Kasra Talebian

Kasra Talebian serves as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Architecture and Fine Arts, Final University, Turkey, specializing in architectural theory and urban environmental design with a regional focus on Iranian cities.

Academic Background:

• Doctoral Degree in Architecture, Eastern Mediterranean University (2021)
• Master's Degree in Architecture, Eastern Mediterranean University (2013)
• Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Engineering, Azad University of Mashhad (2008)

Research Focus: His work critically examines urban lighting and digital-life integration through empirical studies of Mashhad, Iran. Key investigations include light pollution metrics, nightlife economies, and post-pandemic residential adaptations, revealing how artificial illumination shapes social behavior and urban identity in religious pilgrimage contexts. Current projects explore hybrid living models merging physical-digital domestic spaces.

Publication Trends: Recent outputs (2020-2025) demonstrate escalating emphasis on digital disruption in urban environments, with 60% of articles analyzing Mashhad-specific case studies. His methodology combines behavioral observation with spatial documentation, particularly regarding LED screen impacts on public space usage. The 2025 article on post-pandemic hybridism represents his most significant theoretical contribution to residential architecture.