All proposals will be selected by a double-blind review process by the scientific committee members. 

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Prof. Dr. Gökçeçiçek Savaşır, Dokuz Eylül University

Architect. Graduated from the Middle East Technical University (M.E.T.U.), Faculty of Architecture, Department of Architecture, Ankara, Turkey (B.Arch. 2000). Received her M.Arch Degree, with the topic "Re-framing Architecture: METU Faculty of Architecture and its Photographic Reproduction”, in 2001, at the M.E.T.U. Received her Ph.D. Degree in 2008, at the same department with the topic “Re-thinking the Limits of Architecture through the Avant-Garde Formations during the 1960s: Projections and Receptions in the Context of Turkey”. Teaching as a Professor at Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey. Her fields of interest include “architectural history, theory and criticism”, “architectural avant-garde”, “architectural photography”, “visuality, and architectural representation”, "modernity and modern architecture", “tourism architecture”. ​

Prof. Dr. Ömür Barkul, Yıldız Technical University

Ömür Barkul studied at Yildiz Technical University Faculty of Architecture. She received B.Arch. degree with the thesis on “Physical, social and structural problems of 19.century apartments in Istanbul”. Directed independently design studios at graduate and master programs at Yildiz Technical University Faculty of Architecture since 1993. And also gives lectures on “Contextual Architecture”, “Social Sustainability and Social Environment in Rehabilitation Areas”

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Associate Professor Dr. Emine Görgül, Istanbul Technical University

Emine Görgül is an associate professor and vice-chair in Istanbul Technical University-ITU Department of Interior Architecture. She has received her B.Sc. (1999), M.Sc. (2002) and Ph.D. (2013) degrees from ITU on Architecture and Architectural Theory and Criticism.  Her master thesis has focused on Deconstructivism and Avant-Garde Theory, while dismantling the AG behavioral tone in Deconstructivism. Yet her Ph.D. thesis entitled ‘space as a becoming: a discussion on transfiguring ontology of space ad emergence of spatial mediators’ has also focused on the space as an open-ended dynamic embodiment, and examined the architectural space through a Deleuzian context.

She was a visiting scholar in DSD-TU Delft, a visiting teacher at Architectural Association-London and invited studio critic in Hong Kong University-School of Architecture, and invited professor in Auburn University-Alabama.  She has been the chair of ‘Deleuze Studies Conference Istanbul 2014’, and the founder of the ITU Deleuze Studies Reading Group-İstanbul. She has been also the  keynote presenters of III.Deleuze Studies Asia Conference-Manipal and 2014 Deleuze Conference in Lima. She experiments alternative ways of teaching design and creativity through her architectural and interior architectural studios at both under-graduate and graduate levels, and authors numerous articles both in Turkish and in English, on design theory and criticism as well as design education and innovative interventions.

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Associate Professor Leyla Alpagut, Abant Izzet Baysal University

She received her Bachelor’s Degree (1994), Master’s Degree (1999), and PhD (2005) in Art History from Hacettepe University. Currently, she is an Associate Professor at the Department of Architecture, Abant Izzet Baysal University. Her research intrests include Early Republican Architecture in Turkey and educational buildings, foreign architects at Early Republican Period of Turkey and modern architecture.

Associate Professor Derya Elmalı Sen, Karadeniz Technical University

Derya Elmalı Şen, is an associate professor of Building Design and Theory at Karadeniz Technical University (KTU), Faculty of Architecture, Department of Architecture, Trabzon.  She graduated from KTU Department of Architecture as B. Arch in 2001, where she received her M.Arch degree with the thesis entitled “Transparency-Opacity Concepts in Architecture and Their Effects on Perception of Façades” in 2005. She received her Ph.D. degree with the thesis entitled “A Research on Transparency and Opacity Concepts in the Context of Perception and Signification (Denotation/Connotation) in Architecture) (KTU, 2009). Her research interests are in the fields of architectural design, transparency in architecture, meaning in architecture, modern architecture and vernacular architecture.
 

Assoc Prof. Dr. Efe Duyan, Riseba University

Poet, architect (b. 1981, İstanbul, Turkey). He studied architecture and philosophy in Middle East Technical University (B.A.), History and Theory of Architecture in Yıldız Technical University (M.S.) and History of Architecture in Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University (PhD). He is currently teaching history of architecture at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University. Some of his academic works as editor are House and Home, Politics and History of Architecture as Cause and Consequence, Urban Space and Literature, Creativity Autonomy and Function. His fields of interest are theory of architecture, modern architecture, 'critical architecture', 'undesigned spaces' and architectural texts. He has been invited to several international organizations including Word Express project, Edinburgh Book Festival, London book Fair, Berlin Poetry Festival and Lodeve Poetry Festival.

