Artan HYSA

landscape researcher |
architect | design instructor |

2022- Dec 2024

Technical University of Munich [TUM]

Research Associate

Within the EuroTechPostdoc2-Excellence in Science and Technology programme, the TransConnECT: TRANSversal CONNectivity of European Cities’ landscapes to Terrestrial surface waters project is hosted by the Technical University of Munich and co-hosted by the Technical University of Denmark. (video)

Oct-Nov 2023

Technical University of Denmark [DTU]

Visiting Researcher

Research visit within the scope of secondment activities of TransConnECT project. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement no. 899987.

2010- 2022

EPOKA University in Tirana

Lecturer |
Studio Instructor

Prepared and lectured various courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels at the Department of Architecture. Conducted and supervised research of Master students. Held the following administrative duties: Center of Design and Research in Applied Sciences (CoRDA)-Board Member (2014- 2022); Board of Curricula Development- Board Member (2019-2022); Department’s Scientific Committee-Member (2019-2022).

2013- 2014

Istanbul Bilgi University

Research Assistant | Studio Instructor

Assisted in Architectural Design studio course preparations, management, and evaluation. Organizing the semestral exhibition of students’ projects.

2009- 2010

Tabanlioglu Architects

Architect

I have been part of design processed of different architectural project, starting from concept development, architectural drawings and detailing, in the following projects;
o Master Plan of the Tourist Village in Alacati-Izmir/ Four Seasons Alacati [2009-2010]
o Reconstruction of the former “Iplik” factory in Istanbul [2009-2010]
o Information Wall on the Yenikapi Excavations in Istanbul

2008- 2010

Cinici Architects

Architect

Part of the design team led by Chief Architect Ark. Behruz Cinici in the following projects;
o National Competition for the Rehabilitation of the Historical Center of the City of Edirne, Turkey [2010]
o Technological Building in METU University Campus, Ankara [2009]
o Design of the Residential Area, 50,000 apartments, Istanbul, engagement in the design and development of several specific housing typologies [2006]
o Tourist Village in Manavgat, Turkey [2006]

2022- 2024

Technical University of Munich [TUM]

Postdoc Training

Attended several postdoctoral training on soft skills, academic career, and grant proposal writing and project management organized by TUM ForTe- Office for Research and Innovation. I participated in the “On Boarding” training for Postdocs as potential lecturers at TUM organized by TUM ProLehre. I have successfully completed two modules on “Designing and Evaluating Exams” and “Thesis Supervision”.

Nov 2023

Technical University of Denmark [DTU]

Postdoc Training

During Secondments visit to the Co-host of TransConnECT project has an intensive training on cloud computing via central supercomputing center of DTU. This elevated my skills in dealing with large geospatial data processing via high computing capacities of existing infrastructure.

April 2023

Ecole Polytechnic de Paris

Postdoc Training

Participated in the Bootcamp organized in LX Paris, was a great opportunity to expand my research vision by interacting with fellows from different disciplines and cultural background. Especially, workshops on gender equality and climate change awareness were very informative.

2013- 2018

Istanbul Technical University

Doctoral Research [Ph.D.]

Conducted doctoral research at landscape scale. Thesis entitled: Utilizing CORINE Land Cover Data in Diverse Spatial Decision Making and Management Processes., awarded “The Best Thesis of 2018” Award by the Rector of Istanbul Technical University.

Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Fatma Ayçim Türer Başkaya.

May 2018

Aalborg University

Masterclass

JCSS Continuing Education and Advanced School: JCSS Advanced Course on Systems Risk Modelling and Analysis (Bayesian Networks) in Engineering Decision Making (3 ECTS)

Instructor: Prof. Michael Faber Nielsen.

2007- 2010

Istanbul Bilgi University

Master of Architecture [M.Arch]

Conducted design-based research on urban watercourse and valley management. Thesis entitled: Settling the Slope-A Sustainable Future for Kağıthane Valley.

Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Ihsan Bilgin, Arch. Dr. Selçuk Avcı.

2003- 2007

Middle East Technical University [METU_Ankara]

Bachelor of Architecture [B.Arch]

Graduated as an honor student from a 4-year Bachelor-degree program, with highest achievements in design studio projects.

