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