Asst. Prof. ERDEM YILDIRIM


Mimarlık Fakültesi, Mimarlık Bölümü

Bina Bilgisi Anabilim Dalı


WoS Research Areas: Engineering Multidisciplinary, Architecture


Avesis Research Areas: algorithms, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, 3D Impressions, Evolutionary Computing, Neural Networks, Architecture, Architectural Aesthetics, Building Design, Architectural Design

Email: erdem.yildirim[at]deu.edu.tr
Mobile Phone: +90 535 628 9141
Office Phone: +90 232 301 8391
Web: https://avesis.deu.edu.tr/erdem.yildirim
Office: B29C
Address: Dokuz Eylul Universitesi, Tinaztepe Kampusu, Dogus cad. No:209, Mimarlik Fakultesi

Metrics

Publication

30

H-Index (WoS)

1

Citation (Scopus)

1

H-Index (Scopus)

1

Citation (TrDizin)

2

H-Index (TrDizin)

1

Citation (Sobiad)

8

H-Index (Sobiad)

2

Citation (Sum Other)

45

Project

4

Intellectual Property

3

Open Access

1
UN Sustainable Development Goals

Biography

Erdem Yıldırım, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Architecture at Dokuz Eylül University. His research focuses on computational design, virtual and augmented reality, artificial intelligence in architecture, and evolutionary computing. With a strong background in algorithmic design, he has published extensively on topics such as AI-driven architectural optimization, parametric design, and immersive technologies in architectural education. Dr. Yıldırım actively integrates digital tools into architectural pedagogy, exploring their potential for enhancing creativity and design processes.

Education

2009 - 2019

2009 - 2019

Doctorate

Dokuz Eylul University, Mimarlık Fakültesi, Mimarlık Bölümü, Turkey

2005 - 2009

2005 - 2009

Postgraduate

Dokuz Eylul University, Mimarlık Fakültesi, Mimarlık Bölümü, Turkey

2000 - 2004

2000 - 2004

Undergraduate

Izmir Institute Of Technology, Faculty Of Archıtecture, Department Of Archıtecture (Englısh), Turkey

Dissertations

2019

2019

Doctorate

Analysis of pedestrian behavior and transferring to design by algorithmic approach

Dokuz Eylul University, Mimarlık Fakültesi, Mimarlık Bölümü

2009

2009

Postgraduate

Foto-mekan, foto-hikaye, foto-duvar: Le Corbusier mimarlığı ve onun fotografik temsili

Dokuz Eylul University, Mimarlık Fakültesi, Mimarlık Bölümü

Foreign Languages

B2 Upper Intermediate

B2 Upper Intermediate

English

Academic Positions

2023 - Continues

2023 - Continues

Assistant Professor

Dokuz Eylul University, Mimarlık Fakültesi, Mimarlık Bölümü

2019 - 2023

2019 - 2023

Research Assistant PhD

Dokuz Eylul University, Mimarlık Fakültesi, Mimarlık Bölümü

2005 - 2019

2005 - 2019

Research Assistant

Dokuz Eylul University, Mimarlık Fakültesi, Mimarlık Bölümü

Managerial Experience

2023 - Continues

2023 - Continues

Faculty Management Board Member

Dokuz Eylul University, Mimarlık Fakültesi, Mimarlık Bölümü

Non Academic Experience

2004 - 2005

2004 - 2005

Architect

Professional Organization, Arno Architects, Design, Architect

2004 - 2004

2004 - 2004

Junior Architect

Professional Organization, Pöğün Architects, Design, Junior Architect

Designed Lessons

Postgraduate

Postgraduate

Advanced Information Techniques in Architecture

Yıldırım E.

Articles Published in Other Journals

2022

2022

Artificial Encounter: Le Corbusier and Parametricism

Yildirim E.

Yapı , no.482, pp.20-24, 2022 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)

2022

2022

A.I.'s Vision of Future Cities

Yıldırım E.

