Department of Civil Engineering Bogazici University OFFICE Bogazici University School of Engineering cell: +90-533-2391254 Department of Civil Engineering office: +90-212-3596430 Bebek 34342 email: serdar.selamet@boun.edu.tr Istanbul, TURKEY website URL: http://www.ce.boun.edu.tr/selamet RESEARCH INTERESTS Structural Engineering with emphasis on: Steel structures, structural fire safety, fire/blast, progressive collapse, high-rise buildings, connection design, finite element method, contact mechanics and three-dimensional computational modeling, multi-hazard risk mitigation on a city-wide scale, sustainable structures. EMPLOYMENT Bogazici University, Istanbul Turkey Assistant Professor (tenure-track), Department of Civil Engineering November 2012 - present GRADUATE COURSES: CE58P Structural Fire Safety: Theory and Applications: Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Fall 2014 CE58S Advanced Steel Design and Behavior of Steel Structures: Spring 2013, Spring 2014 UNDERGRADUATE COURSES: CE246 Strength of Materials, Spring 2013 CE245 Mechanics, Fall 2013 CE353 Steel Structures, Fall 2014 ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES: Organizing Committee Member of 2 nd International Conference on Protection of Historical Structures (PROHITECH) in May 7-9 2014 Departmental Representative of 2015 ABET Accreditation at Bogazici University Thesis Committee Member of Class of 2013 Graduate Student: Didem Erdem, Fethi Güllü, Uğur Dündar, Cağrı Iyidiker, Suha Kültür PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT UC Berkeley, Berkeley CA June 2014 - October 2014 Visiting Research Scholar, Research Topic: Investigation of seat connections in World Trade Center Towers 1/2 1
Princeton University, Princeton NJ May 2011 - December 2011 Research Associate (Post-Doc), Research Topic: Investigation of fire related collapses in steel bridges EDUCATION Princeton University, Princeton NJ June 2008 - May 2011 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) RESEARCH ASSISTANT WITH FULL TUITION SCHOLARSHIP Dissertation Title: Behavior, Design and Finite Element Modeling of Shear Connections under Fire Hazard RESEARCH COMMITTEE MEMBERS Prof. Maria E. Garlock (advisor), Princeton University, NJ; Prof. Panos Papadopoulos, University of California at Berkeley, CA; Prof. Venkatesh Kodur, Michigan State University, MI Princeton University, Princeton NJ September 2006 - May 2008 Masters in Engineering (M.A.) Cum Laude GPA: 3.8/4.0 Duke University, Durham NC August 2002 - May 2006 B.Sc. in Engineering GPA: 3.6/4.0 MAJOR: Civil Engineering MINORS: Economics German Certificate of Architectural Engineering FULL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP GRADUATION WITH DEPARTMENTAL DISTINCTION PRATT RESEARCH FELLOW: Design of Intrinsic Mechanisms in Structures Absorbing a Thermal Shock to Deal with Structural Implications of the September 11 Collapse of WTC Towers Deutsche Schule Istanbul September 1994 - June 2002 High School Degree (Gymnasium) ABITUR 2.4/6.0 (1.0 being the highest score) 2
HONORS AND OTHER ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS Boğaziçi University Foundation (BUVAK) Travel Award (2014) TUBITAK Award for European Union Funded FP7 Research Projects (2014) Boğaziçi University Foundation (BUVAK) Academic Incentive Award (2013) Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowship IIF (2013-2015) Evaluation Score: 4.99/5.0 Rank 1 st Highest score ever achieved for European Framework research proposals in Europe BUDGET: 166,000 Managing Committee Member of Integrated Fire Engineering and Response (IFER) of European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST). Committee Member of ASCE/SEI Fire Protection Committee. Exclusively invited to collaborate and form a research agenda for BRFL fire testing facility at NIST (2011) Princeton University 1st Year Fellowship (2006-2007) Princeton Civil Engineering (CEE) Graduate Prize (2006) Acceptance and graduate fellowship support at Harvard University, MIT, Stanford University, Columbia University, and University of Stuttgart in Germany in 2006 -- (all declined in favor for Princeton University) International Honors Program at Duke University (2006) Pratt Undergraduate Research Fellowship at Duke University (2005-2006) Chi Epsilon (XE) National Civil Engineering Honor Society (2005) Helga