Bahattin Kimençe

Bahattin Kimençe is a Lecturer in the Civil Engineering Department at Istanbul Technical University (ITU). He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from ITU (1993–1997), an MSc in Structural Engineering (1985–1989), and a BSc in Civil Engineering (1982–1986). His research focuses on Solid Body Mechanics, Structural Dynamics, and Numerical Modeling with applications to masonry structures, seismic performance, and anisotropic material behavior. He has been a member of the Chamber of Civil Engineers from 1987 to 2018.

• Education:
  • PhD in Civil Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (1993–1997)
  • MSc in Structural Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (1985–1989)
  • BSc in Civil Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (1982–1986)

His research interests emphasize the analysis of masonry structures, mortar thickness effects, seismic performance of multi-story steel buildings, and tunnel-structure interactions. His work combines numerical methods like the Boundary Element Method with anisotropic modeling to assess structural integrity and dynamic behavior. He has published extensively on topics such as historical building preservation, load distribution irregularities in multi-story systems, and soil-structure interaction for foundations.

His articles consistently explore structural dynamics, material behavior under stress, and innovative numerical techniques. Recent trends focus on earthquake-resistant design and historical masonry preservation through advanced modeling. He has contributed to understanding geometric and load asymmetries in buildings and optimizing container structures over variable soil conditions.

• Notable Activities:
  • Doctorate Lecturer in Disaster Management (Master’s Program) at ITU since 2024
  • Academic duties spanning over three decades at ITU

No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned in the provided information. His work involves advising students in structural engineering and disaster management, though specific grants or lab affiliations were not detailed.