Education and Qualifications

Courses Taught

• Engineering Mechanics I: Statics (METU)
• Structural Analysis (METU)
• Structural Optimization (METU)
• Fundamentals of Steel Design (METU)
• Steel Structures (METU)
• Structural Health Monitoring (Drexel University)

Academic Experience

• Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey; April 2009 – Present Full-time Assoc. Professor January 2004 – April 2009 Full-time Assist. Professor September 2003 – December 2003 Adjunct Instructor
• Drexel Intelligent Infrastructure Institute, Philadelphia, USA; July 2002 – February 2003 Research Engineer April 2001- July 2002 Post-doctoral Researcher
• Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey; 1996-2001 Research Assistant

Publication List

Articles in Published in Peer Reviewed Journals Covered by SCI Core or Expended Index

1. Hasançebi, O. and Dumlupınar, T., A Neural Network Approach for Approximate Force Response Analyses of a Bridge Population, Neural Computing and Applications, DOI 10.1007/s00521-011-0767-3, 2012.
2. Hasançebi, O., Bahçecioğlu T., Kurç, Ö., and Saka, M.P., Optimum Design of High-Rise Steel Buildings Using an Evolution Strategy Integrated Parallel Algorithm, Computers and Structures, 89, 2039-2051, 2011.
3. Hasançebi, O., Çarbaş, S., Doğan, E., Erdal, F. and Saka, M.P., Optimum Design of Real Size Steel Frames Using Non-Deterministic Search Techniques, Computers and Structures, 88 (17-18), 1033-1048, 2010.
4. Hasançebi, O., Erdal, F., and Saka, M.P., An Adaptive Harmony Search Method for Structural Optimization, Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 136(4), 419-431, 2010.
5. Hasançebi, O., Çarbaş, S., Doğan, E., Erdal, F. and Saka, M.P., Performance Evaluation of Metaheuristic Search Techniques in The Optimum Design of Real Size Pin Jointed Structures, Computers and Structures, 87 (5-6), 284-302, 2009.
6. Hasançebi, O., Adaptive Evolution Strategies in Structural Optimization: Enhancing Their Computational Performance with Applications to Large-Scale Structures, Computers and Structures, 86 (1-2), 119-132, 2008. 
7. Çatbaş, F.N., Çiloğlu, S.K., Hasançebi, O., Grimmelsman, K.A.and Aktan, A.E., Limitations in Structural Identification of Large Constructed Structures, Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 133 (8), 1051-1066, 2007. 
8. Hasançebi, O., and Erbatur, F. On efficient use of SA in complex structural optimization problems, Acta Mechanica, 157, 27-50, 2002.
9. Hasançebi, O., and Erbatur, F. Layout optimization of trusses using improved GA methodologies. Acta Mechanica, 146 (1-2), 87-107, 2001. 
10. Hasançebi, O., and Erbatur, F. Evaluation of crossover techniques in GA based optimum structural design. Computers and Structures, 78(1-3), 435-448, 2000. 
11. Hasançebi, O., and Erbatur, F. Constraint handling in genetic algorithm integrated structural optimization. Acta Mechanica, 139 (1-4), 15-28, 2000. 
12. Erbatur, F., Hasançebi, O., Tütüncü, I., and Kılıç, H. Optimal design of planar and space structures with genetic algorithms. Computers and Structures, 75, 209-224, 2000. 

Articles Published in Peer Reviewed Journals Covered by SCI Expanded or Other International Index

1. Kazemzadeh Azad, S., Hasançebi, O. and Erol, O.K., Evaluating Efficiency of Big-Bang Big-Crunch in Benchmark Engineering Optimization Problems, International Journal of Optimization in Civil Engineering, Vol.3, 495-505, 2011.
2. Hasançebi, O. and Doğan, E. M.P., Evaluation of Topological Forms For Weight-Effective Optimum Design Of Single-Span Steel Truss Bridges, Asian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 12, No. 4, 431-448, 2011.
3. Hasançebi, O. And Çarbaş, S., Ant Colony Search Method in Practical Structural Optimization, International Journal of Optimization in Civil Engineering, Vol.1, 91-105, 2011.
4. Hasançebi, O. and Doğan, E. M.P., Optimizing Single-Span Steel Truss Bridges with Simulated Annealing, Asian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 11, No. 6, 763-775, 2010.
5. Hasançebi, O., Erdal F., and Saka, M.P., Optimum Design of Geodesic Steel Domes Under Code Provisions using Metaheuristic Techniques, International Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences (IJEAS), 2 (2), 88-103, 2010.
6. Doğan, E., Hasançebi, O., and Saka, M.P., A Refinement of Discrete Particle Swarm Optimization for Large-Scale Truss Structures”, Asian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 10, No. 3, 321-334, 2009.

