Ahmet Denker

Prof. Ahmet Denker is a full Professor in the Department of Electrical-Electronics Engineering at Istanbul Bilgi University, where he has been serving since 2010. He also holds a Courtesy Professor position at the University of South Florida, USA, since 2021. Previously, he served as Professor at Girne American University, Cyprus International University, Eastern Mediterranean University, and Ankara University, and as Associate and Assistant Professor at Bogazici University.

His academic background includes a PhD (1981) and MS (1978) in Computer-Control Engineering from the University of Sussex, and a BS in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Bogazici University (1977).

His research lies at the intersection of engineering and digital humanities, with a strong focus on Computer Graphics, Volumetric Visualization, Robotics, Virtual Archaeology, and Archaeogaming. He specializes in the 3D digital reconstruction of cultural heritage sites, particularly the ancient city of Palmyra.

His recent publications demonstrate a consistent trend in using advanced visualization and photogrammetry techniques to preserve and revive historical monuments. The works emphasize virtual reconstruction, cultural memory, digital preservation, and photo-realistic modeling, especially of the Great Temple of Bel in Palmyra.

• Virtual Archaeology Review (2017)
• Whittles Academic Publishing (2018)
• İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Publications (2020)
• Austrian Academy of Sciences Press (2022)

Prof. Denker has advised multiple research projects and publications in the domain of digital cultural heritage. While specific grant details are not listed, his international collaborations (e.g., with Italian scholar G. Fangi) and publications with academic presses suggest funded research activity. He is actively involved in interdisciplinary teams combining engineering and archaeology.

He leads research efforts in virtual archaeology at Istanbul Bilgi University, working with digital modeling labs and interdisciplinary teams focused on heritage preservation through technology.