Merve Yeşil continues her PhD studies at Süleyman Demirel University, Department of Classical Archeology. In addition, she completed the Selçuk University architectural restoration program in 2016.

She took part in many archaeological projects such as Sillyon (Pamphylia), Aizanoi (Phrygia), Alexandria Troas (Troas), Gordion (Phrygia), Seleukeia Sidera (Pisidia). Her main study areas are Roman pottery, oil lamps and small object restoration and conservation.

Currently, the Roman Pottery of Ancient City of Alexandria Troas is within the scope of her PhD dissertation, focused on local/regional production activities and commercial connections. Her study was supported by Koç University Suna & İnan Kıraç Research Center for Mediterranean Civilizations (AKMED) in 2020.