She was born in Tabriz, Iran, in 1992 and has been residing in Cyprus since 2010. She obtained her
bachelor’s degree in Interior Design with honors from Girne American University in 2013. Following
her graduation, she worked at Sarzamin Engineers Company in Tabriz for two years, where she gained
practical professional experience.
In 2015, she commenced her master’s studies in Architecture at Girne American University. During this
period, she contributed academic and professional articles to Iranian architectural publications, including
4Divari Magazine & Journal. In 2017, she transferred to Near East University (NEU), where she
completed her master’s degree in Architecture with honors.
Since 2017, she has been actively involved in academic life at Near East University. While pursuing her
doctoral studies, she served as a part-time lecturer at the Faculty of Architecture. After earning her PhD
in Architecture in 2022, she was appointed as a full-time academic staff member. In 2024, she was
awarded the academic title of Assistant Professor and was subsequently appointed as the coordinator of
the postgraduate programs in the Departments of Architecture and Interior Architecture. Her term as
postgraduate program coordinator concluded in August 2025.On December 1, 2025, she was awarded
the academic title of Associate Professor.
Her academic specialization focuses on architectural conservation and revitalization. In recent years, she
has expanded her research to explore the integration of artificial intelligence within this field,
contributing to the development of interdisciplinary approaches in architectural studies. Alongside her
academic work, she continues to engage in artistic production through painting, a practice she has
pursued with dedication since childhood.
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Web of Science: https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/GZA-9671-2022
Orcid: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1858-0133
Linkdin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shabnam-golkarian-6a5811ab/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shabnam_golkarian/
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