Ali Aslankan

Ali Aslankan is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design at Istanbul Ekonomi Üniversitesi (IEU). His academic journey includes a PhD from Middle East Technical University (METU) with two years of research at Penn State University (PSU) as a Fulbright Scholar. His research focuses on architectural space, housing dynamics, urbanization processes, and design education methodologies.

Education:

• Bachelor's in Architecture, METU (2005)
• Master's in Architecture, METU (2008)
• PhD in Architecture, METU (2014)

Research interests emphasize socio-cultural dimensions of architectural design, urban transformation in Istanbul, and innovative educational frameworks in design studios. His recent work explores digital heritage preservation through game-based learning and spatial analysis of migration-driven urbanization in coastal regions like Cesme.

Teaching responsibilities include coordinating 'Art and Design Studio I-II' and instructing courses on housing studies and spatial practices. No grants or lab affiliations are explicitly mentioned in available records.