Chapter in A Book

• Saka, M.P., and Hasançebi, O., Design Code Optimization of Steel Structures Using Adaptive Harmony Search Algorithm. In: Harmony Search Algorithms for Structural Design, Ed. Z. W. Geem, Springer, 79-120, 2009.
• Saka, M.P., Aydogdu, I., Hasancebi, O. and Geem, Z.W., Harmony Search
• Algorithms in Structural Engineering. In: Computational Optimization and Applications in Engineering and Industry, Eds. Slawomir Koziel and Xin-She Yang, Springer, 2011

Articles Published in the Proceedings of A Refereed Conference Held by National or International Organization

1. Hasançebi, O. Çarbaş, S., and Saka, M.P., A Reformulation of the Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm for Large Scale Structural Optimization. In: Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Soft Computing Technology in Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, Creete, Greece, September 2011.
2. Hasançebi, O., and Doğan, E. A Comparative Study on Economical Span Lengths of Steel Truss Bridge Topologies Under Gravity Loadings. In: Proceedings of Ninth Pacific Structural Steel Conference (PSSC), Beijing, China, October 2010.
3. Saka, M.P., Aydoğdu, İ., and Hasançebi, O. Evaluation of Recent Improvements in Harmony Search based Structural Optimization Algorithms. In: Proceedings of the Tenth International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, Valencia, Spain, September 2010.
4. Doğan, E., and Hasançebi, O., Investigating economical lengths of single-span truss bridge topologies under gravity loads, In: Proceedings of the Ninth International Congress on Advances in Civil Engineering, Trabzon, Turkey, September 2010.
5. Hasançebi, O., Bahçecioğlu, T., Kurç, Ö, Saka, M.P., Optimum Design of High-Rise Steel Buildings Using an Evolution Strategy Integrated Parallel Algorithm. In: Proceedings of The Twelfth International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering. Stirling: Civil-Comp Press, Madeira, Portugal, 2009. 
6. Hasançebi, O., and Ulusoy A. F., Discrete and continuous structural optimization using evolution strategies. In: Proceedings of the Eight International Conference on the Application of Artificial Intelligence to Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering. Stirling: Civil-Comp Press, paper 23, 2005.
7. Ulusoy, A. F., Erbatur, F., and Hasançebi, O. Discrete Optimization of Rigid Frames via Evolution Strategies. In: Proc. The 3rd International Conference on Advances in Structural Engineering and Mechanics (ASEM’04), Seoul, Korea, September 2004.
8. Catbas, N., Hasançebi, O., Ciloglu, K., and Aktan, E. Fleet Strategy for Condition Assessment and its Application for Re-qualification of Pennsylvania's Aged T-Beam Bridges. In: Proc. Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, January 2002.
9. Erbatur, F., and Hasançebi, O. Yapi Optimizasyonunda Yeni Yaklasimlar, In: Proc. Advances in Civil Engineering, 6th International Congress, Ankara, November 2001.
10. Erbatur, F., and Hasançebi, O. Layout Optimization Using GAs and SA, In: Proc. Workshop on Optimum Structural Design Using Genetic and Evolutionary Computation, San Francisco, 102-107, July 2001.
11. Hasançebi, O., and Erbatur, F., Layout Optimization of Trusses using Simulated Annealing “, The Fifth International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, In: Computational Engineering Using Metaphors From Nature (edited by B. H. V. Topping), pp. 175-190, 6-8 September 2000.
12. Hasançebi, O., and Erbatur, F. A genetic algorithm approach to determine most critical live load arrangements. In: Proc. Advances in Civil Engineering, 4th International Congress (Toklu, Y. C., and Erbatur, F., eds.), Gazimagusa, KKTC, 325-333, 2000.
13. Hasançebi, O., and Erbatur, F., Evaluation of crossover techniques in genetic algorithm based optimum structural design, In: Advances in Engineering Computation Technology (Topping, BHV, ed.), Civil Comp Press, Edinburg, 111-123, 1998.
14. Erbatur, F., and Hasançebi, O. Structural design optimization using genetic algorithms. In: Proc. Ugur Ersoy Symposium, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, 1998.
15. Erbatur, F., and Hasançebi, O. On use of genetic algorithms in structural optimization. In: Proc. 4th International Kerensky Conference, Structures in the New Millennium (Lee, P.K.K., ed.), Hong Kong, 655-660, 1997.
16. Erbatur, F., and Hasançebi, O. GA based structural optimization. In: Proc. Worldwide ECCE Symposium, Computers in the Practice of Building and Civil Engineering, Finland, 263-268, 1997.
17. Erbatur, F., and Hasançebi, O. Uygulamaya donuk yapi optimizasyonu. In: Proc. Advances in Civil Engineering, 3th Congress (Erbatur, F., and Birgonul, T., eds.), Middle East Technical University, Ankara, 127-136, 1997. 

