Hüseyin Bilgin

Epoka University, Department of Civil Engineering,

Tirana, Albania

Phone: +355 42 232086

E-Mail: hbilgin@epoka.edu.al

FUNDED PROJECTS

• Modeling Non-Linear Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Members, TUBITAK, 105M024, Researcher, 2005-2008.
• Effect of Recent Earthquake Code Modifications on the Strength and Ductility of Reinforced Concrete Public Buildings, Pamukkale University Scientific Research Unit (PAUBAP), 2006MHF007, Researcher, 2006-2008.
• Earthquake Science School, TUBİTAK Science and Society Project, 110B072, Instructor, Conductor, 2010-2011.
• “Conditional assessment of five Ottoman Mosques in Albania”, funded by Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) in Albania, Project Coordinator, 2011-2012
• “Structural assessment of Durres Port quay 5^th and 6^th under crane load of Gottwalt GHMK 7408 and Terex 5150” funded by Durres Container Terminal SH.A o.(2014).
• Knowledge FOr Resilient soCiEty (K-FORCE), Project no: 573942-EPP-1-2016-1-RS-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP supported by European Funds in the framework of ERASMUS + Programme, Project partner, (2016-2020).
• “Fragility Based Assessment of Reinforced Concrete (RC) Building Stock: Emphasis on Residential Buildings in Albania”, funded by EPOKA University, Project Leader, (2020-2021).
• Vlerësimi Sizmik i Stokut të Ndërtesave Betonarme me Fokus në Godinat e Banimit të Shqipërisë, (Seismic Assessment of the Reinforced Concrete Building Stock with a Focus on Residential Buildings in Albania), funded by Academy of Sciences of Albania, (SizGoBa), Project leader, 2024-2026.

COURSES TAUGHT

• Statics and Strength of Materials,
• Mechanics of Materials
• Engineering Mechanics,
• Structural Dynamics,
• Earthquake Engineering,
• Introduction to Earthquake Resistant Design,
• Computer-Aided Design of RC Buildings,
• Performance-Based Seismic Design and Assessment,
• FEM Applications in Structural Engineering
• Supervised independent study and research,
• Introduction to Civil Engineering,
• Special studies in Civil Engineering

