Prof. ABDURRAHMAN YAĞMUR TOPRAKLI

Professor TOPRAKLI's academic and professional activities in the field of architecture are grounded in an approach that integrates the theoretical and practical dimensions of the discipline. His research emphasizes that architectural design is not merely an aesthetic production process, but is intrinsically linked to critical factors such as performance, safety, sustainability, and user experience throughout a building's life cycle.

Within this framework, he conducts studies focused on resolving the complex programmatic requirements of public and assembly buildings. His developed projects and scholarly publications concentrate on the potential of architecture to enhance safety and comfort in human life. His expertise in specific topics such as building evacuation and risk analysis constitutes a cornerstone of this approach.

Professor TOPRAKLI enriches architectural practice with contemporary technologies like Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), advocating for the importance of evidence-based and data-driven design methodologies in the field. This holistic approach aims to unite both the artistic and scientific aspects of architecture.

Professor TOPRAKLI's work in the field of Building Science addresses the physical and performance-based characteristics of structures through an analytical approach. His research aims to understand that buildings are not merely design objects but complex technical systems, and to analyze the impact of these systems on human safety, comfort, and environmental sustainability.

Within this scope, he particularly examines the behavior of public and assembly buildings under emergency scenarios. Key research focuses in this area include fire safety, pedestrian evacuation, and risk analysis. By employing advanced simulation tools and methods such as Agent-Based Modeling (ABM), he conducts scientific studies aimed at optimizing the safety performance of buildings during the design phase.

Furthermore, collecting real-world performance data from buildings through Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) methodologies and utilizing this data as a "building science" resource for future designs is another significant area of Professor TOPRAKLI's work. This approach aims to support more informed and evidence-based design processes by bridging the gap between theory and practice.

Professor TOPRAKLI's work in the field of Building Design is founded on his proven ability to translate theoretical knowledge into tangible, built projects. He effectively applies his academic research and innovative methodologies to the design of public and assembly buildings, particularly those with complex programmatic requirements. In this context, he has designed numerous significant architectural projects of various typologies at the national level.

His design portfolio spans a wide spectrum, from structures requiring high security and functionality, such as Courthouses (in Bolu, Ordu, Gaziantep), to large-scale, iconic sports complexes like the Esenler 10,000-Seat Indoor Sports Arena. His expertise in sports facilities architecture is further reinforced by the design of diverse facilities including Gymnastics Halls, Swimming Pools, Athlete Training Centers, and other Indoor Sports Halls.

Additionally, he holds significant experience in designing public buildings of high social and cultural value, such as the Eren Bülbül Youth Center, as well as accommodation buildings like KYK Student Dormitories and Hotel Buildings.

In all these projects, Professor TOPRAKLI adopts performance-based design principles, ensuring that each structure not only meets aesthetic expectations but also achieves critical performance targets, including user safety, energy efficiency, and long-term functionality.

Professor TOPRAKLI's approach to "Architectural Design" combines conceptual depth with innovative problem-solving capabilities. He translates scientific data from his academic research into original, high-performance architectural solutions, particularly in projects with complex programs and challenging contextual conditions.

His design portfolio includes numerous significant architectural projects of various typologies at the national level. Among these projects are Courthouses (in Bolu, Ordu, Gaziantep) requiring high security and functionality; large-scale sports complexes such as the Esenler 10,000-Seat Indoor Sports Arena and the Samsun İlkadım Sports Hall with Swimming Pool; specialized sports facilities including Gymnastics Halls and Athlete Training Centers; public buildings of high social and cultural value like the Eren Bülbül Youth Center; and accommodation buildings such as KYK Student Dormitories and Hotel Buildings.

In these projects, Professor TOPRAKLI adopts performance-based design principles, ensuring that each structure not only meets aesthetic expectations but also achieves critical performance targets, including user safety, energy efficiency, and long-term functionality. To this end, he effectively utilizes digital tools like Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Agent-Based Modeling (ABM) to analyze design alternatives and produce more optimized architectural solutions.

Professor TOPRAKLI's work in this field addresses the life cycle of architectural projects with a holistic perspective, from the conceptual phase through to delivery and operational processes. His research is primarily focused on management strategies that ensure the achievement of time, cost, and quality objectives, particularly in complex and large-scale public projects.

Within this scope, he conducts research in critical project management knowledge areas such as risk management, stakeholder engagement, contract administration, and quality assurance. A key objective in his work is to enhance efficiency and improve decision-making processes through the integration of digital tools like Building Information Modeling (BIM) into project management workflows.

Furthermore, the utilization of Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) findings as a critical input for the design and management of future projects, alongside the integration of sustainability principles into construction processes, are among Professor TOPRAKLI's fundamental research topics in this area.

Professor TOPRAKLI's research in this field focuses on innovative approaches that integrate the discipline of architecture with engineering sciences and information technologies. His work is grounded in a paradigm that recognizes buildings not merely as aesthetic and spatial entities, but as complex engineering systems.

In this context, he develops methodologies aimed at enhancing the performance, safety, and sustainability of buildings throughout their life cycle, utilizing technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Digital Twins. Through advanced simulation techniques like Agent-Based Modeling (ABM), his research aims to provide data-driven inputs for engineering solutions by analyzing human-building interactions and evacuation dynamics, particularly in crowded spaces.

Furthermore, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms into architectural design, construction management, and building operation processes is among Professor TOPRAKLI's primary research topics. This work seeks to increase efficiency, mitigate risks, and create smarter, more resilient, and user-responsive built environments in the construction sector.