Prof. Dr. Yasemin Afacan
0000-0002-0148-5033
PERSONAL DATA
Date/Place of Birth: 09.1979/Ankara
Address: Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design Bilkent University 06800 Çankaya Ankara, Turkey
Phone: +90 312 290 1515 Ext.
Fax: +90 312 266 4136
E-mail: yasemine@bilkent.edu.tr
Website: https://yaseminafacan.bilkent.edu.tr/
ACADEMIC DEGREES
- Prof. Bilkent University 2023
- Assoc. Prof. Bilkent University 2018
- Assoc. Prof. Inter-University Council (UAK) 2015
- Assist. Prof. Interior Architecture and Environmental Design – Bilkent University 2011
- Ph.D. Interior Architecture and Environmental Design – Bilkent University 2008 (GPA: 3.93, Full Sch.)
- M.Arch. Architecture – Middle East Technical University (METU) 2004 (GPA: 3.83).
- B.Arch Architecture – Middle East Technical University (METU) 2002 (GPA: 3.35).
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
09/2023- Present Professor
Bilkent University, Dept. of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
11/2023- Present Dean
Bilkent University, Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
05/2019- Present Chair
Bilkent University, Dept. of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
01/2020- Present Professor
Bilkent University, Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program
09/2017- Present University Senate Member
Bilkent University, Dept. of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
11/2023- 04/2024 Acting Dean
Bilkent University, Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
09/2023- 11/2023 Vice Dean
Bilkent University, Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
02/2018- 09/2023 Associate Professor
Bilkent University, Dept. of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
01/2021- 10/2023 Vice Director
Bilkent University, Graduate School of Economics and Social Sciences
03/2018- 05/2019 Acting Chair
Bilkent University, Dept. of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
09/2017- 03/2018 Vice Chair
Bilkent University, Dept. of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
08/2011-02/2018 Assistant Professor
Bilkent University, Dept. of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
10/2010- 08/2011 Instructor
Bilkent University, Dept. of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
12/2008 – 10/2010 Lecturer
The Queens University of Belfast, School of Planning, Architecture and Civil Engineering
09/2006 – 09/2008 Part-time Instructor
Bilkent University, Dept. of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
09/2004 – 09/2006 Teaching Assistant
Bilkent University, Dept. of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
–Listed as the 8th top ranked scientist worldwide in “Architecture” category (among 1531) by the 2020 “single authorship” global ranking of Stanford University in collaboration with Elsevier based on a multidimensional analysis of publication impact.
–The Young Scientists Award of the Turkish Academy of Sciences- TÜBA GEBIP 2018
–Young Scientist Research Support Award- BAGEP 2017
–Associate Professorship, Inter-University Council (UAK) – 2015.
–Green Building Principles Course Certificate, Turkish Green Building Council- 2012
–Postgraduate Certificate Higher Education, The Queens University of Belfast – 2011.
–Small Research Grant, The DAIWA Anglo-Japanese Foundation, 2009-2010.
–Ranked in the TOP 25 journal list of Applied Ergonomics with the journal of “Application of Heuristic Evaluation Method by Universal Design Experts”- 2009.
–Small Research Grant, School of Planning, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Queens University of Belfast, UK,2008-2010.
–Jury Special Award, Minimale Design Competition for Disabled People by Pergel Construction- 2007.
–Best Master Thesis Award in Architecture Master Degree Program awarded by the Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences of METU – 2005.
–The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) Award for International Conference Travel – 2004.
–Mention Award, Urban Spaces and Facades of Dogukent I Architectural Competition by Greater Municipality of Ankara – 2002.
HONORS,SCHOLARLY, and PROFESSIONAL DUTIES,and ACHIEVEMENTS
-TED University, Faculty of Architecture, Invited Referee for the Faculty Member Appointment- August 2024.
-Kapadokya University, Faculty of Architecture, Design and Arts, Invited Referee for the Faculty Member Appointment- August 2024.
-Special Guest Issue Editor on “Advanced Assessment Techniques, Models and Solutions for Building Occupant-Centric Design and Research”, Energy and Buildings- July 2024.
-University of Mauritius, Faculty of Engineering, External Assessor for the Assessment of the MPhil Transfer Report
-External Referee for Science Academy Young Scientist Award, March 2024.
-School of Human Ecology, Georgia Southern University, US, Invited Referee for the Faculty Member Appointment- February 2024.
-External Referee for European Science Foundation, February 2024.