PUBLICATIONS                  

Journal Publications  

• Bilgin, H. Seismic assessment of residential building typologies: emphasis on masonry buildings. Bull Earthquake Eng (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-024-02004-w.
• Işık, E.; Bilgin, H.; Avcil, F.; İzol, R.; Arkan, E.; Büyüksaraç, A.; Harirchian, E.; Hysenlliu, M. Seismic Performances of Masonry Educational Buildings during the 2023 Türkiye (Kahramanmaraş) Earthquakes. GeoHazards 2024, 5, 700-731. https://doi.org/10.3390/geohazards5030036.
• Bilgin, H., Plaku, B. (2024). Influence of Confined Concrete Models on the Seismic Response of RC Frames. Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, 18(3), 1-26. https://doi.org/10.32604/sdhm.2024.048645.
• Işık, E.; Avcil, F.; İzol, R.; Büyüksaraç, A.; Bilgin, H.; Harirchian, E.; Arkan, E. Field Reconnaissance and Earthquake Vulnerability of the RC Buildings in Adıyaman during 2023 Türkiye Earthquakes. Appl. Sci. 2024, 14, 2860. https://doi.org/10.3390/app14072860.
• Leti, M. and Bilgin, H. (2024). Investigation of seismic performance of a premodern RC building typology after the November 26, 2019 earthquake. Structural Engineering and Mechanics, 89(5), 491–505. https://doi.org/ 12989/sem.2024.89.5.491
• Deneko E, Bilgin H. Observed failure modes in existing URM buildings after November 26,
  2019 earthquake in Albania. Res. Eng. Struct. Mater., 2024; 10(3): 1085-1107.
• Bilgin, H. (2023). “Effects of near-fault and far-fault ground motions on nonlinear dynamic response and seismic damage of masonry structures”, Engineering Structures, Volume 300, 2024, 117200, ISSN 0141-0296, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2023.117200.
• Bilgin, H.; Leti, M.; Shehu, R.; Özmen, H.B.; Deringol, A.H.; Ormeni, R. Reflections from the 2019 Durrës Earthquakes: An Earthquake Engineering Evaluation for Masonry Typologies. Buildings 2023, 13, 2227. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13092227
• Bilgin H, Fule Z, Ozmen HB. Numerical study to evaluate the structural response of the
  basilica of St. Sotiri. Res. Eng. Struct. Mater., 2023; 9(2): 309-329.
• Işık E, Hadzima-Nyarko M, Bilgin H, Ademović N, Büyüksaraç A, Harirchian E, Bulajić B, Özmen HB, Aghakouchaki Hosseini SE. A Comparative Study of the Effects of Earthquakes in Different Countries on Target Displacement in Mid-Rise Regular RC Structures. Applied Sciences. 2022; 12(23):12495. https://doi.org/10.3390/app122312495
• Işık, E.; Avcil, F.; Harirchian, E.; Arkan, E.; Bilgin, H.; Özmen, H.B. Architectural Characteristics and Seismic Vulnerability Assessment of a Historical Masonry Minaret under Different Seismic Risks and Probabilities of Exceedance. Buildings 2022, 12, 1200. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings12081200.
• Bidaj, A, Bilgin H., Hysenlliu, M, Premti, I and Ormeni, R. Performance of URM structures under earthquake shakings: Validation using a template building structure by the 2019 Albanian earthquakes. Eng. Struct. Mater., 2022; http://jresm.org/archive/resm2022.440ea0531.pdf
• Bilgin, H., Hadzima-Nyarko, M., Isik, E., Ozmen, H. B., & Harirchian, E. (2022). A comparative study on the seismic provisions of different codes for RC buildings. Structural Engineering and Mechanics, 83(2), 195–206. https://doi.org/10.12989/SEM.2022.83.2.195
• Avcıl, F., Işık, E., Bilgin, H. & Baytan Özmen, H. (2022). TBDY-2018’de verilen tasarim spektrumlarinin anitsal yiğma yapi sismik davranişina etkisi. Adıyaman Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi, 9(16), pg:165-177, DOI: 10.54365/adyumbd.1051120.
• Leti, M. and Bilgin, H., (2022). “Damage potential of near and far-fault ground motions on seismic response of RC buildings designed according to old practices”, Research on Engineering Structures and Materials (Online ISSN: 2148-9807), Volume 8 (2), 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.17515/resm2022.392ea0123.
• Bilgin H, and Ramadani F. “Numerical Study to Assess the Structural Behavior of the Bajrakli Mosque (Western Kosovo)”, Advances in Civil Engineering, vol. 2021, Article ID 4620916, 17 pages, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/4620916
• Leti, M. and Bilgin, H., (2022). “Performance of RC and Masonry Structures During 2019 Durrës Earthquake”, Civil Engineering Beyond Limits (CEBEL), Volume 3 (1), 2022. https://doi.org/10.36937/cebel.2022.1546
• Leti, M. and Bilgin, H., (2022). “Seismic Performance Assessment of a Moment-Frame Reinforced Concrete Building Typology”, Civil Engineering Beyond Limits (CEBEL), Volume 3 (1), 2022. https://doi.org/10.36937/cebel.2022.1544
• Bilgin H, Shkodrani N, Hysenlliu M, Ozmen H.B, Işık E and Harirchain E. Damage and performance evaluation of masonry buildings constructed in 1970s during the 2019 Albania earthquakes. Engineering Failure Analysis, Volume 131, January 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2021.105824.
• Shkodrani N. and Bilgin H. Seismic performance of existing low-rise URM buildings considering the addition of new stories. Structural Engineering and Mechanics, An International Journal, 2021; 79(6): 767-777. https://doi.org/10.12989/sem.2021.79.6.767.
• Shkodrani N, Bilgin H, Hysenlliu M. Influence of interventions on the seismic performance of URM buildings designed according to pre-modern codes. Journal of Research on Engineering Structures and Materials, 2021; 7(2): 315-330. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.17515/resm2020.197ea0331
• Işık, E., Harirchian, E., Bilgin, H., and Jadhav, K. (2021). The effect of material strength and discontinuity in RC structures according to different site-specific design spectra. Journal of Research on Engineering Structures and Materials, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.17515/resm2021.273st0303
• Crowley, H., Despotaki, V., Silva, V. et al. Model of seismic design lateral force levels for the existing reinforced concrete European building stock. Bull Earthquake Eng 19, 2839–2865 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-021-01083-3.
• Hysenlliu, M., Bidaj, A., Bilgin, H., and Leti, M., (2020). Structural performance of URM school buildings during the 2019 Albania earthquakes. Challenge Journal of Structural Mechanics, ISSN: 2149-8024, 6(4), pg:215-231, DOI: https://doi.org/10.20528/cjsmec.2020.04.006.
• Hysenlliu M, Bidaj A, Bilgin H. Influence of material properties on the seismic response of masonry buildings. Res. Eng. Struct. Mater., 2020; 6(4): 425-437.
• Bilgin, H.; Hysenlliu, M. (2020). Comparison of near and far-fault ground motion effects on low and mid-rise masonry buildings. Journal of Building Engineering, Vol: 30, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2020.101248.
• Shehu, R.; Angjeliu, G.; Bilgin, H. A Simple Approach for the Design of Ductile Earthquake-Resisting Frame Structures Counting for P-Delta Effect. Buildings 2019, 9, 216.
• Hysenlliu M, Bilgin H., and Bidaj A. “Analiza e performances e strukturave murature me dhe
  pa nderhyrje strukturore”. Buletinit te Shkencave Teknike Universiteti Politeknik I Tiranes,
  2019, Nr:1, Tirana, Albania. ISSN: 05 62 B 945.
• Deringol, H., A. & Bilgin, H. (2018). Effects of the isolation parameters on the seismic response of steel frame. Earthquakes and Structures, Volume 15, Number 3, September 2018, pages 319-334. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12989/eas.2018.15.3.319.

