Prof.

Ahmet Denker

+90 212 311 7128

Santralistanbul / E3-209

Academic Background

  • 1981, PhD., Computer-Control Engineering, University of Sussex
  • 1978, MS., Computer-Control Engineering, University of Sussex
  • 1977, BS., Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Bogazici University


Academic Appointments

  • 2021-present, Courtesy Professor, University of South Florida, U.S.A
  • 2010-present, Professor, Istanbul Bilgi University, Dept. of Electrical-Electronics Eng.
  • 2006-2010, Professor, Girne American University, Cyprus International University and Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus
  • 1997-2006, Professor, Ankara University, Dept. of Electronics Eng.
  • 1992-1997, Professor, Bogazici University, Dept. of Electrical-Electronics Eng.
  • 1986-1992, Associate Professor, Bogazici University, Dept. of Electrical-Electronics Eng.,
  • 1982-1986, Assistant Professor, Bogazici University, Dept. of Electrical-Electronics Eng.,


Research Interests

  • Computer Graphics
  • Volumetric Visualization
  • Robotics
  • Virtual Archeology
  • Archaeogaming


Selected Publications

  1. Denker, A. (2022), "Virtual Revival of the Great Temple of Bel in Palmyra", in Challenges, Strategies ang High-Tech Applications for Saving the Cultural Heritage of Syria, Austrian Academy of Sciences Press, ISBN 978-3-7001-8374-7 Print Edition, ISBN 978-3-7001-9219-0, Online Edition doi:10.1553/978OEAW83747 pp. 165-178.
  2. Minna, S., Fangi, G., Denker, A. (2020), Görüntüleri, Kalıntıları ve Kültürel Hatırasıyla Çölün Gelini Palmira, İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Publications, Turkey, ISBN 978-605-399-554-8. 
  3. Minna, S., Fangi G., Denker, A. (2018), Reviving Palmyra in Multiple Dimensions:Images, Ruins, and Cultural Memory, Whittles Academic and Research Publications, UK, ISBN: 978-184995-296-5.
  4. Denker, A. (2017), ‘‘Rebuilding Palmyra Virtually: Recreation of Its Former Glory, Virtual Archaeology Review, Volume:8 Issue:17 pages 20-30. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4995/var.2017.5963
  5. Denker, A. (2017),’’ 3D Visualization and Photo-Realistic Reconstruction of the Great Temple of Bel, 3D Virtual Reconstruction and Visualization of Complex Architectures Book Series: International Archives of Photogrammetry Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, Volume: 42-2 Issue W3 pages 225-229.