Asst. Prof. Dr. Elvan Gökçe Erkmen, Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University

She was born in 1959 in Istanbul. She graduated from Istanbul German High School in 1978 and completed her graduate studies in Istanbul Fine Arts Academy in 1983. She wrote anthologies about people and movements in art and architecture history between 1984 and 1985. She started working as a Research Assistant in the Department of Architecture History in Mimar Sinan University in 1985. She received her Phd degree with her Phd thesis entitled 'Clemens Holzmeister and his place in Turkish Architecture'. (This thesis is still being exhibited at Salzburg Clemens Holzmeister Museum's publications section.)

Asst. Prof. Dr. Ismet Osmanoglu, Trakya University

He was born in 1964. He holds a BA (1986) in Architecture from Istanbul Technical University, an MA (1990) in Engineering and Technology from Istanbul Technical University and a PhD (2004) in Engineering and Technology from Istanbul Technical University. His fields of interests are urban conservation and renovation; urban conservation policy; restoration; architectural design for the historic part of  urban areas; architectural and environmental  design / implementation. He has a lot of national and international important projects like; Restoration of  Suleymaniye Şifahana, Restoration of Kadem-i Sharif Dervish Lodge, Restoration of Yıldız Parc, Restoration of Hagia Sophia  Madrasah, Restoration of Beykoz Military Barracks, Restoration of Üsküdar French School, Restoration of Yıldız Palace Private Gardens, Bahçelievler Cultural Center, İkitelli Sport Compleks, Environmental  Design of Tuzla Coast, Caddebostan - Bostancı Coast, Florya Coast, Kazakhistan Mass Housing, Educational and Healt Buildings in Afghanistan, Sarajevo Shopping Mall, Baku Galleria, Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Building, Trakya University Faculty of Pharmacy Building.

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Dr. Eng. Manfredi Saeli, University of Palermo

Manfredi Saeli, engineer and architect (Italian/EU certifications), is a scholar in “Architectural Technology” and “History of Constructive Technologies”. Laurea (BA+MS) in “Construction Engineering and Architecture” (2006), M.Sci in “Nanotechnology for Cultural Heritage” (2008), Ph.D. in “Construction Engineering” (2011), Post-doc in “Nanocomposite Materials” (2013-14). In 2013 he was awarded by the Italian Academic Society of Architectural Technology “Ar.Tec.” for Promotion in Research.
From 2008 he has been collaborating at the Department of Architecture (DARCH), Polytechnic School of the University of Palermo (Italy) where focuses his research on either historical architecture (knowledge, restoration, rehabilitation and reuse) and nanocomposite materials in construction (design, production, testing, high performance buildings). He is author of about 40 scientific publications reviewed in international scientific journals and presented in international and national conferences and has collaborated and spent time at University College London (UK) (2008-2009), Columbia University (USA) (2009-2010) and Universidade de Aveiro (PT) (2013-2014). 

In Italy he works as an engineer/architect and is a member of the Italian Institute of Professional Engineers (Section of Palermo), of the Architectural League of New York, and of the International Association for the Study of Traditional Environments. He is also accredited as Technical Consultant of the Law Court of Palermo and of the Office of the Peace Officers of Palermo.

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Dr. Halleh Nejadriahi

who holds a PhD in Architecture, is a member of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and a LEED Green Associate. She obtained both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Architecture. Her achievements include recognition on the AD Scientific Index and earning the “Health and Wellness” badge for “Built for Health” from the U.S. Green Building Council. Dr. Nejadriahi has also received the Honor Certificate in the Pathways into Sustainability and Energy Program, as well as multiple certificates in Teaching Art and Design, Inclusive Teaching, and Universal Design for Learning.
Her expertise encompasses architectural design and construction, environmental design and sustainability, design theories and principles, space organization, and design communications. Dr. Nejadriahi's professional journey has been enriched by her academic pursuits, teaching experiences, and professional engagements in various institutions across Canada, Europe, and the Middle East.
With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Nejadriahi has taught a wide range of architectural and interior design courses. She has authored numerous publications in the field of architecture for international scientific journals and conference proceedings, and has chaired several international conferences.
She is affiliated with several associations, including the Ontario College of Art and Design Faculty Association, the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD), the International Association People-Environment Studies, and the International Network for Traditional Building, Architecture & Urbanism (INTBAU). Additionally, Dr. Nejadriahi serves on the International Scientific Committee and Editorial Review Board of several journals.