Yonca Bab

Yonca Bab is a Researcher at the Civil Engineering Department of Istanbul Technical University (ITU), affiliated with the Faculty of Civil Engineering's Mechanical Unit. She holds a PhD in Structural Engineering (2021) from ITU, a Master's degree in Structural Engineering (2018-2021), and prior degrees including a Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering (2015-2019) and Civil Engineering (2013-2018). Her research focuses on advanced structural mechanics, composite materials, and finite element analysis, particularly in developing mixed FE formulations for laminated structures.

Her work emphasizes refined zigzag theory and higher-order shear deformation theories to analyze beams, plates, and shells under various conditions, including elastic foundations and viscoelastic behavior. She has contributed to buckling analysis, static/dynamic response studies, and functionally graded material (FGM) applications. Professional experience includes roles at the Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia and Kauno Technologijos Universitetas.

Key research areas include:

• Composite materials and laminated structures
• Finite element methods and numerical simulation
• Structural mechanics and vibration analysis

Her publications (2021-2024) highlight contributions to mixed FE formulations for beams, plates, and shells, with a focus on improving accuracy in stress analysis and dynamic response modeling. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but her work reflects significant technical expertise in structural engineering.