• Bilgin, H., & Huta, E. (2018). Earthquake performance assessment of low and mid-rise buildings: Emphasis on URM buildings in Albania. Earthquakes and Structures,14(6), 599-614.
  

  DOI: 10.12989/eas.2018.14.6.599

• Bilgin, H., & Uruçi, R. (2018). Effects of structural irregularities on low and mid-rise rc building response. Challenge Journal of Structural Mechanics,  https://doi.org/10.20528/cjsmec.2018.02.001, 4(2), 33-44.
• Bilgin, H. and Frangu, I, (2017). “Predicting the seismic performance of typical R/C healthcare facilities: emphasis on hospitals”, Int J Adv Struct Eng (2017) 9: 277. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40091-017-0164-y.
• Bilgin, H., (2015). “Seismic performance evaluation of an existing school building in Turkey”, Challenge Journal of Structural Mechanics, Volume 1(4), pages 161-167.
• Bilgin, H. (2015). “Generation of Fragility Curves for Typical RC Health Care Facilities: Emphasis on Hospitals in Turkey.” J. Perform. Constr. Facil. , 10.1061/(ASCE)CF.1943-5509.0000806 , 04015056.
• Bilgin, H., (2015). “Typological Classification of Churches Constructed During Post-Byzantine Period in Albania”, Gazi University Journal of Science Part B, Volume 3(1), pages 1-15.

• Bilgin, H., (2013). “Fragility-based assessment of public buildings in Turkey”, Engineering Structures, Volume 56, pages 1283-1294, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2013.07.002

• Bilgin, H., and Korini, O. (2012). “Seismic capacity evaluation of unreinforced masonry residential buildings in Albania”, Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12/3753-3764/ 2012, doi:10.5194/nhess-12-3753-2012,

• Yilmaz, S.,Tama, S.Y., Bilgin, H., (2012). “Seismic Performance Evaluation of Unreinforced Masonry School Buildings in Turkey”, Journal of Vibration Control, September 12, 2012, doi:1177/1077546312453190,

• Kaplan, H., Bilgin, H., Yilmaz, S., Binici, H., and Oztas, A. (2010). “Structural Damages of L’Aquila Earthquake”, Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 10/499–507/2010, doi:10.5194/nhess-10-499-2010,

• Inel, M., Bilgin, H., and Ozmen, H.B., (2008). “Seismic Capacity Evaluation of School Buildings in Turkey”, Proceedings of ICE, Structures and Buildings of Thomas Telford Journals, Volume 161, Issue SB3, pages 147-159.

• Inel, M., Ozmen, H.B., and Bilgin, H., (2008). “Seismic Performance Evaluation of School Buildings in Turkey”, Structural Engineering and Mechanics, Volume 30, No.5.

• Inel, M., Bilgin, H., and Ozmen, H.B., (2008). “Performance of Mid-Rise Reinforced Concrete Buildings During Recent Earthquakes in Turkey”, Journal of Turkish Chamber of Civil Engineers, Volume 284, pages, 4319-4331, (In Turkish).

• Inel, M., Ozmen, H.B. and Bilgin, H., (2007). “Re-evaluation of building damages during recent earthquakes in Turkey”, Engineering Structures, Volume 30, pages 412-427.

• Bilgin, H., Kaplan, H., Yilmaz, S., (2008). “Seismic Assessment of Existing R.C. Public Buildings in Turkey – An Overview with a Case Study”, “INTERSECTIONS International Journal”, Vol:5, pp:3–18.

• İnel, M., Bilgin, H., ve Özmen, H. B., (2007). “Seismic Evaluation Of Existing Mid-Rise Reinforced Concrete Buildings According To Specification For Building Structures To Be Built In Disaster Area” (Orta Yükseklikteki Betonarme Binaların Deprem Performanslarının Afet Yönetmeliğine Göre Tayini), Pamukkale Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi, Cilt 12, Sayı 1, Denizli, (In Turkish).

