Ekin Ozer

Dr. Ekin Ozer is an Assistant Professor at University College Dublin's School of Civil Engineering. His research focuses on vibration-based structural health monitoring (SHM), earthquake engineering, and mobile sensor technologies. He holds a PhD from Columbia University (2016) and has prior experience in academia (Middle East Technical University) and industry (Novum Structures). His work emphasizes smartphone and participatory sensing for bridge and building monitoring, with contributions to Bayesian risk assessment and machine learning applications.

Education: BSc/MSc in Civil Engineering from Bogazici University, MPhil/PhD from Columbia University. Grants include the FLAME project (UCD SATLE) for 3D learning tools and transnational university initiatives.

Key research trends in his articles include smartphone-driven SHM innovations, seismic risk assessment frameworks, and integration of cyber-physical systems for infrastructure resilience. He actively supervises PhD students and teaches modules like Structural Analysis, Bridge Engineering, and Case Studies in Infrastructure Design.