Theses/Tezler:

• Acar, E. (2005). Diffusion of technological innovations to small and medium sized construction firms, PhD Thesis,  Istanbul   Technical University ,  Institute  of  Science  and technology. DEFENCE PRESENTATION: (in Turkish) https://acare2.tripod.com/academic/DR-SUNUS.pdf )

• Acar E. (1999). Sustainable Development and the Construction Industry, M. Arch. Thesis,  Istanbul   Technical   University ,  Institute  of Science  and Technology.

Publications/Yayınlar:

International refereed journals / Uluslararası hakemli dergiler:

• Ac ar, E., Wall, J., McNamee, F., Carney, M. and Öney-Yazıcı, E. (2008). "Innovative Safety Management Training Through E-learning," Int.Journal of Architectural Engineering and Design Management, Vol. 4, pp.239-250, Earthscan. (https://acare2.tripod.com/academic/Acar_etal_2009.pdf)

• McNamee, P., Madden, D., McNamee, F., Wall, J., Hurst, A., Vrasidas, C., Chanquoy, L., Baccino, T., Acar, E., Öney-Yazıcı, E., Jordan, A. (2008). E-Learning, Multiple Intelligences Theory (MI) and Learner-Centered Instruction: Adapting MI Learning Theoritical Principles to the Instruction of Health and Safety to Construction Managers. College Teaching Methods and Styles Journal, The Clute Institute  (accepted for publication).

• Oney-Yazıcı, E. Giritli, H., Oraz, G. and Acar, E. (2007). The Organizational culture: The Case of Turkish construction industry.Journal of Engineering Construction and Architectural Management, Emerald, Vol.14, No.6, pp.519-531.https://acare2.tripod.com/academic/ECAM_Final.pdf  

• Acar E; Koçak İ.; Sey Y.; Arditi D. (2005). "Use of information and communication technologies by SMEs in building construction," Construction Management & Economics, Routledge, 23(7): 713-722. (https://acare2.tripod.com/academic/Paper_Electronic_Offprint.pdf)

National refereed journals/Ulusal hakemli dergiler:

• Acar E; Sey Y. (2006). "Teknolojik yenilik üzerine kalitatif bir araştırma deneyimi" (A qualititative research experience on technological innovation) itüdergisi/a 5(2): 51-58. (in Turkish: https://acare2.tripod.com/academic/DR-TEZ-MAKALE-2005.pdf)

International conference papers/Uluslararası konferans bildileri:

• Carney, M., Wall, J., McNamee, F., Madden, D., Hurst, A., Charanbalos, C., Chanquoy, L., Baccino, T., Acar, E. and Öney-Yazıcı, E. (2008) 'Challenges to delivering safety training thorugh virtual classes', in Dainty, A (ed.) Proceedings of the 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK Association of Researchers in Construction Management,vol. 2, pp.1075-1082. https://acare2.tripod.com/academic/Carney_etal_2008_ARCOM.pdf   

• Carney, M., Wall, J., Acar, E., Öney_Yazıcı, E., McNamee, F. and McNamee, P. (2008). 'The Evaluation of health and safety training through e-learning', in Proceeding of the 7th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling-ECPPM 2008, eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction, (Eds.) Alain Z. and R. Scherer, Sophia-Antipolis, France,  pp.589-598.  https://acare2.tripod.com/academic/Carney_etal_2008_Prag.pdf 

   

• Acar, E. and Öney-Yazıcı, E. (2008) 'Innovative Safety Training in Construction,' Symposium: Innovative Learning Environments 2008, 24 September, Nicosia, Cyprus (Presentation on findings of Socrates-Minerva project). ( https://acare2.tripod.com/academic/ILE2008_program.pdf )

• Carney, M., Wall, J.,  Acar, E ., Öney-Yazıcı, E., McNamee,, F., McNamee, P., Vrasidas, C.,  Koushiappi, M., Madden, D., Hurst, A., Baccino, T. (2008) Delivering Safety Training Using Virtual Classes, in Proceedings of the BuHU 8th International Postgraduate Research Conference, Co-organized by University of Salford, Czech Technical University in Prague and co-sponsored by CIB, June 26-27th, Prague, Czech Republic, pp.105-116 ( 1st Prize-Most Innovative Project )  (https://acare2.tripod.com/academic/Carney_etal_2008.pdf) 

• Acar, E., Wall, J., McNamee, F., Vrasidas, C., Madden, D., Hurst, A., Chanquoy, L., Baccino, T., Carney, M., Koushiappi, M., Jordan, A., Öney-Yazıcı, E. (2008). "Innovative Safety Management Training Through E-learning", The Fifth International Conference on Innovation in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC2008), jointly organized by Middle East Technical University and Loughborough University, June 23-25, 2008, Antalya, Turkey.  (https://acare2.tripod.com/academic/AcaretalAEC2008.pdf)  

