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Biography
Graduated
from TED Ankara College High School. Received his bachelor’s and master’s
degrees from Middle East Technical University (METU). Completed his doctoral
degree at METU in 2009 as having a position at Columbia University, Graduate
School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, New York (2003-04) as a
visiting scholar.
As a part time instructor, he participated to the Urban Design Graduate Program at METU between 2005-2021. During this period, parallel to his academic studies, Canaran continued his professional work at the confluence of Architecture and Urbanism. Through his design practice, he has undertaken design projects and consultancies on both architectural & urban scales; and developed master plans and urban design projects in multiple cities. In addition, he has prepared design briefs and been jury member of several international architectural & urban design competitions. Cansu Canaran has been lecturing at TED University at graduate and undergraduate level as assistant professor since April, 2016.
His research interests include urban design theory and method; basic design; urban morphology; form theory and representation; design and creativity; adaptive reuse of industrial heritage; campus master planning; and film, photography & media representations of architecture and the city.
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English
Research Areas Based on Academic Activities
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Academic Positions
2016 - Present
2016 - PresentAssistant Professor
TED University, Faculty of Architecture and Design, Department of City and Regional Planning
Managerial Experience
2024 - Present
2024 - PresentErasmus Program Department Coordinator
TED University, Graduate School, Urban Design Graduate Program
2024 - Present
2024 - PresentMimarlık ve Tasarım Fakültesi Stüdyo Mekan Çalışma Grubu
TED University, Faculty of Architecture and Design
2023 - Present
2023 - PresentHead of Department
TED University, Graduate School, Kentsel Tasarım
2021 - Present
2021 - PresentYatay Geçiş Komisyonu
TED University, Faculty of Architecture and Design, Department of City and Regional Planning
2021 - Present
2021 - PresentHead of Department
TED University, Graduate School, Architecture and Urban Studies
2018 - Present
2018 - PresentBilgi Güvenliği Yönetim Sistemi (BGYS)
TED University, Faculty of Architecture and Design
2018 - 2022
2018 - 2022Ethics Committee
TED University, Faculty of Architecture and Design
2017 - 2021
2017 - 2021Internship Committee
TED University, Faculty of Architecture and Design, Department of City and Regional Planning
Courses
Postgraduate
Postgraduate
Master’s Thesis II
Master’s Thesis I
Master's Thesis I
Urban Design Studio II
Urban Design Studio I
Urban Design Practice
Pre-Thesis Seminar
Architecture and Urban Studies Research
Architecture and Urban Studies Research
Theory and Method in Architecture and Urban Studies
Research Methods, Topics and Ethics in A
Pre-Thesis Seminar
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Planning Studio V
Planning Studio VI
Graphic Communication Techniques in Architecture and Planning I
Planning Studio VI
Space, Form, and Conceptual Design Explorations
Graphic Communication Techniques in Architecture and Planning I
Basic Design in Planning I
Basic Design in Planning II
Graphic Communication Techniques in Architecture and Planning II
Basic Design in Planning I
Graphic Communication Techniques in Architecture and Planning II
Planning Studio IV
Planning Studio III
Summer Practise I: Research and Analysis Practise
Summer Practise II: Planning and Design Practise
Architectural Communication Tech II
Architectural Communication Techniques I
Summer Practise II: Planning and Design Practise
Architectural Design IV
Architectural Communication Techniques I
Architectural Design III
Planning Studio IV
Architectural Design IV
Summer Practise I: Research and Analysis Practise
Architectural Communication Tech II
Supervised Theses
in Progress
in ProgressPostgraduate
Imprints of a Master Plan: Morphological Traces of Kenzo Tange in Skopje
Canaran C. (Advisor)
M.Emin(Student)
in Progress
in ProgressPostgraduate
The Role and Impact of AI in Urban Design
Canaran C. (Advisor)
S.Özcan(Student)
in Progress
in ProgressPostgraduate
Spatial Configuration(s) of New Generation Industrial Production Zones
Canaran C. (Advisor)
İ.Ünal(Student)
2025
2025Postgraduate
Spatial Delineation of Haliç Waterfront Through Walking: The Case of Tersane İstanbul
Canaran C. (Advisor)
Z.Kıraç(Student)
2025
2025Postgraduate
Spatial Assessment of Walking in Hacettepe, Ankara
Canaran C. (Advisor)
H.Kübra(Student)
2021
2021Postgraduate
Sonic Environment and the "Walking Urbanite"
Canaran C. (Advisor)
R.Borji(Student)
Designed Lessons
Postgraduate
Postgraduate
Kentsel Tasarım Stüdyosu I
Canaran C.
Kentsel Tasarım Stüdyosu II
Canaran C.
Kentsel Tasarım Uygulamaları
Canaran C.
