-2004
Department of Architecture, Graduate Studies Committee Member as the
representative of Interior Architecture, 2006-2007, 2007-2008
Department of Architecture, Graduate Studies Evaluation Exam Committee Member as
the representative of Interior Architecture, 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009 Fall
Department brochure, 2007-2008 Academic Year.
Preparation of questions on Interior Architecture for Professional proficiency exam
for Government (Kamu Yeterlik Sınavı), 2007 summer.
Consultancy in TASAR for “Olive & Carob gardens” Project with U.U.Dağlı &
Ö.Dinçyürek.
Re-Design of the Senate Room with Prof. Dr. Nurten Aksugür in TASAR.
Foundation Year Coordination Committee of the Faculty of Architecture, 2007-2008,
2008-2009.
Help desk for Graduate Candidates of the Faculty of Architecture, 2008-2009.
May 2016