ÇİĞDEM DİNÇKAL (PhD) CURRICULUM VITAE Academic Title: Assistant Professor. Work Address: Çankaya University, Department of Civil Engineering, N-A09, Yukarıyurtcu Mahallesi Mimar Sinan Caddesi No:4, 06790, Etimesgut, Ankara, Turkey. Phone: +90-312-233 1405, E-mail: cdinckal@cankaya.edu.tr, cigdemdinckal2004@yahoo.com. URL: http://academic.cankaya.edu.tr/~cdinckal Education: Degree Branch University Graduation Year BSc. Industrial Engineering Çankaya University 2004 (Honour Degree) MSc. Engineering Middle East Technical University 2008 Sciences/Computational Mechanics PhD Engineering Sciences/Computational Mechanics Middle East Technical University 2010 Research Interests Structural and Computational Mechanics, Applied Mathematics, Tensor, Tensor Algebra, Variational Principles, Finite Element Modelling, Numerical Analysis. Çiğdem Dinçkal(PhD)_CV 1/10
THESIS Thesis for the degree of Master of Science: Bounds on the Anisotropic Elastic Constants. Thesis for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy: Decomposition of Elastic Constant Tensor into Orthogonal Parts. Computer Knowledge&Skills Windows 95, 98, 2000-2010, NT, XP and 7. MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, FrontPage and Outlook). Latex, Scientific Workplace, TechDig. SIMAN, Gams, Lindo, Lingo, EViews, Minitab, Arena, Expert-Fit, SPSS. MATLAB, MATHCAD, MATHEMATICA, Fortran and Pascal. Web Page Design (Adobe Dreamweaver CS5.5, FileZilla). Other software (Internet Explorer, Chrome, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Photoshop.) AutoCAD. Honours and Awards Service award given by World Congress on Engineering 2013, The 2013 International Conference of Mechanical Engineering. Service awards given by Faculty of Engineering, Çankaya University (2013) Certificate of Merit for The 2012 International Conference of Applied and Engineering Mathematics (Award given by World Congress on Engineering), London, 2012. High honour and honour degrees. (2001-2004) Chapters in International Books Dinçkal Ç., ''Harmonic Decomposition of Elastic Constant Tensor and Crystal Symmetry'', In: Transactions on Engineering Technologies-Special Volume of the World Congress on Engineering 2013, Springer, 2014. Dinçkal Ç., ''On the Properties of Piezoelectric Materials Based upon Orthonormal Representations'', In: IAENG Transactions on Engineering Sciences, CRC Press / Balkema (Taylor & Francis Group), 2014. Çiğdem Dinçkal(PhD)_CV 2/10
Refereed International Journal Paper Kucukali, S., Dinçkal, Ç., Wind energy resource assessment of Izmit in the West Black Sea Coastal Region of Turkey, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol. 30, pp.790-795, 2014. (SCI index) Dinçkal Ç., On the properties of anisotropic engineering materials based upon orthonormal representations, IAENG International Journal of Applied Mathematics, Vol.42, 3, pp.183-192, 2012. (special issue) Dinçkal Ç., Finite Element Model for a viscous incompressible fluid flow, Elixir Computer Sciences and Engineering, 43, pp.6599-6601, 2012. Dinçkal Ç., A new decomposition method for elastic constant tensor to study the anisotropy of construction materials; tool steel and rock types, Elixir Applied Mathematics 39, pp.5090-5092, 2011. Dinçkal Ç., Adaptation of Generalized Hill Inequalities to anisotropic elastic symmetries, International Journal of Engineering Science and Technology,Vol.3, No.4, pp.185-212, 2011. Dinçkal Ç., Studies on the optimum mechanical response of anisotropic material related to elastic constants, Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering and Science, Vol. 2. Issue 