Representation and Promotion Activities
TEDU MUD Kentsel Tasarım Yüksek Lisans Programı Tanıtım ve Bilgilendirme Toplantısı 2025
Institutional Promotion, TEDU, Turkey, Ankara, 2025 - 2025
Urban Design Studio - Technical Field Trip - Skopje, North Macedonia
Institutional Representation, TEDU, Macedonia, Skopje, 2025 - 2025
TEDU MUD Kentsel Tasarım Yüksek Lisans Programı Tanıtım ve Bilgilendirme Toplantısı 2024
Institutional Promotion, TEDU, Turkey, Ankara, 2024 - 2024
Bergama Belediyesi Ziyareti // CITY 102 Bergama Temel Tasarım Stüdyosu Teknik İnceleme Gezisi
Institutional Representation, Bergama Belediyesi, Turkey, İzmir, 2023 - 2023
TEDÜ'de Bir Gün // Bölüm Stüdyo Tanıtımları
Institutional Promotion, TEDÜ, Turkey, Ankara, 2022 - 2022
Books
2023
20231. Yeni Nesil Endüstri Bölgelerini Tasarlamak: ODTÜ ‘Endüstriyel Şehircilik Stüdyosu’ Deneyimi [2019-2021]
Çalışkan O., Sargın G. A., Canaran C.
in: ÜRETKEN KENTLER İÇİN ENDÜSTRİ, MEKANSAL PLANLAMA ve TASARIM, OLGU ÇALIŞKAN,ESEN ÇAĞLAR, Editor, idealkent, Ankara, pp.153-174, 2023
2007
20072. Troia Museum Studies
GÜNAY B., ACAR E., BARLAS M. A., Gürün B. A., CANARAN C.
in: Competition Brief: Museum of Troia, Cüneyt Budak, Editor, Ağ Yeni Medya Danışmanlık / World Architecture Community, İstanbul, pp.19-109, 2007
Peer Reviews in Scientific Publications
June 2021
June 2021METU JOURNAL OF THE FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE
October 2020
October 2020METU JOURNAL OF THE FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE
April 2019
April 2019METU JOURNAL OF THE FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE
June 2018
June 2018METU JOURNAL OF THE FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE
March 2017
March 2017METU JOURNAL OF THE FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE
Roles in Event Organizations
March 2026
March 2026
ICAUS 2025 International Competition for Architecture and Urbanism Students | Iskenderun: Pro-Seismic City Design
Art Activities
Canaran C., Uçar Kırmızıgül B., Türkay Coşkun S.
Turkey
Awards
January 2020
January 2020İstanbul Senin Haliç Kıyıları Tasarım Yarışması - 2. Ödül
İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi
Artistic Activity
June 2017
June 2017Sergi: Harita ve Planlarla Ankara; 28 Haziran 2017; Sergi, Fatma Semih Akbil Fuaye Alanı'nda 28 Haziran-5 Temmuz tarihleri arası ziyarete açık kalacaktır. Sergi, TEDÜ Şehir ve Bölge Planlama Bölüm Başkanı Prof.Dr. Baykan Günay'ın kişisel koleksiyondan yararlanılarak TEDÜ Şehir ve Bölge Planlama Bölümü Öğretim Üyesi Yrd.Doç.Dr. Cansu Canaran tarafından hazırlanmıştır.
Günay B., Canaran C.
June 2017
June 2017Sergi: Harita ve Planlarla Ankara; 28 Haziran 2017; Sergi, Fatma Semih Akbil Fuaye Alanı'nda 28 Haziran-5 Temmuz tarihleri arası ziyarete açık kalacaktır. Sergi, TEDÜ Şehir ve Bölge Planlama Bölüm Başkanı Prof.Dr. Baykan Günay'ın kişisel koleksiyondan yararlanılarak TEDÜ Şehir ve Bölge Planlama Bölümü Öğretim Üyesi Yrd.Doç.Dr. Cansu Canaran tarafından hazırlanmıştır.
Günay B., Canaran C.
