Senol Ataoglu

Prof. Dr. Senol Ataoglu is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Istanbul Technical University (ITU). He holds administrative roles including Vice Rector (2024–present) and Acting Dean (2020–2020). His expertise includes Structural Mechanics, Numerical Modeling, Solid Mechanics, and Buried Pipes. He has advised numerous graduate students on topics like composite materials, thermal stress analysis, and pipeline design. His research focuses on civil infrastructure durability, material behavior under extreme conditions, and innovative engineering solutions for urban systems. He has published over 38 peer-reviewed articles and contributed to projects such as the 2017 BAP-funded study on concrete shear strength.

Education: PhD in Structural Engineering from ITU (1997–1999). Academic career spans roles from Research Assistant (1993) to Professor (2017–present). He has served on editorial boards, including the El-Cezeri Journal of Science and Engineering, and holds patents in plastic pipe design. His work emphasizes practical applications in earthquake-resistant construction, utility tunnel systems, and composite material analysis.

Recent research highlights include post-earthquake building assessments in Hatay, stress analysis of pretensioned structures, and utility tunnel applications for natural gas pipelines. He actively collaborates internationally and mentors students via thesis supervision, covering structural analysis, material characterization, and computational methods.