Research Experience
Research Experience
Ph.D., Structural Engineering and Geotechnics, Széchenyi István University, Győr, Hungary
Concentrations:
Implementation of conventional rapid visual screening (RVS) methods for unreinforced masonry and reinforced concrete structures
Validating the accuracy of the conventional RVS methods
Developing RVS methods for pre-earthquake building assessment
Analyzing large post-earthquake building assessment data
Using fuzzy logic, machine learning, and neural networks algorithms for the development of new methods
Applying artificial intelligence algorithms to develop soft RVS methods in Python
Employing a combination of artificial intelligence algorithms to develop soft rapid visual screening methods in Python
Providing the most effective parameters, which affect a new soft RVS method development
Assisting research group with fund application through literature reviews and preparation of application documents
Mentoring and supervising four undergraduate and two master students
Thesis: Validating Visual Screening Methods Based on Numerical Evaluation of Seismic Resistance of Buildings
Thesis Advisor: Orsolya Kegyes-Brassai, Ph.D. (Széchenyi István University)
M.S, Civil Engineering, İzmir Institute of Technology, İzmir, Turkey 2020
Concentrations:
3D structural modeling of an unanchored liquid storage tank in ABAQUS software
Defining fluid-structure interaction as a pressure-based surrogate model
Defining a pressure-based surrogate model code written in Python
Implementing the written code in ABAQUS software
Examining soil structure interaction between the rigid foundation and the base plate of the tank
Performing the incremental dynamic analysis of the tank
Drawing fragility curves for elephant’s foot buckling and base plate plastic rotation
Thesis: Reliability Based Seismic Assessment of Unanchored Circular Steel Storage Tanks
Thesis Advisor: Engin Aktaş, Ph.D. (Associate Professor, IZTECH) https://hdl.handle.net/11147/9698
B.S, Civil Engineering, İzmir Institute of Technology, İzmir, Turkey 2016
Concentrations:
Main aim of project:
Assessing the effect of drought
Defining drought parameters (intensity, duration, severity, and special extent)
Investigating drought characteristics in İzmir region
Using long term precipitation records
Thesis Advisor: Gökmen Tayfur, Ph.D. (Professor, IZTECH)
Academic English Preparation Course, İzmir Institute of Technology, İzmir, Turkey 2013
2023 – EGU General Assembly 2023, the Early Career Scientist's Travel Support in Vienna, Austria
2022 – European Community on Computational Methods in Applied Science (ECCOMAS) – Scholarship for the conference
2020 to 2024 – Tempus Public Foundation – Ph.D. Scholarship
2012 to 2016 – Ministry of Youth and Sports of Turkey, Scholarship
2019 – 2019: Is Yapı ve Yapı Malzemeleri San. Tic. Ltd. Şti. / İzmir - Turkey:
Designing steel and aluminum 2D & 3D structural frames
Using Sap2000 software for designing different structural systems
Employing the finite element analysis procedure to perform detailed calculations of frame and shell elements with respect to the design specifications
Designing the steel base plate connections by using Hilti Profis software
Performing all needed calculations based on ASCI specifications
2017 – 2018: Demirtaş Mühendislik Plan Proje Tic. Ltd. Şti. / İzmir - Turkey:
Preparing detailed structural design projects for reinforced concrete structures
Using IdeCAD software to perform response spectrum analysis of reinforced concrete structures
Detailing prepared structural and architectural drawings by using AutoCAD software
Designing and analyzing structures based on Turkish Earthquake Code
2017 – 2017: Modül Yapı Denetim Ltd. Şti / İzmir - Turkey:
Controlling the site application phase of construction projects
Preparation of necessary documents for municipalities
2016 – 2016: Yaşar Yıldız – Yaser Müh. İnş. Taah. Ltd. Şti. / Ankara - Turkey:
Strengthening of the structure in accordance with the approved project
Coordination of fieldwork and labors assignment
2021 – Present: Structural Extreme Events Reconnaissance (StEER)
2021 – Present: NHERI Graduate Student Council (GSC)
2021 – Present: The Earthquake Engineering Field Investigation Team (EEFIT)
2021 – Present: The Earthquake Country Alliance (ECA)
2023 – Present: Geotechnical Extreme Events Reconnaissance (GEER)
2023 – Present: SUstainable Material Management Extreme Events Reconnaissance (SUMMEER)