Lale Erdem Atılgan

Lale Erdem Atılgan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Istanbul Technical University, Turkey, specializing in energy-efficient lighting systems with a focus on LED applications for cultural heritage sites. Her work bridges electrical engineering and architectural lighting, particularly for historic Turkish mosques.

Her research centers on LED lighting technology for historic preservation, thermal management of LED systems, energy efficiency optimization, and human-centric lighting design. Key projects include thermal design of LED lanterns for mosques, performance analysis of LED drivers, and energy-saving lighting controls for non-residential buildings. She investigates practical implementations in real-world settings like university libraries and social centers.

Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2016-2019) reveals consistent emphasis on adapting LED technology to historic structures while addressing thermal challenges, energy savings, and human factors. Her work combines experimental market analysis (e.g., Turkish LED retrofit lamps), case studies (e.g., Semsi Ahmet Pasha Mosque), and technical evaluations of driver circuits.

Scientific awards: None documented in available sources.

She has supervised at least two students and led three significant research projects:

• Aydınlatma Armatürleri Projesi (2021-2022): Focused on innovative lighting fixture R&D
• Uzun Ömürlü Optimum LED Sürücü Tasarımı (2018-2021): Developed long-life LED drivers
• LED'li Retrofit Lambaların Analizi (2018-2021): Evaluated electrical/thermal properties of retrofit lamps in Turkish market

These projects secured institutional funding through ITU's Revolving Fund and SRP programs.

Her work operates within ITU's Lighting Laboratory ecosystem, where she investigates thermal dynamics of LED systems, human visual responses, and sustainable urban lighting solutions with emphasis on preserving cultural heritage through modern technology.