| 2209-A TÜBİTAK PROJECTS SUPPORTED BY STUDENTS | ||||
| DEPARTMENT | NAME OF STUDENT | NAME OF PROJECT CONSULTANT | NAME OF PROJECT | PROJECT DESCRIPTION |
| DRTC | Hilal Tatar | Res. Asst. Eda Türkay | From Traditional to Digital: The Transformation of Psychologist, Psychiatrist, and Psychological Case Representations in Media | The project aims to combine the disciplines of psychology and media by analyzing psychology-based productions in both traditional and digital media. A comparative report will be prepared, which will be developed in collaboration with expert psychologists and psychiatrists, resulting in a scientific output. |
| DRTC | Reyhan Eftelya Turu, Beyzanur Yüksel | Asst. Prof. Dr. Rabiya Saltik |
Evaluation of ChatGPT as an Artificial Intelligence Model on the Grounds of Opportunities and Threats |
The project focuses on chatbot models, which have gained prominence in the 21st century. These AI-powered models, designed to interact with users in natural language and widely used across platforms such as websites and social media, bring with them potential ethical and security concerns. In this context, the project aims to examine the opportunities and threats posed by an AI model like ChatGPT in detail. |
| DGCA | Zeynep Küçükçavdar | Res. Asst. Emel Çirişoğlu |
Examining the Effects of Lavender-Infused Pastry Products on Stress |
The project aims to develop new pastry recipes using lavender, promote the use of lavender in pastry products, and add gastronomic value to this plant. Additionally, the project seeks to highlight the functional benefits of lavender, particularly its potential to reduce work-related stress, by encouraging its incorporation into pastry products. |
| DCAD | Fatih Kerem Vural | Res. Asst. Büşra Kılıç |
An Examination of Disaster Management Mobile Applications in Turkey from a User Experience Design Perspective: A Case of an Alternative Mobile Application |
Within the scope of the project, existing disaster management mobile applications in our country will be thoroughly examined in terms of usability principles and interface design standards. After identifying positive and negative elements, the aim is to design an alternative mobile application interface that can be used during disaster situations. The study will analyze related mobile applications based on Nielsen's "Usability Principles for User Interface Design" and visual design principles. |
| DCAD | Öykü Can, Serra Yavaş, Zeynep Şevval Şen | Res. Asst. Ayten Bengisu Cansever Bayhan |
An Analysis of Changing Gender Stereotype Narratives in Advertisements: The Case of Atasay |
This project examines the transformation of gender stereotypes in advertisements through an analysis of the Atasay brand example. |
| DIAE | Beyza Hacer Palut, Gökçe Atiş, Merve Acar, Fatma Uluğ | Lecturer Büşra Babacan | Reflections of Climate Crisis Impacts on Architectural Materials: A Shift Towards Low-Carbon Emission Materials | This study aims to address a global issue with wide-reaching effects across disciplines: the climate crisis caused by carbon emissions and related environmental problems. The project focuses on developments in architectural materials as potential solutions to mitigate or reduce these adverse impacts, providing a contemporary perspective on materials in architecture. Carbon emissions are associated with various materials, including building construction materials, furniture, and textiles. Consequently, the study seeks to investigate a broad range of contemporary materials/products designed to reduce carbon emissions, including structural and interior materials. The findings will be compiled into a comprehensive product catalog to be presented to both the academic community and the industry. The project also aims to create an accessible resource that consolidates examples of low-carbon materials/products into a single catalog. This catalog will not only contribute to the literature but also serve as a practical tool for future studies and applications focusing on current materials. |
| DIAE | Gizem Öztürk | Res. Asst. Merve Karadaban |
Ambiguous Spaces on the Urban Periphery: Rural-Urban Hybrids Through the Case of Avcılar Yeşilkent Neighborhood |
From past to present, numerous living spaces and settlements have emerged. Over time, people who found better opportunities in urban areas began to choose city life over rural living, leading to migration. This phenomenon caused urban areas to densify, giving rise to the concept of the urban periphery, where settlements started to develop. Within these settlements, there are areas that remain undefined, lack a clear function, or evoke uncertainty. These are referred to as ambiguous spaces. This study aims to examine such areas through the example of Yeşilkent Neighborhood in the Avcılar district. Additionally, interpreting the findings within the context of rural-urban hybrids constitutes the core focus of the research. |
| DIAE | Şenol Keskinçelik, Fatih Arslantürk ve Kutay Kuru | Asst. Prof. Dr. Gökhan Balcıoğlu |
Incorporating Earthquake Safety Frames into Existing Structures with Aesthetic Interior Design Approaches: Evaluation of Different Design Alternatives |
It is an initiative aimed at integrating earthquake safety frames into spaces from an interior architectural perspective and enhancing them aesthetically. This project explores the potential of harmonizing mandatory earthquake safety frames with interior design to increase the aesthetic and functional value of spaces. |
| DIAE | Pınar Şenoğul, Osman Akku | Res. Asst. Gökçe Uzgören |
Identifying Urban Interior Design Potentials to Enhance Space Quality in Public Open Areas: The Case of Beşiktaş World Peace Park |
The research aims to discuss the concepts of urban space, spatial quality, and urban interior space at their intersection, situating the discussion in a concrete context through the example of World Peace Park, located in Istanbul’s Beşiktaş district. |
| DIAE | Sema Nur Gürsul ve Ömer Faruk Börce | Lecturer Selcen Nurcan Keskin Urmak |
Urban Landscape Project Proposal for the Feeding Functions of Birds and Bird Flocks |
