Prof. Dr. Cemil ATAKARA serves as Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture at Cyprus International University. His leadership spans academic administration and cutting-edge research in sustainable design, with dedicated contributions to U.N. Sustainable Development Goals including Sustainable Cities, Climate Action, and Clean Energy. Office location: EH324. Research expertise integrates multiple domains: Sustainable Architecture : Energy-efficient residential design, passive solar strategies, and Mediterranean climate adaptation Urban Innovation : Tourist flow management in historical areas, adaptive reuse frameworks, and vernacular building analysis Construction Technology : 3D printing, AI, and IoT applications for intelligent buildings amid regulatory challenges Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on: Energy conservation in high-rise buildings Historical district conservation through adaptive reuse Smart material integration in construction Urban development challenges in Mediterranean regions Supervised 7 postgraduate researchers: Doctoral : Transparency in Historical Districts (Meltem Nevzat), Modular Structures (Mete Mutlu Balkıs) Master's : Earthen architecture, SGSPCT systems, prefabricated construction, Nigerian vernacular studies, glass facade sustainability Led 10+ architectural projects including: Kyrenia City Center Boutique Hotel & Gemikonağı Port Lapta 5-Star Hotel & Karşıyaka 4-Star Hotel Girne Private Hospital & Sevil Burç Apartments Antalya Selin Tourism Hotel & Istanbul Ofton Construction projects


