Faculty of Fine Arts and Design
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.
NEWS |ALL NEWS
IFI WID 2024 / The Growing Generational Gap: Improved Multi-Generational Future
36 Years of IFI World Interiors Day (IFI WID) The Growing Generational Gap: Improved Multi-Generational Future. Embracing your enthusiasm for interiors and the constructed environment,
IUE’s pride of the 'year'
Asst. Prof. Dr. İpek Kaştaş Uzun, faculty member of Izmir University of Economics (IUE) Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Department of
GOOD DESIGN İZMİR WORKSHOP / UNLOCKING THE REALMS OF VIRTUALITY AND REALITY: RE-THINK, RE-ACT, RE-CALL
The workshop promises to be a compelling exploration of design's role in reconciliation, through the realms of virtuality and reality. This three-day
The young fashion designer made it to the finals in Italy
Mert Serbest (27), a graduate of the Department of Textile and Fashion Design, Izmir University of Economics (IUE), has reached the finals
Izu Peninsula project of IUE students
Invited by Shizuoka University of Art and Culture in Japan, 8 students from the Department of Industrial Design of Izmir University of
Childhood dream brought first prize
The first prize went to Izmir University of Economics (IEU) once again at the 14th Wedding Dress Design Contest held this year within
Childhood dream brought first prize
The first prize went to Izmir University of Economics (IEU) once again at the 14th Wedding Dress Design Contest held this year within