Dissertations and Theses

M.F.A. (since 2020)

Sameen Yasin (2025)
Exploring multisensory biophilic design as a salutogenic intervention to enhance mood of older adults with dementia
Advisor: Prof. Dr. Yasemin Afacan
Link (Bilkent University Institutional Repository)

Ceren Şahmaran (2025)
Exploring Audio-Visual Perceptions of Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Informal Learning Environments
Advisor: Asst. Prof. Dr. Semiha Yılmazer
Link (Bilkent University Institutional Repository)

Cem Kaan Şen (2025)
A Comparative Study on Performance of PET and PLA Acoustic Perforated Panels
Advisor: Asst. Prof. Dr. Semiha Yılmazer
Link (Bilkent University Institutional Repository)

Oya Yıldız (2025)
A Comparative Study on Soundscape Perceptions of Patients, Patients’ Relatives, and Healthcare Staff in a University Health Center and a City Hospital Oncology Outpatient Polyclinic
Advisor: Asst. Prof. Dr. Semiha Yılmazer
Link (Bilkent University Institutional Repository)

Bengisu Usluer (2025)
Effects of Colour and Correlated Colour Temperature (CCT) on Speaking Anxiety in Small Spaces
Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nilgün Olguntürk
Link (Bilkent University Institutional Repository)

Nil Nazzal (2025)
The Role of Multisensory Experiences on Short-Term Memory Retention in Simulated Cafe Environments
Advisor: Prof. Dr. Halime Demirkan
Link (Bilkent University Institutional Repository)

Rümeysa Demirel (2025)
The Effects of Visual Stimuli on Impulse Buying Behavior in Virtual Environments
Advisor: Prof. Dr. Halime Demirkan
Link (Bilkent University Institutional Repository)

Zena Taleb Yousef Alshawa (2025)
The influence of creative space types on the design thinking process
Advisor: Prof. Dr. Halime Demirkan
Link (Bilkent University Institutional Repository)

Shomaila Fatima Syed (2024)
Grounded theory approach on audio-visual perception of users in a university cafeteria
Advisor: Asst. Prof. Dr. Semiha Yılmazer
Link (Bilkent University Institutional Repository)

Gülçin Aydıngün (2024)
Exploring the Poka-Yoke Concept as an extended usability criterion for age-friendly kitchen design
Advisor: Prof. Dr. Yasemin Afacan
Link (Bilkent University Institutional Repository)

Zeynep Karacaoğlan (2023)
Exploring free-standing street booths as workplaces
Advisor: Asst. Prof. of Practice Dr. Burçak Altay
Link (Bilkent University Institutional Repository)

Hadi Seyednouri (2023)
Investigation of the relationship between human thermal comfort and activity patterns within the outdoor spaces of Bilkent University’s Main Campus
Advisor: Asst. Prof. Dr. Andre Santos Nouri
Link (Bilkent University Institutional Repository)

İpek Aksel (2023)
Evaluation of identity, meaning – making, and visitor satisfaction in industrial heritage areas renovated as museums: The case of Müze Gazhane
Advisor: Asst. Prof. Dr. Çağrı İmamoğlu
Link (Bilkent University Institutional Repository)

Helya Fotovvat (2023)
Exploring the role of motivation and preference on the relationship between neighborhood qualities and transport walking: a comparative study between Iran and Türkiye
Advisor: Prof. Dr. Yasemin Afacan
Link (Bilkent University Institutional Repository)

Ece Esin Ilgaz (2023)
The effect of lighting levels on lighting preferences for older adults using a non-immersive virtual environment of their residences
Advisor: Asst. Prof. Dr. Semiha Yılmazer
Link (Bilkent University Institutional Repository)

Seyed Mazhar Taghavi Araghi (2022)
The relationship between preference utilizing VR and synoptic thermal evaluation the case of public square of Amirkabir, Arak
Advisor: Asst. Prof. Dr. Andre Santos Nouri
Link (Bilkent University Institutional Repository)

Sare Kılıç (2022)
Boundary-creating practices in work spaces of academics working from home during the Covid-19 pandemic
Advisor: Asst. Prof. Dr. Çağrı İmamoğlu
Link (Bilkent University Institutional Repository)