Wilde Bessent Scholarship for German Language and Literature (2004) Delta Phi Alpha German Honor Society (2003-2006) Junior Scholar at Miami University, Oxford, OH (2001) GRANTS/FELLOWSHIPS PAST: With Prof. Maria Garlock (Principal Investigator): National Science Foundation CMMI 0756488 and CMMI 0757900 (2008-2012): Collaborative Research: Guidelines for the Design of Steel Shear Angle Connections under Fire Hazard Princeton University 1st Year Fellowship (2006-2007) Duke University Pratt Undergraduate Research Fellowship (2005-2006) CURRENT: Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey TUBITAK 3001 Start-up R&D Project Grant (Baslangic Ar-Ge Projeleri Destekleme Fonu) (2015-2016) Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowship IIF (2013-2015) - 166,000 Bogazici University Scientific Research Project (BAP) Infrastructure Project Support (2013-2016) - 31,600 TRY Bogazici University Scientific Research Project (BAP) Standard Project Support (2013-2016) - 84,000 TRY 3
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE 10 years of expertise in nonlinear finite element modeling of large structures involving contact mechanics, plasticity, solid heat transfer and thermomechanical interaction. Behavior and robust design of steel shear connections under extreme hazards such as fire conditions: Experimental investigation by designing and conducting large scale furnace tests in Fire Laboratory of Michigan State University, numerical analysis and modeling by using commercial finite element software such as ABAQUS, ANSYS, LS-DYNA. Structural fire safety: Investigation and structural analysis of the World Trade Center 7 building collapse. Research collaboration with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in developing a research agenda and building design codes for performancebased (numerical and experimental) investigation of structures against extreme conditions such as fire and earthquake. Sustainable and holistic approach to design buildings and infrastructure such as highways and bridges in order to maximize their life-cycle, efficiency and resilience to extreme natural and man-made hazards and minimize their negative impact to the environment. ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE Research and Teaching Assistant at Princeton University (2006-2011): 10 years of expertise in nonlinear finite element modeling of large structures in ABAQUS and ANSYS involving contact mechanics and thermo-mechanical analysis. Substantial knowledge on bridge design and analysis packages in STAAD and SAP. Taught courses in fundamental structural mechanics, design of large-scale structures (bridges and tall buildings) and engineering history: Mechanics of Solids, Finite Element Method, Design of Reinforced Concrete and Steel Structures, Statics of Structures, Engineering in the Modern World. Lab and Teaching Assistant at Duke University (2004-2006): Conducted and designed labs such as mixing, casting and testing concrete and tensile strength testing of aluminum and steel. Developed substantial leadership and team work experience in ASCE Concrete Canoe Chair at Duke University Chapter (2005). Structural Engineering Intern (June 2004 - August 2004): Engineering Intern in Civil Engineering Design Firm TEKFEN, worked on Istanbul Canyon Project (designed by ARUP Engineers), the biggest shopping mall, residence, and office complex in Europe. 4
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Serdar SELAMET, Ph.D. Scientific Committee Member: Applications in Structural Fire Engineering (ASFE), 8 th International Symposium on Steel Bridges Technical Committee Member: ASCE/SEI Fire Protection, EU COST-IFER, EU TC3 (Fire Safety in Europe), TK3 (Fire Safety in Turkey) Active member of ASCE, SEI, TUYAK, NIST, NFPA, SIF, IAFSS Reviewer of Fire Safety Journal, Fire Technology, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Engineering Structures, Computers and Structures LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES Research supervisor to Ph.D. student Jonathan Glassman at Princeton University (2011). Co-advisor to visiting faculty Prof. Ignacio Javier Paya Zaforteza at Princeton University (2010). Head Representative of the Departmental Student Committee at Princeton University (2009-2010). Program Manager of Graduate Student Government at Princeton University (2009-2010). Trumpet player for 20 years; Orchestra Member at Duke University (2003-2006). THESIS Behavior, Design and Finite Element Modeling of Shear Connections under Fire Hazard Serdar Selamet, Ph.D. Princeton University 2011; 287 pages Publication number: 3463326; URL: http://gradworks.umi.com/34/63/3463326.html REFEREED PUBLICATIONS (1) Selamet S, Garlock ME (2014). Fire Resistance of Shear Connections. Fire Safety Journal, 68: 52-60. (2) Selamet S, Garlock ME (2013). Plate buckling in wide-flanged beams considering nonlinear steel behavior at elevated temperatures. Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 139(11): 1853-1865. (3) Pakala P, Kodur V, Selamet S, Garlock M (2012). Fire behavior of shear angle connections in a restrained steel frame. Journal of Constructional Steel Research 77: 119-30. (4) Selamet S and Garlock ME (2012). Predicting the maximum compressive beam axial force during fire considering local buckling. Journal of Constructional Steel Research 71: 189-201. (5) Selamet S and Garlock ME (2010). Robust fire design of single plate shear connections. Engineering Structures, 32(8): 2367 2378. 5
(6) Garlock ME and Selamet S (2010). Modeling and behavior of steel plate connections subject to various fire scenarios. Journal of Structural Engineering, 136(7): 897 906. CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS (1) Selamet S, Ozdemir T, Bolukbas C (2014). Fire performance of steel shear connections in a composite floor. 8th International Conference on Structures in Fire (SIF), Shanghai, China. (2) Ozdemir T, Selamet S (2013). Yüksek katlı yapılarda yangının çökmeye etkisi (in Turkish). TUYAK Third Symposium and Exhibition on Fire and Security, Istanbul, Turkey. (3) Selamet S (2013). The impact of fire scenario to the collapse of a tall structure. SEMC Fifth International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, Cape Town, South Africa. (4) Kilic SA, Selamet S (2013). Symmetric and asymmetric collapse mechanisms of a multi-story steel structure subjected to gravity and fire. ASCE Structures Congress: Bridging your passion with your profession, Pittsburgh, PA. (5) Selamet S (2013). Fire performance of an unprotected composite beam with semirigid end restraints. ASFE Applications of Structural Fire Engineering, Prague Czech Republic. (6) Glassman JD, Garlock M, Selamet S (2012). Shear buckling behavior of steel plate girders at elevated temperatures. Accepted for Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Structures in Fire (SIF), Zurich, Switzerland. (7) Selamet S and Garlock M (2011). A comparison between the single plate and angle shear connection performance under fire. ASCE Structures Congress: Don t Gamble on your Future, Las Vegas, NV. (8) Selamet S and Garlock ME. (2010). Local buckling study of flanges and webs in I- shapes at elevated temperatures. ASCE Structures Congress, pages 1592 1603, Orlando, FL. (9) Selamet S and Garlock M (2010). Improved details for fire-induced steel single plate shear connections. In Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Structures in Fire (SIF), pages 621 628, East Lansing, MI. (10) Selamet S and Garlock M (2010). Guidelines for modeling three dimensional structural connection models using finite element methods. ECCS International Symposium Steel Structures: Culture and Sustainability 2010, pages 351 360, Istanbul, Turkey. (11) Selamet S and Garlock ME (2009). Modified connection details for single plate steel connections under fire. ASCE Structures Congress: Don t Mess with Structural Engineers, pages 642 649, Austin, TX. 6
(12) Selamet S and Garlock M (2008). Behavior of steel plate connections subject to various fire scenarios. In Proceedings of the 5 th International Conference on Structures in Fire (SIF), pages 139 149, Singapore. SPECIAL INVITATIONS/CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS/WORKSHOPS UC Berkeley EERI Student Chapter Seminar: In this seminar, the research results during the visiting scholar appointment at UC Berkeley are presented. European Commission Horizon 2020 Keynote Speaker: This special invitation is given due to the highest evaluation score received in Marie Curie IIF Project Proposal. Visiting Scientist to Nanyang Technical University (NTU), Singapore (2013): Appointed as a delegate to discuss research collaborations and