Valentina Beatini, Ph.D.
Visiting Associate Professor
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Dr. Valentina Beatini received her Ph.D. in Architectural Engineering from the University of Parma (Italy) in 2011. She works at the intersection of architectural design, structural engineering, and computational tectonics, with a particular focus on reversible building systems, computational design, and innovative masonry structures. Her research explores how geometry, structural reasoning, and digital tools can support sustainable and adaptable architecture. She has led and contributed to several international research projects funded by the European Union and industry partners, including projects on modular floating structures and demountable masonry façade systems. Dr. Beatini has received awards in international architectural competitions and is an active member of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS), where she serves as Head of the Masonry Unit within the Historical Structures Working Group. Before joining Bilkent University, she held academic positions at Aarhus University, Northumbria University, Abdullah Gül University, and Abant İzzet Baysal University.
Publications (Selected)
Valentina Beatini (2025). “Adaptive Facades for Emotionally Enriching Indoor Environments,” with F. Pantilimonescu, Z. Djebbara, and M.C. Drișcu. Journal of Building Engineering, vol. 98, Article 111472.
Valentina Beatini (2024). “The Roofing System of the Tholos of Athena Pronaia in Delphi: Archaeological Hypotheses and Structural Suggestions,” with D. Aita, H. Caruso, E. Garavaglia, V. Paris, A. Pizzigoni, and L. Sgambi. International Journal of Architectural Heritage. https://doi.org/10.1080/15583058.2024.2316289
Valentina Beatini (2022). “Integration of Origami and Deployable Concept in Volumetric Modular Units,” with G. Gatheeshgar, H. Rajanayagam, et al. Scientific Reports, vol. 12, Article 19180.
Valentina Beatini (2022). “A Unifying Approach to Kinetic Structures Composed by Bar or Plate 4R-Linkages,” with M. Diaz. Extreme Mechanics Letters.
Valentina Beatini (2019). “A Non-Smooth Dynamic Analysis of Brunelleschi’s Cupola: An Octagonal Vault or a Circular Dome?” with G. Royer-Carfagni and A. Tasora. Meccanica, vol. 54, pp. 525–547.
Valentina Beatini (2018). “The Role of Frictional Contact of Constituent Blocks on the Stability of Masonry Domes,” with G. Royer-Carfagni and A. Tasora. Proceedings of the Royal Society A, vol. 474.
Valentina Beatini (2017). “Symmetry-Based Transformable and Foldable Plate Structures.” Journal of Mechanical Design, vol. 139, no. 7, pp. 072301–072313.
Valentina Beatini (2013). “Cable-Stiffened Foldable Elastica for Movable Structures,” with G. Royer-Carfagni. Engineering Structures, vol. 56, pp. 126–136.
