Fatih Şahin

Dr. Fatih Şahin is an Associate Professor at Karadeniz Technical University's Faculty of Architecture, where he has been affiliated since 2005 through his academic training and professional career. He completed his doctoral studies (2005-2011) on urban public space transformations in shopping malls, building on his master's research (2002-2005) about public space dynamics in commercial environments. His educational foundation includes a Bachelor of Architecture from the same institution (1998-2002).

Şahin's research explores critical intersections in contemporary architecture, with emphasis on:

• Public Space Evolution: Examining commercial complexes, airports, and mixed-use buildings as modern civic realms
• Cultural Heritage Adaptation: Developing methodologies for historic building rehabilitation
• Typological Innovation: Reinterpreting religious, residential, and transportation architectures
• Socio-spatial Analysis: Investigating relationships between built environments and community behavior

His recent publications (2020-2024) demonstrate a consistent focus on Turkish architectural case studies, particularly analyzing how global design trends intersect with local cultural contexts. Major thematic clusters include adaptive reuse of industrial heritage, transformation of retail environments into social hubs, and reimagining transportation infrastructure as cultural landmarks.

As a thesis advisor, he has guided three postgraduate students: Y.Sennou (2021) on architectural semiotics, Ö.Aslanöz (2019) on airport terminal design, and P.Hocaoğlu (2014) on sustainable mixed-use buildings.