Fulya Tolunay (2022)
The neurological and psychological effects of human and nature interaction: walking in natural landscape and landscaped garden environments
Advisor: Prof. Dr. Yasemin Afacan
Link (Bilkent University Institutional Repository)

Pınar Tanrıverdi (2022)
Analysis of daily activities of young people with cerebral palsy in their home environments
Advisor: Asst. Prof. of Practice Dr. Burçak Altay
Link (Bilkent University Institutional Repository)

Göksu Erkoç (2022)
Adaptive re-use of spaces as art galleries: the case of Beyoğlu, İstanbul
Advisor: Asst. Prof. of Practice Dr. Burçak Altay
Link (Bilkent University Institutional Repository)

Didem Zengin (2022)
Smell based memory of place and person-space relations
Advisor: Asst. Prof. of Practice Dr. Burçak Altay
Link (Bilkent University Institutional Repository)

Merve Münevver Ahan (2022)
Investigating the relationship of outdoor heat stress upon indoor thermal comfort and qualitative self-sleep evaluation: the case of Ankara
Advisor: Asst. Prof. Dr. Andre Santos Nouri
Link (Bilkent University Institutional Repository)

Betül Gündoğdu (2022)
Investigating the influences of shaded outdoor spaces on thermal adaptation and cognitive performance of university students in classroom environments
Advisor: Asst. Prof. Dr. Andre Santos Nouri
Link (Bilkent University Institutional Repository)

Serra Koz (2022)
Color preferences in terms of value and chroma in university students’ dormitory rooms
Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nilgün Olguntürk
Link (Bilkent University Institutional Repository)

Melike Zeynep Uğurlu (2022)
Audio-visual perception of outpatients in an oncology polyclinic
Advisor: Asst. Prof. Dr. Semiha Yılmazer
Link (Bilkent University Institutional Repository)

Müge Sarıgöl (2022)
The impact of walkability on eudaimonic and hedonic well-being in equal eye-level street greenery neighborhoods
Advisor: Prof. Dr. Yasemin Afacan
Link (Bilkent University Institutional Repository)

Işıl Özgön (2022)
The impact of salutogenic design on perceived environmental quality and mood in healthcare environments: a comparative case study in dental clinics
Advisor: Prof. Dr. Yasemin Afacan
Link (Bilkent University Institutional Repository)

Evrim Karacan (2022)
The relationship of screen material with visitor behavior in exhibition spaces
Advisor: Prof. Dr. Halime Demirkan
Link (Bilkent University Institutional Repository)

Ezgi Koşar (2021)
Come sit with us: effect of recreational zones’ interior design on seafarers’ well-being in fishing vessels
Advisor: Asst. Prof. of Practice Dr. Burçak Altay
Link (Bilkent University Institutional Repository)

Elif Mercan (2021)
Production of aerogel-modified expanded perlite aggregate and clay (AEP/C) board and investigation of physical and mechanical properties
Advisor: Asst. Prof. Dr. Semiha Yılmazer
Link (Bilkent University Institutional Repository)

Tilbe Korucuoğlu (2021)
The effects of atmospherics on the visitation motives of users in casual dining restaurants
Advisor: Asst. Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Resta
Link (Bilkent University Institutional Repository)

Büşra Altıntepe (2021)
Parents’ and children’s perception of restaurant inclusivity
Advisor: Asst. Prof. of Practice Dr. Burçak Altay
Link (Bilkent University Institutional Repository)

Parisa Mahmoudzadeh (2020)
Analyzing occupants’ control over lighting systems in office settings using virtual environments
Advisor: Prof. Dr. Yasemin Afacan
Link (Bilkent University Institutional Repository)

Ezgi Memnune Doğan (2020)
Effect of color on memory through signage systems in train stations
Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nilgün Olguntürk
Link (Bilkent University Institutional Repository)

Buse Sezer (2020)
Effects of color temperature on projected fractal light patterns: visual interest and emotional response
Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nilgün Olguntürk
Link (Bilkent University Institutional Repository)

Zekiye Şahin (2020)
A comparative study on soundscapes in real and virtual open office environments
Advisor: Asst. Prof. Dr. Semiha Yılmazer
Link (Bilkent University Institutional Repository)