UMUT YILDIRIM

Asst. Prof. Dr. Umut Yildirim is a faculty member in the Department of Civil Engineering at Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), Faculty of Engineering. His primary role involves teaching, research, and academic administration, including supervising thesis projects and serving on academic committees.

Education:

• PhD in Civil Engineering, University of Pavia (2011-2014)
• MS in Civil Engineering, Izmir Institute of High Technology (2008)
• BS in Civil Engineering, Celal Bayar University (2002)

Research focuses on structural engineering with an emphasis on AI-driven metamodeling for seismic protection systems, dynamic structural analysis, and passive control techniques. Notable projects include the 'Experimental and Analytical Study on the Structural Performance of RC Frame Strengthened by High Energy Dissipating Concrete Jacket' funded by EMU BAPC (2019–2020).

He has supervised four theses, including AHED HABIB's 2023 PhD on AI-based metamodeling for friction pendulum bearings and MILAD RAZANI's 2021 MS on visual-based structural parameter estimation. Grants include the BAPC-02-19-01 project.

While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, his work contributes to advancing earthquake-resistant design methodologies and smart structural systems.