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Dr Begüm Ulusoy

Master of Architecture Course Leader, Senior LecturerPhD, FHEA
Email me: BUlusoy@aub.ac.uk

Overview

Dr Begüm Ulusoy has received BA (Hons), MFA, and PhD degrees, and has worked at various universities including the University of Huddersfield, University of Lincoln, Berlin International University of Applied Sciences, and Bilkent University.

Dr Ulusoy's research focuses on colour, material, and finishes, sustainability, building science, and cross-cultural studies. She's currently the Master of Architecture (Part 2 ARB/RIBA) Course Leader at Arts University Bournemouth.

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Contact:

Name: Dr Begüm Ulusoy
Email: BUlusoy@aub.ac.uk
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-5714-6575

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • PhD (Bilkent University) – Thesis: Warmth perception in association with colour and material
  • MFA (Hacettepe University) – Thesis: Determinants in Sustainable Space Design and Interactions with Intelligent Building Technologies
  • BA Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (Bilkent University)

Teaching Qualification

Postgraduate Degree, University of Huddersfield 'Higher Education'

Teaching

  • Master of Architecture (Part 2 ARB/RIBA)
  • BA (Hons) Architecture (Part 1 ARB/RIBA)

I previously taught BA (Interior Architecture and Design), MA (Interior Architecture and Design), BA (Architecture), and BA DEEP courses at the University of Lincoln, BA (Interior Design) at the University of Huddersfield, BA (Interior Architecture and Environmental Design) at Atilim University, and BA (Interior Architecture and Environmental Design) at Bilkent University.

Courses

Research

Research Interests and Projects

As a scholar of Architecture and Built Environment, my research interests are in the built environment and environmental psychology, with special emphasis on colour, materials, finishes, lighting, and the research process in design. I earned my PhD in 2016 with a thesis titled Warmth perception in association with colour and material. My current research explores effects of preference and semantics on user experience with emphasis on cultural differences in public and private interiors. I have an excellent research track-record and an ambitious schedule for future outputs.

For full publication list please visit: https://drbegumulusoy.com/publications/

Professional Engagement

  • Published her work in numerous peer-reviewed journals (Colour Research and Application, Building and Environment, Journal of Imaging Science and Technology, Sustainability)
  • Worked in large-scale industry projects (IC Holding: Esenboga Airport smart building project and Medicana Ankara Hospital project).

Memberships

Advance HE Membership

  • Fellow (FHEA)

Professional Memberships

  • Member of the Board of Directors - Chamber of Interior Architects (2016–18)
  • Member Chamber of Interior Architects