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akcaykavakoglu@itu.edu.tr

www.aysegulakcay.com

İstanbul Technical University, Taşkışla Campus, Harbiye Mahallesi, Taskisla Cd., No:2
34367, Şişli / Istanbul / Turkey

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Middle East Techical University

Department of Architecture, PhD in Architecture

Thesis Title: ‘Repositioning Moving Image in Computational Design Education'

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Ecolé Natianole Supérieuer d’ Architecture de Paris-Belleville

Master Studies, pre-research

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Middle East Techical University

Department of Architecture, M.Arch

Thesis Title: ‘The Architectural City Images in Cinema: The Representation of City in Renaissance as a Case Study’

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Dokuz Eylül University

Department of Architecture, B.Arch

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İstanbul Technical University

Asst. Prof. Dr., Department of Landscape Architecture,

Academic Board Member, Architectural Design Computing Graduate Program

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Altınbaş University, Department of Architecture

Asst. Prof. Dr., Chair, Department of Architecture

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Altınbaş University, Department of Architecture

Asst. Prof. Dr.

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İstanbul Kemerburgaz University, Department of Architecture

Instructor

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İstanbul Kemerburgaz University, Department of Architecture

Teaching Assistant

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Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Department of Architecture

Instructor (part time)

Architectural Design 4, Architectural Design 5, Architectural Design 6

Studio Coordinator

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Cag Architectural Workshop, Ankara

Architect

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Uygur Mimarlık LTD. ŞTİ., Ankara

Architect

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Oran Mimarlık LTD. ŞTİ., İzmir

Architect

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Agora Restoration Project, İzmir

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Karout, Ö.K., Akçay Kavakoğlu, A., 2024. Reimagining Pixels: Exploring Data-driven Panels to Enhance Human- Machine Interaction, 18th MSTAS Conference Proceedings, Balıkesir University Publications, pp.318-332. ISBN 978-975-6993-33-0 (Conference Proceeding)

Özmutlu, B., Akçay Kavakoğlu, A., 2024. Non-Verbal Communication Strategies in Robotic Design Approaches: The Case of Myco-morphosis, 18th MSTAS Conference Proceedings, Balıkesir University Publications, pp.563-585. ISBN 978-975-6993-33-0 (Conference Proceeding)

Gürel, G., Akçay Kavakoğlu, A., Gül, L.F., 2024. A Study on Deployable Concrete Mold Systems with Reference from
Nature, 18th MSTAS Conference Proceedings, Balıkesir University Publications, pp.539-562. ISBN 978-975-6993-33-0 (Conference Proceeding)

Samadi, M., Akçay Kavakoğlu, A., 2023. ML- Based Classification of Urban Voids: Case Study of Balat and Fener in Turkey, SPACE International Journal of Conference Proceedings, 3(1), 17-24., Doi: 10.51596/sijocp.v3i1.33 (Paper in Journal)

Akçay Kavakoğlu, A., (2023). Mimari İmgelerin Sinemadaki Temsili: Renaissance Filminde Şehrin
İmgesel İnşası, Sinema ve Mimarlık, Ed.:Güzer, C.A. Fol Yayınevi, İstanbul. ISBN:978-625-8242-94-2 (Book Chapter)

Rohani, N.S. Akcay Kavakoglu, A.,2023. “AI-Driven Spatial Adaptations Through Emotions: The case of Emo-Land as a human-centric approach”, Proceedings of the 41st Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe 2023), Vol.1, Graz, 20-23 September, pp. 889-898. (Conference Proceeding)

Taşdelen, M., Özer, Güleç Özer, D., Akcay Kavakoglu, A. 2023. “The Quest of Spatial Presence by Puzzle-Solving Games in VR”, Proceedings of the 41th Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe 2023), Vol. 2, Graz, 20-23 September, pp.833-842 (Conference Proceeding)

Taşdelen, M., Özer, Güleç Özer, D., Akcay Kavakoglu, A. 2023. “Exploring the Research Trajectories in VR Game Environments: A Systematic Review on Spatial Ability and Presence Relationship”, 17th MSTAS Conference Proceedings, Medipol University Publications, pp.139-158. e-ISBN 978-605-4797-65-3 (Conference Proceeding)

Serdar Yakut S. E., Akçay Kavakoğlu A. 2022. "An Interdisciplinary Exploration on Climate Notion in Digital Design Research”, Eskisehir Technical University Journal of Science and Technology A - Applied Sciences and Engineering. Vol. 23 pp.131-143. (Paper in Journal)