• McNamee, P., Madden, D., McNamee, F., Wall, J., Hurst, A., Vrasidas, C., Chanquoy, L., Baccino, T., Acar, E., Öney-Yazıcı, E., Jordan, A. (2008). "E-Learning, Multiple Intelligences Theory (MI) and Learner-Centered Instruction: Adapting MI Learning Theoritical Principles to the Instruction of Health and Safety to Construction Managers", Proceedings of the 2008 EABR and TLC Conferences, Salzburg, Austria, 23-26 June. (https://acare2.tripod.com/academic/McNamee_etalEABR2008.pdf)

• Wall, J., McNamee, F., Charalambos, V., Madden, D., Hurst, A., Baccino, T., Chanquoy, L., Oney-Yazici, E., Acar, E., Jordan, A. (2007). Innovative Construction Manager Training. International Council of Educational Media 2007 Conference, 21-22 September, Cyprus.

• Wall J., McNamee F., Madden D., Hurst A., Vrasidas C., Chanquoy L., Baccino T., Acar E., Öney-Yazici E. and Jordan A. (2007), Applying a Multiple Intelligences Instructional Design Framework in the Delivery of Health and Safety Learning in Construction,  Haigh, R., Ruddock, L. and Alshawi, M (eds.) in Proceedings of the 4th International Research Symposium (SCRI), 26th and 27th March 2007, Salford, Manchester, pp 457 - 472.

•   Wall J., Carney M., McNamee F., Madden D., Hurst A., Vrasidas C., Chanquoy L., Baccino T., Acar E., Öney-Yazici E. and Jordan A. (2007), The Delivery of health and safety training applying multiple intelligences using virtual classes, In Bond, D. (Ed.), 23rd Annual ARCOM Conference, 3-5 September 2007, Belfast, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol.1, 315-323.

•   Giritli, H.G., Öney-Yazıcı, E., Topçu-Oraz, G., Acar, E. (2006). "Organizational Culture: A Comparative Analysis from the Turkish Construction Industry", In Dulaimi, M. (Ed.), Executive Summaries, Proceedings of the Joint International Conference on Construction Culture, Innovation and Management (CCIM), 26th-29th November 2006, Dubai, UAE, pp.1-3 (See also conference CD for full text), (https://acare2.tripod.com/academic/Dubai_020_paper.pdf)

• Topcu-Oraz G., Giritli H., Oney-Yazıcı and Acar E. (2006). “The Impact of culture on leadership behavior: case of contracting personnel,” Proceedings of the Joint 2006 CIB W065/W055/W086 international symposium: Construction in the XXI Century: Local and Global Challenges, Pietroforte R., De Angelis E. and Ploverino F. (eds.), Executive Summary, pp.332-333.    (https://acare2.tripod.com/academic/79_paper_ROMA.doc)

• Oney-Yazıcı E., Giritli H., Topcu-Oraz G. and Acar E. (2006). "Organizational culture of Turkish contracting firms," Proceedings of the Joint 2006 CIB W065/W055/W086 international symposium: Construction in the XXI Century: Local and Global Challenges, Pietroforte R., De Angelis E. and Ploverino F. (eds.), Executive Summary, pp.252-253.              (https://acare2.tripod.com/academic/80_paper_ROMA.doc)

• Yazıcı E.Ö. and Acar, E. (2006). "Competitive micro environment of small residential contractors,” Proceedings of the 1^stInternational CIB Student Chapters Postgraduate Conference: Built Environment and Information Technologies, Andolsun, S., Temizsoy, A. and Uçar, M. (eds.), March 16-18,  Middle East   Technical   University ,  Ankara , pp.433-447.(https://acare2.tripod.com/academic/Oney-Yazici_Acar_2005_METU.pdf). Click the following link for Powerpoint presentation:https://acare2.tripod.com/academic/METU_2006-PRESENTATION.ppt)

• Acar, E., Oney Yazıcı E., Giritli H., and Oraz G. (2005). Cultural Profile of Construction Sector Managers: A Case Example from Turkey, Proceedings of the PRoBE 2005 Conference: Postgraduate Researchers of the Built & Natural Environment, 15-16 November, Glasgow, Scotland, pp.779-788.(https://acare2.tripod.com/academic/Acar_et_al_Paper_Culture.doc).

• Acar, E. (2005). "How is the innovation agenda of small construction firms formed? A case study research on innovation diffusion in the Turkish construction industry", Proceedings of the 3rd InternationalConference on 'Innovation in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC), (eds.) S. Sariyildiz and B. Tuncer, Organized by Loughborough University and CICE, EPSRC, CIB and TUDelft, 15-17th June, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, pp.439-448. https://acare2.tripod.com/academic/ACAR-FULL-PAPER-AEC2005.pdf (TURKCE versiyonu icin: https://acare2.tripod.com/academic/ACAR-AEC2005-TURKCE.pdf) 

• Acar, E.; Sey, Y. (2000). "Post-Fordism and the Construction Industry," Proceedings of the International Conference-Technology Watch and Innovation in the Construction Industry, April 4-6, Brussels, pp.363-369 (https://acare2.tripod.com/academic/BRUKSEL-POSTFORDISM.doc)

