Biography

Prof. Rafooneh Mokhtarshahi Sani

Architecture Department

Eastern Mediterranean University, Turkey


Email: [email protected]


Qualifications

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

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


Publications (Selected)

  1. Shareef, S. S., & Sani, R. M. (2021). The symbolic usage of stone beyond its function as a construction material: Example of residential architecture in Iraqi Kurdistan. Semiotica, 2021(238), 37-59.
  2. Qzeih, S. A. M., & Sani, R. M. (2019). Sensory perceptual experience in Balata refugee camp. Open House International, 44(2), 36-44.
  3. Sani, R. M., & Mahasti, P. (2018). Sustainable tourism design through preserving regional identity: a study from iran. Journal of ASIAN Behavioural Studies, 3(6), 179-188.
  4. Namiri, M. E., & Sani, R. M. (2017). Symbolic meaning of colours in safavid and ottoman mosques. Journal of Shi'a Islamic Studies, 10(1), 91-123.
  5. Sadeghi, G., Sani, R. M., & Wang, Y. (2015). Symbolic meaning of transparency in contemporary architecture: An evaluation of recent public buildings in famagusta. Current Urban Studies, 3(4), 385-401.
  6. Sokhanvar Dastjerdi, M., & Sani, R. M. (2015). Linking the past and present through symbolic housing features: North Cyprus. Social Semiotics, 25(5), 578-596.
  7. Sani, R. M., Shotorbani, P. M., & Doratli, N. (2015). Exploring the semiotic meaning of the first oil city in the Middle East: Masjed Soleyman. Social Semiotics, 25(3), 342-363.
  8. Sani, R. M., & Mahasti, P. (2013). An inquiry into cultural continuity and change in housing: an Iranian perspective. Sociology Mind, 3(03), 230.
  9. Sani, R. M., & Shotorbani, P. M. (2013). Symbolic use of wind-catchers in Iran. Open House International, 38(2), 76-87.
  10. Sani, R. M. (2013). The symbolic expression of power and religion in the public buildings in Safavid Iran: a conceptual interpretation. Journal of Shi'a Islamic Studies, 6(2), 199-218.
  11. Sani, R. M., & Mahasti, P. (2012). Regenerating regional identity for sustainable tourism development case study: Eslami Island, Iran. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 35, 523-530.
  12. Sani, R. M., Ulucay, B., & Ulucay, P. (2011). The significance of user participation in architectural design: The case of Nicosia social housing complex. ArchNet-IJAR: International Journal of Architectural Research, 5(3), 25.


Profile Details

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9520-6495

https://arch.emu.edu.tr/en/about-us/staff/staff-detail?sid=384&n=rafooneh-mokhtar-shahi-sani

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=zGNKmhkAAAAJ

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