RESEARCH PORTFOLIO / FIELDWORK / NETWORKS

Research in practice.

A record of externally and institutionally supported research, archaeological fieldwork, and collaborative initiatives across data science and cultural heritage.

Research projects ↓Excavations ↓
01 Funded research02 Excavations03 Networks & initiatives

01 / SUPPORTED PROJECTS

Funded research.

2026 · AWARDED
MARMARA UNIVERSITY ADEP · TYPE B · RESEARCHER

PeVRsona — Personality-Aware Adaptive VR Narratives

University-supported research examining how behavioural signals from virtual-reality interaction can inform the adaptation of cultural-heritage narratives through machine learning. Principal investigator: Aydın Erden. Researchers: Tutku Tuncalı Yaman, Şebnem Sedef Çokay-Kepçe and Onur Birol. Planned duration: 18 months. Awarded support: TRY 828,000. The project is in research and development, not a completed application.

Funding source: Marmara University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit, Research University Support Programme (ADEP).
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2025–2026
European collaboration · International project

AI GOV Project: Transforming Public Administration

Participation in a collaboration examining AI-supported public-sector transformation and governance. Project title and period follow the institutional record.

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2025–2029
COST Action CA24113 · WG4 member

Global Network on Culture Heritage Conservation Under Climate Change (Go2CHANGE)

Participation in the European research network addressing climate-related risks to cultural heritage. Working Group 4, Community Involvement and Capacity Building, focuses on community engagement, participatory practice and resilience. COST funds international research networking and capacity building rather than a standalone institutional research grant.

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2024–2028
COST Action CA23141 · COST research network

Managing Artificial Intelligence in Archaeology (MAIA)

Working Group 3 — AI and Archaeological Research. Contribution focuses on field-data preparation, archaeological information practices and responsible use of AI.

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2023–2024
European collaboration · Collaborative research

Evaluations of Sustainable and Green Energy Policies

Participation in a European scientific collaboration examining sustainable and green energy policies.

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2022–2025
TUBITAK 1001 · 122K270 · Researcher

Spatial Analysis of Archaeological Excavation Data from Mount Nif

Research on archaeological datasets from the Mount Nif excavations using spatial analysis and quantitative methods. Principal investigator: Müjde Peker.

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2021–2024
TUBITAK 1001 · 121K358 · Researcher

Political Economy in the Burdur Lakes Region, c. 3700/3600–2400/2300 BCE

Interdisciplinary investigation of continuity, interaction and change in the Late Chalcolithic–Early Bronze Age of southwest Anatolia. Principal investigator: Gülşah Dardeniz Arıkan.

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2021–2022
University Research Fund · Project team

Archaeological Data Research and Evaluation at Mount Nif

Research and evaluation of material from the Karamattepe, Ballıcaoluk, Dağkızılca and Başpınar archaeological settlements.

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2019–2020
University Research Fund · 29219 · Project team

Mount Nif Archaeological and Geophysical Research Project

Examination and geophysical research at the Karamattepe, Ballıcaoluk, Dağkızılca and Başpınar sites.

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02 / ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELDWORK

Excavation experience.

Field participation complements computational research by grounding analytical methods in archaeological recording and interpretation.

01 / 2017–2019, 2021–2023

Mount Nif (Olympos) ↗

Izmir, Türkiye

Archaeological fieldwork and archaeological data research

02 / 2019

Kaymakçı ↗

Manisa, Türkiye

Digital archaeology and 3D modelling specialist

03 / 2021–2022

Karkamış ↗

Gaziantep, Türkiye

Archaeological excavation participation

06 / 2025

Perge ↗

Antalya, Türkiye

Archaeological excavation participation

Years reflect documented prior participation rather than continuous excavation employment. Co-coordination is stated only for Hacımusalar Höyük.

03 / COLLABORATIONS

Research communities.

Long-term research networks, cultural heritage collaboration and developing research directions.

RESEARCH GROUP · MARMARA UNIVERSITY

MarMISLab

A voluntary research group at Marmara University bringing students and researchers together for collaborative learning, discussions of scientific literature and interdisciplinary work in information systems and data analytics.

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MEMBERSHIP / WORKING GROUP01

International Rough Set Society

Professional society membership.

Society website ↗
MEMBERSHIP / WORKING GROUP02

International Society on Multiple Criteria Decision Making

Professional society membership.

Society website ↗
MEMBERSHIP / WORKING GROUP03

Computer Applications and Quantitative Methods in Archaeology (CAA)

Professional society membership.

Society website ↗
MEMBERSHIP / WORKING GROUP04

Dijital Kültürel Miras Ağı (DKM)

Member of the Computer-Assisted Archaeology Working Group of the Digital Cultural Heritage Network. Activities include the Digital Archaeology Inventory of Türkiye and community events supporting documentation, access and shared knowledge.

Related community activity ↗
COST NETWORK / WG305

MAIA — Managing AI in Archaeology

Member of COST Action CA23141 Working Group 3, AI and Archaeological Research. Contributing to discussion of AI-ready field data, interdisciplinary methods and responsible archaeological AI.

Membership profile ↗
COST ACTION / WG406

Go2CHANGE — Climate Resilience and Cultural Heritage

Working Group 4, Community Involvement and Capacity Building. The network brings together heritage specialists and communities to investigate climate-related risks and co-develop locally appropriate strategies.

COST Action details ↗