معرفی
Pınar ALPAY serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Interior Architecture within the Faculty of Art and Design at Dogus University, Istanbul, holding this position since 2021 after completing her Doctorate at Marmara University in 2024. Her academic journey includes Master's (2020) and Bachelor's (2017) degrees in Interior Architecture from Marmara University's Faculty of Fine Arts, where she graduated with honors following top-ranking performance at Sultanahmet Industrial Vocational High School (2013).
Her educational credentials feature:
- PhD in Interior Architecture, Marmara University, Faculty of Fine Arts (2024) with thesis: Proposal for a micro-scale mobile space model for extraordinary situations
- Master's in Interior Architecture, Marmara University, Institute of Fine Arts (2020) with thesis: Examination of interior furnishings of yachts in terms of ergonomics, function, form, and material
- Bachelor's in Interior Architecture, Marmara University, Faculty of Fine Arts (2017) - graduated with honors
- Vocational High School in Interior Decoration, Sultanahmet Industrial Vocational High School (2013) - first place
Dr. ALPAY's research establishes critical intersections between Interior Architecture and human-centered design challenges, with dual specializations in emergency architecture and marine interior ergonomics. Her emergency architecture work pioneers micro-scale mobile solutions for disaster scenarios through rigorous spatial ergonomics frameworks, while her yacht interior research systematically analyzes material-function-form relationships in confined luxury environments. This complementary focus demonstrates exceptional versatility in addressing both life-critical and high-end design contexts through evidence-based methodologies.
Her publication trajectory reveals sophisticated methodological evolution from yacht ergonomics (2021) to emergency spatial innovation (2024), establishing a cohesive research identity centered on human-environment interaction in extreme conditions. Both studies employ interdisciplinary approaches combining architectural theory, materials science, and behavioral analysis to solve complex spatial problems across vastly different contexts - from ocean-going vessels to disaster relief zones.
Professional recognition includes:
- First Prize in Sleeping Category, 12th National Home Furniture Design Competition (Turkish Furniture Manufacturers Association)
Teaching responsibilities encompass core curriculum development across all undergraduate levels, with documented instruction in design studios (Proje I-IV), foundational courses (Introduction to Interior Architecture), technical skills (Drawing and Expression Techniques), and specialized topics (Istanbul Research, Furniture Design). Artistic engagement is demonstrated through participation in the 2022 international exhibition 'Kadını Anlat' organized by Selcuk University.