Biography

Dr. Avci joined West Virginia University in 2022. During his academic experience, he has attracted more than $2.2 million on research grants. His research focus has been on Machine Learning and Deep Learning use in structural engineering applications; structural health monitoring; structural damage detection; structural resiliency; and smart materials. During his industry design experience, he was involved with analysis, design, renovation, and demolition of more than 5 million square meters of structural space, with a wide variety of signature projects in the USA and overseas. His goal in research is to optimize the design of new structures and improve the performance of existing structures to ultimately create energy efficient and resilient structural systems, intelligent networks, and sustainable cities.

• Iowa State University – Undergraduate Student Funding – “An investigation on Machine Learning tools for structural damage detection”. PI: Dr. Onur Avci
  Funded Amount: $1,100
  Funding Period: 2021-2022
  Funding Agency: Iowa State University - Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering.

• NPRP Cycle-8 Project: “A Unified Approach to Vibration Serviceability Assessment of Floors”. PI: Dr. Onur Avci
  Funded Amount: $809,993
  Funding Period: 2015-2019
  Funding Agency: Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF), National Priorities Research Program (NPRP).

• NPRP Cycle-6 Project: “A Monitoring Framework Development for the Next Generation Stadia to be showcased during Qatar 2022 World Cup”.
  PI: Dr. Onur Avci
  Funded Amount: $961,986
  Funding Period: 2013-2017
  Funding Agency: Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF), National Priorities Research Program (NPRP).

• QU Internal Fund (University Grant): “Investigating the effects of soil inhomogeneity and tunnel cross-sections on vibration from underground railways”.
  PI: Dr. Mohammed Hussein
  Co-PI: Dr. Onur Avci
  Funded Amount: $18,082
  Funding Period: 2017-2019
  Funding Agency: Qatar University

• Q-Rail Funded Project: “Design of Railway Tracks for Future Rail Projects: The Behavior of Slab and Ballasted Tracks”.
  PI: Dr. Mohammed Hussein
  Co-PI: Dr. Onur Avci
  Funded Amount: $176,670
  Funding Period: 2017-2019
  Funding Agency: State Rail Agency of Qatar

• UREP 19th Cycle Project (UREP 19-042-2-016): “Characterization of soil profile and properties by Spectral Analysis of Surface Waves”.
  PI: Dr. Mohammed Hussein
  Co-PI: Dr. Onur Avci
  Funded Amount: $29,910
  Funding Period: 2016-2017
  Funding Agency: Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF), Qatar Foundation.

• UREP 18th Cycle Project (UREP 18-144-2-058): “Lateral Design Assessment of Low and Mid-Rise Reinforced Concrete Structures in Doha”.
  PI: Dr. Onur Avci; Co-PI: Dr. Mohammed Hussein
  Funded Amount: $50,200
  Funding Period: 2015-2016
  Funding Agency: Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF), Qatar Foundation.
  

• UREP 13th Cycle Project (UREP 13-118-2-042): “Dynamic Response Prediction for Floor Vibrations Serviceability by Finite Element Method”.
  PI: Dr. Onur Avci
  Funded Amount: $30,000
  Funding Period: 2013-2014
  Funding Agency: Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF), Qatar Foundation.

• QU Internal Grant (Student Grant): “Structural Damage Detection and Damage Identification through Vibration Based Neural Network Algorithms”.
  PI: Dr. Onur Avci
  Funded Amount: $9,589
  Funding Period: 2015-2016
  Funding Agency: Qatar University

• QU Internal Grant (University Grant): “Structural Vibrations Serviceability: Accurate Measurements for Successful Decision Making”.
  PI: Dr. Onur Avci
  Funded Amount: $24,110
  Funding Period: 2014-2016
  Funding Agency: Qatar University

• QU Start-Up Grant: “Acceleration Measurements in Steel Framed Buildings in Qatar”.
  PI: Dr. Onur Avci
  Funded Amount: $10,959
  Funding Period: 2013-2014
  Funding Agency: Qatar University

• CE448/548 - Building Design (Spring 2022) (ISU)
• CE485/ConE487 Civil Engineering Design (Capstone) - Structural Engineering Module (Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021) (ISU)
• CVEN 213 Statics (Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Fall 2016) (QU)
• CVEN 214 Strength of Materials (Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016) (QU)
• CVEN 401 Civil Engineering Design Project I (Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016) (QU)
• CVEN 402 Civil Engineering Design Project II (Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016) (QU)
• CVEN 423 Selected Topics in Structural Design (Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Fall 2016) (QU)
• CVEN 501 Advanced Steel Structures (Spring 2016) (QU)
• CVEN 502 Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering (Spring 2014, Spring 2015) (QU)
• GENG 111 Engineering Graphics (Spring 2013) (QU)
• GENG 300 Numerical Methods (Spring 2013) (QU)