ZEYNEP ATAŞ

Zeynep Ataş serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Architecture at Gaziantep University's Faculty of Architecture since 2018, teaching specialized courses in English including architectural design, history, and urban planning modules.

Education:

• Doctorate (2014-2023): Maltepe University, Graduate Education Institute of Architecture
• Degree (2001-2005): Yildiz Technical University, Faculty of Architecture, Department of Architecture (Restoration Department)
• Licence (1997-2001): Yildiz Technical University, Faculty of Architecture, Department of Architecture

Research Focus: Her work centers on preserving cultural heritage through architectural restoration, site management, and analysis of urban transformations. She investigates historical environments of Gaziantep with emphasis on religious structures, city morphology, and disaster resilience, bridging theoretical conservation with practical urban challenges in rapidly evolving Turkish cities.

Publication Analysis: Recent publications reveal a concentrated focus on Gaziantep's architectural evolution, examining century-long spatial changes in city axes, seismic vulnerabilities of historical mosques, and adaptive reuse strategies for heritage sites. Her research integrates urban history, structural engineering, and sustainable planning to address conservation in seismic zones and campus mobility solutions.

Professional Projects: Led the European Union-funded "CULTURAL HERITAGE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IN THE GAP REGION" as Project Coordinator for Dayi Ahmet Ağa Mansion Restoration (2005-2007), demonstrating applied expertise in heritage conservation beyond academic research.