–Gerontological Society of America Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Gerontology Committee Member- January 2024-December 2024
-Board Member of International Society for Gerontechnology- 2014-2023
–Yasar University, Faculty of Architecture, Advisory Board Member- May 2022
–TUBİTAK 1001- 122K255 Project External Panelist- April 2022.
–Gerontological Society of America Workshop, Webinar, and Podcast Workgroup Jury Member- January 2022
–Republic of Turkey Ministry of Family, Labour, and Social Services Smart Accessibility Services Workshop Member, November- December 2021
–Republic of Turkey Ministry of Family, Labour, and Social Services Accessibility Award Commision Member, November- November 2020
–Yasar University, Faculty of Architecture, Invited Referee for the Faculty Member Appointment- August 2020.
–Bilkent University Quality Commission Member- January 2018- Present
–Republic of Turkey Ministry of Industry and Technology Design Center Development Commission Member- September 2019-Present
–TUBİTAK 3501- 2019- 119K668 Project External Panelist – September 2019.
–Ceren Cindioğlu Master Thesis Defense Jury Member, Architecture Department, METU, September 2019.
–Oguzcan Ergun Master Thesis Defense Jury Member, Department of Multimedia Informatics, METU, September 2019.
–TUBİTAK 3001- 2018-118K377 3001 Project External Panelist – June 2018
–Ciler Gözde Günday, PhD Thesis Defense Jury Member, Architecture Department, Atilim University, 2018-Present.
–Master Jury Defense Member, Department of Fiona Nevzati, Department of Interior Architecture, Izmir University of Economics, İzmir, June 2018.
–TED University, Faculty of Architecture, Invited Referee for the Faculty Member Appointment- May 2018.
–MOSDER- National Furniture Comptetion Jury Member- July 2018
–Advisory Board for UTAK2018 National Design Research Conference, METU, Ankara, Turkey – March 2018.
–April 2018: International Scientific Advisory Committee (ISAC) for ISG2018, St. Petersburg, USA- January 2018.
–Invited Elena Imani Master Thesis Defense Jury Member, Architecture Department, METU, July 2017.
–Umit Bayirli PhD Qualifying Exam Jury Member, Industrial Design Department, METU, May 2017, Ankara, Turkey.
–Jury Evaluation Committee for Serhat Ozyar Best Thesis Awards, METU, March 2017.
–Invited Bulent Unal PhD Thesis Defense Jury Member, Architecture Department, Atilim University, 2016-2018, Ankara, Turkey.
–International Scientific Committee Member of the 10th World Conference of Gerontechnology (ISG 2016), Nice, France, September 28-30, 2016.
–Programme Committee Member of 8th Cambridge Workshop on Universal Access and Assistive Technology (CWUAAT 2016), 21 – 23 March 2016.
–Jury Evaluation Committee Member of Serhat Özyar Young Scientist Award, March-April 2015.
–Invited Negar Sioofy PhD Proficiency Exam Member, December 2015, Department of Architecture, METU, Ankara, Turkey.
–Invited Jury Member for Master Defense of Melike Emerce, September 2015, Department of Architecture, METU, Ankara, Turkey.
–Invited Jury Member for PhD Defense of Aykut Coskun, August 2015, Department of Industrial Design, METU, Ankara, Turkey.
–Tubitak 3001 Project Evaluation (Panelist)- Project Title: “Mimari Yapıların Öğretilmesinde Oyunlaştırma Yaklaşımı, Mobil Yazılım Uygulaması”, March 2015.
–Referee, Town Planning Review since 2015.
–Referee, International Journal of Design Creativity and Innovation since 2015.
–International Scientific Committee Member of the 9th World Conference of Gerontechnology (ISG 2014), Taipei, Taiwan, June 18-21, 2014.
–Programme Committee Member of 7th Cambridge Workshop on Universal Access and Assistive Technology (CWUAAT 2014), 24 – 27 March 2014.
–Departmental Strategic Planning Committee Member, Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design, Bilkent University since 2014.
–Referee, The Internet and Higher Education since 2013.
–Referee, Building and Environment since 2013.
–Referee, Design Stuies since 2013.
–Appointed second year design studio coordinator, Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design, Bilkent University, 2012-2013.
–International Scientific Committee Member of the 8th World Conference of Gerontechnology (ISG 2012), Eindhoven, Holland, June 26-29, 2012.
–Programme Committee Member of 76th Cambridge Workshop on Universal Access and Assistive Technology (CWUAAT 2012), 27- 29 March 2012.
