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Yunus Emre Harmanci is a Scientist at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) within the Department of Structural Engineering. He holds a B.Sc. from Middle East Technical University (METU) in Ankara, Turkey (2010) and an M.Sc. from ETH Zurich (2013). His research focuses on structural strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) using carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRP), structural health monitoring (SHM), and advanced sensor technologies like Digital Image Correlation (DIC) and fiber-optic sensors. He has conducted experimental and theoretical studies on the long-term performance of gradient anchorages for prestressed CFRP strips, freeze-thaw effects on anchorage systems, and the use of iron-based shape memory alloys (Fe-SMA) for structural retrofitting.
His work includes collaborative projects with ETH Zurich and Empa, such as the SNSF-funded study on gradient anchorages and environmental exposure testing of Fe-SMA-reinforced beams. He has also contributed to structural monitoring of complex structures like the Zurich Zoo’s Elephant Park and the Gotthard Street Tunnel. His research emphasizes data-driven approaches for infrastructure lifecycle analysis and non-invasive diagnostic techniques.
Harmanci’s publications span topics from finite element modeling of bond behavior to autonomous strain-based monitoring frameworks. His expertise includes structural dynamics, nonlinear analysis, and computational mechanics, with applications in both academic and industrial settings.
