Dr. Burcu Güldür Erkal is a professor at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg, specializing in structural engineering and digital design. She holds a Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from Northeastern University, where she focused on laser-based structural sensing and surface damage detection. Her research integrates artificial intelligence, machine learning, and 3D data processing to advance structural analysis, seismic risk assessment, and condition assessment of infrastructure. Dr. Güldür Erkal has led numerous interdisciplinary projects utilizing UAV-based sensing, deep learning, and computational modeling to enhance structural safety and resilience. With extensive teaching experience in structural mechanics, AI-driven engineering methods, and digital design, she is dedicated to bridging traditional structural engineering principles with emerging digital technologies.