–Departmental Curriculum Committee Member, Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design, Bilkent University since 2012.
–Erasmus and Exchange Departmental Coordinator, Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design, Bilkent University since 2012.
–Referee, Journal of Engineering Design since 2012.
–Referee, Journal of Hospitality Management 2011-2012.
–Referee, METU Journal of Architecture since 2011.
–Referee, METU Journal of Architecture since 2011.
–Referee, Journal of Gerontechnology since 2011.
–Departmental Design for all Committee Member, Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design, Bilkent University since 2011.
–Departmental Environment Aesthetics Committee Member, Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design, Bilkent University 2011-2012.
–Nominated Reviewer for “Building for Everyone” (BfE) Booklet 6: Facilities in Buildings published by The National Disability Authority (NDA) of Ireland, September 2010.
–Member of Editorial Board of Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, David Publishing, 2009-2012.
–Editorial Board Member of Rehabilitation Research & Development, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, 2009-2013.
–Erasmus Departmental Coordinator, School of Planning, Civil Engineering and Architecture, Queens University Belfast, UK ( 2009-2010).
–Prizes Committee Member, School of Planning, Civil Engineering and Architecture, Queens University Belfast, UK (Spring, 2009-2010)
–Organizing Committee Member of 24-Hour Universal Design Challenge, Ireland, 6-7 November 2009.
–Scientific Committee Member of Designing Futures: Reflections of CAD Developments into Education, National Symposium organized by Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey, 2008.
MEMBERSHIP
International Sociological Association – 2022-Present
Gerontological Society of America- 2020-Present
Knowledge Engineering Systems International- 2020-Present
Board Member of International Society for Gerontechnology- 2014-Present
Design Research Society- 2012-Present
I Global Universal Design Commission, Inc. – 2009/2010
INCLUDE, Helen Hamlyn Research Centre – 2008/Present
TMMOB Turkish Architectural Chambership – 2004/Present
INVITED LECTURES, and INVITED TALKS/JURIES/MENTORSHIPS
“Sustainable Furniture Design”, September 25, 2024, Middle Anatolian Furniture Association, CER Modern Museum, Ankara, Türkiye.
“Sustaianble Design and Energy-Efficient Architecture”, 2023 World Sustainability Day, October 25, 2023, Bilkent University, Faculty of Engineering and Energy Investors Association (GÜYAD), Ankara, Türkiye.
“Sustainability Practice”, April 12, 2023, supported by Lund University, Sweden within Sustainability Week Programme.
“Co-design and User-Centered Design Workshop”, January 14, 2023, İzmir, Türkiye, supported by Lund University and Raoul Wallenberg Institute within Innovation and Co-design for Sustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Public Spaces and Services (CIPSS) 2023–2024.
Invited seminar, “Neuroarchitecture”, January, 2023, Neuroscience Department, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Türkiye.
Invited seminar in “Social Policies for Older Adults Workshop”, Republic of Society Party (CHP), 8th October 2022Ankara, Turkey.
Featured keynote speaker, “An Architectural Studio Experience to Redefine Key Issues of Gerontology During the Covid-19 Pandemic”, 5th Edition Aging and Gerontology, Dubai, UAE, 24-25 October 2022.
Industrial Design Project I/II EEE493/494 Mentorship along Prof. Dr. Billur Barshan- “RF/Microwave Sfaty Sensor System for Older Adults’ Fall in Bathrooms”/ Vitra/Eczacıbaşı, Fall/Spring 2022-2023.
Invited lecture and mentorship within the “Co-design for Sustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Public Spaces and Services” Project, 21-26 August 2022, Lund University, Sweden.
Invited lecture, “Sustainable Development in Cities: Eskişehir and Ankara”, Consortium for Sustainable Urbanization, New York, USA, 5th May 2022. https://consortiumforsustainableurbanization.org
Session Chair in 7th Conference on Urban Studies: Sustainable, Decent, Affordable Housing and Living Environments, Institute of Urban Studies, 16-18 May 2022, Ankara, Turkey.
Invited seminar, “Making Cities Inclusive, Safe and Sustainable”, College of Architecture and Design, Lawrence Technology University, Southfield, USA, 31th January 2022.
Invited speaker, “The Social Dimension of Gerontechnology: The Significance of Street for Life Concept”, 5th International Gerontechnology Expo & Forum IGEF 2021, Gerontechnology for Healthy Aging in the COVID-19 Era: A Global Perspective, November 2021, Daegu EXCO and Zoom, South Korea.