National journals/Ulusal dergiler:

• Giritli, H., Topçu-Oraz, G., Öney-Yazıcı, E., Acar, E. (2007). "Yapı Sektöründe Örgüt Kültürü" ('Organizational Culture in the Construction Sector'), YAPI Dergisi, Şubat 2007, No: 303, pp.58-61.https://acare2.tripod.com/academic/YAPI.pdf

• Acar, E. (1999). "Recycling and reuse activities in the construction industry and a contradiction" (Insaat sektorunde geri-kazanim, yeniden kullanim faaliyetleri ve bir celiski), Santiye (The Site), No. 138, pp.76-80.https://acare2.tripod.com/ACAR1999RECYCLING.pdf)

Conference Talks:

• (2009) "Multiple Intelligences Instructional Design Framework for Virtual Classes" ("Çoklu-zeka Teorisinin Sanal Dersliklere Uyarlanması"), 25 Mart 2009, İTÜ Taşkışla Kampüsü, 13:00-15:00 (Ela Öney-Yazıcı ile birlikte).

Research projects/Araştırma projeleri:

• McNamee, F., Madden, D., Acar, E., Öney-Yazıcı, E.,  Hurst , A., Vrasidas, C., Baccino, T., Chanquoy, L., Jordan, A.  (2006-...). Multiple Intelligences Instructional Design Framework for Virtual Classes, European Commission Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency, Research Teams are from Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT), Multimedia Instructional Design (MMID), Blended Learning Design Ltd., Istanbul Technical University (ITU), The Nottingham Trent University, Center for the Advancement of Researh and Development in Educational Technology (CARDET), Universite De Nice Sophia-Antipolis, 228995 - CP-1 -2006 - IE -MINERVA - MPP.

• Giritli H., Oraz G., Oney E., Acar E. (2005-2006). Globallesme Surecinde Turkiye Insaat Sektorunun Rekabet Gucunun Degerlendirilmesine Kulturel Bir Yaklasim, Istanbul Teknik Universitesi Arastirma Fonu, No: 31246 (Evaluation of the competitiveness of Turkish construction industry within the globalization process: A Cultural perspective, The Research project funded by Istanbul Technical University Research Fund, Project no: 31246).

• Sey Y., Acar E. and  Kocak   I.  (2002-2003). Small and medium sized construction firms and technology diffusion, The Research project funded by Istanbul Technical University Research Fund (Project No.1553) and Istanbul Chamber of Commerce.

Scientific committee memberships / Bilimsel komite üyelikleri:

• (2009) MC4T Managing IT for Tomorrow International Conference, co-organized by Istanbul Technical University and The University of Salford in conjunction with CIB W78 IT for Construction, October 1-3, 2009, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey.

• (2009) CIB W078 26th International Conference: Managing IT in Construction, October 1-3, 2009, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul.

Organization committee memberships / Organizasyon komitesi üyelikleri:

• (1999) International symposium: Science, Technology and Society, Istanbul Technical University, 14-15 April, Istanbul.

Other academic experience/Diğer akademik deneyimler:

• (2005-...) Reviewer for international refereed journals: Construction Management and Economics (Published by Spoon Press, Routledge) and Journal of Construction Engineering and Management (Published by American Society of Civil Engineers-ASCE).

• Acar E. and Oney E. (2005) KONUT ALIM REHBERI (Home Buying Guide), Yapi-Endustri Merkezi (Building Industry Center), Istanbul (Eser YEM tarafından bir kitapçık haline getirilerek yapı fuarlarında dağıtılmış; Hurriyet ve Milliyet gazetelerinde yayımlanmış ve Muğla Belediyesi tarafından bastırılarak bir belediye hizmeti olarak halka dağıtılmıştır) (Konut Rehberi 3 asamada tamamlanmasi planlanmis bir calismadir. Rehberin 2. asama sonundaki taslagi 19.10.2007 tarihinde Yapi-Endüstri Merkezi'ne teslim edilmiş, ancak henuz basilmamistir. 3. asamada rehbere gorsel icerik kazandirilmasi hedeflenmektedir) https://acare2.tripod.com/academic/KONUT_ALIM_REHBERI.pdf

• (2005, 2007) Jury member of the 'fair stand design competition', Turkeybuild, Istanbul.

• (2003) Visiting scholar at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Department of Construction Engineering and ManagementChicago/USA.

• (2003)  Member of Construction and Infrastructure Panel. TUBITAK Vision 2023 Technology Foresight Project, TUBITAK.

Official web site of the project:(http://vizyon2023.tubitak.gov.tr)

Final report of the Construction and Infrastructure Panel: (https://acare2.tripod.com/academic/Vizyon2023FinalRapor.zip)

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• (1998) Researcher in the pilot project undertaken to evaluate the quality of research and teaching facilities in Turkish universities (sponsored by Turkish Higher Education Council and British Council)