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Academic profile

My research contributes to the discussion concerning emerging technologies, practices, and lifestyles and how they influence contemporary cities' spatial experiences and functionality.  I am interested in practice-led and design-based research approaches.

Theses
  Ph.D. Thesis - Istanbul Technical University                 

A Model to Utilize Emerging ICT For Revitalizing Under-Valued Public Open Spaces in Urbanscape: Investigating Spatial Video Projection

Thesis supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatma Ayçim Türer BaÅŸkaya

Masters thesis - Birzeit University                                         

Revitalizing Forgotten Spaces in the Downtown Areas of Twin Cities Ramallah and Al-Bireh.

Abstract 

Thesis supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shadi Ghadban

Publications  - peer-reviewed 
  International journals                                                                 

Spatial video projection and public open spaces: A distinct bibliometric study approach.SPATIUM. DOI

Lima Najjar & Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatma Ayçim Türer BaÅŸkaya

Abstract 

Drone-based SVP utilization for revitalizing under-valued public open spaces: Case of Istanbul. DISEGNARECON. DOI

Lima Najjar & Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatma Ayçim Türer BaÅŸkaya

Abstract 

Spatial Video Projection as a Digital DIY Paradigm for Under-valued Public Open Spaces Revitalization. Street Art and Urban Creativity - SAUC. DOI

Abstract 

Lima Najjar & Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatma Ayçim Türer BaÅŸkaya

 Conference and Symposium Proceedings                   

The Potentials and Possibilities of Applying Spatial Video Projection in The City of Istanbul to Revitalize the Under-Valued Open Public Spaces - 30th Urban Design and Implementations Symposium

Lima Najjar & Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatma Ayçim Türer BaÅŸkaya

Symposium Program

Mixed Reality Technologies and the Future of Urban Public Space- Examining Academia and Practice - 12th International Sinan Symposium

Lima Najjar & Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatma Ayçim Türer BaÅŸkaya

Symposium Webpage

Landscape Cognition towards the Urban Development Crisis Areas - Analyzing Multimedia Texts - International symposium On advancements in information sciences and technologies

Lima Najjar & Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatma Ayçim Türer BaÅŸkaya

Symposium Program

Lima Najjar & Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shadi Ghadban

In-between forgotten spaces in the Palestinian cities: The twin cities of Ramallah & Al-Bireh as a case study - Sustainable Development and Planning VII - WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment

Abstract

Books

Revitalizing Forgotten Spaces in the Downtown Areas: The Twin Cities Ramallah & Al-Bireh

Link 

Lima Najjar & Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shadi Ghadban

Academic Work Experience
Assistant  Professor                                                                          

Sep 2024 to present, Istanbul Nisantasi University | (Full time)

My duties in this position involve designing and preparing courses, delivering lectures, and supervising design studios at undergraduate and graduate levels. I focus on integrating technology, sustainability, and critical thinking into architectural education. The courses I have taught are listed below:

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  • AI in Architecture

  • Architectural Design Studios II, III, and IV

  • Basic Design

  • Architectural Theory

Teaching assistant                                                                           

2012 to 2015,  Birzeit University | (Full time)

My duties in this position involved designing and planning the courses and assisting in facilitating the studio workshops, fieldwork, and project work. The courses that I participated in are mentioned below:
 

  • Architectural design studios 1, 2, and 3.

  • Community architecture.

  • Environmental architecture.

  • Landscape architecture. 

  • Architectural presentation and perspective. 

  • Building construction 2 & 3.

  • Computer-aided design.

Seminars, Lectures & Workshops

I participated in different events as a lecturer and/or as an organizing committee. My participations are mentioned below:
 

  • Invited Lecturer – Spatial Video Projection as a Digital DIY Paradigm for Under-Valued Public Open Spaces Revitalization.
    Venue: Abdullah Gül Universit    y

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  • Invited Jury member - Landscape Landscape Design 1 - The jury of the final project - Architecture Faculty, Istanbul Technical University. Under the direction of Assoc. Prof. Fatma Ayçim Türer BaÅŸkaya and with the studio assistance Res. Assist. Nergis AÅŸar.                                                                                                                                         

  • I conducted a workshop based on my Ph.D. thesis titled "Golden Horn: Spatial Video Projection For the Revitalization of the Public Open Spaces". Within the scope of Landscape Design 1 (21332),  under the direction of Assoc. Prof. Fatma Ayçim Türer BaÅŸkaya and with the studio assistance Res. Assist. Nergis AÅŸar in Architecture Faculty of Istanbul Technical University.                                                                              

  • ​Organizing committee member and lecturer - Ottoman Architecture & Urban Space workshop and lectures. Link 

      Venue: Istanbul Technical University. 

 

  • Maramara Urban Forum (MARUF), P.h.D. showcase. Speaker.  Link 

       Venue: Istanbul Congress Center.   

 

  • Utilizing Spatial Augmented Reality to revitalize urbanscapes under-valued public open spaces. Invited lecturer.

      Venue: Istanbul Technical University.

 

  • Movies as Architecture Didactics. Invited lecturer.

        Venue: Istanbul Technical University. 

 

  • Thesis: Early stages, process, and finishing. Invited lecturer.

       Venue: Online, organized by the Jordanian Students Association in Tukey.

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