Invited Talks
November 2023
November 2023Yeni Yaşam Biçimleri ve Kentsel Kamusal Alanın Yaratıcı Kullanımı
Workshop
Ankara Şehircilik Bienali -Turkey
Jury Memberships
December-2025
December 2025PhD Thesis Monitoring Committee Member
Mert Ayaroğlu - PhD Thesis Progress Jury - A Sustainable Urban Wayout Alternative based upon Degrowth Strategies: Analysis of İstanbul Case - Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi
December-2025
December 2025Competition
ICAUS 2025 International Competition for Architecture and Urbanism Students | Iskenderun: Pro-Seismic City Design - TED Üniversitesi
August-2025
August 2025Doctorate
The Socio-Spatial Dialectıcs of Nevruz By Changing Ritual Morphology in Turkish Republic - Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi
June-2025
June 2025PhD Thesis Monitoring Committee Member
Mert Ayaroğlu - PhD Thesis Progress Jury - A Sustainable Urban Wayout Alternative based upon Degrowth Strategies: Analysis of İstanbul Case - Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi
May-2025
May 2025PhD Thesis Monitoring Committee Member
Selen Karadoğan - PhD Thesis Progress Jury - Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi
December-2024
December 2024PhD Thesis Monitoring Committee Member
Selen Karadoğan - PhD Thesis Progress Jury - Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi
November-2024
November 2024Doctoral Examination
Mert Ayaroğlu - PhD Thesis Proposal Jury - Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi
September-2024
September 2024Post Graduate
Spatial Assessment of Walking in Hacettepe, Ankara | H. Kübra Karakaya - TED Üniversitesi
August-2024
August 2024Post Graduate
Social Cohesion, Vitality and Activity: An Inclusive Urban Design Approach for Open Public Spaces around Islamabad's Streams - Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi
June-2024
June 2024PhD Thesis Monitoring Committee Member
Selen Karadoğan // PhD Research Progress // Unrevealing Cyclical Rituals through Rhythm and Movement - Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi
May-2024
May 2024Doctoral Examination
Mert Ayaroğlu PhD in Architecture, Proficiency Exam, 29 May 2024 - Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi
December-2023
December 2023PhD Thesis Monitoring Committee Member
Selen Karadoğan // PhD Research Progress // Unrevealing Cyclical Rituals through Rhythm and Movement - Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi
November-2023
November 2023Doctoral Examination
Examining Committee for PhD Qualification (METU - Elif Merve Nalçakar) - Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi
November-2023
November 2023Competition
İlhan Tekeli Şehircilik Kültürü Vakfı 1. Ankara Şehircilik Bienali “Yeni Yaşam Biçimleri ve Kamusal Alanların Yaratıcı Kullanımı” Öğrenci Fikir Proje Yarışması - İlhan Tekeli Şehircilik Kültürü Vakfı
October-2023
October 2023Competition
Yeni Yaşam Biçimleri ve Kentsel Kamusal Alanın Yaratıcı Kullanımı - İlhan Tekeli Şehircilik Kültürü Vakfı
June-2023
June 2023PhD Thesis Monitoring Committee Member
Selen Karadoğan // PhD research Progress // Unrevealing Cyclical Rituals through Rhythm and Movement - Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi
January-2023
January 2023Post Graduate
Bertuğ Kaan Demir // Master's Thesis Defense // A Data-Driven Approach for Understanding User Behaviour in Urban Studies - TED Üniversitesi
December-2022
December 2022PhD Thesis Monitoring Committee Member
Selen Karadoğan // PhD research Progress // Unrevealing Cyclical Rituals through Rhythm and Movement - Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi
November-2022
November 2022Doctorate
Ebru Eren // PhD Thesis Defense // The Conceptualization of a New Semiological/Semiotic Model for the Understanding of the Matters of the Causality and the Meaningfulness in/of the Built Environment - Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi
September-2022
September 2022Post Graduate
Kian Shamshiri // Master's Thesis Defense // Frame(S) and Framing in Digital Design Medium - TED Üniversitesi
August-2022
August 2022Post Graduate
Büşra Sönmez // Master's Thesis Defense // Collage in Urban Design - Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi
August-2022
August 2022Post Graduate
Nehir Melis Doğu // Master's Thesis Defense // The Interface Conditions of Architectural Diagrams: “Non-Plan Manifesto” And Its Diagram Practices - TED Üniversitesi
May-2022
May 2022Competition
Ulus 100. Yıl Çarşısı ve Yakın Çevresi Fikir Projesi Yarışması - Ankara Büyükşehir Belediyesi
February-2022
February 2022Post Graduate
Sabrina Shurdhi // Master's Thesis Defense // Coherency of Urban Space: Analyzing Street Environments - Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi
January-2021
January 2021METU Master of Urban Design + Master of Architecture Final Jury -
November-2020
November 2020Doctoral Examination
Examining Committee for PhD Qualification (METU - Mehmet Özmen) - Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi
November-2020
November 2020Doctoral Examination
Examining Committee for PhD Qualification (METU - Irmak Yavuz) - Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi
November-2020
November 2020Doctoral Examination
Examining Committee for PhD Qualification (METU - Begüm Sakar) - Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi
December-2019
December 2019METU Arch 401 Final Jury | Department of Architecture -
November-2019
November 2019METU Arch 401 Pre Jury | Department of Architecture -
January-2018
January 2018METU Arch 401 Final Jury | Department of Architecture -
January-2017
January 2017