Ayşe AYHAN

Ayşe AYHAN serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Western Languages and Literature at Yildiz Technical University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, specializing in Translation and Interpreting (French). Her academic profile bridges language studies with interdisciplinary social science applications in urban and sustainability contexts.

Her research centers on Translation Studies and French Language and Literature, with expanding focus on Urban Studies and Sustainability. Key investigations include non-traditional translation manifestations in public spheres, exemplified by her analysis of street art as translational practice in urban environments. This work connects translation theory with visual culture and sociolinguistics while advancing United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Publication trends reveal consistent innovation in applying translation frameworks beyond textual boundaries. Her recent work demonstrates growing interdisciplinary engagement, particularly in spatial and visual translation contexts that intersect with cultural studies and social sciences.

Dr. AYHAN leads the Diyalog: Dil, Çeviri Ve Sürdürülebilirlik (Dialogue: Language, Translation and Sustainability) research group (2023–present) at Yildiz Technical University and collaborates with the Experiential Translation Network at King's College London (2022–present). These initiatives drive experimental approaches to translation pedagogy and practice within sustainability frameworks.