Simge Bardak Denerel

Dr. Simge Bardak Denerel serves as Assistant Professor, Interior Architecture MA Program Coordinator, and Faculty Web Coordinator at Near East University's Interior Architecture Department since 2016. Her career spans academic leadership, design education, and research in architectural methodologies.

Her educational qualifications include:

• Bachelor's in Interior Architecture and Environmental Design, Hacettepe University (2003)
• Master's in Computer-Aided Art and Design, Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University (2007)
• PhD in Landscape Architecture, Ege University (2012)

Her research integrates Interior Architecture with technological applications, examining how Computer-Aided Design tools transform design education and professional workflows. She investigates the interplay between traditional drafting methods and digital tools in both interior and landscape architecture contexts, with notable contributions to portfolio design pedagogy. Her conference presentations at institutions like Ege University and Istanbul Technical University demonstrate active engagement in shaping architectural education standards across Türkiye.

As MA Program Coordinator, she directs graduate curriculum development and student mentorship within the Interior Architecture program. Her prior role as Department Head at a Gaziantep university (2013-2016) and industry experience at IKEA provide practical dimensions to her academic leadership. Current activities include coordinating departmental web resources and contributing to national dialogues on architectural education through conference participation.