معرفی
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Demet Arslan Dinçay is an academic at Istanbul Technical University's Faculty of Architecture, Department of Interior Architecture. Her research focuses on architectural history, interior design, universal design principles, and accessibility. She has collaborated internationally, including as a visiting researcher at Auburn University, and contributed to projects like PUDCAD, which integrates digital tools into inclusive design education.
- PhD in Architectural History (Istanbul Technical University, 2010-2014)
- Master's in Interior Architecture (Hacettepe University, 1992-1995)
- Bachelor's in Architecture (Dokuz Eylül University, 1988-1992)
Her work emphasizes transdisciplinary education, cultural contexts in design, and sustainable approaches to spatial perception. Key projects include workshops on inclusive navigation app design and CAD-based universal design games. She has published in journals like A|Z ITU Journal of Faculty of Architecture and Springer Series in Design and Innovation, focusing on pedagogical innovation and accessibility.
Current roles include serving as Education Coordinator at Istanbul Technical University and participating in the Mimarlık Kültürü ve Mirası Araştırmaları Derneği (Architecture Culture and Heritage Research Association). Her research outputs highlight collaborations with scholars such as Ö. Cordan and Ç. Yurdakul Toker in Turkey and the U.S.
