Semih Yilmaz

Asst. Prof. Semih Yilmaz serves at Karadeniz Technical University's Faculty of Architecture, Department of Architecture. His expertise spans masonry structures, seismic retrofitting, and timber-concrete composite systems, with a focus on cultural heritage preservation.

• 2022–Present: Assistant Professor, KTU
• 2013–2022: Research Assistant, KTU
• 2012–2013: Architect (Reporter) at Erzurum Cultural Heritage Preservation Regional Board Directorate

Education:

• PhD in Architecture (2014–2020), Karadeniz Technical University
• MSc in Architecture (2011–2014), Karadeniz Technical University
• BSc in Architecture (2007–2011), Karadeniz Technical University

His research examines seismic behavior of historical buildings, repair methodologies for masonry structures, and innovative timber-concrete composites. Recent work includes post-earthquake analysis of Hatay Governorship Building and Kahramanmaras earthquakes, integrating numerical modeling with field observations.

Key projects include:

• 2022–2025: Physical comfort in Trabzon primary schools (supported by Higher Education Institutions)
• 2023: TUBITAK-funded LIVENARCH 2023 symposium participation

Active in cultural heritage preservation since 2018, he's a member of Erzurum and Trabzon Cultural Heritage Boards. Conferences attended include ICEARC'23 and International Sustainable Buildings Symposium.