Aslı Ceylan ÖNER

Prof. Dr. Aslı Ceylan ÖNER is a Professor of Architecture at İzmir Ekonomi Üniversitesi's Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, currently serving as Vice Rector. She holds a BArch from Middle East Technical University (METU), an MSc in Urban Studies from LSE, an MBA from Ball State University, and a PhD in Environmental Design and Planning from Virginia Tech. Her research focuses on globalization, urban networks, comparative urbanization, and sustainable urban policies. Key projects include the TÜBİTAK-funded 'Sustainable Urban Policies in Turkey' (2020-2021) and international collaborations on suburban development in Florida and the Arabian Peninsula. She has received awards for teaching and advising from Florida Atlantic University. Academic leadership roles include serving as Chair of the Architecture Department (2016-2021) and Department Head at Florida Atlantic University (2008-2014). Her work bridges urban theory with practical planning strategies, emphasizing global-local interactions in urban development.

Research Highlights: Her studies on Miami's Wynwood arts district, İzmir's urban transformation, and refugee precarity in Basmane demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches to urban challenges. She actively contributes to international conferences and edited volumes on global cities, suburban landscapes, and biotechnology clusters.

Awards:

• Florida Atlantic University College of Design and Social Inquiry Best Teacher Award (2011-2012)
• Florida Atlantic University College of Design and Social Inquiry Best Advisor Award (2011-2012)

Grants & Projects: Led projects on transit-oriented development in Florida, sustainable urban policies in Turkey, and global urban analysis frameworks. Collaborates with institutions like TÜBİTAK and the Marmara Municipalities Union.