Teoman Pekoz

Teoman Pekoz is a Professor of Structural Engineering at Cornell University’s College of Engineering, where he has been a faculty member since 1970. His research focuses on cold-formed steel and aluminum structural systems, particularly in industrial rack design, structural stability, and thin-walled member analysis. He has contributed significantly to international design specifications, including those for cold-formed steel and aluminum structures in the U.S. and Europe. Cornell University is recognized as a Center of Excellence in Aluminum Structural Design due to his pioneering work.

Prof. Pekoz has held visiting professorships at European universities and has conducted short courses globally. His awards include the Structural Engineering Institute’s 2003 Shortridge Hardesty Award for contributions to structural stability and an honorary professorship from Xian Institute of Metallurgy and Construction Engineering. He also received the Chi Epsilon Outstanding Professor of the Year (1981).

His research spans structural behavior of industrial racks, distortional buckling of steel columns, and probabilistic evaluation of structural elements. He chairs multiple committees for design specifications and has authored key technical bulletins and publications on cold-formed steel and aluminum applications. His work bridges academic research with industrial standards, influencing global structural engineering practices.

Notable contributions include the Finite Strip Method for perforated columns and advancements in aluminum extrusion design. His interdisciplinary focus integrates material science, finite element analysis, and real-world structural challenges in industrial and aerospace contexts.