2022- 2024

TransConnECT

Project Name:

TransConnECT – TRANSversal CONNectivity of European Cities’ landscapes to Terrestrial surface waters

Fund:

EU H2020

Action:

Marie Sklodowska-Curie Action (MSCA) / EuroTechPostdoc2 Programme- EuroTech Universities Alliance

Grant Type:

Individual Grant

Host/ Co-host:

Technical University of Munich (TUM)/ Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

Role:

Principal Investigator (PI)

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2019-2022

LAND4FLOOD

Project Name:

CA16209 – Natural Flood Retention on Private Land (LAND4FLOOD)

Fund:

Horizon Europe

Action:

COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology)

Grant Type:

Collaboration Grant

Action Chair:

Prof Lenka Slavikova/ Univerzita Jana Evangelisty Purkyne V Usti Nad Labem [Czech Republic]

Role:

Management Committee (MC) Member/ Working Group (WG) member

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2021-2025

UB3GUARD

Project Name:

CA20132 – Urban Tree Guard – Safeguarding European urban trees and forests through improved biosecurity (UB3Guard)

Fund:

Horizon Europe

Action:

COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology)

Grant Type:

Collaboration Grant

Action Chair:

Prof Johanna Witzell/.Linneuniversitetet [Sweden]

Role:

Working Group (WG) member

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2020-2024

SEA-UNICORN

Project Name:

CA19107 – Unifying Approaches to Marine Connectivity for improved Resource Management for the Seas (SEA-UNICORN)

Fund:

Horizon Europe

Action:

COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology)

Grant Type:

Collaboration Grant

Action Chair:

Dr Audrey Darnaude/ Université de Montpellier [France]

Role:

Working Group (WG) member

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2019-2023

FIRElinks

Project Name:

CA18135 – Fire in the Earth System: Science & Society (FIRElinks)

Fund:

Horizon Europe

Action:

COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology)

Grant Type:

Collaboration Grant

Action Chair:

Prof Artemi Cerda/Universitat de Valencia [Spain]

Role:

Management Committee (MC) Member/ Group (WG) member

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2023-2027

NERO

Project Name:

CA22164 – european Network on Extreme fiRe behaviOr (NERO)

Fund:

Horizon Europe

Action:

COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology)

Grant Type:

Collaboration Grant

Action Chair:

Dr Theodore Giannaros/National Observatory of Athens [Greece]

Role:

Co-Proposer

Management Committee (MC) Member/ Group (WG) member

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2014-2018

K-FORCE

Project Name:

Knowledge FOr Resilient soCiEty (K-Force)

Fund:

European Commission

Action:

Capacity building (higher education) – Erasmus+

Grant Type:

Capacity Building and Collaboration Grant

Lead Partner:

University of Novi Sad [Serbia]

Role:

Working Group member at Epoka University [Partner Institution from Albania]

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2018

Osumi Island Competition

Project Name:

Osumi Island

Investor:

Public/ Design Competition

Result:

1. Prize

Project Country:

Albania

Project City:

Berat

Project Category:

Landscape Design

Project Area:

~20000 sqm

Role:

Architect/ Team member

2013

Quartz Restaurant

Project Name:

Quartz Restaurant

Investor:

Private

Project Country:

Albania

Project City:

Pogradec

Project Category:

Leisure

Project Area:

545 sqm

Role:

Architect/ Team member

2012

Albtelekom Data Center

Project Name:

Albtelekom Data Center

Investor:

AlbTelekom

Project Country:

Albania

Project City:

Tirana

Project Category:

Infrastructure

Project Area:

~2500 sqm

Role:

Architect/ Team member

2011

Campus Entrance Gate

Project Name:

Epoka Campus Entrance Gate

Investor:

Epoka University

Project Country:

Albania

Project City:

Tirana

Project Category:

Education

Project Area:

~1000 sqm

Role:

Architect/ Concept Designer

2010

Ballie Mosque

Project Name:

Ballie Mosque

Investor:

Private

Project Country:

Albania

Project City:

Elbasan

Project Category:

Cultural – Heritage

Project Area:

1776 sqm

Role:

Architect/ Concept Designer

2009

Neighborhood Design Competition

Project Name:

Kayabasi Neighborhood Design

Investor:

Public/ Design Competition

Result:

1. Prize

Project Country:

Turkey

Project City:

Istanbul

Project Category:

Housing

Project Area:

~50000 sqm

Role:

Architect/ Team member

2008-2009

Professional Design Competitions

Project Name:

Denizli City Hall/ METU Youth Center

Investor:

Municipality/ University

Result:

Mention Prize/ Shortlisted

Project Country:

Turkey

Project City:

Denizli/ Ankara

Project Category:

Institutional/ Educational- Social

Project Area:

~6000 sqm/ ~4000 sqm

Role:

Architect/ Team member

2007- 2010

Graduate Design Studio

Project Name:

Several Architectural, Urban, and Landscape Design projects within Master of Architectural Design program at Istanbul Bilgi University

Investor:

Project Country:

Turkey

Project City:

Istanbul

Project Category:

Housing/ Cultural/ Social

Project Area:

Role:

Architecture student

2003- 2007

Under-graduate Design Studio

Project Name:

Several Architectural Design projects within Bachelor of Architecture program at Middle East Technical University [METU] in Ankara

Investor:

Project Country:

Turkey

Project City:

Ankara

Project Category:

Housing/ Cultural/ Social

Project Area:

Role:

Architecture student

2022- 2024

Einführungspraktikum

Bachelor + Graduate

[10 SWS/ ~15 ECTS]

Delivering the introductory lecture “Landscape Perspectives in Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems Connectivity“, within the module “Einführungspraktikum Aquatische Systembiologie”, at the School of Life Sciences, Technical University of Munich. The lecture is followed by a rapid GIS-based exercise on metropolitan blue-green infrastructure connectivity.

