Fethiye Ecem Edis

Prof. Dr. Fethiye Ecem Edis, a faculty member at the Department of Architecture in Istanbul Technical University, specializes in Building and Construction Technologies/Systems. With a PhD in Building Science from the same institution, her career spans over 25 years, including roles from Research Assistant (1998-2015) to Associate Professor (2015-2024) and Professor (2024-present). She also served as Deputy Head of Department (2022-2023).

• Education: PhD in Building Science (2002-2006), MSc in Building Information with Thesis (1995-1997), BArch (1990-1995) – all from Istanbul Technical University.

Edis' research focuses on building envelope performance, climate change adaptation, life cycle assessment, and machine learning applications in architectural design. Her work addresses thermal behavior of materials, façade durability, and energy-efficient systems, particularly in Mediterranean and hot-humid climates.

Recent publications highlight trends in automated defect detection using thermal imaging, multi-objective optimization for retrofits, and LCIA-based material selection. These align with her projects on shape memory alloys in shading systems and thermal comfort indicators with machine learning integration.

• Notable Projects:
  • 2025: Thermal Comfort Metrics with Machine Learning
  • 2024: Low-Cost Infrared Moisture Detection
  • 2022: Shape Memory Alloys in Shading Components