Cem Taneri, MSc.

Contact Information Mailing Address: Kemal Zeytinoglu Sok, No:8, Koskluciftlik, Lefkosa, Mobile Tel: (90) 548 865 84 74 E-mail: [email protected]

Current Occupation

Project Engineer Full time Archangelos Michael Church Conservation Project, Karpasia- Cyprus UNDP, , Cyprus Nov 2019 – Apr 2021

Part-time Academic Lecturer Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta Cyprus Faculty of Architecture Department of Architecture (Sept 2018-present)

Courses Taught:

CHES 506 –Structural Systems and Material Deterioration in Historic Buildings

ARCH 318- Practices of Conservation and Restoration

KORS 505 –Material Deterioarations in Historic Buildings Tarihi Binalarda Malzeme Bozulmaları

KORS 506 - Analysis and Treatment of Historic Structures Yapıların Strüktürel Analiz ve Koruma Teknikleri

Education Graduate Studies:

İstanbul Technical University, İstanbul Faculty of Architecture Department of Restoration (PhD candidate, September 2007-present) (Qualifier Exam Completion Date: May 2010)

Thesis Title: The Lusignan Period 14th c. religious buildings in Cyprus and proposals for their conservation.

University of Minho, Guimaraes, Portugal Czech Technichal University, Prague, Czech Republic Advanced Masters Degree in Structural Analysis of Monuments and Historical Constructions (September 2009 - June 2010)

1 Thesis Title: Material and Deterioration Analysis of Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Famagusta, Cyprus European University of Lefke, Lefke, Cyprus Master of Science Degree in Construction Management (Received on February 2006) GPA: 3.82/4.00 Undergraduate Studies:

The University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, USA Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering (Graduated from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in December 2002) GPA:3.01/4.00

The University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, USA Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (Graduated from the Department of Liberal Arts and Sciences in May 2003)GPA:3.01/4.00

The University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany Exchange Student in the Department of Civil Engineering. Term: September 2000 – September 2001 GPA: 3.67/ 4.00

Professional Experiences

Visiting Researcher University of Politecnico Di Milano Center for Conservation of Cultural Heritage Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Division Milano, Italy. March 2013 – June 2013.

Site Supervisor / Site Engineer / Restoration Projects Ayios Pilon Church Conservation Works Structural Advisor and Monitorıng UNDP, Nicosia, Cyprus Sep 17 – June 2018

Holy Apostolos Andreas Monastery Restoration Project UNDP-PFF, Nicosia, Cyprus Sep 2014 – Dec 2016

Church of Panagia Conservation Works UNDP-PFF, Nicosia, Cyprus June 2013 – Jan 2014

Mud-brick Masonry House Restoration and Strengthening Project Sevil Emirzade, Private Ownership Gonyeli Cyprus June 2013 – present

14th c. St. Dominique Monastery Ruins Restoration and Archeological Excavation Department of Antiquities, Famagusta Cyprus

2 February 2011-June 2011

Hisarkoy Village Square Upgrade Project UNDP-PFF, Nicosia, Cyprus June 2009- September 2009

Restoration and Reuse Project of an Ottoman House, Cyprus Emine Ipar, Private Ownership Karadag Area, Lefke Jan 2005-July 2006

Troylake Construction Site, Famagusta, Cyprus (Avia Construction Ltd, Nicosia Cyprus) June 2002 - June 2004

Designer for Restoration Projects Structural Engineer/Technical Adviser for 6 Churches- Emergency Designs

1-The bell tower of Agia Anastasia church in Lapithos/Lapta: 2-The bell tower of Agia Marina in /Alaniçi: 3-The church of Agios Georgios in Vatily/Vadili: 4-The church of Agios Georgios in Ardana/ Ardahan: 5-The church of Panagia in / Zümrütkoy 6-The church of Agios Georgios in Vothylakas/Derince

UNDP-PFF, Nicosia Cyprus Jan 19 – August 2019

Minarelikoy Mosque Conservation Project Structural Consultant Evkaf Administration, Nicosia Cyprus Sep 18 – Dec 2018

