FACULTY OF FINE ARTS AND DESIGN
Department of Architecture
Assoc. Prof. Yüksel Demir, PhD. was our guest
Associate Professor Yüksel Demir from İstanbul Technical University gave a seminar entitled "R&D in Architecture: Turkish Antarctic Research Station Case" as the guest of ARCH 202 Architectural Design II course.
Demir is the coordinator of Istanbul Technical University Polar Research (PolReC). In his lecture he shared his experiences about the establishment phases of Turkey Antarctic Research Base works and the TAA II (Turkish Antarctic Expedition II).
Studied Architecture in Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Architecture (1983-1987), got his master's (1990) and Ph.D. (2000) degrees from ITU Institute of Science & Technology Architectural Design Program. Practiced architecture (1985 –Present). Worked as a teaching assistant (1989-2002) and Assistant Prof. (2002-2012) in ITU Department of Architecture. Currently works as an Associate Professor in ITU Department of Architecture (2012-Present) Served as the head of the department of Fine Arts in ITU (2007-2016). Under his administration, the department opened elective art courses for all engineering students of ITU. He took part in the development process of first-year foundation studio in ITU department of Architecture (2000-2004) and coordinated the development process of the foundation studio (TES) in the faculty of Architecture (2014-2017). Demir worked in Politecnico Di Milano DIAP (now DASTU) as a guest professor (2010-2015), was a visiting professor at Anadolu University, Department of Architecture (2009-2013), and Auburn University CADC (2016 Fall & 2017 Fall). He founded ITU MardINT Interdisciplinary Research and Development Center (2005). Assigned as an advisor to the rector (2014 – Present). Initiated the establishment process of ITU Polar Research Center Polrec (2014). He is a co-founder of The Circle Architectural Platform (2018). Managed several urban and Architectural Design projects. His works and interviews were published in several national and international publications; won national and international awards. He continues to work in the fields of Architectural Design, ICT in Design, and Art [theory & practice]. Currently is coordinating the establishment of the Turkish Antarctic Research Station, and is working for the transformation of ITU to a research university.
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