Dr Emrah Baki Ulas
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Dr Emrah Baki Ulas

Associate Professor of Practice
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The University of Sydney
Dr Emrah Baki Ulas

Dr Emrah Baki Ulas is an Associate Professor of Practice in the School of Architecture, Design and Planning at the University of Sydney. He is an internationally established and acclaimed professional in the fields of lighting design, lighting masterplanning and daylighting.

As a practitioner Emrah co-leads lighting at Steensen Varming, and has extensive experience in design practice management and technical design leadership roles in the built environment, having worked in numerous projects across the world and contributed to many award-winning buildings. He has particular expertise in public, civic and cultural facilities; museums, galleries, performing art centres, urban illumination, as well as art lighting and conservation. As a sought-after public speaker he has given numerous keynote addresses and invited talks in highly regarded professional forums globally.

Project titleResearch student
Effects of Lighting Environment on Sleep Quality in ElderliesFansong ZHOU

Publications

Books

  • Baki Ulas, E., Crampton, R., Tennant, F., Bickersteth, J. (2015). A Practical Guide for Sustainable Lighting and Climate Control in Museums and Galleries. Sydney: International Conservation Services and Steensen Varming.

Journals

  • Ulas, E. (2021). Why galleries and museums need to rethink their lighting and how they can take the next step. Lighting Journal.

Conferences

  • Hepburn, L., Ulas, E., Cabrera, D., Cooper, C., Gough, P., Grace, K., Hespanhol, L., Hoggenmueller, M., Hu, W., Ijaz, K., Meron, Y., Pinilla Palacios, A., Parker, C., Sosa Medina, R., Tekmen Araci, Y., Watts, J., Wu, B., Zafeirakopoulos, M., Lulham, R. (2024). Speculative design positions on future liveable cities. DRS2024: Boston, Online: Design Research Society. [More Information]
  • Campbell, D., Baki Ulas, E. (2020). Solar Lighting Gingie & Namoi Reserves - exploring socio-technical relations through outdoor lighting. Annual Design Research Conference 2019: Real/Material/Ethereal, Melbourne, Australia: Monash University.
  • Baki Ulas, E. (2019). Casting New Light on Art, Professional Lighting Design Convention. PLDC Professional Lighting Design Convention, Deutschland: VIA-Verlag.

2024

  • Hepburn, L., Ulas, E., Cabrera, D., Cooper, C., Gough, P., Grace, K., Hespanhol, L., Hoggenmueller, M., Hu, W., Ijaz, K., Meron, Y., Pinilla Palacios, A., Parker, C., Sosa Medina, R., Tekmen Araci, Y., Watts, J., Wu, B., Zafeirakopoulos, M., Lulham, R. (2024). Speculative design positions on future liveable cities. DRS2024: Boston, Online: Design Research Society. [More Information]

2021

  • Ulas, E. (2021). Why galleries and museums need to rethink their lighting and how they can take the next step. Lighting Journal.

2020

  • Campbell, D., Baki Ulas, E. (2020). Solar Lighting Gingie & Namoi Reserves - exploring socio-technical relations through outdoor lighting. Annual Design Research Conference 2019: Real/Material/Ethereal, Melbourne, Australia: Monash University.

2019

  • Baki Ulas, E. (2019). Casting New Light on Art, Professional Lighting Design Convention. PLDC Professional Lighting Design Convention, Deutschland: VIA-Verlag.

2018

  • Baki Ulas, E. (2018). A Fine Dining Experience (the Art of Consulting as a Designer). PLDC Professional Lighting Design Convention, Deutschland: VIA-Verlag.

2015

  • Baki Ulas, E., Crampton, R., Tennant, F., Bickersteth, J. (2015). A Practical Guide for Sustainable Lighting and Climate Control in Museums and Galleries. Sydney: International Conservation Services and Steensen Varming.