Welcome
“This site grew out of innovative, creative and equal contributions of scholars who are specialized in different areas ranging from humanities scholarship to computer technologies. What has brought these partners with different perspectives and skills together is the common goal and shared enthusiasm of living the experiences of the past, even if only virtually, in the vast canvas of the web.“
Ahmet Denker Ph. D.
Ahmet Denker Ph.D.
Professor of Electrical-Electronics & Computer Engineering
Dr. Denker has been particularly inspired by the applications of digital technologies in history, archaeology, and cultural heritage. He has led or participated in a number of historical and archaeological projects; authored and co-authored numerous papers, as well as a groundbreaking book about Palmyra.
Ahmet Burçin Gürbüz
Architect, Software Developer, Lecturer
Burçin Gürbüz is an architect and XR developer based in Istanbul, who believes in the benefits of implementing emerging technologies in the fields of cultural heritage research, education and preservation. In addition to his profession, he is a prized underwater archaeology videographer and researcher.
Çiğdem Düzgüneş
Architect, VR/AR Developer, Lecturer
Ciğdem Düzgüneş is an architect, XR developer and lecturer. In addition to her professional background in architectural reconstruction & restitution she is an accomplished 3D designer and lecturer of 3D computer graphics and computer animations & game design; representing women in STEM.
Dr. Asena Kumsal Şen Ph. D.
Doctor of Philosophy, Professor of Architectural Design
Dr. Şen is an architect and enthusiastic for architectural design computing. She is an Asst. Prof. in Faculty of Architecture and Design at Maltepe University, where she continues her R&D projects, focusing on digital design and fabrication techniques by using various materials and processes in architecture and design education.
Burcu Doğru
Architect, VR/AR Researcher
Burcu Doğru has been driven by curiosity blended with analytical thinking, especially in the matters of emerging technologies and sciences. With a background as an interdisciplinary designer, she currently studies immersive practices in the scope of user experience and reconstruction of cultural heritage.
Zeynep Pınar Öncü
Urban Planner, GIS Expert, XR Developer
Pınar Öncü is an urban planner and GIS Developer, with experience on software development, data analysis. She utilizes her expertise of GIS with integration of XR technologies in the implementations of data visualization and digital twin methodology, adapting emerging tech in the most beneficial way to projects.