Afendrika Archeological Area Design Works, Karpasia, Cyprus Responsible on Structural Parts UNDP-PFF, Nicosia, Cyprus Sep 17 – July 2018

Ay. Philon & Ay.Triada Archeological Area Design Works, Karpasi, Cyprus Responsible on Structural Parts UNDP-PFF, Nicosia, Cyprus March 2017 – Sept 2017

1920’s Ottoman Konak Restoration and Strengthening Project Employer: Mevhibe Hocaoğlu, Private Ownership Nicosia Walled City January 2017 to February 2018

Mud-brick Masonary House Restoration and Strengthening Project Employer: Sevil Emirzade, Private Ownership Gonyeli Cyprus June 2013 – June 2014

Mustafa Paşa Mescidi (formerly Stavros Church) Conservation Project UNDP-PFF, Nicosia Cyprus Condition Assessment and Conservation Project

3 January 2012 to July 2012

Church of Agios Afksenthios Conservation Project UNDP-PFF, Nicosia Cyprus Condition Assessment and Conservation Project January 2012 to July 2012

Church of Panagia Conservation Project UNDP-PFF, Nicosia Cyprus Condition Assessment and Conservation Project January 2012 to July 2012

Church of Agios Nicolaos Emergency Measures Project UNDP-PFF, Nicosia Cyprus Condition Assessment and Emergency Measures Project January 2012 to July 2012

Quintela Tower - a 13th century Portuguese Masonry Tower, Portugal Preparation of the Restoration project for the Quintela Tower (Universidade do Minho, Guimaraes, Portugal) February 2009- June 2009

City Walls of İstanbul T5 Tower - Documentation and Restoration Project Preparation, Turkey İstanbul Technical University Department of Restoration September 2008- September 2009

Egyptian Consulate Building, İstanbul, Turkey Commissioned to work on the structural assessment of the 19th century building during the bidding preparation by ALBA Construction Ltd, Istanbul, Turkey March - April 2008

Restoration and Reuse Project of an Ottoman House, Cyprus Employer: Emine Ipar, Private Ownership Karadag Area, Lefke Jan 2005-July 2006

Languages Turkish (native language), English (fluent), German (fluent), Greek (Beginner)

Memberships Chamber of Civil Engineers. Association for Protecting Traffic Accidents

Honors & Awards Fulbright Commission Scholarship Recipient. 1998 - 2002 The University of Kansas Engineering Honors Roll. Spring 1999 Erasmus Mundus Graduate Research Award in Cultural Heritage 2009-2010

Publications Cem Taneri (2017) Kıbrıs, Gazi Mağusa’da bulunan 14.yy Gotik yapısı Aziz Peter ve Paul katedrali’nde (Sinan Paşa Camii): Tarihsel süreç içerisinde depreme karşı alınan tedbirler ve yapılan müdahaleler. Vakıflar Genel Müdürlüğü “Tarihi Yapılarda Deprem Risklerinin Yönetimi Uluslararası Sempozyumu” İstanbul, Türkiye (5-6 Ekim 2017 )

4 Ibrahim Yitmen and Cem Taneri (2005) Impact of culture on construction performance: north cyprus construction industry. CIB W92/T23/W107

International Symposium on Procurement Systems The Impact of Cultural Differences and Systems on Construction Performance February 7 – 10, 2005 – Las Vegas, NV USA.

Ibrahim Yitmen, Hüseyin Sevay, Cem Taneri and Hakan Yalciner (2006) An expert system for quantifiying the impact of change orders on project performance.

Attila Dikbaş, Cem Taneri (2008) A review on intelligent construction and its possible impacts on the industry. ECPPM 2008 Conference, May 2008, France.

Rabia Sengun ve Cem Taneri (2009) Yavuz Sultan Selim Mosque Construction Techniques and Damage identification. Uluslararasi Katilimli Tarihi Eserlerin Guclendirilmesi ve Gelecege Guvenle Devredilmesi Sempozyumu - 2. TMMOB- Insaat Muhendisleri Odasi, Diyarbakir, Turkey.

Hobbies Tennis, trekking,cycling, volleyball, reading

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