Akcay Kavakoglu, A., Almac, B., Eser, B. and Alacam, S. 2022. “AI-Driven Creativity in Early Design Education - A pedagogical approach in the age of Industry 5.0” Pak, B, Wurzer, G and Stouffs, R (eds.), Co-creating the Future: Inclusion in and through Design - Proceedings of the 40th Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe 2022), Ghent, 13-16 September, pp. 133–142. (Conference Proceeding)

Akçay Kavakoğlu, A., Güleç Özer, D., Domingo-Callabuig, D. and Bilen, Ö. (2022), "Architectural design communication (ADC) in online education during COVID-19 pandemic: a comparison of Turkish and Spanish universities", Open House International, Vol. 47 No. 2, pp. 361-384. (Paper in Journal)

Akçay, Kavakoğlu, A. 2021.  Computational Aesthetics of Low Poly: [Re]Configuration of Form, SIGraDi 2021 Designing Possibilities, Ubiquitous Conference, November 8th -12th, pp.17-28. (Conference Proceeding) 

XXV International Conference of the Ibero-American Society of Digital Graphics-Proceedings

Akçay Kavakoğlu, A., Hacıömeroğlu, T.N., Landrum, L., 2020. “Introduction: Narrative topographies of city and urban culture in moving images in the age of digitization” in Narrating the City: Mediated Representations of Architecture, Urban Forms and Social Life, Intellect Books. 

Akçay Kavakoğlu, A.,2020. "Beyond Material - Digital Tectonics of Fabric and Concrete", Werner, L and Koering, D (eds.), Anthropologic: Architecture and Fabrication in the cognitive age - Proceedings of the 38th eCAADe Conference - Volume 1, TU Berlin, Berlin, Germany, 16-18 September 2020, pp. 89-96. (Conference Proceeding) 

Akçay Kavakoğlu, A. 2017. “Introduction: Structuring a Common Ground for Design Education” in Aurum Design Notes, İKBU Publisher, pp.11-16. ISBN 978-605-5729-90-5. 

Özer, D.G., Kavakoğlu, A. A. 2017. "Movement as a Design Parameter: Studio Works 2014-2016”, International Journal of Design & Nature and Ecodynamics, Vol. 12, No. 2 (2017) 194-203. ISSN: 1755-7437 (paper format), ISSN: 1755-7445 (online), http://www.witpress.com/journals, DOI: 10.2495/DNE-V12-N2-194-203.

Akçay Kavakoğlu, A. 2016. "The Cinematic Image as an Architectural Conductor: A Mediated Hint from the Future Architecture" in Filming the City–urban documents, design practices & social criticism through the lens, pp. 127-145. Intellect Books. ISBN: 978-1-78320-554-7. (Book Chapter)

Akçay, Kavakoğlu, A. 2016.  "Defining Architecture in a Single Question: Professor, When Will We Start Making Buildings ", Surviving between Pedagogy and Practice in Architectural Education, İdeal Kültür Yayınevi, pp.65-77. ISBN 978-605-5729-70-7. (Book Chapter)
Akçay, A. 2019. "Captured Ideologies in Cinematic Spaces: Jacques Tati’s Les Vacances De M. Hulot, Mon Oncle and Playtime as Case Studies" in The Urban Gaze: Exploring Urbanity through Art, Architecture, Music, Fashion, Film and Media, Ed. Silvia Mazzucotelli Salice, pp.3-11. Brill, ISBN 978-1-84888-453-3 (Book Chapter)

Akçay, Kavakoğlu, A. 2014.  From Moving Image to Computational Design Model, Nexus Conference: Relationship between Architecture and Mathematics, PhD day Session, pp.36-44. ISBN: 978-975-429-329-6.

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Rohani, N.S. Akcay Kavakoglu, A.,2023. “AI-Driven Spatial Adaptations Through Emotions: The case of Emo-Land as a human-centric approach”, Proceedings of the 41st Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe 2023), Graz, Austria.

Taşdelen, M., Özer, Güleç Özer, D., Akcay Kavakoglu, A. 2023. “The Quest of Spatial Presence by Puzzle-Solving Games in VR”, Proceedings of the 41th Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe 2023), Graz, Austria.

