Harun Türkoğlu

Res. Asst. Dr. Harun Türkoğlu is affiliated with the Civil Engineering Department at Istanbul Technical University (ITU), where he holds the rank of Researcher. His primary research interests include Project Management, Construction Management, Optimization Techniques, and Multi-Criteria Decision Making. He has received notable awards such as the 2024 and 2023 Academic Performance (Publication) Awards from ITU, and the Harun Turkoglu Prize Publication Incentive Award in 2024.

Education: Ph.D. in Structural Engineering (ITU, 2017), M.Sc. in Civil Engineering (Istanbul University, 2014), dual undergraduate degrees in Business Administration (Anadolu University, 2015) and Civil Engineering (Istanbul University, 2013).

His research focuses on optimizing construction processes using advanced algorithms (e.g., Golden Eagle Optimizer, Particle Swarm Optimization) and decision-support systems for infrastructure planning. He has also investigated unbalanced bid detection, formwork system selection, and sustainability in green buildings. His work often integrates multi-criteria decision-making frameworks with real-world case studies in developing countries.

Awards highlight his prolific publication record in high-impact journals. Administrative roles include membership in ITU’s Quality Commission (2025–present) and a research stint at the Illinois Institute of Technology (2022–2023). His contributions span theoretical models and practical applications in construction scheduling, resource optimization, and renewable energy site selection.