What is sustainable design?, ARCH201 Architectural Design Studio Seminar, 11th October 2021, Department of Architecture, Bilkent University.
Invited seminar “Erişilebilirlik ve Mimari Eğitiminde Yaklaşımlar”, 10th year of Architecture Education in Akdeniz University, Keynote Speaker, 13th October 2021, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Atchitecture, Turkey.
“Sustainable Architectural Design”, Science Week, The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK), 10th March 2021, Bingöl, Turkey.
Invited lecture “Inclusive Urban Environments for Older Adults” 1st December 2020, INARfest Week, Interior Architecture and Environmental Design Department, Yasar University, İzmir, Turkey
“Older Adults’ Expectations of Nursing Homes” Lego® Serious Play® (LSP) Metodu ile Anlamak”. 4.National Disabled Symposium, 20th November 2020, Faculty of Architecture, Konya Technical University, Konya, Turkey.
Invited lecture “Universal Design and Older Disabled Adults”, 21st April 2020, Institute of Urban Studies, Ankara, Turkey.
Invited talk series on Human Right Cities, 17-19 December 2019, Lund University, Sweden.
Invited lecture, “Sustainable Interiors”, Hasan Kalyoncu University, 4th December, 2019, Gaziantep, Turkey.
Invited lecture “Green Building Design”, Science Week, The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK), 12th December 2019, Ankara, Turkey
Invited lecture, “Sustainable Interiors”, Hasan Kalyoncu University, 4th December, 2019, Gaziantep, Turkey.
Invited DRS Learn X Design 2019 PhD-Pit Stop Mentorship- 5th International Conference for Design Education Researchers, METU, July 2019, Ankara, Turkey.
Invited lecture “Significance of Green Architecture”, June 2018, Department of Architecture, TOBB University, Ankara, Turkey.
Invited Co-chair of Session 24: Games and VR, 7-11 May 2018, 11th World Conference of International Society of Gerontechnology (ISG), St. Petersburg, USA.
Invited Workshop on “Human Right Cities”, 8th June 2018 Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
Aging Studies Gökbük Workshop Participation, Akdeniz University and Raul Wallenberg Institute, 19th June 2018, Antalya, Turkey
Invited Workshop on “Understanding Older Adults through Lego Serious Play”, II. Congress of Aging Studies for Graduate Studies (SENEX), 1-2 November 2018, Antalya, Turkey
Invited Final Jury Guest Member ARCH101, January 2018, Department of Architecture, METU, Ankara, Turkey.
Invited Seminars “Importance of Inclusive Design for Sustainable practices” and “Bilkent University as a Science University”, 24-28 April 2017, Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland.
Invited lecture, “Importance of Inclusive Design for Sustainable Practices”, 26 April 2017, Academy of Fine Arts, in Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland.
Invited Jury Member for ARCH301 Architectural Design Studio, METU, January 2017, Ankara, Turkey.
Invited talk on ‘The Role of Public Toilets on the Active Participation of Older Adults’, World Interior Architecture Day, 20 May 2015, Yasar University, Izmir, Turkey.
ARCH 101-Basics of Design, Final Jury for Fall 2014-2015, Department of Architecture, TEDU, Ankara, Turkey.
Invited talk on ‘Konut tasarımında evrensel tasarımın önemi’ in TMMOB Disabled Symposium by Engineer and Architect Chambership, October 2013, Ankara, Turkey.
ARCH 201 Architectural Design I, Final Jury for Fall 2011-2012, Department of Architecture, METU, Ankara, Turkey
Design Expert for TUBITAK TUSSIDE-GEBZE “YAP” Workshop project on disabled young people funded by European Union Youth Programs by TR Prime Ministry State Planning Organization (DPT, Tubitak Gebze (Uzmanların Penceresinden Engelli Gençlik Programı,24-26 December 2010.
Invited lecture “Age friendly environments”, February 2009. Centre for Excellence in Universal Design (CEUD), Dublin, Ireland.
“Universal Urban Spaces”, Invited lecture. 2004-2005 Fall Semester, ARCH 609 Advanced Themes in Architecture and Urban Design I, Department of Architecture, METU.
OTHER EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
- “1. Education for National Sustainable Development”, National Library, Ankara, 15 November 2012.
- Green Building Principles Course, Turkish Green Building Council, Hotel Midi, Ankara, 12-13 July 2012.