Samadi, M., Akçay Kavakoğlu, A., ML- Based Classification of Urban Voids: Case Study of Balat and Fener in Türkiye, Space Studies of Planning and Architecture Conference, London.

Taşdelen, M., Özer, Güleç Özer, D., Akcay Kavakoglu, A. 2023. “Exploring the Research Trajectories in VR Game Environments: A Systematic Review on Spatial Ability and Presence Relationship”, 17th MSTAS Conference Proceedings, Medipol University, İstanbul.

Akcay Kavakoglu, A., Almac, B., Eser, B. and Alacam, S. 2022. “AI Driven Creativity in Early Design Education - A pedagogical approach in the age of Industry 5.0”, Co-creating the Future: Inclusion in and through Design, 40th Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe 2022), Ghent, 13-16 September.

Yakut, E.S., Akçay, Kavakoğlu, A. 2022. An Interdisciplinary Exploration on Climate Notion in Digital Design Research, MSTAS 2022, Mimarlıkta Sayısal Tasarım XVI. Ulusal Sempozyomu, 24-25 Haziran.

Akçay, Kavakoğlu, A. 2021.  Computational Aesthetics of Low Poly: [Re]Configuration of Form, SIGraDi 2021 Designing Possibilities, Ubiquitous Conference, November 8th -12th.

Akçay Kavakoğlu, A.,2020. "Beyond Material - Digital Tectonics of Fabric and Concrete", Werner, L and Koering, D (eds.), Anthropologic: Architecture and Fabrication in the cognitive age - Proceedings of the 38th eCAADe Conference - Volume 1, TU Berlin, Berlin, Germany, 16-18 September.

Akçay Kavakoğlu, A. Aktas, B. 2018. Mediating the City through the notion of Reality, Moving Image Static Spaces, MC4 Conference, İstanbul, Turkey.

Özer, D.G., Kavakoğlu, A. A.  2017. The Assessment of Architectural Design Communication Language in Architectural Education, International Congress on Architecture and Design, İstanbul, Turkey.

Akçay, Kavakoğlu, 2016. Cinematic visions: the changing reality of the representation of future urban life, Digital-Cultural Ecology and the Medium Sized City Conference, Bristol, England.

Akçay, Kavakoğlu, A. 2014.  From Moving Image to Computational Design Model, Nexus Conference: Relationship between Architecture and Mathematics, PhD day Session, Ankara, Turkey.  

Yorgancıoğlu, D. Soyöz, U., Çetin D., Akçay,A., 2013. Revitalization of the Seafront Strip around Old Galata Bridge, 2nd Biennial of Architectural and Urban Restoration: Migration and Multiculturalism. The Conservation of Small-Scale Architectural Structures against Fading Away and Natural Hazards, İstanbul, Turkey.

Akçay, A. 2011. The Representation Of City Images In Cinema: The Case Of Renaissance, Atmosphere 2011 Conference: Mediated Cities, University of Manitoba, Canada.

Akçay, A. 2010.  Mimarlık ve Kentin Sinemadaki Yansımaları, 1927 Mimarlar Derneği, Ankara, Turkey.

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Akçay Kavakoğlu, A., Hacıömeroğlu, T.N., Landrum, L., Narrating the City: Mediated Representations of Architecture, Urban Forms and Social Life, Intellect Books. (will be published in 2020 Fall) (Book Editorship)

Akçay Kavakoğlu, A.2018. AMPS Proceedings Series 14. Moving Images – Static Spaces: Architectures, Art, Media, Film, Digital Art and Design, ISSN 2398-9467 (Proceeding Editorship, Series Editor: Graham Cairns)

Uçan, N. O., Bayat, O., Ata, O., Akçay Kavakoğlu, A., Kaygusuz, H., Özhan, H. Aurum Journal of Engineering Systems and Architecture (A-JESA), ISSN 2564-6397, Altınbaş University. (Journal Editorship)

Akçay Kavakoğlu, A., Özer, D.G.,  Yorgancıoğlu, D.  2016. Aurum Design Notes, İKBU Yayınevi, ISBN 978-605-5729-90-5. (Book Editorship)

Özer, D.G., Akçay Kavakoğlu, A., Yorgancıoğlu, D.  2016 Surviving between Pedagogy and Practice in Architectural Education, İdeal Kültür Yayınevi, ISBN 978-605-5729-70-7. (Book Editorship)

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Use of Augmented Reality Technology through Storytelling to Increase Experience in Museums(Scientific research project supported by Higher Education Institutions) (Researcher)