Urbanizm , no.27, pp.60-71, 2022 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)

Papers Presented at Peer-Reviewed Scientific Conferences

2024

2024

Integrating Visual Coding and Contemporary Digital Techniques into Basic Design Education in Architecture: A Studio Experiment

Yildirim E., Arpak A.

XVIII. National Symposium on Digital Design in Architecture, Balıkesir, Turkey, 13 June 2024, (Full Text)

2023

2023

A Crisis In Education: Navigating The Technological Abyss In Architectural Design Studio

YILDIRIM E.

2. International Cankaya Scientific Studies Congress, Ankara, Turkey, 28 - 29 September 2023, vol.1, pp.605-611, (Full Text)

2022

2022

Comparison Of Parametric And Conventional Methods In Pattern-Based Shell Design Within The Scope Of Architecture Pedagogy

YILDIRIM E.

Isarc 4. International Scientific Research And Innovation Congress, İstanbul, Turkey, 24 - 25 December 2022, vol.1, pp.440-452, (Full Text)

2022

2022

Text To Image Artificial Intelligence In A Basic Design Studio: Spatialization From Novel

YILDIRIM E.

Isarc 4. International Scientific Research And Innovation Congress, İstanbul, Turkey, 24 - 25 December 2022, vol.1, pp.453-462, (Full Text)

2022

2022

Topology Optimization Method For Introduction To Architecture Course

Yıldırım E.

3. International Dicle Scientific Research And Innovation Congress, Diyarbakır, Turkey, 26 November 2022, vol.1, pp.1853-1864, (Full Text)

2022

2022

Comparison of Parametric and Conventional Methods in Architectural Design Studio 102

Yildirim E.

1st International Conference on Innovative Academic Studies, Konya, Turkey, 10 - 13 September 2022, pp.314, (Summary Text)

2018

2018

Algoritmik Kamusal Yeşil Alan Tasarımı

YILDIRIM E., GÖKMEN H.

2. Uluslararası Mimarlık ve Tasarım Kongresi, 11 - 12 October 2018, (Summary Text)

2014

2014

Responsive Stage Design for Auidience Position

Yildirim E.

VIII. National Symposium on Digital Design in Architecture, İzmir, Turkey, 26 - 27 June 2014, (Full Text)

Books

2023

2023

Evolving Spaces: 18-Year Post-Occupancy Evaluation of a Kindergarten in İzmir

YILDIRIM E.

in: International Theory, Research and Reviews in Architecture, Planning and Design, , Editor, Serüven, Ankara, pp.35-56, 2023

2023

2023

Artificial Intelligence in Architecture

Yildirim E.

in: Digital Transformation and Changing Applications, Ahmet Özen,Muhammet Damar, Editor, Efe Akademi, İstanbul, pp.561-578, 2023

2022

2022

Text-to-Image Generation A.I. in Architecture

Yıldırım E.

in: Art and Architecture: Theory, Practice and Experience, Kozlu,Hale, Editor, Livre de Lyon, Lyon, pp.97-120, 2022

2022

2022

Topology Optimization In Architecture Practices

Yıldırım E.

in: Research & Reviews In Architecture, Planning And Design, Biçer Özlem Parlak,Gürani F. Yeşim, Editor, Gece Kitaplığı, Ankara, pp.117-137, 2022 Sustainable Development

Funded Projects

2018 - 2022

2018 - 2022

Mimari Konsept Tasarımı İçin Sanal Gerçeklik Ortamında 3 Boyutlu Eskiz Modellemesi

Project Supported by Higher Education Institutions

ALTUN T. D. (Executive), YILDIRIM E.

2018 - 2022

2018 - 2022

3D Sketch Modeling in Virtual Reality for Architectural Concept DesignSustainable Development

Project Supported by Higher Education Institutions

(Project Abstract)
Altun T. D., Yildirim E.

