I have obtained my Ph.D. degree from University of California at San Diego in the field of structural engineering. Currently I am a full professor at a public university in Izmir/Turkey. My research field ranges from earthquake engineering and structural dynamics to large shake table tests, experimental mechanics, and structural health monitoring of civil engineering structures. I have also served as the director of office of graduate studies and as the CEO of the Science and Technology Park at Dokuz Eylul University.I have been involved in various research projects and consultancy work funded by public and private institutions in the fields of earthquake risk assessment of existing structures, modal parameter estimation of structural and mechanical systems, structural dynamics, and earthquake resistant design of structures.