HI-QUAKE: Highlights to Learn and Teach About Seismic Retrofit Following the Turkey and Syria 2023 Earthquake with the Aid of AI Features (EU Erasmus+ EELISA European University Joint Project Funding) (Researcher)

Disaster Responsive Open-Green Area Planning and Design Guide for ITU Ayazağa Campus (Scientific research project supported by Higher Education Institutions) (Researcher)

CIRCL.LE | Circular & Socio-Civic Learning Hub, Erasmus+ Project KA220-HED - Cooperation partnerships in higher education. (Researcher) https://blogs.upm.es/circle/en/

CIRCULAR IN PLAY: A series of gamification activities to enhance knowledge and awareness of the circular economy (EU Erasmus+ EELISA European University Joint Project Funding) (Researcher)

TOPO[i]Wall Project: Design-based research on low poly form generation, computational aesthetics and interaction (Funded by ITU Circulating Capital, Project Coordinator and Designer)

Designing the Architecture Design Studio as an Integrative Learning Space: A Model Project. İstanbul Kemerburgaz University, Scientific Research Project Support IKBU BAP [PB2016-I-011]. (Researcher)

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2021 TOPO[i]wall Architectural Installation, IT Valley of Türkiye, Gebze

2019  Folding David Exhibition, Curator, Altınbaş University, İstanbul

2018  Mediated City 4: Workshop Exhibition, İstanbul (International)

2016  Move[m]Body Exhibition, III. İstanbul Design Biennial Academy Program, Project Director, Curator, İstanbul Kemerburgaz Unievrsity, İstanbul (International)

2013 3 mm Project Exhibition, Tokyo Designers Week, Curator, Tokyo (International)

2012 Formal Montage Photography Exhibition, 3rd International Çanakkale Art Biennial (International)

2012  3 mm Exhibition, İstanbul Design Biennial Academy Program, Project Member METU, Hosted by Kadir Has University, İstanbul (International)

2012 Bigger and Bigger Workshop Exhibition, International Çanakkale Children Biennial “My Friend Biennial" (International)

2006 Come In, Architecture and Different Modes of Representation Exhibition, Model and Photography: Shadows, METU,Ankara

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2023 AI-Driven Visions: The post-earthquake retrofit and restructuring Workshop, HI-QUAKE Project Workshop Part 2, ITU, Workshop Executor& Organizer (International)

2023 An Overview on the AI-Driven Design Studies in Collaboration with Teta Lab ITU, HI-QUAKE Project Workshop Seminars Part 1, Madrid, Spain, Invited Speaker (International)

2022 Cine-spatial Dialogues through the Representation of Allocentric Visions, BAK-GÖR-ÇEK Short Film Competition and Workshops, Workshop Executor (BAUN, Balıkesir City Council, Balıkesir Metropol Municipality (National)

2022 Homeomorphic Formations: Intelligence of Everyday Life Objects, Digital Futures Summer Workshop Series, Workshop Coordinator& Executor (International)

2022 Extraterrestrial Landscapes: Topographical Formations Workshop, ITU Faculty of Architecture, supported by Technology, Ecology & Design in Landscape Architecture Research Laboratory (TETA Lab), Workshop Organizer & Executor (National)

2022 3VIA 2022: A Trivia Night on The Circular Economy, Circular EELISA Community event coordinated by ITU, Workshop Executor (International)

2021 SPARKS: An international parkour around Circular Economy, European Researchers’ Night, Circular EELISA Community event coordinated by ITU, Workshop Executor (International)

2021 3VIA: A Trivia Trilogy to Enhance Knowledge and Awareness on The Circular Economy, Science and Innovation Week, Circular EELISA Community event coordinated by ITU, Workshop Executor (International)

2019  Folding David Workshop, Workshop Executor, Altınbaş University, İstanbul

2018  Move[n]City II Workshop, 4th  Mediated City Conference Workshops, Workshop Executor, Workshop Organiser, TMMOB Chamber of Architects Karaköy Branch, İstanbul (International)

2016  Move[n]City Workshop, III. İstanbul Design Biennial Academy Program, Workshop Executor, Workshop Organiser, TMMOB Chamber of Architects Karaköy Branch, İstanbul (International)

