Necdet Torunbalcı

Prof. Necdet Torunbalcı is a Professor at the Department of Architecture, Istanbul Technical University. He has held roles such as Department Chair (2013–2017) and has been a faculty member since 1987. His expertise lies in structural engineering with a focus on earthquake-resistant design, masonry structures, historical building conservation, and steel/concrete systems.

Education:

• PhD in Structural Engineering (1989–1994) from Istanbul Technical University
• MSc in Structural Engineering (1985–1987) from Istanbul Technical University
• BSc in Civil Engineering (1980–1984) from Yıldız Technical University

Research Interests: His work emphasizes seismic retrofitting of historical structures, base isolation systems, masonry wall strengthening, and sustainable architectural design. He has led projects on adaptive reuse of industrial heritage and innovative reinforcement techniques like CFRP and Khorasan mortar.

Recent Article Trends: Focus on experimental studies of masonry strengthening, seismic control methods, and the interplay between architectural form and structural systems in complex buildings like inclined/twisted structures. His work bridges historical preservation with modern seismic safety standards.

Awards: No explicit awards listed, but his h-index of 27 reflects significant scholarly impact.

Advising & Grants: Supervised 13 theses, including recent works on hybrid seismic systems and historical structure evaluation. Active in SRP-funded projects on masonry reinforcement and base isolation applications.

Labs/Teams: Leads research teams focused on structural testing, historical building analysis, and sustainable retrofitting methodologies. Collaborates on adaptive reuse projects of industrial heritage sites like Patara Antic City and Feshane-i Amire.