GRADUATE SCHOOL
Ph.D. In Design Studies
About Us
Design Studies PhD Program has been established as a continuation of the Design Studies Master’s Program to conduct advanced research on the discourse, theory, methodology and history on design and design related issues and to provide original scientific outcomes covering all design related fields.
The program aims to develop scientific expertise and capabilities in the field of design studies through the use of creative and critical thinking as well as research skills; innovatively contribute to the discipline by new ideas. It is expected that the Design Studies PhD students will be equipped with the skills of comprehending the interaction across various disciplines related to the field of design, reaching at original conclusions via using new and complex analysis, synthesis and evaluation skills. As novice researchers, every student is expected to be able to conduct an individual research study in the field of design, to be able to analyze the problems from a wider and critical point of view, to be able to synthesize and evaluate the findings. Design Studies PhD Program is also aiming to educate specialized academicians who can develop skills of designing and producing unique models and products that will be certificated as registered design, trade mark and patents through scientific research and theoretical knowledge production. Design Studies Master’s Program students conduct their research in a multi-disciplinary/cross-disciplinary way on the fields of studies and key research topics listed below:
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RESEARCH AREAS OF ACADEMIC STAFF |
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Prof. Murat Bengisu |
Materials and design |
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Biomimetics |
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Technology forecasting |
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Design history |
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Design terminology |
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Material culture |
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Ergonomics |
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Prof. Ender Bulgun |
Fashion design |
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Clothing technology |
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CAD Systems and fashion design |
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Smart textiles |
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Prof. Deniz Hasırcı |
Environment-behavior studies: Learning environments; biophilic design; behavior settings; interior design; participatory design; codesign |
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Design history: History of Turkish modern furniture; history of Turkish interiors; modern interior design; oral history |
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Prof. Elvan ÖZKAVRUK ADANIR |
Textile arts |
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Museum studies |
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Textile design |
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Traditional textile studies |
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Textile fibers |
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Assoc. Prof. Zeynep ARDA |
Interaction Design; interface design; human-computer interaction; voice-controlled interaction; smart mobile assistants |
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Intercultural communication; art, artists and migration; cultural diversity |
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Branding & Identity; city branding; destination marketing; filming locations |
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Virtual worlds; virtual reality; physical space to cyberspace; liminal Spaces; metaverse |
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Image & Identity; social media & self presentation; reputation management |
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Online education; design education; nonverbal communication in remote education |
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Assoc. Prof. Deniz DENİZ |
Sustainability |
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Ecological design |
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Urban design |
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Assoc. Prof. Şölen KİPÖZ |
Fashion theory and design |
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Conceptual fashion design |
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Ethical, sustainable and circular fashion |
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Assoc. Prof. Onur Mengi |
Creative Industries |
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Urban design |
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Design Management |
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Assoc. Prof. Aslı Ceylan ÖNER |
Globalization and urban space |
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Global city networks |
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Art and design districts |
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Comparative urbanization |
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Assoc. Prof. Arzu VURUŞKAN |
Fashion technology |
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Apparel product development |
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3D digital fashion |
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Sportswear |
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Asst. Prof. Ali ASLANKAN |
Housing studies |
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Housing design and Urbanism |
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Design education |
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Asst. Prof. Dr. Lale BAŞARIR |
Artificial intelligence in architecture |
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Gamification |
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Post occupancy evaluation |
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Design optimization |
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Natural algorithms |
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Design in massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) environments |
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Asst. Prof. Dr. Esra BİCİ NASIR |
Furniture design |
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Domestic culture |
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Design history |
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Design anthropology |
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User-centered design |
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Asst. Prof. Tuba DOĞU |
Production of urban space |
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Social architecture |
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Critical spatial practices |
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Asst. Prof. Emre ERGÜL |
