Gaye Cansunar Yetkin

Gaye Cansunar Yetkin serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture at Gaziantep University's Faculty of Architecture, Turkey, specializing in cultural heritage conservation and vernacular architecture with emphasis on Gaziantep's historical urban environment and traditional building techniques.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Conservation and Restoration, Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University (2020)
• M.A. in Restoration, Dokuz Eylul University (2011)
• B.Arch. in Architecture, Çukurova University (2008)

Research Focus: Her work critically examines earthquake impacts on heritage structures, stone material conservation in traditional architecture, and adaptive reuse methodologies for historic buildings. She investigates the intersection of vernacular building practices with contemporary conservation challenges, particularly in post-disaster contexts and evolving urban landscapes.

Publication Trends: Her 2019-2025 output reveals concentrated research on Gaziantep's architectural heritage, analyzing stone usage patterns, seismic vulnerability of historical fabric, and innovative conservation frameworks. Publications consistently integrate technical material analysis with socio-cultural dimensions of heritage preservation.

Academic Contributions: She has supervised master's research on multi-story housing satisfaction in Gaziantep and led national research on stone architecture conservation (2016-2019). Her teaching portfolio includes core courses in cultural heritage conservation, architectural survey, and design fundamentals since 2013, complemented by administrative service as Department Head (2021-2022).