Doğan DEMİRCİ

Prof. Dr. Doğan DEMİRCİ is a faculty member at Süleyman Demirel University's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Art History. He holds a Ph.D. in Islamic History and Arts from the same university (2009), following earlier degrees from Selçuk University (B.A., 1984) and Suleyman Demirel (M.A., 2006). His research focuses on Turkish civil architecture, water structures, and Anatolian Seljuk/Ottoman architectural heritage. Notable works include studies on mosques, baths, and residential buildings in Isparta and Antalya. He has supervised six theses, co-authored books on regional architectural history, and participated in international archaeological excavations. His publications span peer-reviewed journals and conferences, emphasizing architectural preservation and historical contextualization.

Research Interests:

• Turkish Civil Architecture: Analysis of residences, water structures, and commercial buildings across historical periods.
• Regional Architecture: Specialization in Isparta's historical districts and Ottoman-era infrastructure.
• Historical Conservation: Focus on architectural restoration and cultural heritage preservation.

Publications Highlight Trends: His articles critically examine architectural features of historical sites, such as Ottoman-era fountains, caravanserais, and religious buildings. Recent work (2024) evaluates the Şeyh Sinan Mosque in Antalya, while earlier studies analyze Malatya water infrastructure and Pisidian church remains. These works contribute to understanding socio-cultural functions of built environments.

Grants & Advising: Supervised six graduate theses on topics like 19th-century non-Muslim housing and traditional woven mats. Collaborated on archaeological projects including the restoration of the Yılankıran Fountain and excavations at Pisidian sites.

Labs/Teams: Active in university archaeological teams and museum collaborations, including the Isparta Museum inventory project (2010) and Pisidia research initiatives. Engaged in educational programs on cultural heritage protection and architectural history.