2016 Form[DD], Bademlik Design Festival, ESOGU, Eskişehir

2014  Cubehocholic Workshop II,  METU,Ankara

2014 Cubehocholic Workshop, İstanbul Kemerburgaz University, İstanbul

2014 Formistila, Bademlik Design Festival, ESOGU, Eskişehir

2012 Fabric Form: C.A.S.T. Workshop at METU, Workshop Execution Team Member

2012 Molding with Textile, Middle East Technical University Department of Architecture, METU, Ankara

2012 Bigger and Bigger Workshop, İstanbul Kemerburgaz University, İstanbul

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2021 Image Seminar Series, ITU Faculty of Architecture Department of Landscape Architecture Spring Term Thursday Seminars Organizer and Moderator

2019 Architecture for Four, AU|ARCH Seminers, İstanbul

2018 Mediated City 4 Conference: Moving Images Static Spaces, Organizing Committee Chair, AU, İstanbul (International)

2014 Surviving between Pedagogy and Practice in Architectural Education, Organizing Committee Member, İstanbul Kemerburgaz University, İstanbul

2012 Fabric Form: C.A.S.T. Workshop at METU, Organizing Committee Member, METU, Ankara (International), www.fabricform.wordpress.com

2003 DEU Faculty of Architecture National Meeting of Architecture Students: Meeting 7.5, Organizing Committee Member, İzmir

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2023 EMERALD Publishing Outstanding Paper Award

2013 National Architectural Design Competition for Daily Child Care Facilities in Organized Industrial Zones, (3rd Award)

2019 ITU Faculty of Management Building Architectural Design Competition

2013 ACCA Sdyney Container Vacation House, International Architecture Competition

2013 National Architectural Design Competition for Daily Child Care Facilities in Organized Industrial Zones, (3rd Award)

2010 METU Student Center Building and Square Architectural Project Competition

(architect, 4th Mansion, owner of the project: MuuM Architects)

2009 Kadirli Municipality Hall and Culture Center National Architectural Project Competition

2009 Denizli Government House Architectural Project and Its Vicinity Urban Design Project Competition (architect, 3rd Mansion, owner of the project: CAG Architectural Workshop)

2009 Toki Istanbul Kayabaşı District Housing Design Architectural Design Competition

2008 Kemeraltı Üst Örtü Tasarımı Mimari Fikir Yarışması

2008 Artist Wanted Photography Competition

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English

French (Intermediate)

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2023-........     ITU Architectural Design Computing Program Erasmus Coordinator

2023-........     ITU Department of Landscape Architecture Internship Commission Chair

2017-2020    AU Chair of Department of Architecture

2019-2020    AU Chair of Architecture Master Program

2017-2019    AU Department of Architecture Erasmus Coordinator

2016-2020    AU Department of Architecture First Year Coordinator

2016-2020    AU Department of Architecture Third Year Coordinator

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2020-2022    IT Valley Turkey Design Center Architectural Design Advisory Board Member

2020-…..       AMPS Advisory Board Member

2021-….        ITU Faculty of Architecture, Architectural Design Computing Program

Improvement Commission Member

2021-….        ITU Faculty of Architecture, Architectural Design Computing Program

Academic Board Member

2020-……      ITU Faculty of Architecture Exhibition Commission Member

2020-2023   ITU Faculty of Architecture Landscape Architecture Department Internship Commission Member

2017-….        ACADIA International Reviewer Committee Member

2017-….        CAADRIA International Reviewer Committee Member

2021-….        MSTAS National Reviewer Committee Member

2022-….        AMPS- Intellect Mediated City Award Committee Jury Member

2021-….        ITU Faculty of Architecture, Department of Landscape Architecture

Internship Commission Member

2021-….        ITU Faculty of Architecture, Department of Landscape Architecture

Exhibition Commission Member

2006-….        Registered architect at TMMOB Chamber of Architects

2017-2020   AU Energy and Environmental Research Centre (EÇAM) Executive Board Member 2017-2020      AU Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences Faculty Council Member

2017-2020   AU Department of Architecture Course Adjustment Commission Member

2017-2020   AU Department of Architecture Curriculum Commission Member          

2000-2003   DEU Faculty of Engineering Theater Club Member, Performance player

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Archicad, AutoCAD, 3ds max, V-Ray

Photoshop, Illustrator

Rhino, Grasshopper

Python, Processing

VVVV, Isadora (Intermediate)

Resolume, After Effects, Madmapper (Beginner)

Photography

Skating

Paper Folding

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