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Aysu Kuru

Aysu Kuru

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Researcher and Educator in Sustainable Architecture

  • Education

    • Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Montpellier

      2012 - 2013
      Bachelor of Architecture (Exchange)

    • Kadiköy Anadolu Lisesi

      2004 - 2009
      Mathematics and Science

    • FMV Ayazağa Işık Primary School

      1997 - 2004

    • UNSW

      2016 - 2020
      Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Built Environment - Architectural Design and Science

      Activities and Societies: Elected Higher Degree Research Student Representative at UNSW Built Environment (2017-2021): - Faculty Board - Faculty Research Committee - Faculty Health and Safety Committee - Faculty Higher Degree Research Support Thesis Title: "Biomimetic adaptive building skins: An approach towards multifunctionality"Supervisors: A/P Philip Oldfield, Prof Francesco Fiorito and Prof Stephen Bonser

    • University of Greenwich

      2015 - 2016
      Master of Science Sustainable Building Engineering with Merit

      Thesis Title: "Biomimetic Strategies for the Control of the Thermal Environment in Hot and Dry Climates"Supervisor: Dr Spyridon Stravoravdis

    • Bahcesehir University

      2009 - 2014
      Bachelor of Arts in Architecture Architecture

  • Experience

    • Zer Architecture Limited

      Aug 2011 - Sept 2011
      Architectural Intern

    • Poliform Construction

      Aug 2012 - Sept 2012
      Architectural Intern

    • XXI Architecture and Design Magazine

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2015
      Assistant Editor

    • UNSW

      Apr 2017 - Jul 2021

      Co-Investigator in the project of `Climate Emergency and Net Zero Carbon Built Environments`Chief Investigator: Scientia Prof Deo Prasad AO FTSE UNSW School of Built Environment, High Performance Architecture Research Cluster

      • Postdoctoral Researcher

        Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

      • Academic Tutor

        Jul 2016 - Jul 2021

      • Research Assistant

        Sept 2016 - Dec 2020

      • Higher Degree Research Student Representative

        Apr 2017 - Jul 2020

    • UNSW FBE High Peformance Architecture Reearch Cluster

      Jul 2017 - Dec 2019
      Administrative Assistant and Educational Developer

    • Www.bioinspiration.net

      Feb 2018 - now
      Founder and Author

    • University of Sydney

      Feb 2020 - Dec 2022

      • Chair of ADP Sustainability Team

        May 2022 - Dec 2022

      • Lecturer in Architectural Science

        Jan 2022 - Nov 2022

      • Associate Lecturer in Architectural Science

        Jul 2021 - Jan 2022

      • Academic Tutor

        Feb 2020 - Jul 2021

    • Australian Human Rights Institute

      Jun 2021 - Jul 2021
      Postdoctoral Researcher

    • Sydney Net Zero Institute

      Aug 2023 - now
      Research Pillar Lead

      Research Pillar Lead for Buildings and Climate Change

    • University of Sydney

      Jan 2024 - now

      Representative from the Net Zero Institute for the University of Sydney Sustainability Working Group (Research and Education), responsible for the implementation of the University Sustainability Strategy

      • ADP Sustainability Working Group Co-Lead

        Jun 2024 - now

      • Representative for the University Sustainability Working Group

        Feb 2024 - now

      • Lecturer in Architecture and Construction (Assistant Professor)

        Dec 2022 - now

      • Stream Director, High Performance Buildings & Sustainable Design, Master of Architectural Science

        Jan 2024 - now

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Rhinoceros

      CADIstanbul
      Jan 2014

    • Autodesk Revit

      CADIstanbul
      Jan 2013

    • Foundations of University Learning and Teaching

      UNSW
      Jan 2018

    • Grasshopper

      The Institute of Digital Design Australia
      Jan 2016

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Aysu Kuru
      Sydney Environment Institute Collaborative Funding Sydney Environment Institute Sep 2023
    • Awarded to Aysu Kuru
      PhD Publication Award UNSW Built Environment 2020
    • Awarded to Aysu Kuru
      Postgraduate Research Support Scheme UNSW Graduate Research School 2019
    • Awarded to Aysu Kuru
      1st Prize and People`s Choice Award in UNSW 3 Minute Thesis Competition Faculty Heat UNSW Built Environment 2018
    • Awarded to Aysu Kuru
      HDR Research Support Funding UNSW Built Environment 2018 Awarded 3 times in 3 consecutive years
    • Awarded to Aysu Kuru
      Travel Grant PRSS (Postgraduate Research Support Scheme) UNSW Graduate Research School 2018
    • Awarded to Aysu Kuru
      Wightman Bequest PhD Top-Up Scholarship UNSW Built Environment 2016
    • Awarded to Aysu Kuru
      ÖSYS (Student Selection and Placement Exam) full (100%) Scholarship ÖSYM (Measuring, Selection and Placement Centre) Turkey 2009
    • Awarded to Aysu Kuru
      TEOG (High School Exam) 2% percentile rank Ministry of National Education Turkey 2004
    • Awarded to Aysu Kuru
      Full Scholarship Feyziye Mektepleri Vakfi (FMV) 1997

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Reader

      Issued by Boğaziçi University on Jan 2004
      Boğaziçi UniversityAssociated with Aysu Kuru