Prof. Roland Smith, of the Department of Archaeology and Director of the Aphrodisias excavation, has received the prestigious TÜBA (Turkish Academy of Sciences) International Academy Award in the Social Sciences and Humanities category.
TÜBA Academy Prizes were launched in 2015 in appreciation and encouragement of eminent scientists.
TÜBA Academy Prizes are awarded annually to the nominated scientists in one of the following categories: Basic and Engineering Sciences, Health and Life Sciences and Social Sciences and Humanities. One prize is awarded in each category and every year one of the prizes is awarded to scientists related with Türkiye or Turkish issues, meaning those who work in Türkiye and/or study Turkey.
The award is given to scientists with original, leading and path-breaking works in their fields.