3, pp.204-242, 2011. Dinçkal Ç., Analysis of elastic anisotropy of wood material for engineering applications, Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering and Science, Vol. 2. Issue 2, pp.67-80, 2011. Dinçkal Ç., Norm, Norm ratio calculations and anisotropy degree, Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, Vol. 69. No.2, pp.125-136, 2011. (Scopus index) Dinçkal Ç., Orthonormal decomposition of symmetric second rank tensors, International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, Vol. 65. No.2, pp.225-241, 2010. (Scopus index) Dinçkal Ç., Akgöz C.Y., Decomposition of elastic constant tensor into orthogonal parts International Journal of Engineering, Science and Technology, Vol. 2, No. 6 pp.22-46, 2010. Çiğdem Dinçkal(PhD)_CV 3/10
National Conference Presentation Dinçkal Ç., Alemdar B., Gülkan P., ''Dynamics of a Beam-Column Element on Pasternak Foundation: Shape Functions and Stiffness Matrix'', Engineering and Technology Symposium 8 (MTS8), 14-15 May, 2015, Çankaya University, Ankara, Turkey. Dinçkal Ç., ''Kayaçlarda Elastik Sabit Tensörün Ortogonal Ayrıştırılması ve Sismik Anizotropi Açısından Önemi'', Zemin Mekaniği ve Temel Mühendisliği 15. Ulusal Kongresi (ZM.15), 16-17 October, 2014, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey. Dinçkal Ç., Alemdar B., Gülkan P., ''Exact Finite Element for Beam-Column Element on Elastic Winkler Foundation Subjected to Vibration'', Engineering and Technology Symposium 7(MTS7), 15-16 May, 2014, Çankaya University, Ankara, Turkey. Dinçkal Ç., ''Spectral Representation of Elastic Compliance Tensor for Anisotropic Materials'', Engineering and Technology Symposium 6(MTS6), 25-26 April, 2013, Çankaya University, Ankara, Turkey. Dinçkal Ç., ''Elastisite Tensörünün Ortogonal Bileşenelerine Ayrılması ve Uygulamaları'', Pop Physics Seminars, 4 November, 2010, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey. Refereed National Conference Proceeding Dinçkal Ç., Alemdar B., Gülkan P., ''Dynamics of a Beam-Column Element on Pasternak Foundation: Shape Functions and Stiffness Matrix'', Engineering and Technology Symposium 8 (MTS8), Çankaya University, Ankara, Turkey, ISBN:978-975-6734-17-9. Dinçkal Ç., ''Kayaçlarda Elastik Sabit Tensörün Ortogonal Ayrıştırılması ve Sismik Anizotropi Açısından Önemi'', Zemin Mekaniği ve Temel Mühendisliği 15. Ulusal Kongresi (ZM.15), Cilt 1, pp. 173-183, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey. Dinçkal Ç., Alemdar B., Gülkan P., ''Exact Finite Element for Beam-Column Element on Elastic Winkler Foundation Subjected to Vibration'', Engineering Çiğdem Dinçkal(PhD)_CV 4/10
and Technology Symposium 7 (MTS7), Çankaya University, Ankara, Turkey, ISBN:978-975-6734-16-2. Dinçkal Ç., ''Spectral Representation of Elastic Compliance Tensor for Anisotropic Materials'', Engineering and Technology Symposium 6 (MTS6), Çankaya University, Ankara, Turkey, ISBN:978-975-6734-15-5. International Conference Presentation Dinçkal Ç., "A Study on Anisotropy of Composites and Nanomaterials Used in Construction Industry", International Conference on Civil and Environmental Engineering (ICOCEE 2015), 20-23 May, 2015, Cappadocia, Turkey, 2015. Dinçkal Ç., "A Study for Anisotropy of Porous and Powder Materials from a Different Perspective: Use of Orthonormal Parts of Elastic Constant Tensor ", International Porous and Powder Materials Symposium and Exhibition (PPM 2013), 3-6 September, 2013, Çeşme, İzmir, Turkey, 2013. Dinçkal Ç., "On the Mechanical and Elastic Properties of Anisotropic Engineering Materials Based upon Harmonic Representations", World