• Özmen, H. B., İnel, M. ve Bilgin, H., (2007). “Effect Of Confined Concrete Behaviour On Reinforced Concrete Sections And Systems”, (Sargılı beton Davranışının Betonarme Eleman ve Sistem Davranışına Etkisi), Gazi Üniversitesi Mühendislik ve Mimarlık Fakültesi Dergisi, Cilt 22, Sayı 2, 375-383, Ankara, (In Turkish).

• Bilgin, H., “Performance Evaluation of Public Buildings”, (Mevcut Kamu Yapılarının Performans Değerlendirmesi), Turkiye Mühendislik Haberleri Dergisi, Sayı: 444-445 – 2006/4-5 (In Turkish).

• Bilgin, H., “Structural Analysis of Domed Roof Systems in Architect Sinan’s Works”, (Mimar Sinan Yapılarında Kubbeli Örtü Sistemlerinin Yapısal Analizi), Selçuk Üniversitesi Mühendislik – Mimarlık Fakültesi Dergisi, Cilt 21, Sayı 3-4, 119-128, 2006, Konya (In Turkish).

• İnel, M. ve Bilgin, H., (2005). “Reducing the Earthquake Effects on Buildings by Using New Technologies” (Binalar Üzerine Gelen Deprem Etkilerinin Yeni Teknolojiler Kullanılarak Azaltılması), IMO Denizli Bülten, Sayı: 46. Ekim-Aralık 2005, 50-52, Denizli.

CONFERENCES (International and National) 

