معرفی
Merve Gokcu Baz is a Research Fellow at the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, Newcastle University. Her work bridges heritage conservation, participatory planning, and digital technology, focusing on urban heritage sites like the Lower Ouseburn Valley in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Research Interests
Her research examines participatory decision-making processes in urban heritage conservation and the impact of digital tools, such as Participatory GIS and social media, in democratizing heritage management. She explores how community engagement and governance models can shift conservation practices from elite-driven to socially rooted approaches.
Publication Trends
Her recent work, including the 2024 study on Stratonikeia, emphasizes local narratives, digital methodologies, and collaborative heritage management. She investigates the intersection of archaeology, community-driven conservation, and technological innovation.
Funding & Affiliations
- Turkish Ministry of National Education (funding source)
- Association of Critical Heritage Studies (ACHS)
- Global Urban Research Unit (GURU) at Newcastle University
Education
- BA in Architecture, Middle East Technical University
- MA in Conservation of Cultural Heritage, Middle East Technical University
Labs & Teams
Merve is affiliated with Newcastle University’s Global Urban Research Unit (GURU) and collaborates with the Ouseburn Trust in case study research on urban regeneration and heritage governance.
