ERCAN SERİF KAYA

ERCAN SERİF KAYA is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, Alanya Aladdin Keykubat University, specializing in Earthquake Engineering and Numerical Modeling. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Ege University (2008–2013) and a Master’s degree from Kumamoto University (2010–2013).

• Research Focus: Seismic vulnerability of infrastructure systems, pipeline mechanics at fault crossings, and structural resilience in earthquake-prone regions.
• Key Projects: Determination of the Seismic Risk of the Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality ISU Drinking Water System (2017).
• Conference Participation: Active in international symposia including ICONIC-2016, TSLEE-2016, and IESKO-2019.
• Postdoctoral Research: Conducted at University of California, Los Angeles (2023–present) to enhance infrastructure seismic performance.

His publications span Civil Engineering, Seismology, and Mechanical Behavior of Materials, with notable work on pipeline systems, folded cantilever structures, and sustainable design applications. Collaborative efforts with researchers like Aksel Murat, Uçkan Muhittin Eren, and Çakır Ferit highlight his interdisciplinary approach.

Current research trends emphasize finite element modeling for seismic risk assessment, infrastructure resilience in Turkey, and innovative structural designs for earthquake mitigation. His work bridges computational analysis with real-world applications in pipeline engineering, liquid storage tanks, and passive solar systems like Trombe walls.