Gülsün Sağlamer

Gülsün Sağlamer (born 1945) is a distinguished Turkish academic and architect. She was born in Trabzon and pursued her higher education at Istanbul Technical University (ITU), where she later became an associate professor in 1978 and a full professor in 1988. Her academic career included post-doctoral studies at the University of Cambridge and a visiting professorship at Queen's University Belfast. From 1996 to 2004, Sağlamer served as the Rector of Istanbul Technical University, making her the third woman to hold such a position in Turkey. She has also been active in international academic governance, serving as president of the European Women Rectors Association and on the board of the European University Association (EUA). Additionally, she has been involved with institutions like Kadir Has University and the Council for Technology and Technoparks in Turkey. Sağlamer is recognized for her contributions to architecture and academia, and has been featured in publications such as 'Women Scientists: Reflections, Challenges and Breaking Boundaries' by Magdolna Hargittai.