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ABOUT

I am an interdisciplinary architectural researcher with expertise in digital fabrication, architectural theory, and adaptive and biological materials. My goal is to push the boundaries of traditional architectural production by exploring novel material-making processes. Inspired by the intriguing aesthetics of living organisms, I pursued a Master's degree in Architectural Design at Pratt Institute in New York. Currently, I am a PhD student at Newcastle University and a researcher at Northumbria University, within the Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment (HBBE). In my research, I delve into non-linear materials, with a particular focus on working with fungi and bacterial cellulose. As part of my collaborative efforts, I have established a Mycology for Architecture study group to foster interdisciplinary exchange and knowledge-sharing on fungi-related topics.
EDUCATION
2018-2024 PhD Newcastle University, UK
2013-2014 Ms.Arch Pratt Institute, USA
2005-2011 B.Arch Istanbul Technical University, Turkey
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WORK EXPERIENCE
2024-now Senior Researcher at Northumbria University, UK
2019-now Founder of Mycology for Architecture
2018-2024 Researcher at Newcastle University, UK
2022 Researcher at Lancaster University, UK
2015-2018 Researcher at Batman University, Turkey
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