2009 - 2009

2009 - 2009

2009 Open Architecture Challange : Classroom design

Project Supported by Private Organizations in Other Countries

Yildirim E., Gökmen H. (Executive)

Patent

2025

2025

Hexagonal Grid System For Dodecahedral Structures

Patent

Pending / Applied, The Invention Recourse Number: 1 , Standard Registration

2024

2024

Aesthetic waist reduction method through rib contouring

Patent

Pending / Applied, The Invention Recourse Number: 2024/013248 , Standard Registration

2023

2023

Guitar stand

Patent

Pending / Applied, The Invention Recourse Number: 2023/017862 , Standard Registration

Peer Reviews in Scientific Publications

March 2022

March 2022

Ege Mimarlık

National Scientific Refreed Journal

Awards

July 2013

July 2013

Municipality Building Competition, Purchase

Uşak Municipality

May 2012

May 2012

Chamber of Commerce Building Competition, Purchase

Mersin Chamber Of Commerce

November 2011

November 2011

Afyon Cumhuriyet Square Urban Design Competition, Purchase

Afyonkarahisar Municipality

December 2010

December 2010

Turkish Architecture Photography Contest, Exhibition Award

Turkey Architects Association

August 2010

August 2010

Cultural Wealth of Karşıyaka Photography Competition, Exhibition Award

Karşıyaka Municipality

December 2009

December 2009

Turkish Architecture Photography Contest, Exhibition Award

Turkey Architects Association

August 2008

August 2008

Ziyapaşa District Urban Design Competition, Purchase

Adana Metropolitan Municipality

February 2008

February 2008

Kemeraltı Photography Contest, 1st Prize

Konak Municipality

June 2006

June 2006

Balıkesir Çamlık Urban Design and Architectural National Competition, Purchase

Balıkesir Municipality

June 2006

June 2006

İzmir Konak Municipality Uzundere Recreation Valley Project Competition, Honorable Mention

Konak Municipality

March 2006

March 2006

S.O.S. İstanbul, Galataport Urban Design Competition, Equivalent Award

Istanbul Architects Association

Artistic Activity

October 2017

October 2017

Greening of Urban Hardscapes Installation

Yildirim E.

December 2015

December 2015

Art Caught Through the Lens

Yildirim E.

October 2010

October 2010

Karsiyaka's Cultural Richness Photo Competition Exhibition

Yildirim E.

October 2009

October 2009

Pattern - Individual Architectural Photography Exhibition

Yildirim E.



Invited Talks

February 2025

February 2025

GÜYAP Carrier Days

Seminar

Gazi University-Turkey

January 2025

January 2025

Artificial Intelligence Architecture and Design Industry Seminar & B2B Meetings

Seminar

Ministry of Industry and Technology / İzmir Development Agency-Turkey

November 2024

November 2024

Arch for Mediterranean Ecology / Simulations and Genetic Algorithms

Seminar

İzmir Architects Association-Turkey

October 2024

October 2024

Digitization in Architecture

Seminar

Kocaeli Chamber of Architects-Turkey

April 2023

April 2023

Architecture and Photography

Seminar

Dokuz Eylul University-Turkey

April 2021

April 2021

The Music of Architecture

Workshop

Art & Collages-Turkey

October 2019

October 2019

Parametric Design in Architecture

Seminar

Chamber of Architects Aydın-Turkey

September 2019

September 2019

Architecture Design Summit 2019

Conference

Architecture Design Summit-Turkey

Jury Memberships

January-2025

January 2025

Doctoral Examination

- Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi

September-2022

September 2022

Competition

DEU 40TH ANNIVERSARY I DESIGN FOR MY CAMPUS Campus Furniture Design Competition - Dokuz Eylul University

August-2021

August 2021

Competition

Dokuz Eylul University National Student Architectural Idea Project Competition Torbali Vocational School Open Exhibition Area Design - Dokuz Eylul University

May-2020

May 2020

Competition

Uşak Municipality, Pedestrianized Streets Architecture Urban Design Idea Project Competition - Uşak Municipality

January-2018

January 2018

Competition

3rd Traditional Stand Design Student Competition - Tümaş Marble - Tümaş Marble

July-2011

July 2011

Competition

Fotomaraton İzmir Photography Competition - Chamber of Architects İzmir

September-2009

September 2009

Competition

Fotomaraton İzmir Photography Competition - Chamber of Architects İzmir