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VICE PRESIDENT

From local roots to global wings

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elif Özdoğlar
Interior Architect | Artist | Academic | Curator

Elif Özdoğlar is an interior architect and academic whose work bridges the boundaries between design, art, and education. She completed her bachelor’s degree at Yeditepe University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Interior Architecture; her master’s degree at Haliç University, Institute of Science; and her doctoral studies at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University.

Dr. Özdoğlar has exhibited her works in numerous national and international exhibitions and art events, exploring themes of spatial perception, cultural memory, and contemporary design. Her creative vision is deeply rooted in the dialogue between artistic expression and social context.

She previously served as a research assistant at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University and as a lecturer at Arel University. Currently, she is an Associate Professor at Kütahya Dumlupınar University, Faculty of Architecture, where she also serves as Vice Dean and Head of the Department of Interior Architecture. Beyond her academic career, she continues to contribute to the art community as a curator and collaborator in interdisciplinary projects that connect art, design, and society.