• Bilgin, H. “Performance Assessment by PONLA procedures”, Invited keynote speaker, 2023 5th International Conference on Civil Engineering, Environment Resources and Energy Materials, CCESEM 2023, (Online) October 27-29, 2023.
• Bilgin, H. “Development of a Software for Modelling the Inelastic Response of RC Members”, Invited speaker, The 2nd China-CEEC Conference on Technology Cooperation and Exchange, CCESEM 2023, October 19-21, 2023, Nanjing, China.
• Bilgin, H. “Assessment of analysis procedures for seismic performance evaluation”, Invited keynote speaker, 2023 6th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Industrial Architecture (ICESIA 2023), February 24-26, 2023 in Changsha, China.
• Bilgin, H. and Pllaku, B. (2023). “Influence of Confined Concrete Behaviour on R/C Moment-Resisting Frames”, ISBN: 978-9928-254-88-7, 2023 ICCE, International Conference of Civil Engineering, 18-20 May 2023, Tirana, Albania.
• Leti, M., Bilgin, H. (2023). Predicting the Seismic Performance of Typical R/C Residential Buildings. In: Ademović, N., Mujčić, E., Mulić, M., Kevrić, J., Akšamija, Z. (eds) Advanced Technologies, Systems, and Applications VII. IAT 2022. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 539. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-17697-5_2
• Ormeni, R, Skrame, K, Bilgin, H., Kanani, X. and Mucaj D. (2022), Assessment of Seismoactive Layers in the Albanian Earthcrust, European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers, NSG2022 28th European Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics, Sep 2022, Volume 2022, DOI: https://doi.org/10.3997/2214-4609.202220045
• Ormeni, R,, Erald, S., Skrame, K, Bilgin, H., Kanani, X. (2022), Recent Moderate Earthquakes of KorÇË – Leskovik Seismogenic Zone in Albania, European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers, NSG2022 28th European Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics, Sep 2022, Volume 2022, DOI: https://doi.org/10.3997/2214-4609.202220043
• Ormeni, R, Kanani, X and Bilgin, H. (2022), Seismicity of Vlore-Tepelene Fault Zone During This Century, European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers, NSG2022 28th European Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics, Sep 2022, Volume 2022, p.1 – 5, DOI: https://doi.org/10.3997/2214-4609.202220039
• Işık E., Harirchian E., Bilgin H., Kaya B., Karaşin İ.B. (2022) The Effect of Insufficient Cover Thickness on Structural Performance of Reinforced Concrete Buildings. In: Glavaš H., Hadzima-Nyarko M., Karakašić M., Ademović N., Avdaković S. (eds) 30th International Conference on Organization and Technology of Maintenance (OTO 2021). OTO 2021. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 369. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-92851-3_20.
• Bilgin, H. and Leti, M, (2021). “Structural damages of Durrës (Albania) Earthquake”, Phenomenological Aspects of Civil Engineering (PACE) – an International Congress – 20-23 June 2021, Ataturk University, Engineering Faculty, Department of Civil Engineering, Erzurum, 25030, TURKEY. (https://www.acapublishing.com/dosyalar/baski/PACE_2021_323.pdf), ISSN:2791-6405.
•  Leti, M. and Bilgin, H., (2021). “Application of Incremental Dynamic Analysis to a Moment-Frame Reinforced
  Concrete building in Albania designed in 1982”, Phenomenological Aspects of Civil Engineering (PACE) – an International Congress – 20-23 June 2021, (https://www.acapublishing.com/dosyalar/baski/PACE_2021_324.pdf), ISSN:2791-6405, Ataturk University, Engineering Faculty, Department of Civil Engineering, Erzurum, 25030, TURKEY.
• Hysenlliu M., Bilgin H. (2021) The Use of Macro Element Approach for the Seismic Risk Assessment of Brick Masonry Buildings. In: Rotaru A. (eds) Critical Thinking in the Sustainable Rehabilitation and Risk Management of the Built Environment. CRIT-RE-BUILT 2019. Springer Series in Geomechanics and Geoengineering. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-61118-7_30.
• Dajko, M. and Bilgin, H., (2020). “Evaluation of Seismic Pounding between two Adjacent Reinforced Concrete Buildings from Albanian Practice”, 4th International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering – 18-19 December 2020, Epoka University, Tirana, Albania, ISBN: 978-9928-135-37-7, Pg:22-28
• Leti, M. and Bilgin, H., (2020). “Use of Incremental Dynamic Analysis for the seismic performance assessment of RC framed structures”, 4th International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering – 18-19 December 2020, Epoka University, Tirana, Albania, ISBN: 978-9928-135-37-7, Pg:104-112
• Bilgin, H., Bidaj, A., Shkodrani, N. and Hysenlliu, M., 2020. “Performance of masonry structures during the 2019 Durres, Albania Earthquake”, International Symposium on Durrës Earthquakes and Eurocodes – ISDEE-2020 (http://isdee-al.com/). 21-22 September 2020, Tirana, Albania.
• Bilgin, H. “Development of Analysis Procedures for Seismic Performance Assessment”, Invited speaker, International Conference on Emerging Research Trends in Structural Engineering (ERTSE – 2020), July 16-17, 2020 (Virtual Platform), Chennai, India.
• Hysenlliu, M., Bilgin, H. “Performance of a Typified School Damaged during the 2019 Albanian Earthquake”, International Conference on Emerging Research Trends in Structural Engineering (ERTSE – 2020), IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng. 989 012030, July 16-17, 2020, Chennai, India. (https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1757-899X/989/1/012030).
• Leti, M., Bilgin, H., (2017) “Estimation of the seismic demand and capacity of RC buildings using nonlinear analysis procedures”, 2017 ICCE, International Conference of Civil Engineering. 12-14 October 2017, Tirana, Albania.
• Bilgin, H., Huta, E. (2016). “Earthquake Performance Assessment of Low-Rise URM Building ”, 3^rd International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering – 19-21 May 2016, Epoka University, Tirana, ALBANIA, ISBN: 978-9928-135-19-3, Page no: 144-152
• Uruci, R, Bilgin, H., (2016). “Effects of Soft storey Irregularity on RC Building Response ”, 3^rd International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering – 19-21 May 2016, Epoka University, Tirana, ALBANIA. ISBN: 978-9928-135-19-3, Page no: 136-143.
• Bilgin, H. “Nonlinear Analysis Methods For Deformation Based Seismic Assessment”, Invited keynote speaker, Third International Conference on Advances in Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering – ACSEE, Zurich, Switzerland, October 10-11, 2015.
• Bilgin, H.“Evaluation of analysis procedures for seismic performance assessment”, Invited keynote speaker, Second International Conference on Advances in Civil, Structural and Construction Engineering – CSCE, Rome, Italy, April 18-19, 2015.
• Bilgin, H. “Seismic performance evaluation by means of nonlinear static methods: emphasis on RC buildings”, Invited keynote speaker, Second International Conference on Advances in Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering – ACSEE, Zurich, Switzerland, October 25-26, 2014.

• Bilgin, H., Korini, O., (2013). “Seismic safety assessment of an unreinfroced masonry buildin in Albania”, Vienna Congress on Recent Advances in Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics 2013 (VEESD 2013) C. Adam, RR. Heuer, W. Lenhardt & C. Schranz (eds) 28-30 August 2013, Vienna, Austiria, Paper No.:205.

• Bilgin, H., , (2013). “Fragility based assessment of a school building in Turkey”, 2^nd International Balkans Conference on Challanges of Civil Engineering – 23-25 May 2013, Epoka University, Tirana, ALBANIA

• Bilgin, H., (2013). “Structural Analysis of post-Byzantine Churches: a case study for southern Albania”, International Balkans Conference on Challanges of Civil Engineering – 23-25 May 2013, Epoka University, Tirana, ALBANIA.