Traditional housing |
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Yacht design |
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Asst. Prof. F Dilek HİMAM |
Fashion theory |
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Contemporary fashion and dress history |
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Material culture studies |
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Museology studies |
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Textile history |
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Body and gender studies |
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Asst. Prof. İlker KAHRAMAN |
Sustainable built environment, sustainable neighborhood approach |
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Assessing embodied energy and embodied carbon of buildings and building materials |
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Circular economy principles for building sector |
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Natural ventilation |
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Energy efficient buildings |
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Integrated building design approach (IBDA) |
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Asst. Prof. Didem KAN KILIÇ |
Non-visual aspects of spatial knowledge: Auditory architecture; olfactory architecture; tactile architecture; the hegemony of sight |
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Wayfinding in urban environments and interiors |
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Corporate social responsibility design projects |
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Asst. Prof. İpek KAŞTAŞ UZUN |
Gender studies |
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Urban studies |
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History of nation gardens |
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Landscape design of residential areas |
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Waterfront design |
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Asst. Prof. Rabia Özgül KILINÇARSLAN |
Contemporary art |
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Fine arts in Turkey |
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Curatorial studies |
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Exhibition design |
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Visual storytelling |
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Bioart and biodesign |
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Asst. Prof. Gökhan MURA |
Migration and design: Immigrant objects; material and visual culture of migration; transnational objects; design in post-migration societies; public space design and visual culture relationship |
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Technology and design relationship: Artificial intelligence and design (artificial intelligence applications especially in the fields of creativity and health and well-being); wearable technologies |
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Interaction design: Physical interaction; design of interactive products, systems and services; empathetic design; creative design methods |
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History and theory of design and visual culture |
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Asst. Prof. Duygu Ebru ÖNGEN CORSİNİ |
Costume design |
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Stage design |
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Puppet design |
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Textile and fashion design |
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Asst. Prof. Can ÖZCAN |
Product-service-system design |
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Design project management |
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Design history |
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Design semiotics |
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Marine Vehicles and Equipment History and Design |
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Asst. Prof. Athanasios STASINOPOULOS |
Green architecture |
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Sustainable environmental design |
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Vernacular architecture and environment |
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Biophilia and architecture |
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Asst. Prof. Markus WILSING |
Design educational models for the upcoming generations |
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How the virtual environment effects the design outcome, process and its profession |
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Development of habitats for the upcoming generations |
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A possible roadmap of design developments for the next generations |
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Possible future relationships and integrations of design, society and political structures |
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Asst. Prof. Deniz AVCI HOSANLI |
Architectural history |
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Conservation of cultural heritage |
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Housing production |
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Housing conservation |
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Healthcare architecture |
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Modern Movement interiors in Turkey |
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Cinema and architecture |
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| Asst. Prof. Dr. Didem YAVUZ VELİPAŞAOĞLU |
History of Ottoman and Turkish Architecture Urban Systems Health and Educational Infrastructures Industrial Heritages |
The priority of the program is to be creative in the design field. It is aimed to make further research and acknowledge the innovational updates in all fields of design. That is why the curriculum has many options in elective courses. As soon as their courses, competency/comprehensive exam, and thesis proposal are completed, students start to work on their doctoral theses. Design Studies doctoral program also allows students to accomplish conjunct doctoral studies.
Students have the chance to spend a part of their education abroad within the scope of ERASMUS. The detailed and up-to-date information about the exchange agreements at the graduate level in different fields of design could be provided from the Office of International Affairs.
Prof. Dr. Deniz Hasırcı, Head of the Department of Design Studies
Asst. Prof. Dr. Tuba Doğu, Coordinator of the Department of Design Studies
Asst. Prof. Dr. Deniz Avcı Hosanlı, Coordinator of the Department of Design Studies
Res. Asst. Dr. Gözde Damla Turhan Haskara, Assistant of the Department of Design Studies
Information:
Aytül Tüzemen, Secretary of Graduate School
Ceren Sucularlı, Graduate School Associate