Congress on Engineering 2013 (WCE 2013); The 2013 International Conference of Mechanical Engineering, 3-5 July, 2013, London, U.K. Dinçkal Ç., "Orthonormal Decomposition of Third Rank Tensors and Applications", World Congress on Engineering 2013 (WCE 2013); The 2013 International Conference of Applied and Engineering Mathematics, 3-5 July, 2013, London, U.K. Dinçkal Ç., ''Irreducible Representation of Elastic Compliance Tensor for Engineering Materials'', 10 th International Congress on Advances in Civil Engineering (ACE), 17-19 October, 2012, METU, Ankara, Turkey. Dinçkal Ç., "An Innovative Description of Elastic Constant Tensor Based upon Orthonormal Representations", World Congress on Engineering 2012 (WCE 2012); The 2012 International Conference of Applied and Engineering Mathematics, 4-6 July, 2012, London, U.K. Dinçkal Ç., "Irreducible Decomposition of Elastic Constant Tensor for Anisotropic Engineering Materials", 14 th International Symposium; Materials, Methods & Technologies, 11-15 June, 2012, Sunny Beach, Burgas, Bulgaria. Çiğdem Dinçkal(PhD)_CV 5/10
Refereed International Conference Paper and Proceeding Dinçkal Ç., "A Study on Anisotropy of Composites and Nanomaterials Used in Construction Industry", International Conference on Civil and Environmental Engineering (ICOCEE 2015), 886-894, Cappadocia, Turkey, 2015. (CD) Dinçkal Ç., "A Study for Anisotropy of Porous and Powder Materials from a Different Perspective: Use of Orthonormal Parts of Elastic Constant Tensor ", Proceedings of International Porous and Powder Materials Symposium and Exhibition (PPM 2013), 727-732, ISBN: 978-975-6590-05-8, İzmir, Çeşme, Turkey. Dinçkal Ç., "On the Mechanical and Elastic Properties of Anisotropic Engineering Materials Based upon Harmonic Representations ", Proceedings of the World Congress on Engineering 2013 (Lecture Notes in Engineering and Computer Science), Vol. III, ISSN: 2078-0958, Organizing Association: IAENG, WCE 2013. Dinçkal Ç., "Orthonormal Decomposition of Third Rank Tensors and Applications", Proceedings of the World Congress on Engineering 2013 (Lecture Notes in Engineering and Computer Science), Vol. 1, 139-144, ISSN: 2078-0958, Organizing Association: IAENG, WCE 2013. Dinçkal Ç., ''Irreducible Representation of Elastic Compliance Tensor for Engineering Materials'', 10 th International Congress on Advances in Civil Engineering (ACE), 17-19 October, 2012, METU, Ankara, Turkey.(CD) Dinçkal Ç., "An Innovative Description of Elastic Constant Tensor Based upon Orthonormal Representations", Proceedings of the World Congress on Engineering 2012 (Lecture Notes in Engineering and Computer Science), Vol. 1, 187-193, ISSN: 2078-0958, Organizing Association: IAENG, WCE 2012. Dinçkal Ç., "Irreducible Decomposition of Elastic Constant Tensor for Anisotropic Engineering Materials", Journal of International Scientific Publications: Materials, Methods & Technologies, Vol. 6, Part 1, ISSN:1313-2539, 2012. Çiğdem Dinçkal(PhD)_CV 6/10
Task in the Department of Civil Engineering Preparation of the curriculum of department. Supervisor of civil engineering students (1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd and 4 th classes). Preference and guidance days in 2014 summer. Department publicity on 17 April 2014. Department publicity on 1 March 2014. Occupation publicity days in 2013. (On these days: 31 January 2013, 28 February 2013, 14 March 2013, 29 March 2013, 11 April 2013, 8 May 2013) Preference and guidance days in 2011 and 2012 summer. Academic Program Coordinator. Double Major & Minor Coordinator. Internship committee member. Other