Dr. Rafooneh Mokhtarshahi Sani

Architecture Department

Eastern Mediterranean University, Turkey

Associate Professor

Email: r.mokhtarshahi@emu.edu.tr

Qualifications

2009 Ph.D., Eastern Mediterranean University (Cyprus), Architecture

1999 M.Sc., Arts University (Iran), Architecture

Publications (selected)

1. Sokhanvar Dastjerdi, M., Mokhtarshahi Sani, R., 2015, “Linking the past and present through symbolic housing features: North Cyprus”, Social Semiotics, DOI:10.1080/10350330.2015.1041791
2. Mokhtarshahi Sani, R., Mahasti, p., Doratli, N., 2015, “Exploring the semiotic meaning of the first oil city in the Middle East: Masjed Soleyman”, Social Semiotics, Vol.25, No. 3, pp.342-363.
3. Mokhtarshahi Sani, R., Mahasti, p., 2013, “Symbolic Use of Windcatchers in Iran”, Open House International, Vol.38, No. 2, pp. 76-87.
4. Mokhtarshahi Sani, R., 2013, “The Symbolic Expression of Power and Religion in the Public Buildings in Safavid Iran: A Conceptual Interpretation”, Journal of Shi’a Islamic Studies, volume .6, No. 2, pp. 199-218.
5. Mokhtarshahi Sani, R., 2013, “An Exploration of Architectural Identity in the Walled City of Famagusta”, Journal of Cyprus Studies, Vol. 17 , No.41, pp. 35-46.
6. Mokhtarshahi Sani, R., Mahasti, p., 2013, “An Inquiry into Cultural Continuity and Change in Housing: An Iranian Perspective”. Sociology Mind, 3(3), pp. 230-237.
7. Mokhtarshahi Sani, R., Mahasti, p., 2012, “Regenerating Regional Identity for Sustainable Tourism Development, Case study: Eslami Island, Iran,” Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, Volume 35, pp. 523-530.
8. Mokhtarshahi Sani, R., Ulucay, B., Ulucay, P., 2011, “The Significance of User Participation in Architectural Design:The Case of Nicosia Social Housing Complex”, International journal of Architectural Research, Archnet-IJAR, Volume 5, Issue 3,pp.25-39.
9. Mokhtarshahi Sani, R., 2009, “A Conceptual understanding for teaching the history of Islamic architecture-an Iranian perspective”, International journal of Architectural Research, Volume 3, Issue 1, pp. 233-244.
10. Mokhtarshahi Sani, R., “An inquiry into the Islamic architecture symbolism: in the case of Safavid architecture of Iran-Isfahan”, Journal of near eastern studies (JNES), University of Chicago press, (accepted for publication).
11. Mokhtarshahi Sani, R., 2012, “Metamorphosis of vernacular architecture; example of symbolic use of wind-catchers in contemporary architecture of Iran”, ISVS6, Proceedings of 6th International Seminar on Vernacular Settlements, Famagusta, Vol.1, pp.85-96.
12. Mahasti, p., & Mokhtarshahi Sani, R., 2012, “Social Analysis of Class Segregation in Industrial Cities through the Eyes of Karl Marx”, Proceedings of ARCHENG’12 the 7th International Symposium on Architecture and Interior Architecture, European University of Lefke, pp.39-41.
13. Ozay, N., & Mokhtarshahi Sani, R., 2012, “Transformation from Traditional to Modern Housing; A Comparative Case Study on Cyprus and Iran”, Proceedings of ARCHENG’12 the 7th International Symposium on Architecture and Interior Architecture, European University of Lefke, pp.75-79.
14. Mokhtarshahi Sani, R., 2010, “Islamic architecture identity; traditional houses in Cyprus”, Proceedings of International Conference on Islamic civilization in the Mediterranean, Near East University, IRCICA, Research Center for Islamic History, Art and Culture, pp.73-81.
15. Mokhtarshahi Sani, R., 2008, “Sustainability in Iranian traditional architecture in the case of central Iran-Isfahan”, Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries, Malysia.
16. Mokhtarshahi Sani, R., 2006, “Toward Islamic Architecture Future”, Proceedings of 4th FAE International symposium, European University of Lefke.

Last updated: 2015-08-14