معرفی
Semiha Kartal is a Professor at Trakya University Faculty of Architecture, Department of Architecture, since 2023. She has held multiple administrative roles including Dean (V), Architecture/Planning/Design Coordinator, and Quality Commission Membership. Her academic background includes a PhD in Solar Architecture Thermal Efficiency (2009) and Master's in Aerated Concrete Applications (2001).
- Trakya University: Faculty of Architecture
- Academic Titles: Associate Professor (2018), Professor Doctor (2023)
Research focuses on Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Architecture, and Building Science with regional emphasis (Turkey, Balkans). Key methodologies include Solar Energy Integration, Thermal Modeling, and Building Material Analysis. Her work spans Historical Buildings, Passive House Systems, and Climate-Responsive Design.
Recent publications analyze Energy Consumption in Earthquake Zones, Double-Skin Facades, and Ecological Materials like Oak Gall Boards. She supervises Doctoral Theses and Master's Projects on topics including Heat Pump Applications and Low-Energy Housing.
- Projects: Zero Energy Buildings, Social Responsibility Initiatives, Urban Revitalization
- Editorial Roles: Standardization in Balkan Architecture, Building Simulation
She contributes to Academic Governance via roles in Trakya University Senate, Scientific Ethics Boards, and Faculty Promotion Committees. Her Book Chapters explore intersections of Architecture in Cinema (Bentham Science, 2024) and Literary Analysis (Yem Publishing, 2016).
