Sertap Balcı Yaşar

Sertap Balcı Yaşar is a Researcher at Istanbul Technical University within the Interior Architecture department. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Interior Architecture and Environmental Design from Hacettepe University (2021), a master's degree (2018), and a bachelor's degree (2007-2012).

• PhD in Interior Architecture and Environmental Design, Hacettepe University (2021)
• MSc in Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (With Thesis), Hacettepe University (2018)
• Licence in Interior Architecture and Environmental Design, Hacettepe University (2007-2012)

Her research interests span history, theory, and criticism in interior design, spatial psychology and behavior studies, and interior architectural design. She also focuses on architectural education, particularly the integration of digital tools in building surveying and student performance in design pedagogy.

Recent publications analyze online architectural education, disaster recovery housing, and preservation awareness in Turkey and Northern Cyprus. Her work intersects disciplines like technological change, computer-assisted instruction, and construction industry practices.