Gül Sürmelihindi

Dr. Gül Sürmelihindi is a postdoctoral researcher in Geoarchaeology at the University of Mainz, specializing in paleoclimatic reconstruction and ancient water technologies. Her work uses carbonate deposits from Roman aqueducts to study climate history, seismic activity, and socio-political dynamics in classical antiquity.

• Education:
  • B.Sc. in Geological Engineering, Istanbul University
  • M.Sc. in Climate and Marine Sciences, Istanbul Technical University
  • Ph.D. in Earth Sciences, University of Mainz
• Research Focus:
  • Decoding annual lamination in carbonate deposits
  • Linking climate fluctuations to ancient societal changes
  • Analyzing water-lifting machines and watermills
• Scientific Awards:
  • Marie Skłodowska-Curie Research Fellowship (2021-2023)
• Publication Trends:
  • High-resolution paleoenvironmental records
  • Industrial archaeology of Roman watermills
  • Geochemical methods (stable isotopes, trace elements)
  • Tectonic and hydrological proxies
  • Comparative studies across Mediterranean sites
  • Applications to Byzantine and Greco-Roman periods