Markus Wilsing

Markus Wilsing is a Professor at İzmir University of Economics (IUE), Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design. He has held roles including Department Head (2004–2010, 2017–2022) and academic leadership in curricular development. His career began in Germany and Italy, with a PhD from the Università degli Studi di Firenze, before joining Bilkent University as a Visiting Assistant Professor (1996) and later as a full-time Assistant Professor (1998).

Education:

• PhD in Architecture, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Italy (1995)
• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Italy

Research Interests:

• Architectural and Design Education
• Visionary and Future-Oriented Design
• Design Philosophy
• Integration of Yacht Design into Academic Programs
• Space Representation and Communication
• Body-Space Relationships through Movement Studies

Academic Contributions:

• Pioneered the Interior Yacht Design Studies curriculum at IUE, leading to a Master's program in 2010.
• Coordinated interdisciplinary courses such as 'Introduction to Art and Culture' and 'Visionary Future Environments.'
• Played a key role in establishing IUE's Department of Architecture in 2004.

Professional Activities:

• Organized exhibitions, lectures, and international conferences on design education and futuristic design.
• Participated in architectural competitions and developed projects in Germany and Turkey.