Mert Pinar

About Me

In October 2023, I commenced my role at the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Natural Resources Engineering, specifically within the Structural and Fire Engineering division at LTU.
Currently, I'm working on digitalizing existing structures and FEM modeling.

I believe that there is nothing that cannot be achieved with a team that believes in each other. Success is the only option for teams that add value to each others. That`s what we do in our team.

At Lulea University of Technology, I am also part of the ESN Board as an Event Coordinator.
In both my personal and professional life, I am generally very curious. I have always been in search of something new. During my free time, I enjoy assisting students, learning new cultures and reading/watching the latest developments in my field. I like to be on the move always. It motivates me.

I am interested in large-scale structures such as bridges, dams, skyscrapers, and tunnels. Throughout my academic and professional career prior to joining Lulea University of Technology, I have worked extensively on industrial steel structures and their foundations.

Research Interest

Today, the world is rapidly changing, and the construction industry is a significant part of this changing. However, this rapid development also brings along significant environmental and cultural challenges. Particularly, structures with historical and cultural significance are often threatened during modernization efforts.

Extending the life of existing buildings is fundamental to a sustainable approach. This involves evaluating the physical condition of structures, carrying out reinforcement work, and ensuring their preservation for future generations.
On the other hand, focusing on sustainability principles in the design of new buildings is also of paramount importance. The use of durable materials, recyclability, and energy efficiency enable us to construct buildings that leave less environmental impact on future generations. This way, we will not only meet the needs of today but also consider the quality of life and environmental well-being of future generations.We will not only protect our historical and cultural heritage but also prevent wastage of resources.

My goal is to ensure both the preservation of existing structures and the integration of sustainability in the design of new buildings. By safeguarding our historical and cultural heritage while reducing our environmental footprint, we strive to construct a healthier future.

My objectives are

• Digitalizing existing structures using photoscanning techniques to obtain a workable model and conducting Finite Element Method (FEM) studies on these models.
• Work on methods to predict the life span of existing structures.
• Work on solutions and strengthening projects to extend the life of structures