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Dr Ayse Cagla Balaban
Senior Lecturer in Built Environment
Dr A. Cagla Balaban is a Senior Lecturer in the Built Environment with a background in Civil Engineering. She completed her undergraduate studies in Turkey before moving to the UK, where she earned both her MSc in Civil Engineering and her PhD in Civil/Mechanical Engineering from the University of Greenwich.
Her doctoral research focused on the manufacturing processes, fracture mechanisms, and structural design of advanced sandwich composite materials, particularly in marine and civil engineering applications. She has established and maintained strong international research collaborations, working closely with institutions in Turkey, Italy, and the UK.
As an early career researcher, Dr Balaban has actively contributed to a number of multidisciplinary projects. Her research interests include the fracture behaviour of composite and nanomaterial-enhanced composites, sustainable material development, and system integration in structural applications. She is particularly interested in applying innovative material technologies to improve the performance and sustainability of construction systems.
Dr Balaban also supervises postgraduate research on advanced materials and sustainable construction methods. Alongside her academic responsibilities, she plays a key role in programme leadership, chairs the School’s Engineering Ethics Committee, and contributes to strategic curriculum development within her School.