Dr. İrem Küçük | Architecture | Best Researcher Award

Gazi University, Architecture Department, Turkey.

Dr. İrem Küçük is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of architecture, currently serving in the Department of Architecture at Gazi University. She earned her B. Arch (2009), M.A. (2013), and Ph.D. (2018) from Gazi University and completed the Open Thesis Fabrication (OTF) program in 2011 at IAAC. As a coordinator at atelierz since 2014, she has been actively involved in experimental projects that critically explore the essence of architecture and the evolving role of architects. Her research integrates architectural design theories, experimental architecture, and contemporary design practices.

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Education 🎓

Dr. İrem Küçük has a strong academic foundation in architecture, having completed all her degrees at Gazi University. She earned her Ph.D. in Architecture in 2018, where she explored architectural design theories and experimental practices. Prior to that, she completed her M.A. in Architecture in 2013, focusing on design space and innovative architectural methodologies. Her B. Arch degree in 2009 laid the groundwork for her expertise in architectural design and theory. Additionally, she attended the Open Thesis Fabrication (OTF) program at the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) in 2011, which provided her with hands-on experience in digital fabrication and computational design.

Professional Experience 👩‍🏫

Dr. İrem Küçük is a faculty member in the Department of Architecture at Gazi University, where she teaches architectural design studio and elective courses. Her academic role involves guiding students through theoretical and practical aspects of architecture, fostering innovative thinking and experimental design approaches. Since 2014, she has also been serving as the coordinator at atelierz, where she leads experimental projects that critically examine the essence of architecture and the evolving role of architects. Through these initiatives, she explores contemporary architectural theories, design methodologies, and artistic practices, pushing the boundaries of traditional architectural education and practice.

Research Interests 🔬

Dr. Küçük’s research focuses on innovative and experimental approaches in architecture, particularly in:

Architectural Design & Theories

Experimental Architecture & Design Pedagogies

Design Space & Artistic Practices in Architecture

Contemporary Architecture & Digital Fabrication

Innovative Architectural Practices & Tools

Awards & Recognitions 🏆

Recognized for contributions in Experimental Architecture & Design Education

Selected Publications 📚

Küçük, İ. (2025). Material experimentation in the architectural design studio: An experimental pedagogical model for incorporating craft mediums into studio education. Buildings. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15050701

Küçük, İ. (2024). Excessively undisciplined works. In Book chapter. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-2329-8.ch011

Küçük, İ., & Aksu, A. (2023). Rethinking the pedagogical fiction of the architectural design studio. Periodica Polytechnica Architecture. https://doi.org/10.3311/ppar.21248

Yilmaz, I., & Aksu, A. (2019). Contemporaneity - A common space-time-data for architectural creation. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/471/7/072033

Yilmaz, I. (2017). Move-tecture: A conceptual framework for designing movement in architecture. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/245/4/042061

Dr. Yousef Kazemzadeh, Petroleum Engineering, Best Innovation Award

Doctorate at Persian Gulf University, Iran

Dr. Yousef Kazemzadeh is currently an Assistant Professor at Persian Gulf University (PGU) in Iran, specializing in Petroleum Engineering. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering with a focus on Reservoir Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology. Dr. Kazemzadeh’s research interests span Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), reservoir simulation, fluid flow modeling in porous media, and underground CO2/gas storage. He has a strong record in both academic instruction and practical research, particularly in the application of nanoparticles and smart water in enhancing oil extraction processes.

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Dr. Yousef Kazemzadeh maintains an ORCID ID (0000-0002-5021-1856) and profiles on academic platforms such as Google Scholar, Scopus, ResearchGate, and LinkedIn. These profiles showcase his scholarly contributions, citation metrics, and collaborations within the field of Petroleum Engineering.

Citations: 1,331 citations from 858 documents
Documents: 67
h-index: 20

Education

Dr. Kazemzadeh earned his Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology, focusing on the stability of W/O emulsions under high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) conditions using nanoparticles and smart water. His M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees, both in Petroleum Engineering from Shiraz University, provided foundational knowledge in reservoir engineering and included research on asphaltene precipitation and gas injection processes.

Research Focus

His research primarily revolves around enhancing oil recovery techniques, including the application of smart fluids and nanoparticles, reservoir simulation, and modeling fluid flow in porous media. Additionally, Dr. Kazemzadeh contributes to feasibility studies on underground CO2/gas storage, reflecting his interest in sustainable energy solutions.

Professional Journey

Dr. Kazemzadeh’s professional journey includes positions as an Assistant Professor at PGU, researcher, and instructor at various academic institutions including Tehran University and Islamic Azad University. He has also served as a member of the board at PetroAsa Technologies Company, specializing in upstream experimental equipment and consultancy services for oil companies.

Publications Noted & Contributions

His conference papers cover topics such as minimum miscibility pressure (MMP), gas storage processes, and experimental studies on asphaltene precipitation. These contributions underscore his expertise in practical applications and theoretical advancements within Petroleum Engineering.

Correction to: Investigating the mechanism of interfacial tension reduction through the combination of low-salinity water and bacteria

Authors: Abdi, A.; Ranjbar, B.; Kazemzadeh, Y.; Aram, F.; Riazi, M.

Journal: Scientific Reports, 2024, 14(1), 14022

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-62255-0

Impact of nanopore confinement on phase behavior and enriched gas minimum miscibility pressure in asphaltenic tight oil reservoirs

Authors: Keyvani, F.; Safaei, A.; Kazemzadeh, Y.; Riazi, M.; Qajar, J.

Journal: Scientific Reports, 2024, 14(1), 13405

Design of a sustainable supply chain network of biomass renewable energy in the case of disruption

Authors: Aslani, L.; Hasan-Zadeh, A.; Kazemzadeh, Y.; Sheikh-Azadi, A.-H.

Journal: Scientific Reports, 2024, 14(1), 13330

Interfacial tension and wettability alteration during hydrogen and carbon dioxide storage in depleted gas reservoirs

Authors: Dehghani, M.R.; Ghazi, S.F.; Kazemzadeh, Y.

Journal: Scientific Reports, 2024, 14(1), 11594

Investigating the mechanism of interfacial tension reduction through the combination of low-salinity water and bacteria

Authors: Abdi, A.; Ranjbar, B.; Kazemzadeh, Y.; Aram, F.; Riazi, M.

Journal: Scientific Reports, 2024, 14(1), 11408

A comprehensive review direct methods to overcome the limitations of gas injection during the EOR process

Authors: Shafiei, M.; Kazemzadeh, Y.; Escrochi, M.; Franco, C.A.; Riazi, M.

Journal: Scientific Reports, 2024, 14(1), 7468

Research Timeline

Dr. Kazemzadeh’s research timeline outlines his progression from roles as a research assistant at various institutions, including the Oil and Gas Research Center at PGU and the Upstream Laboratory of Petroleum at Shiraz University, to his current position as Assistant Professor at PGU.

Collaborations and Projects

He has been actively involved in collaborative research projects sponsored by entities like the National Iranian South Oil Company (NISOC) and the Iranian Offshore Oil Company (IOOC). His involvement in experimental PVT projects and research initiatives aimed at optimizing production processes highlights his practical contributions to the oil and gas industry.