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I am a multidisciplinary researcher with expertise in Architectural Acoustics, Historical Soundscapes, Urban Musicology, and Digital Humanities. My academic background spans engineering, architecture, and musicology, including a master’s degree in Building Physics from Istanbul Yıldız Technical University and a Ph.D. in Architecture and Cultural Heritage from the University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli. My doctoral research, recognized with an award, focused on digitally reconstructing the 18th-century soundscapes of Naples. My work examines the aural traditions of early modern Istanbul and Naples, integrating methodologies from urban musicology, architectural acoustics, and digital humanities. Currently, as a Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellow supported by the YUFE4Postdocs program, I am conducting research at the University of Antwerp, where I focus on historical soundscape methodologies and the soundscapes of early modern Antwerp and Naples.

Past Echoing the Future: A Harmonious Conversation Between Past Sounds and Present Urban Soundscapes. 01/10/2024 - 30/09/2027

Abstract

The challenges of urban wellbeing, such as population density, noise pollution, and gentrification, have gained global attention. As cities grow audibly denser due to traffic and industrial activities, health impacts on inhabitants increase. The EU aims to reduce transport-related noise by 30% by 2030, yet current measures provide limited relief. Historical soundscape studies, pioneered by Alain Corbin, reveal the essential role of sound in community identity, but today's heritage discourse often overlooks sensory heritage in urban environments. This study introduces an innovative approach to preserving urban sound heritage through augmented audio reality and historical soundscape methods, examining the early modern soundscapes of Antwerp and Naples. Integrating text analysis, geospatial data, VR, and acoustic modeling, it aims to faithfully revive historical auditory environments. By addressing noise exposure and neglected auditory heritage, this project proposes a sustainable approach to sensory heritage, enriching contemporary urban acoustic experiences and fostering a deeper sense of connection among city residents.

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