Selçuk Saatcı

Selçuk Saatcı is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at İzmir Institute of Technology. He holds a B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering from Middle East Technical University (Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi) and a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto. His research focuses on structural mechanics, reinforced concrete behavior under impact and static loads, and computational modeling techniques. Key areas include steel fiber-reinforced concrete, acoustic emission analysis, finite element modeling, and material characterization.

Educations:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Middle East Technical University
• M.S. in Civil Engineering, Middle East Technical University
• Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, University of Toronto

Research interests span concrete mechanics, fiber-reinforced materials, structural analysis under impact loads, and numerical methods. His work integrates experimental and computational approaches to study failure mechanisms and enhance structural performance. Recent studies include investigations on hybrid fiber-reinforced concrete panels, punching behavior of flat slabs, and carbon fiber reinforcement under dynamic loads.

Publications highlight advancements in steel fiber effects, acoustic emission clustering, and constitutive modeling. His contributions address practical challenges in civil infrastructure resilience and material innovation.