Serenay Elmas

Serenay Elmas is a Researcher in the Department of Architecture at Aalto University. She holds a Doctor of Technology (Tekn. toht.) in Civil Engineering and Construction Technology (2024) and a Master's degree in Engineering and Technology from Istanbul Technical University (2018). Her research focuses on structural design innovation, particularly in materials like plywood and kinematic systems, emphasizing sustainable construction and geometric nonlinear behavior.

Key research areas include torsion-driven structural design, photogrammetry for 3D datasets, and the interplay between assembly/disassembly processes and material reuse. She has been recognized with the Best Poster Award (2022). Elmas collaborates internationally, including with Gdańsk University of Technology and the University of Innsbruck, and actively participates in conferences and workshops.

Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable cities and communities through experimental architectural solutions. She has designed exhibits like the 20x4 TWIST pavilion, showcasing ephemeral, reusable structures. Elmas' research bridges engineering and architecture, emphasizing practical applications in full-scale prototypes and material efficiency.