Seminers and Conference Presentations

1. A Comparative Study on Economical Span Lengths of Steel Truss Bridge Topologies Under Gravity Loadings, Ninth Pacific Structural Steel Conference (PSSC), Beijing, China, October 2010.
2. Evaluation of Recent Improvements in Harmony Search based Structural Optimization Algorithms, Tenth International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, Valencia, Spain, September 2010.
3. Optimum Design of High-Rise Steel Buildings Using an Evolution Strategy Integrated Parallel Algorithm, The Twelfth International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, Madeira, Portugal, 2009.
4. Discrete and continuous structural optimization using evolution strategies, The Eight International Conference on the Application of Artificial Intelligence to Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, 2005.
5. Discrete Optimization of Rigid Frames via Evolution Strategies, The 3rd International Conference on Advances in Structural Engineering and Mechanics (ASEM’04), Seoul, Korea, 2004.
6. Health Monitoring and Condition Assestment of Bridges and Applicatiom Examples, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey, 2003.
7. Layout Optimization of Trusses using Simulated Annealing, The Fifth International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, Leuven, Belgium, 2000.
8. A genetic algorithm approach to determine most critical live load arrangements, 4th International on Advances in Civil Engineering, Gazimagusa, Cyprus, 2000.
9. Uygulamaya donuk yapi optimizasyonu (In Turkish), 3th Advances in Civil Engineering Congress, Ankara, Turkey, 1997.
10. Genetic Algorithms: Theory and Applications, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey, 1996.

Research Grants and Projects

• Design of Transmission Towers to be Used in 380 kV, Double Circuit, Triple Bundled 1272 MCM (Pheasent) Conductor High Voltage Electricity Lines, METU-Revolving Fund Project (sponsered by Turkish Electricity Transmission Corporation), Proje No: 10-03-03-2-00-90, Budget: 360,658 TL; 2010-2012. Position: Project Director
• Optimum Design of Three Dimensional Steel Structures Using Stochastic Optimization Methods and Its Application to Engineering Practices In Turkey, TUBITAK Project (sponsored by Turkish Scientific and Technical Research Council), Proje No: 108M070, Budget: 101,876 TL; 2008 – 2011. (Position: Project Director)
• Investigating the Optimum Design of Multi-story Steel Buildings Using Stochastic Optimization Methods, METU-BAP Project (METU-Scientific Research Project), Proje No: BAP - 2008-03-03-02, Budget: 12,000 TL; 2008 – 2010. (Position: Project Director)
• Optimal Wind Bracing Systems for the Most Economical Design of Steel Buildings, METU-BAP Project (METU-Scientific Research Project), Proje No: BAP-2006-07-02-00-01, Budget: 2,130 TL; 2008 – 2009. (Position: Project Director)
• Finite Element Integrated Multi-Objective Optimum Topological Design of Butt Stock of Infantry Rifle, SANTEZ Project (sponsored by Ministry of Industry), Proje No: 285.STZ.2008-1, Budget: 101,591 TL; 2008-2011. (Position: Researcher)
• Optimum Practical Design of Steel Domes using Global Optimization Techniques, METU-BAP Project (METU-Scientific Research Project), Proje No: BAP-2005-03-03-00-02, Budget: 5000 TL; 2005-2006. (Position: Project Director)
• R&D of economical seismic strengthening of masonry houses, TUBITAK Project (sponsored by Turkish Scientific and Technical Research Council), Proje No: MAG 104I011, Budget: 40,000 TL 2004 – 2007. (Position: Researcher)
• Investigative Studies for Condition Assessment and Performance Evaluation of Commodore Barry Bridge, sponsered by Delaware River Port Authority of PA and NJ (DRPA), Budget: 1,050,000 USD (Phase I), 1,562,283 USD (Phase 2); 2001 – 2003. (Position: Researcher)
• Re-Qualification of RC T-Beam Bridges in Pennsylvania, sponsered by Pennsylvania Department of Transportation; Budget: 800,000 USD, 2001 – 2003. (Position: Researcher)
• The Use of Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Optimum Structural Design, TUBITAK Project (sponsored by Turkish Scientific and Technical Research Council), Project No: INTAG 554; 1997-2000 (Position: Researcher)
• Structural Optimization with Artificial Intelligence Techniques, sponsored by Middle East Technical University, METU-BAP Project (METU-Scientific Research Project), Project No: AFP - 97-03-03-06; 1997–1999 (Position: Researcher)
• Exploring Structural Behaviour of Wind Turbine Steel Lattice Towers and Investigation Their Optimum Designs, proposed to Ministry of Industry for support, Budget: 174,789 TL (Position: Project Director)
• Topology Optimum Design of Wind Turbine Reinforced Concrete Towers, proposed to TÜBİTAK for support, Budget: 101,500 TL (Position: Project Director)

Membershıps

• Evaluation Board, TMMOB Insaat Muhendisleri Odasi, Teknik Dergi, covered by SCI expanded (2004-2006)
• Editorial Board, Journal of the Engineering and Applied Science, Akdeniz University (2009-present)
• Editorial Board, International Journal of Optimization in Civil Engineering, Iran (2011-present)
• Member, The Centre of Excellence for Fundamental Studies in Civil Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology (2010-present)

Awards and Honours

• The Best Doctoral Thesis Award - Middle East Technical University, 2001.
• The Best Master Thesis Award - Middle East Technical University, 1996.