• Zhulegu, E., and Bilgin, H., (2012). “Seismic Performance Assessment of a Reinforced Concrete Building designed using the Albanian Seismic Code”, in B.H.V. Topping, (Editor), “Proceedings of the Eleventh International Conference on Computational Structures Technology”, Civil-Comp Press, Stirlingshire, UK, Paper 200, 2012. doi:10.4203/ccp.99.200

• Korini, O., Bilgin H., “A new modeling approach in the pushover analysis of masonry structures”, International Students’ Conference of Civil Engineering, ISCCE 2012, ISBN: 978-9928-135-02-5, Paper no: 13, Epoka University, Tirana, Albania, 10-11 May 2012

• Frangu, I., Bilgin H., “Evaluation of seismic analysis procedures for seismic actions: A Comparative study between Eurocode 8 and KTP-89”, International Students’ Conference of Civil Engineering, ISCCE 2012, ISBN: 978-9928-135-02-5, Paper no: 17, Epoka University, Tirana, Albania, 10-11 May 2012
• Bilgin, H., Kokoli, G., (2011). “Structural Analysis of Tirana’s Clock Tower in Albania”, International Balkans Conference on Challanges of Civil Engineering – 19-21 May 2011, Epoka University, Tirana, ALBANIA

• Demaj, A., Bilgin, H., (2011). “Typological Classification of Post-Byzantine Churches in Albania”, International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering – 19-21 May 2011, Epoka University, Tirana, ALBANIA.

• Muceku, Y., Bilgin, H., (2011). “Landslides and mitigation measures in the roads of Resheni region, Albania”, International Landslides and Geo-Environment, Geo-technical Symposium in Balkan Region, – 20-22 October 2011, Tirana, ALBANIA

• Bilgin, H.,(2010). “Performance Evaluation of a School Building in Turkey”, International Congress on Advances in Civil Engineering, 27-30 September 2010, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, TURKEY.

• Kaplan, H., Bilgin, H., Yilmaz, S., Binici, H., and Oztas, A. (2010). “Performance of masonry structures during the 2009 L’Aquila (Italy) Earthquake”, 8^th International Masonry Conference – 4-7 July 2010, Dresden,

• Inel, M., Bilgin, H., and Ozmen, H.B., (2007). “Okul Binalarının Yeni Deprem Yönetmeliğine Göre Güçlendirilmesi (Evaluation of School Buildings Acording to Recent Turkish Earthquake Code) ”, Sixth National Conference on Earthqauke Engineering, 16-20 October 2007, İstanbul, Turkey (In Turkish).

• Ozmen, H.B., Inel, M., Bilgin, H., (2007). “Yumuşak Kat Davranışının Duvar Etkisi Dikkate Alınarak İncelenmesi (Investigations of Soft Story Behavior Considering Infill Effect)”, Sixth National Conference on Earthqauke Engineering, 16-20 October 2007, İstanbul, Turkey (In Turkish).

• Ozmen, H.B., Inel, M., Bilgin, H., (2007). “Betonarme Elemanların Doğrusal Ötesi Davranışlarının Modellenmesi (Modelling Non-Linear Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Members)”, Sixth National Conference on Earthqauke Engineering, 16-20 October 2007, İstanbul, Turkey (In Turkish).

• Ozmen, H.B., Inel, M., Bilgin, H., (2007). “Türkiye’de Yaşanan Deprem Hasarları ve Yapı Stokunun Değerlendirilmesi (Earthquake Damages in Turkey and The Evaluation of Building Stock)”, Sixth National Conference on Earthqauke Engineering, 16-20 October 2007, İstanbul, Turkey, (In Turkish).

• Bilgin, H. ve Özmen, H.B., (2006). “Kamu Yapılarında Beton Dayanımı ve Enine Donatının Performansa Etkisi (Effects of Concrete Strength and Transverse Reinforcement on the Performance of Public Buildings)”, 7th International Congress on Advances in Civil Engineering (Yedinci Uluslararası İnşaat Mühendisliğinde Gelişmeler Kongresi), 11-13 October 2006, Yıldız Technical University, İstanbul, Türkiye.

• Bilgin, H., İnel, M. ve Özmen, H. B., (2006) “Kamu Yapılarının Deprem Kapasitelerinin Değerlendirilmesi, (Evaluating the Seismic Capacity of Public Buildings)” Yapısal Onarım ve Güçlendirme Sempozyumu, 237-246, 07-08 Aralık 2006, Denizli.
• Bilgin, H., İnel, M. ve Özmen, H. B., (2006). “Orta Katlı Betonarme Yapıların Deprem Performansları (Seismic Performance of Mid-Rise Reinforced Concrete Buildings)”, Yapısal Onarım ve Güçlendirme Sempozyumu, 247-253, 07-08 Aralık 2006, Denizli.

