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Nihal Arıoğlu is a Professor at Beykent University within the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Department of Architecture. Appointed as Professor in 2016, she maintains an active academic profile with an ORCID identifier (0000-0001-7141-5391) and institutional email nihalarioglu@beykent.edu.tr. Her career spans over three decades of teaching and research in architectural engineering.
Her educational qualifications include:
- Doctorate (1993) from Yıldız Technical University, Faculty of Architecture with thesis 'A Method for Selecting Building Products'
- Master's Degree (1979) from Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Architecture with thesis 'Investigation of the application possibilities of a material selection method in construction'
- Bachelor's Degree (1975) from Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Architecture
Professor Arıoğlu specializes in building materials science with emphasis on concrete technology, wood products, and historical building conservation. Her research bridges architectural design and engineering through experimental studies on material properties, restoration methodologies for historical structures, and sustainable construction practices. She has developed innovative approaches for material selection systems and conservation of traditional building techniques including lime mortars and historical stone analysis.
Her publication record from 1992-2018 reveals consistent contributions across concrete mechanics, earthquake resilience, and architectural heritage preservation. The research demonstrates evolving expertise from fundamental material studies in the 1990s to sophisticated multi-disciplinary investigations in the 2000s, particularly regarding Mimar Sinan's structural innovations and contemporary building material challenges.
No scientific awards were documented in the source materials.
She has taught core architecture courses including Building Materials (2000-2014), Implementation Projects (2006-2014), and specialized topics in finishing materials and material selection methods. Her instructional approach integrates theoretical knowledge with practical construction applications across undergraduate and graduate levels.
No specific research laboratories, collaborative teams, or future research initiatives were detailed in the available documentation.
