GTU Academic Named to the Cappadocia Scientific Committee

— Prof. Ferit Çakır, a faculty member in the Department of Civil Engineering at Gebze Technical University (GTU), has been appointed to the Cappadocia Scientific Committee.

— The Cappadocia Area Presidency provides scientific advisory support for the protection and sustainable management of cultural heritage.

— The Committee serves as the highest-level advisory body on multidisciplinary issues such as conservation, restoration, construction, and disaster risks.

— Prof. Çakır will contribute to the region with his expertise in the seismic performance of historic structures and strengthening techniques.

— GTU’s academic expertise plays an active role in projects shaping the protection of cultural heritage at the national level.

Prof. Ferit Çakır, a faculty member of the Department of Civil Engineering at Gebze Technical University (GTU), has become a member of the Scientific Committee of the Cappadocia Area Presidency, which was established to ensure the protection and sustainable management of cultural heritage.

The achievements of the academic staff of Gebze Technical University (GTU) continue to gain recognition in prominent national institutions. Prof. Ferit Çakır has been appointed to the Scientific Committee of the Cappadocia Area Presidency, which operates to preserve Cappadocia’s unique texture and pass it on to future generations. Affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Cappadocia Area Presidency manages the region’s historical and natural assets through a holistic approach.

Scientific Advisory Role for Cappadocia’s Future

The Scientific Committee within the Cappadocia Area Presidency functions as the highest-level advisory body on multidisciplinary issues such as conservation, restoration, construction, and disaster risks. By providing scientific evaluations in site management processes, the Committee oversees the compliance of planning and implementation stages with the principles of sustainability.

GTU's Signature in the Preservation of Historic Structures

Specializing in the seismic performance of historic structures, strengthening techniques, and numerical analyses, Prof. Ferit Çakır is expected to make significant contributions to the region through his work within the Committee. With his academic expertise, he will play a critical role in ensuring scientific rigor by offering technical opinions and recommendations for projects aimed at preserving Cappadocia’s cultural heritage.