NECİP ALTAY EREN

Necip Altay Eren serves as an Assistant Professor in the Construction Technology Department at Gaziantep University's Islahiye Vocational School, where he has held academic positions since 2014 (Lecturer until 2022, promoted to Assistant Professor in 2022). His institutional affiliation spans multiple units within Gaziantep University, including the Technical Sciences Vocational School (2014-2022) and current appointment at Islahiye Vocational School, with administrative duties as Head of Department since 2024.

His educational background includes:

• Doctorate (2021): Gaziantep University, Institute of Science, Civil Engineering
• Master's-equivalent (2009): University of Connecticut, USA
• Bachelor's (2002): Gaziantep University, Faculty of Engineering, Civil Engineering (English Program)

Dr. Eren's research centers on advanced concrete technologies, with emphasis on geopolymer concrete systems, fiber reinforcement mechanisms, and nano-material applications. His work investigates critical performance aspects including mechanical properties under extreme conditions (acid/sulfate attack, thermal exposure), impact resistance, and structural behavior of innovative concrete composites. His methodology integrates experimental testing with computational approaches like artificial neural networks for strength prediction.

Analysis of his 11 journal publications (2021-2024) reveals consistent focus on sustainable construction materials, particularly alkali-activated systems using industrial byproducts (slag), with increasing sophistication in hybrid reinforcement strategies combining steel fibers, nano-silica, and recycled materials like tire rubber. His work bridges fundamental material science with practical structural applications, predominantly targeting flat slab systems and shear-critical elements.

Dr. Eren actively supervises graduate research, having completed two master's theses in 2023 on geopolymer concrete fire resistance and fiber-reinforced concrete shear strength. He secured national research funding for the project 'Investigation of the Impact Behavior of Geopolymer Concretes' (2017-2020), demonstrating capacity for independent research leadership. His teaching portfolio spans structural mechanics, concrete technology, and building materials across 57 course instances since 2013, maintaining continuous instructional engagement through 2024-2025.

While no formal laboratory affiliation is specified, his project management and publication record indicate active involvement in concrete materials testing facilities. His research trajectory shows progression toward sustainable material systems with enhanced multifunctional properties, particularly for infrastructure resilience under dynamic loading conditions.