Cemil ATAKARA

Prof. Dr. Cemil ATAKARA serves as Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture at Cyprus International University. His leadership spans academic administration and cutting-edge research in sustainable design, with dedicated contributions to U.N. Sustainable Development Goals including Sustainable Cities, Climate Action, and Clean Energy. Office location: EH324.

Research expertise integrates multiple domains:

• Sustainable Architecture: Energy-efficient residential design, passive solar strategies, and Mediterranean climate adaptation
• Urban Innovation: Tourist flow management in historical areas, adaptive reuse frameworks, and vernacular building analysis
• Construction Technology: 3D printing, AI, and IoT applications for intelligent buildings amid regulatory challenges

Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on:

• Energy conservation in high-rise buildings
• Historical district conservation through adaptive reuse
• Smart material integration in construction
• Urban development challenges in Mediterranean regions

Supervised 7 postgraduate researchers:

• Doctoral: Transparency in Historical Districts (Meltem Nevzat), Modular Structures (Mete Mutlu Balkıs)
• Master's: Earthen architecture, SGSPCT systems, prefabricated construction, Nigerian vernacular studies, glass facade sustainability

Led 10+ architectural projects including:

• Kyrenia City Center Boutique Hotel & Gemikonağı Port
• Lapta 5-Star Hotel & Karşıyaka 4-Star Hotel
• Girne Private Hospital & Sevil Burç Apartments
• Antalya Selin Tourism Hotel & Istanbul Ofton Construction projects