student exchange programs between Bogazici University and NTU Presenter and Invitee to Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation (SEMC) / Cape Town, South Africa (September 2013) Presenter and Committee Member to ASCE Structures Congress (ASFE) / Pittsburgh, PA (May 2013) Presenter and Committee Member to Applications in Structural Fire Engineering (ASFE) / Prague, Czech Republic (April 2013) Chairman of presentation sessions in the 7 th International Conference on Structures in Fire (SIF), /Zurich, Switzerland (June 2012) Invitee to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Structural Fire Research Workshop, / Gaithersburg, MD (September 2011) Presenter to ASCE Structural Congress, Single Plate versus Angle Connections during Fire / Las Vegas, NV (April 2011) Presenter to Steel Structures: International Symposium on Culture and Sustainability, Finite Element Modeling of Steel Connections / Istanbul, Turkey (September 2010) Presenter to 6th International Conference on Structures in Fire (SIF), Strengths and Weaknesses of Single Plate Connections in Fire / East Lansing, MI (June 2010) Presenter to ASCE Structural Congress, Local Buckling of I-Beams near Connection / Orlando, FL (May 2010) Poster Presenter to NSF CMMI Research and Innovation Conference, Poster Presentation: Collaborative Research: Guidelines for the Design of Steel Shear Angle Connections under Fire Hazard /Honolulu, Hawaii (June 2009) Presenter to ASCE Structural Congress, Towards a Robust Connection Design against Fire / Austin, TX (May 2009) Presenter to 5th International Conference on Structures in Fire (SIF), FE Simulations for Cardington Multi-Storey Building Test / Singapore (June 2008) 7
Poster Presenter to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Annual Fire Conference, Modeling and Behavior of Single Plate Steel Connection under elevated Temperatures / Gaithersburg, MD (April 2008) Invitee to National Workshop on Structures and Fire, State of the Art, Research and Training Needs / East Lansing, MI (June 2007) Invitee to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Annual Fire Conference, Steel Connections in Fire / Gaithersburg, MD (April 2007) LANGUAGE AND PROGRAMMING SKILLS LANGUAGES: Fluent in German and Turkish PROGRAMMING SKILLS: Expertise in advanced computational nonlinear finite element modeling in ABAQUS, ANSYS, LS-DYNA, Mathematica, MATLAB, SAFIR; Substantial skills in C/C++, AutoCAD, Latex, SAP2000, STAAD, RAMSTEEL, Microstation, Python REFEREES Maria Garlock Associate Professor and Director, Program in Architecture and Engineering Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Princeton University Engineering Quad, E-328, Princeton, NJ 08544 USA tel: +1-(609) 258-2728 email: mgarlock@princeton.edu Asif Usmani Professor, Structural Engineering and Computational Mechanics Head of the Institute for Infrastructure & Environment BRE Centre for Fire Safety Engineering University of Edinburgh Kings Buildings U.K. EH9 3JL tel: +44-(131) 650-5789 email: asif.usmani@ed.ac.uk Panayiotis Papadopoulos Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering University of California at Berkeley 6131 Etcheverry Hall, Mailstop 1740, Berkeley, CA 94720-1740 USA tel: +1-(510) 642-3358 email: panos@me.berkeley.edu Abolhassan Astaneh-Asl Professor, University of California at Berkeley 718 Davis Hall, Mailstop 1710, Berkeley, CA 94720-1710 USA tel: +1-(510) 642-4528 email: astaneh@berkeley.edu 8
Venkatesh Kodur Professor and Director, SAFE-D Center Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Michigan State University 3580 Engineering Building East Lansing, MI 48824 USA tel: +1-(517) 353-9813 email: kodur@egr.msu.edu Henri P. Gavin W. H. Gardner Jr. Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Duke University 162 Hudson Engineering Ctr, Durham, NC 27708 USA tel: +1-(919) 660-5201 email: henri.gavin@duke.edu Ignacio Paya-Zaforteza Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering (Departamento de Ingenieria de la Construccion), Technical University of Valencia (Universitat Politecnica de Valencia) Camino de Vera S/N 46022 Valencia, Spain tel: +34-(96) 387-7000 email: igpaza@upvnet.upv.es Turan Ozturan Professor, Chair of Department of Civil Engineering Bogazici University 34342 Bebek, Istanbul, Turkey tel: +1-(212) 359-6450 email: ozturan@boun.edu.tr 9