Hakan Tong

Hakan Tong is a Researcher at the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, Istanbul Technical University. His work focuses on architectural design methodologies, digital design tools, and information technologies in architectural practice.

Education: PhD in Building Science from Istanbul Technical University (1997–2001), MSc in Building Science (1986–1988), and BSc in Architecture (1982–1986).

Research interests include AI applications in design education, generative computational models for housing design, and virtual reality tools for spatial perception. Recent publications explore AI-driven sketching techniques for freshmen and cellular automata-based mass housing solutions.

Key projects include developing digital tools for customized housing and investigating topology perception in spiral virtual environments. He has contributed to architectural textbooks like 'İzdüşümler' and participated in international conferences on computer-aided architectural design.