SİBEL YILDIRIM ESEN

Asst. Prof. Sibel Yıldırım Esen is affiliated with the Department of Architecture at the Faculty of Architecture, Middle East Technical University (METU). She holds academic positions involving research and teaching in cultural heritage conservation. Her expertise includes risk assessment, disaster risk management, and revitalization of historic areas.

Education:

• PhD in Conservation of Cultural Heritage (METU)
• M.Sc. and M.Arch in Conservation of Cultural Heritage (METU)

Research Interests:

• Risk assessment methodologies for archaeological heritage
• Disaster preparedness strategies for cultural assets
• Architectural conservation practices
• Urban revitalization of historic commercial zones

Professional Experience:

• Postdoctoral Research at ICCROM (2015)
• Cultural Heritage Projects with Ministry of Culture and Tourism

Advisory Work: Supervised 8 theses in conservation-related topics. Engaged in interdisciplinary research projects addressing heritage sustainability.