• Özmen, H.B., İnel, M. ve Bilgin H., (2006). “Orta Katlı Betonarme Yapılar için Performans İstemi Hesaplama Yöntemlerinin Karşılaştırılması (Comparing the Seismic Demand Calculating Methods for the Mid-Rise Reinforced Concrete Buildings),” Yapısal Onarım ve Güçlendirme Sempozyumu, 254-262, 07-08 Aralık 2006, Denizli.

• İnel, M. ve Bilgin H., (2006). “Tip Bir Kamu Yapısının Performans Değerlendirmesi (Performance Evaluation of a Typical Public Building),” Yapıların Dış Perde Duvar Uygulaması İle Güçlendirmesi Çalıştayı, 01-02 Haziran 2006, Denizli.

• Bilgin, H., Özmen, H. B. ve İnel, M., (2005). “Kamu Yapılarının Performanslarının Doğrusal Ötesi Davranış Modelleriyle Değerlendirilmesi (Performance Evaluation of Public Buildings Using Non-linear Analysis Models)”, Deprem Sempozyumu Kocaeli 2005, 555-564, 23-25 Mart 2005, Kocaeli.

• Bilgin, H., (2005). “Sinan Kubbeli Yapılarında Mekan Örtü Sistemlerinin Yapısal Davranışı (Structural Behaviour of Domed Roof Systems in Sinan’s Works)”, Deprem Sempozyumu Kocaeli 2005, 555-564, 23-25 Mart 2005, Kocaeli.

• Türkmen, M. ve Bilgin, H., (2002). “Geleneksel Mimaride Kubbeli Örtü Sistemlerinin Yapısal Davranışı (Structural Behaviour of Domed Roof Systems in Traditional Architectural Buildings)”, Balıkesir Üniversitesi, IV. Mühendislik-Mimarlık Sempozyumu, 329-338, 11-13 Eylül 2002, Balıkesir.

WORKSHOPS

• Bilgin, H., (2022)., `Workshop on Eurocodes and the Structural Safety of Construction Works `, Invited speaker, organized by Akademisa e Shkencave e Shqipërisë (The Academy of Science of Albania), 19 December 2022, Tirana/Albania.
• Bilgin, H., (2022). “Workshop on Seismic Isolated Structures”, Invited speaker, organized by the Albanian Association of Consulting Engineers (Shoqata e Inxhinierëve Konsulentë Shqiptarë) and the Japanese Association of Seismic Isolation, 18-19 November 2022, Xheko Imperial Hotel, Albania.
• Bilgin, H., (2019).`Techniques and Methods for the Investigation of Existing Structures`, Invited speaker, Polytechnic University of Tirana, 2-4 April 2019, Albania.
• Bilgin, H., (2019). “Workshop on defining the methodology for assessing the load bearing capacity of existing buildings against seismic forces (Hartimi i një metodologjie të unifikuar për vlerësimin e aftësisë mbajtëse të godinave)”, Invited speaker, organized by the Albanian Association of Consulting Engineers (Shoqata e Inxhinierëve Konsulentë Shqiptarë), 14 December 2019, Tirana International Hotel, Albania.

PROJECTS

• Knowledge FOr Resilient soCiEty (K-FORCE), Project no: 573942-EPP-1-2016-1-RS-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP supported by European Funds (Ongoing).
• Conditional Assessment of Five Ottoman Mosques in Albania, funded by the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) in Albania,  2011-2012.

• Earthquake science school for High School Teachers in Turkey, TUBITAK Science and Public Project, 110B072, Educator, Guide, 2010-2011.

• Modelling Non-Linear Behaviour of Reinforced Concrete Sections with the Aid of Computers, (Betonarme Elemanların Doğrusal Ötesi Davranışlarının Bilgisayar Ortamında Modellenmesi) TÜBİTAK Project, No: 105M024, 2005-2007.
• GIS based seismic loss estimation scenarios, Denizli City Municipality / Turkey, Researcher, 2004-2005.

• Investigation of the Changed Earthquake Code Specifications for the Strength and the Ductility Capacities of Reinforced Concrete Public Buildings (Değişen Afet Yönetmeliği Şartlarının Betonarme Kamu Yapılarının Dayanım ve Süneklik Kapasiteleri Üzerindeki Etkilerinin Araştırılması), Pamukkale Üniversitesi Scientific Research Project (PAUBAP), 2006MHF007, 2006-2007.

