Resume

Contact Information

Work: 814-863-9093
hsa109@psu.edu

Research Overview

Education

• Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
  PhD in Architectural Engineering, Structure option
  December, 2008 (expected)
  GPA 4.00/4.00 (to date)
• Visiting University of Sheffield,
  Department of Civil Engineering (Spring 2007)
  
• Graduate Research Assistant,
  

     Los Alamos National Laboratory, X-3 Division (Spring - Summer 2008).

• Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
  MS in Architectural Engineering, structural option
  May, 2006
  GPA 4.00/4.00
  Thesis: Structural Assessment of Guastavino Domes
• Middle East Technical University, Ankara, TURKEY
  Bachelor of Science in Architecture
  June, 2002
  GPA 3.00/4.00
  Minor degree in Structural Engineering
  GPA 3.67/4.00

Publications

• Atamturktur, S., Reynolds, P., Pavic, A.and Boothby, T., “Guidelines for Traditional & Operational Modal Testing of Monumental Masonry Structures,”  submitted to the Journal of Experimental Techniques (accepted) .

• Atamturktur, S., Pavic, A., Reynolds, P., (2008), “Sensitivity of Modal Parameters of Historic Monuments to Geometric Distortion,” Proceedings of 26th International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, USA.
  
• Atamturktur, S., Fanning, P., Boothby, T., (2007), “Traditional & Operational Modal Testing of the Washington National Cathedral,” submitted to the International Operational Modal Analysis Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark.
• Atamturktur, S., Boothby, T., “Finite Element Modeling of Guastavino Domes,” submitted to Bulletin of Association for Preservation Technology (accepted).
• Boothby, T., Atamturktur, S., Ochsendorf, J., Tallon, A., Murray, S., (2007), “Structural Modeling of the Vaults of St. Julien in Couleuvre, France,” submitted to 10th North American Masonry Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
• Boothby, T., Atamturktur, S., (2007), “A Guide for the Finite Element Analysis of Historic Load Bearing Masonry Structures,” submitted to 10th North American Masonry Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
• Atamturktur, S., Hanagan L., Boothby, T., (2007), “Extension of Large Scale Modal Analysis Techniques to Historic Masonry Vaults,” Proceedings of 25th International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, USA.
• Boothby, T., Atamturktur, S., Hanagan L., (2006), “Modal Analysis Methods for Validation of Vaulted Stone Masonry Models,” Proceedings of 2006 Architectural Engineering Conference, Omaha, Nebraska, USA.
• Boothby, T., Atamturktur, S., Erdogmus, E., (2006), “Manual for the Assessment of Load Bearing Unreinforced Masonry Structures,” prepared for the US Department of the Interior, National Park Service, National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (www.arche.psu.edu/masonry-assessment).

• Boothby, T., Parfitt, K., Atamturktur, S., (2005), “Condition Review and Investigation of Moisture Intrusion of the Exterior Bastion Walls at Historic Ft. Pitt Museum,” prepared for The Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission.

Manuscripts in Preparation

• Atamturktur, S., Hemez, F., Unal, C. and Williams, B., (2008), "Validation and Verification under Uncertainty applied to  Finite Element Models of Historic Masonry Monuments," to be submitted to 27^th SEM International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC-XXVII), Orlando, Florida, February 9-12, 2009.
• Atamturktur, S., Williams, B., Hemez, F. and Unal, C.  (2008), "A discussion on Predictive Maturity using Multivariate and Functional Output," to be submitted to27 ^th SEM International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC-XXVII), Orlando, Florida, February 9-12, 2009.
• Hemez, F., Atamturktur, S., and Unal, C., (2008), "Defining Predictive Maturity for Validated Numerical Simulations," to be submitted to27 ^th SEM International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC-XXVII), Orlando, Florida, February 9-12, 2009.

• Atamturktur, S. and Bornn, L., "Can Vibration Measurements be used to Detect Damage due to Support Settlements in Historic Masonry Monuments?" to be submitted to the Journal of Engineering Structures.
  
• Atamturktur, S. and Soysal, O.,''Online Model Calibration using Mobile Sensor Networks," to be submitted to the Journal of Computers and Structures.
  

Awards and Grants

• Pennsylvania Concrete Masonry Association Sponsorship & Northeast Cement Shippers Association Sponsorship
  To participate at the University Professor's Masonry Workshop  http://www.masonrysociety.org
  March 2008
• WEP Travel Grant
  To participate at 26th International Modal Analysis Conference  http://www.sem.org
  February 2008
• Dominick J. Demichele Scholarship Award
  25th International Modal Analyses Conference (IMAC)
  www.sem.org
  February 2007
• World University Network Fellowship
  Visiting University of Sheffield, UK
  www.wun.ac.uk
  Spring 2007
• James L. Noland Student Fellowship
  10th North American Masonry Conference (NAMC)
  www.masonrysociety.org
  June 2007
• WEP Travel Grant
  To participate at 24th International Modal Analysis Conference  http://www.sem.org
  February 2006
• WEP Travel Grant
  To participate in a laboratory experiment at MIT. http://www.engr.psu.edu/wep/
  November 2005

Teaching Experience

• Instructor
  AE 308 - Introduction to Structural Analysis
  Fall 2007
• Penn State Graduate School Teaching Certificate
  http://www.schreyerinstitute.psu.edu
  Spring 2007
• Teaching Assistant
  AE 308 - Introduction To Structural Analysis
  Fall 2006
• Teaching Assistant
  AE 210 - Introduction To Architectural Structural Systems
  Spring 2006
• Teaching Assistant
  AE 422 - Architectural Structural Systems II
  Spring 2006

Professional Experience

• The Pennsylvania State University
  Department of Architectural Engineering, PA, U.S.A
  Graduate research & teaching assistant of Prof. Thomas Boothby
  August 2004-Present

Memberships

• Architectural Engineering Institute
  Member
• Society of Experimental Mechanics
  Member
• The Masonry Society
  Member
• Architectural Engineering Graduate Student Association
  President 2004 - 2005