Lecturer Cansu Sözer, a faculty member of the Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (English) at Istanbul Gelişim University's (IGU) Faculty of Fine Arts (FFA), has taken a significant step in her academic career by being accepted into the PhD program in Architecture at Istanbul University. After successfully completing the interview on June 27, 2024, Sözer was admitted to the program. She has embarked on a new academic journey in this PhD program, aiming to enrich her work in the field of architecture with an interdisciplinary approach and to enhance her academic knowledge.
The long-standing reputation and academic prestige of Istanbul University in the field of social sciences played a crucial role in Lecturer Cansu Sözer’s decision to choose this PhD program. Despite the program being relatively new, Sözer emphasized the university's extensive experience and academic infrastructure in the social sciences as key factors. She aims to develop an interdisciplinary perspective in the program by combining architectural theories with the theoretical foundations provided by social sciences.
Sözer stated that the application and interview process went smoothly and without any issues, and she received positive feedback regarding the program's content and the opportunities it offers. She believes that the knowledge and experience she will gain at Istanbul University will significantly contribute to her academic career. Sözer emphasized her confidence that the supportive academic environment during this process will further propel her forward. She expressed that this new academic journey in architecture will allow her to gain deeper knowledge in her field of expertise and provide her with a significant advantage in her future academic and professional endeavors.
We congratulate Lecturer Cansu Sözer and wish her continued success.