2015- 2022

Architectural Design Studio [Arch201-202]

Bachelor

[10 ECTS]

Architectural Design studio I & II, are aimed to make the bridging between the conceptual discourse on basic design during the first year and the architecture design for real life situations. Yet, a considerable importance is given to the initial stage of architectural design process; the Concept development. The CONCEPT idea which is expected to be generated via a thorough analysis of the CONTEXT in which the architectural product will be settled and the CONTENT for which it will serve for.

The main objective of Arch 201 Architectural Design Studio is to introduce students with the real life factors, as direct parameters affecting the architectural design decisions.

2021- 2022

GIS Applications for Planners

Graduate

[6 ECTS]

ARCH 463 is an introductory course about real life applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in the territorial management and planning. Students are introduced to various available GIS software, but in practice sessions only the open-source software and freely available data are promoted. The learning method relies on research-based learning via problem-oriented research. First, students are expected to clearly define a real life problem at the metropolitan scale from a context they are familiar with. Then, in small groups they are guided to structure a GIS-based method for understanding, analyzing, and proposing solutions.

2020- 2021

Landscape Research

Graduate

[6 ECTS]

The still existing approach in architectural and urban design is aiming to provide more efficient, more aesthetical, and safer buildings and urban environments for people. While, this approach is not sustainable enough in the long-run. The goal of this course is to divert the research interest of young professionals towards the landscape approach, in which the built environment is considered complementary to the natural systems of the territory. Landscape approach, fundamentally relies on the most specific local properties of the context at local scale, while being aware of the prevailing challenges of global scale.The main objective of this course is to enable students (future architects & urban planners) to think beyond the built environment.

2019- 2020

Nature Driven Urban Planning and Design

Graduate

[6 ECTS]

This course focuses on the urban planning and design practices that are scientifically or ideally inspired by natural systems. Nature here is an encompassing concept of all living being surrounding us. In other words, these design and planning practices are driven by certain natural systems of micro to macro scales.The main objective of this course is to highlight the importance of Nature-Based Solutions in Urban Challenges of the Modern City. it aims to well-define the green-blue infrastructure of the city as a crucial layer of the urbanized surfaces. Moreover, mapping techniques of Landscape infrastructure is another core goal.

2018- 2019

Landscape Urbanism

Ph.D.

[7.5 ECTS]

This course is designed to foster didactic research in Landscape Research, with a specific focus on the complex interplay between artificial and natural surfaces within a given territory. The course explores both urbanized and suburban areas, examining how human interventions shape the landscape and influence ecological and environmental processes.
A central theme of the course is landscape connectivity and fragmentation—key concepts in understanding how landscapes function ecologically and socially.
Through both theoretical discussions and practical applications, students analyze strategies to mitigate fragmentation, promote sustainable urban planning, and foster more resilient and interconnected landscapes.

2019- 2020

Landscape Perspectives in DRM & FS

Graduate

[7.5 ECTS]

This course focuses on understanding disasters as ongoing processes rather than isolated events. By examining the development dynamics of landscapes, the course provides a strong foundation for this perspective. The primary objective is to cultivate an awareness of disasters as complex phenomena shaped by environmental, social, and spatial factors. Emphasizing a paradigm shift from disaster recovery to disaster risk reduction and preparedness, the course highlights the importance of proactive strategies in mitigating risks. Through theoretical and practical approaches in landscape research, students will explore methodological tools that contribute to disaster sensitive planning practices.

2016- 2022

Supervised Independent Study and Research

Graduate

[12 ECTS]

The course aims to establish a clear framework for conducting research by defining the primary subject of investigation, outlining the research methodology, and reviewing the current state of knowledge within the selected topic. It emphasizes identifying the core research problem and analyzing existing approaches to address it. A thorough literature review and analysis of relevant case studies are integral to advancing the research and situating it within a broader academic and practical context.
As part of the course, the type of data to be collected and processed will be determined, providing a foundation for structured and meaningful research.

2016- 2022

Master Thesis

Graduate

[30 ECTS]

The Master’s thesis research in the Department of Architecture is an independent, student-driven project that allows for an in-depth exploration of a chosen topic within architecture, urbanism, or landscape studies. Guided by weekly mentoring meetings with the supervisor, students define a clear research problem, establish objectives, and develop a structured methodology. Through literature reviews, case study analyses, and data-driven research, students develop a comprehensive understanding of their subject matter. The ultimate goal is to produce a well-articulated thesis that demonstrates independent critical thinking, methodological rigor, and the ability to propose meaningful solutions within the architectural discourse.