Dr. Emrullah Dar
Who I Am
Academic & Professional Background
With over a decade of dedication to civil and earthquake engineering, my academic and professional journey is focused on the dynamic behavior of structures and disaster resilience.
I hold a Ph.D. in Earthquake Engineering from Boğaziçi University’s Kandilli Observatory, where my thesis focused on ‘Real-Time Structural Health Monitoring Using Statistical Methods’. Currently, as the Manager of Yapı Checkup Ltd. Sti at Mersin University Technopark, I bridge the gap between deep academic research and modern software technologies. My work involves pioneering AI-driven structural health monitoring systems, contributing to significant national (TÜBİTAK) and international (UKRI GCRF, EU RISE) projects, and exploring the long-term environmental impacts on historical monumental structures like the Hagia Sophia.
Structural Health Monitoring
Developing AI and machine learning-based digital guardian systems (like AI-SHM) for real-time tracking of historical and modern structures.
Earthquake Engineering
Assessing seismic hazard parameters, ground motion simulations, and building resilience strategies based on innovative data models.
Academic Research
Extensive research on the long-term effects of atmospheric conditions and earthquakes on monuments, supported by numerous SCI-indexed publications.
“The true resilience of historical monuments lies not just in their stone, but in our ability to listen to their digital heartbeat. By combining advanced AI with structural monitoring, we can protect our heritage for generations to come.”
Dr. Emrullah Dar
My mission
To bridge the gap between advanced academic research and practical engineering solutions for a safer, disaster-resilient future.
Through the AI-SHM ecosystem, I aim to transform how we understand and protect our built environment
Through the AI-SHM ecosystem, I aim to transform how we understand and protect our built environment. By combining real-time structural health monitoring with artificial intelligence, we provide innovative strategies for earthquake risk mitigation and the preservation of historical heritage like the Hagia Sophia. My core values are rooted in scientific rigor, technological innovation, and a commitment to public safety.