This project focuses on urban landscape design to meet the feeding and sheltering needs of birds. By preserving and promoting local plant species and ecosystems, the project aims to provide birds with easy access to food and water sources. Additionally, feeding stations and natural habitats that attract birds and encourage their reproduction in urban areas will be created. |
| DIAE(Eng) | Ece Nur Kut | Asst. Prof. Dr. İbrahim Erol |
An Experimental Study on Reducing Energy, Power, and Maintenance Costs of Elevator Usage in High-Rise Buildings and Accelerating Inter-Floor Access |
The primary goal of the project is to develop a system equipped with weight sensors and infrared sensors to enhance the efficiency of elevators. By equipping sensors in this manner and integrating them with software, the aim is to prevent elevators from unnecessarily stopping at floors. This will not only save energy but also improve user experience. As part of the project, the optimization of software algorithms and the rapid processing of sensor data are planned to ensure the system operates accurately and efficiently. This innovative approach seeks to enable the more efficient and sustainable use of elevators, offering both technological and environmental benefits. |
| DIAE(Eng) | Berfu Özcan, Aybala Köse, Şevval Deniz Kayık | Asst. Prof. Dr. Enver Tatlısu |
Teaching Structural Details in Interior Architecture Education Through 3D Modeling and Prototyping Methods |
This project aims to explore the use of 3D modeling and prototyping methods to teach structural details more effectively and holistically in interior architecture education. Traditional teaching methods often fall short in helping students grasp structural details in three dimensions and integrate these details into design processes. To address this gap, structural elements and details will be designed in digital environments using 3D modeling software and then produced as physical prototypes using 3D printers. Through these prototypes, students will gain a better understanding of the physical properties of details and have the opportunity to learn critical aspects such as material, size, and connections through hands-on experience. Additionally, the project will analyze how digital modeling and prototyping processes affect students' creative thinking skills, problem-solving abilities in design, and understanding of the relationship between structural knowledge and aesthetic design. At the conclusion of the project, an innovative curriculum proposal will be presented to integrate these methods into educational processes. This curriculum will provide a learning experience that combines students' theoretical knowledge with practical skills while supporting a sustainable design perspective. This study aims to make a significant contribution to the technological transformation of interior architecture education and to serve as a model in the field. |
| DIA | Ömer Kesimoğlu, hilal ilhan | Lecturer Minel Kurtuluş |
Container Design for Post-Disaster Use |
When examining the new living spaces, tents, and containers of earthquake survivors in detail, designing comfortable spaces for individuals becomes important and necessary for architects. Architecture is an action aimed at repairing every corner of the country and city. In the 21st century, the effort to beautify cities for humanity is only possible through the collaboration of architects, other professional organizations, and non-governmental organizations. This project emerges as an answer to the questions: "How should container designs be after disasters? How can a container be produced quickly and transported efficiently? How can spaces be designed to consider the psychological needs of people affected by major disasters such as earthquakes?" It specifically focuses on the design of containers for post-disaster use. While existing literature predominantly focuses on earthquake-specific containers, this project stands out with its unique value by encompassing all natural disasters and proposing container designs suitable for use in the aftermath of such events. The study will be conducted in collaboration with a focus group, and its outcomes are expected to contribute to the education sector in Turkey and positively impact the daily working practices of all students and teachers. |
| DIA | Bartu Emir Kaya, Dilara Demircan | Res. Asst. Başak Lale |
Lessons from the "Interior" of Ruins for the Future: Interior Design Ideas Based on Archive Documents of the February 6 Earthquake |
The project aims to analyze the February 6 earthquake from an interior architectural perspective, a topic that has not yet been sufficiently explored in the field of interior design. Specifically, it seeks to propose changes to certain design practices in Turkey, a country where almost all regions are earthquake-prone. The study’s methodology involves a secondary data analysis based on specific photographs of ruins, focusing on defined secondary data. The data analysis is conducted by collecting photos and videos related to the February 6 earthquake, in which the interiors are relatively visible, from personal archives, online sources, and relevant organizations. This approach represents a step into a domain that the interior architecture discipline has not adequately addressed. In the later stages, the recommendations produced will aim to identify important "interior design problems/solutions" that should be emphasized in design and project courses in interior architecture education and eventually adapted into the professional sector. The broader impact of this research is expected to be the re-evaluation of currently applied and taught interior architecture practices. By questioning their accuracy and suggesting improvements for a more focused subset of these practices, the study seeks to bring a fresh perspective and innovative approach to both professional interior design practices and interior architecture education. |
| DGRA | Ayten Baran | Asst. Prof. Dr. Erdem Çağla |
Digitally Exhibiting Graphic Artist Necati Abacı's Works for Transmission to Future Generations |
This project aims to digitally exhibit and preserve the works of Necati Abacı, one of Turkey's esteemed graphic artists, for future generations. The acceptance of the project highlights the significance of art in the digital age and represents a crucial step toward preserving cultural heritage and passing it on to future generations. |
