Dr. Emine Sürmelihindi

Emeritus Professor

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Biography

Emine Gül Sürmelihindi is a post-doctoral fellow associated with the area group focused on water management at Topoi University. Her research explores themes related to ancient civilizations, particularly their approaches to water technology and management. With a strong academic emphasis on how historical societies interacted with their environment, she contributes to projects that map out water technologies used in ancient contexts. Sürmelihindi’s talks and presentations include discussions on the bathing culture of ancient Italy, reflecting her diverse interests within the broader scope of ancient studies. She played an active role in the junior research group from December 2014 to November 2016, focusing on the integration of transformation space knowledge pertaining to ancient water management techniques.

Research Interests

Water Management Ancient Civilizations Water Technology

Experience

Post-doctoral Fellow

2014-12-01 — 2016-11-30

Topoi University • Berlin, Germany

Conducted research on water management in ancient civilizations, focusing on ancient technologies and cultural practices.

Requirements for Topoi Excellence Cluster

Doctorate Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:95
Prerequisites
Master's degree in a field of ancient studies or related discipline Dissertation project dealing with the ancient world Proof of financing for three years (scholarship or scientific position)
Application Checklist
  • Completed Application Form
  • Cover Letter (1 page)
  • Dissertation Project Proposal (8-10 pages)
  • Work Plan and Schedule
  • Curriculum Vitae (Résumé)
  • Copies of Degree Certificates (B.A. and M.A.)
  • Two Letters of Reference from University Professors
  • Writing Sample (10-20 pages)
  • Certificate of English Language Skills (Level C1 for Freie Universität, B2 for others)
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Berlin Graduate School of Ancient Studies (BerGSAS). Programs include Ancient Languages and Texts, Ancient Philosophy and History of Ancient Science, Landscape Archaeology and Architecture, and Ancient Objects and Visual Studies.