Hasan ALTAN

Hasan Altan serves as a Lecturer at Near East University's Faculty of Architecture, Department of Interior Architecture since 2010, teaching design studio and theory courses while managing INAR 300 internships. Previously, he lectured at Girne American University (2007-2011) during doctoral studies. A practicing architect since 2004, he executes diverse projects from residences to monuments and leads EU/UN-supported heritage conservation initiatives.

His academic credentials include:

• Architect degree, Near East University Faculty of Architecture (2004)
• Master's in Interior Architecture, Wolverhampton University (2007) - Thesis: 'The Importance of Architectural History for Contemporary Architects in the Transition and Development Process of 19th-20th Century Architecture'
• PhD in Sustainable Hotel Agriculture, Nottingham Trent University (2011) - Dissertation: 'Sustainable Hotel Agriculture and the Determination of Environmental Green Standards'

Altan's research bridges theoretical and practical domains through Interior Architecture Theories, spatial decoration, historical interior preservation, and socio-cultural sustainability. His fieldwork on Nicosia's cultural heritage—documented in the 'Hidden Miracles Workshop Series'—demonstrates applied scholarship where architectural history directly informs contemporary conservation practice. This integration of academic rigor and hands-on restoration defines his scholarly contribution.

No scientific awards are documented in available sources.

As an advisor, Altan supervises design studios with emphasis on real-world applications, leveraging his professional network for student internships. His EU/UN heritage projects provide unique research opportunities, while commercial design work establishes industry connections. Though current grant details are unspecified, his sustained involvement in international conservation initiatives indicates consistent access to collaborative funding.

Professional practice serves as his primary research vehicle, with no dedicated laboratory mentioned. His methodology centers on field-based investigation of historical sites like the Church of Panagia and Lambusa Monastery, transforming conservation projects into living laboratories for architectural theory.