Academic profile

PhD, Ankara University, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Landscape Architecture. Started in 1996; awarded 24 June 1999. Thesis: Social Cost-Benefit Analysis: The Case of the Yatağan Thermal Power Plant (1999). Supervisor: Hayran Çelem.

Master’s degree, International Technology University, Environmental Management. Started in 1994; awarded January 1995. Thesis: Application Of Computer Simulation Techniques in Minimizing Environmental Disturbances Of Surface Mining (1995). Supervisor: Bhaskar Nath.

Master’s degree, Ankara University, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Landscape Architecture (thesis programme). Started in 1993; awarded 19 September 1996. Thesis: Tourism and the Environment: A Study on Developing Environmental Awareness in Tourism (1996). Supervisor: Nur Sözen.

Bachelor’s degree, Ankara University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Landscape Architecture. Started in 1989; awarded 30 June 1993.

2009 — Professor, Anadolu University, Faculty of Architecture and Design, Department of Architecture, Restoration Division.

2004–2009 — Associate Professor, Anadolu University, Faculty of Architecture and Design, Department of Architecture, Restoration Division.

2002–2004 — Assistant Professor, Anadolu University, Faculty of Architecture and Design, Department of Architecture.

1999–2000 — Lecturer (PhD), University of Massachusetts Amherst, Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning.

1993–1999 — Research Assistant, Ankara University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Landscape Architecture.

1 November 2023–1 March 2024 — Director, Continuing Education Application and Research Centre, Eskişehir Technical University.

Since 24 August 2023 — Director, Earth and Space Sciences Institute, Eskişehir Technical University.

1 June 2021–1 October 2022 — Head, Department of Basic Design Education, Faculty of Architecture and Design, Eskişehir Technical University.

10 November 2021–16 September 2022 — Vice Rector, Eskişehir Technical University.

1 October 2017–1 January 2022 — Dean, Faculty of Architecture and Design, Eskişehir Technical University.

1 November 2006–1 November 2021 — Head of Restoration Division, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Design, Anadolu University.

1 December 2017–1 December 2018 — Head, Fashion and Textile Design Department, Faculty of Architecture and Design, Anadolu University.

1 June 2009–1 August 2018 — Head, Interdisciplinary Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems Division, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Anadolu University.

1 November 2008–1 November 2017 — Director, Earth and Space Sciences Institute, Anadolu University.

1 December 2009–1 December 2015 — Head, Documentation of Cultural Assets (non-thesis master’s programme), Anadolu University.

1 September 2010–1 September 2014 — Programme Director, Geographic Information Systems (open education), Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, Open Education Faculty, Anadolu University.

1 January 2008–1 January 2011 — Deputy Department Head, Faculty of Architecture and Design, Anadolu University.

1 September 2008–1 September 2010 — Programme Director, Geographic Information Systems (distance education), Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, Open Education Faculty, Anadolu University.

1 December 2005–1 December 2007 — Head, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Anadolu University.

1 December 2004–1 December 2005 — Deputy Head, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Anadolu University.

Design and Planning Accreditation Association (TAPLAK) — Chair of the Board for the 2nd and 3rd terms.

Turkish Chamber of Landscape Architects — Chair of the Honorary Board for the 15th and 16th terms; Member of the Executive Board for the 17th term.

Turkish Earthquake Engineering Association — Member.

2022 — TÜBİTAK MAM Outstanding Achievement Award.

2021 — Article Performance Award, Eskişehir Technical University.

2021 — ESTU25 Project Award.

2020 — Master’s Thesis Award.

2020 — Doctoral Thesis Award.

2020 — ESTU25 Consultancy Award.

2017 — Patent Award, Gold Medal, Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology.

2015 — 7th National Landscape Architecture Awards, Jury Special Award in Analysis and Planning, TMMOB Chamber of Landscape Architects.

2014 — National Landscape Architecture Award, Chamber of Landscape Architects.

2011 — Vancouver International Urban Design Competition, local authorities, Canada.

2011 — Zonguldak Lavuar Conservation Area and Surroundings: Conservation and Planning, local authorities.

2010 — Antalya Kaleiçi Wayfinding Signage National Competition, local authorities.

2008 — Adana Metropolitan Municipality, Ziyapaşa Neighbourhood, Mimar Sinan Park Area Urban Design National Project Competition.

2007 — Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality, Dicle Valley Landscape Planning, Urban Design and Architectural Project Competition.

2005 — Karabük Municipality Service Building National Architectural Project Competition.

1999 — World Bank Postdoctoral Research Fellowship.

Customised Illuminated Writing Board for Laptop Computers (2022). Patent No: 005512. Applicant: Eskişehir Technical University Arinkom TTO. Inventors: Tuncay Döğeroğlu, Alper Çabuk, Engin Tıraş, Engin Kapkın, Doğa Tıraş, Murat Fidan.

Seismic Energy Source Enabling Precise Measurements (2016). Patent No: TR 2014 00327 B. Applicants: Hisarlar Makina Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi; Anadolu University Rectorate; Semih Sakar. Inventors: Alper Çabuk, Atınç Özdemir, Murat Bahadır Köksaloğlu, Berkan Ecevitoğlu, Emrah Pekkan, Erhan Çetinkaya, İbrahim Uğurlu, Muammer Tün, Numan Kalaycıoğlu, Semih Sakar, Uğur Avdan, Yücel Güney, Güray Urla.

1 September 2001–15 November 2002 — Head of Planning Department, American Geomatics Group (Ags Group).

1 September 1999–1 September 2001 — Researcher, TÜBİTAK.