Task Scientific Advisory Committee member of Engineering and Technology Symposium 8. Scientific Advisory Committee member of Engineering and Technology Symposium 7. Organization committee member of Engineering and Technology Symposium 6. Referee of the following conferences: A) International Conferences: World Congress on Engineering 2015, The 2015 International Conference of Applied and Engineering Mathematics, IAENG, London, U.K. (referee for full text paper) World Congress on Engineering 2014, The 2014 International Conference of Applied and Engineering Mathematics, IAENG, London, U.K. (referee for full text paper) World Congress on Engineering 2013, The 2013 International Conference of Applied and Engineering Mathematics, IAENG, London, U.K. (referee for full text paper) Çiğdem Dinçkal(PhD)_CV 7/10
B) National Conference/Symposium: Engineering and Technology Symposium 8, Çankaya University, Ankara, Turkey (referee for full text paper) Engineering and Technology Symposium 6, Çankaya University, Ankara, Turkey (referee for full text paper) Engineering and Technology Symposium 5, Çankaya University, Ankara, Turkey (referee for full text paper) C) Session Chair of the following conferences/symposium: Courses Given Engineering and Technology Symposium 5, Mechanical and Civil Engineering _Session 1, Çankaya University, Ankara, Turkey, 2012. World Congress on Engineering 2013, WCE Keynote Speech II, IAENG, Imperial College, London, U.K. World Congress on Engineering 2013, The 2013 International Conference of Mechanical Engineering, ICME I, IAENG, Imperial College, London, U.K. World Congress on Engineering 2013, WCE Keynote Speech III, IAENG, Imperial College, London, U.K. CE 426- Finite Elements in Structural Mechanics, Spring 2014-2015. (Çankaya University) CE 302-Computer Applications in Civil Engineering, Spring 2014-2015. CE 332- Project Management in Civil Engineering, Spring 2014-2015. CE 301-Numerical Methods for Engineers, Fall 2014-2015. (Çankaya University) CE 331-Construction Management, Fall 2014-2015. CE 102-Introduction to Civil Engineering, Spring 2013-2014. CE 301-Numerical Methods for Engineers, Fall 2013-2014. Çiğdem Dinçkal(PhD)_CV 8/10
CE 331-Construction Management, Fall 2013-2014. CE 102-Introduction to Civil Engineering, Spring 2012-2013. PHYS 111(Sections 5&6)-General Physics for Engineering I, Fall 2012-2013. MTS 412-Finite Element Method in Engineering, Spring 2010-2011. (Ankara University, Faculty of Engineering) Courses Thought A) Undergraduate Level: Statics Dynamics Statics and Strength of Materials Mechanics of Materials Statistical Methods for Engineers Linear Algebra Differential Equations B) Graduate Level: Analytical Methods in Civil Engineering Advanced Numerical Methods in Civil Engineering Theory of Elasticity Variational Methods in Engineering Variational Methods in Elasticity Theory of Continuous Media Analytical Methods in Engineering Advanced Numerical Methods in Civil Engineering Numerical Solution of PDE Numerical Solution of ODE Mechanics of Composite Material Çiğdem Dinçkal(PhD)_CV 9/10
Work Experience 2011 July- Çankaya University, Department of Civil Engineering (Assistant Professor) 2011 January-2011 June- Ankara University, Faculty of Engineering (Part-time Instructor) Scientific and Professional Memberships Earthquake Engineering Association of Turkey, International Association of Engineers (IAENG) Kentmer Solid Mechanics Computational & Applied Mathematicians Science, Technology & Innovation Policy Mathematicians European Science, Technology & Innovation Policy Çiğdem Dinçkal(PhD)_CV 10/10