Dr. Rafooneh Mokhtarshahi Sani

Department of Architecture

Eastern Mediterranean University, Turkey

Email: [email protected]

Qualifications

2009 Ph.D., Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta, Architecture

1999 M.Sc., Arts University, Tehran, Architecture Engineering

Publications (selected)

1. Esfahani, B. A. A., & Sani, R. M. (2026). The role of gendered experience and memory in shaping residential spaces “A study of mass-housing in Northern Cyprus”. In Pursuit of Gender: Common Voices from Different Fields, 36.
2. 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.
3. Qzeih, S. A. M., & Sani, R. M. (2019). Sensory perceptual experience in Balata refugee camp. Open House International, 44(2), 36–44.
4. 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.
5. 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.
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. 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.
9. Sani, R. M., & Mahasti, P. (2013). An inquiry into cultural continuity and change in housing: An Iranian perspective. Sociology Mind, 3(3), 230.
10. Sani, R. M., & Shotorbani, P. M. (2013). Symbolic use of wind-catchers in Iran. Open House International, 38(2), 76–87.
11. Sani, R. M. (2013). An Exploration of Architectural Identity in the Walled City of Famagusta. Kıbrıs Araştırmaları Dergisi, 17(41), 35–46.
12. 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.
13. Sani, R. M., & Mahasti, P. (2013). Sustainable tourism design through preserving regional identity: Iran. Journal of Asian Behavioural Studies, 3(8), 101–113.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. Sani, R. M. (2009). A conceptual understanding for teaching the history of islamic architecture: An Iranian (Persian) perspective. Archnet-IJAR, 3(1), 11.

Profile Details

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WOS ResearcherID：LFU-9278-2024