Guven Kiymaz

Dr. Guven Kiymaz joined Florida Polytechnic University in August 2024 as an assistant professor of civil engineering. Prior to this, he was associate teaching professor at Seattle University, where he played a pivotal role in enhancing the structural engineering curriculum. With over 15 years of academic and industry experience, his work primarily focuses on the behavior and design of steel structures, emphasizing seismic performance and structural resilience.

Kiymaz’s research has led to numerous collaborations with industry and academia, particularly in developing advanced numerical modeling techniques to improve the understanding of structural behavior under various loading conditions. His current research includes investigating the seismic performance of steel storage rack systems, which has significant implications for both the safety and efficiency of industrial storage solutions.

While at Seattle University, Kiymaz directed the Structural Engineering Design Laboratory and contributed to the M.S. program in structural engineering. He also played a key role in establishing partnerships with industry, which resulted in the development of state-of-the-art testing facilities. His efforts not only advanced the research capabilities of the institution but also provided students with hands-on experience in cutting-edge engineering practices.

Education

• Ph.D. in Structural Engineering, Imperial College of Science, Technology, and Medicine, London, UK, 2001
• M.S. in Structural Steel Design, Imperial College of Science, Technology, and Medicine, London, UK, 1996
• DIC in Structural Steel Design, Imperial College of Science, Technology, and Medicine, London, UK, 1996
• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey, 1995

Expertise

• Structural steel design
• Seismic design
• Thin-walled steel structures
• Elastic stability
• Steel connections

Professional Activities

• Member, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI)
• Member, Steel Construction Institute (SCI), UK
• Member, European Racking Federation (FEM-ERF), Belgium
• Member, American Society of Civil Engineers/Structural Engineering Institute (ASCE/SEI) Committee on Cold-Formed Structures
• Member, Turkish Constructional Steelwork Association (TUCSA), Turkey

Select Publications

• Dawoud, O. Abunada, Z, and Kiymaz, G. “Sustainability, Resiliency, and Smartness: A Novel Approach to Characterizing City Behavior” Journal of Sustainable Civil Engineering and Technology (2023) (under review)
• Cosgun, C., Turk, AM., Mangir, A., Cosgun, T., Kiymaz, G. “Experimental investigation of RC beam column joints with plain bars, low-strength concrete and different joint anchorage details” Engineering Failure Analysis, Volume 109, 2020
• Kıymaz, G., El Kadı, B. “Behaviour and Design of Complex and Open-section Thin-Walled Steel Columns with Regular Multiple Perforations” 8th International Steel Structures Symposium, 24–26 October 2019, KTO Karatay University
• Kıymaz, G, Dindar, A.A., Tuğsal, U.M., Tanırcan, G., Aydın, N.S. “State of the Art Review on Seismic Behavior and Design of Steel Storage Racking Structures” 5th International Conference on Earthquake Engineering and Seismology, Ankara, 8-11 October 2019
• Kıymaz, G., Cosgun. C., El Kadı, B., Mangır, A. “Strength upgrading of steel storage rack frames in the down-aisle direction” Steel and Composite Structures, Vol. 23, No. 2 (2017) 143-152
• El Kadi, B., Kiymaz, G. “Behavior and design of perforated steel storage rack columns underaxial compression” Steel and Composite Structures, Vol. 18, No. 5, May. 2015, pp. 1259-1277
• Kıymaz, G., Seckin, E. “Behavior and design of stainless steel tubular member welded end connections”, Steel and Composite Structures, Vol. 17 No.3, Sep. 2014, pp.253-269