- Workshop on “Sürdürülebilir tüketim ve üretim projesi”, Cyberpark, Bilkent, 4 March 2011.
- Workshop project on disabled young people funded by European Union Youth Programs by TR Prime Ministry State Planning Organization (DPT, Tubitak Gebze (Uzmanların Penceresinden Engelli Gençlik Prog ramı,24-26 December 2010.
- “Effective Teaching Workshop” by Prof. Christopher Knapper, Bilkent University, 30 November-7 December 2010.
- “Module 2: Student learning and support in higher education” of Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching (PGCHET) by School of Education, Queens University Belfast, January, 2010.
- “Educational Technology Course: Using the Personal Response System in Your Classes” by School of Education, Queens University Belfast, 11/11/2009.
- “Module 1: An Introduction to teaching, learning and assessment” of Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching (PGCHET) by School of Education, Queens University Belfast, September 2009.
- “Successful Grant Applications in Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences” by School of Education, Queens University Belfast, 17/02/2009.
- “Supervising Research Students Workshop” by School of Education, Queens University Belfast, 16/01/2009.
CONTRIBUTION TO BILKENT UNIVERSITY
11/2023- Present
Acting Dean, Bilkent University, Faculty Art, Design and Architecture
01/2021- 09/2023
Vice Director, Bilkent University, Graduate School of Economics and Social Sciences
05/2019- Present
Chair, Bilkent University, Dept. of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
03/2018- 05/2019
Acting Chair, Bilkent University, Dept. of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
09/2017- Present
University Senate Member, Bilkent University, Dept. of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
09/2017- 03/2018
Vice Chair, Bilkent University, Dept. of Interior Architecture and
Environmental Design
02/2021- Present
Jury chair of Kalbiye Tansel and Çiğdem Barçan Tansel Thesis Awards
08/2020- Present
Executive Board Member of School of English Language
09/2018- Present
University Quality Assurance Committee Member
09/2018- Present
Faculty Committee Member
03/2018- Present
Faculty Executive Committee Member
10/2020- Present
Executive Board Member of Graduate School of Economics and Social Sciences
09/2014- Present
Department Strategic Planning Committee Member
09/2014- Present
Department Hiring Search Committee Member
07/2012- Present
Department Erasmus and Exchange Coordinator
09/2011- 2018
University Design for all Committee Member
CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY AT LARGE
Referee work for citation SCI, SSCI and AHCI indexed scholarly journals: Every year since early 2002;
Building and Environment
Design Studies
Applied Ergonomics
International Journal of Design Creativity and Innovation
Journal of Housing and the Built Environment
Journal of Building Engineering
The International Journal of Ventilation
Archnet-IJAR: International Journal of Architectural Research
Smart and Sustainable Built Environment
Urban Design and Planning
External Referee, Tübitak, ”, TUBITAK 1001 The Scientific and Technological Research Projects Funding Programs /1002 Short Term Support Modules, TUBITAK 3005 Support Modules: Every submission term year since early 2015
11-12/2021
Republic of Turkey Ministry of Family, Labour, and Social Services Smart Accessibility Services Workshop Member
01/2020- Present
Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Behavioral Science Section Volunteer Scientific Activities, such as Podcast and Workshop Evaluation Committee Member
05/2020- Present
Advisory Board Member of Yaşar University, Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
01/2020- Present
Editorial Review Board of Smart and Sustainable Built Environment.
01/2020- Present
Editorial Review Board of Open House International.
05/2020
Yaşar University, Faculty of Architecture, Invited Referee for the Faculty Member Appointment Evaluation
11-12/2020
Republic of Turkey Ministry of Family, Labour, and Social Services Accessibility Award Commision Member
06/2019- Present
Republic of Turkey Ministry of Industry and Technology Design Center Evaluation Expert
05/2018
TED University, Faculty of Architecture, Invited Referee for the Faculty Member Appointment Evaluation
01/2018 – Present
EU Projects, External Cost Expert for COST Open Call Proposal Evaluations
16.13. 09/2017- Present
National Interior Architecture Department Chairs’ Meetings
Accreditation Committee
16.14. 09/2014- Present
Board Member of International Society of Gerontechnology (ISG)
16.15. 03/2012-03/2016
Programme Committee Member of Cambridge Workshops on Universal Access and Assistive Technology (CWUAAT ), Cambridge, UK
16.16. 09/2002-2004
Architectural Design Implications (METU North Eastern Campus Building Design Projects and Drawings in Kural Architecture Office)