THESES SUPERVISED

• Hyraj, D., (2024), “Sustainable Retrofitting of Cultural Heritage Buildings, A Case Study: The Polytechnic University of Tirana”, MSc thesis, 102 pages, Epoka University, Tirana, Albania”.
• Kasa, K., (2024), “2D vs 3D Models For The Seismic Response Assessment Of Reinforced Concrete Framed Structures”, MSc thesis, 84 pages, Epoka University, Tirana, Albania”.
• Ramabanaj, B., (2023), “RC Building Typologies And Failure Modes Observed In The 2019 Albania Earthquake”, MSc thesis, 87 pages, Epoka University, Tirana, Albania”.
• Gjoka, K., (2023), “Assessing The Energy Efficiency Of Different Construction Materials In Education Buildings: A Case Study From Albanian Practice”, MSc thesis, 61 pages, Epoka University, Tirana, Albania”.
• Plaku, B., (2023), “Influence Of Confined Concrete Models On The Seismic Response of RC Frames”, MSc thesis, 84 pages, Epoka University, Tirana, Albania”.
• Përgjergji, G., (2023), “Seismic assessment and upgrading of masonry building: a case study from Albanian practice”, MSc thesis, 84 pages, Epoka University, Tirana, Albania.
• Frroku, N., (2023), “The structural assessment of a typical unreinforced masonry building, in Albania”, MSc thesis, 145 pages, Epoka University, Tirana, Albania.
• Leti, M. (2022). “Seismic Performance Evaluation of Residential RC Template Buildings Using Non-Linear Analyses Procedures”, Ph.D. thesis, 369 pages, Epoka University, Tirana, Albania (Defended in September 2022)
• Haxhija, G., (2021), Seismic risk assessment of reinforced concrete buildings using Fema P-58 Methodology, MSc thesis, 88 pages, Epoka University, Tirana, Albania.
• Hysenlliu, M., (2021), “Vulnerability Assessment of Current Masonry Building Stock in Albania”, Ph.D. thesis, 426 pages, Epoka University, Tirana, Albania (Defended on January 27, 2021).
• Dajko, M., (2020), Evaluation of Seismic Pounding Between Two Adjacent Reinforced Concrete Buildings from Albanian Practice, MSc thesis, 55 pages, Epoka University, Tirana, Albania.
• Vogli, A., (2020), “Nonlinear static and linear dynamic analyses of RC buildings – comparison of various modeling approaches”, MSc thesis, 89 pages, Epoka University, Tirana, Albania.
• Myzyri, X., (2020), “Seismic performance assessment of a typified masonry building from Albanian practice”, MSc thesis, 104 pages, Epoka University, Tirana, Albania
• Memaçi, E., (2019), “Service Life Assessment and The Durability of Steel Poles Joints By Means Of Nominal And Structural Stress Concept (“Hot-Spot Stress” Method)”, MSc thesis, 77 pages, Epoka University, Tirana, Albania.
• Meta, S., (2018), “Seismic performance evaluation of unreinforced and confined masonry residential buildings in Albania”, MSc thesis, 93 pages, Epoka University, Tirana, Albania.
• Çekani, E., (2017), “The effect of URM infills on the seismic response of low and mid-rise RC frames “, MSc thesis, 75 pages, Epoka University, Tirana, Albania.
• Leti, M., (2017), “Estimation of the seismic demand and capacity of RC buildings through incremental dynamic analysis“, MSc thesis, 121 pages, Epoka University, Tirana, Albania.
• Ramadani, F., (2017), “Structural behavior and assessment of Bajraklı Mosque in Western Kosovo“, MSc thesis, 73 pages, Epoka University, Tirana, Albania.
• Uruci, R., (2016), “Effects of structural irregularities on low and mid-rise RC building response“, MSc thesis, 70 pages, Epoka University, Tirana, Albania.
• Huta, E., (2015), “Earthquake performance of low and mid-rise masonry buildings in Albania“, MSc thesis, 130 pages, Epoka University, Tirana, Albania.
• Kokaj, M., (2014), “Effects of irregularities on the structural performance of residential buildings designed according to Eurocode“, MSc thesis, 146 pages, Epoka University, Tirana, Albania.
• Qardja, R., (2013), “Seismic performance assessment of RC framed buildings designed according to Eurocode 8“, MSc thesis, 174 pages, Epoka University, Tirana, Albania.
• Fule, Z., (2013), “A case study on structural assessment of St. Savior Basilica in Southern Albania“, MSc thesis, 83 pages, Epoka University, Tirana, Albania.
• Frangu, I., (2013),  “Seismic performance evaluation of an RC public building: A case study from Albanian practice“, MSc thesis, 91 pages, Epoka University, Tirana, Albania.
• Poçi, B., (2013), “Comparison of Different Retrofitting Strategies for the Framed Structures”, MSc thesis, 73 pages, Polytechnic University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania.
• Korini, O., (2012), “Seismic assessment of Albanian masonry buildings using nonlinear procedures“, MSc thesis, 150 pages, Epoka University, Tirana, Albania.
• Zhulegu, E., (2012), “Comparison of Albanian seismic code and Eurocode 8 for a typical residential R/C building“, MSc thesis, 133 pages, Epoka University, Tirana, Albania.
• Merkaj, A., (2012), “Analize Strukturale e ndertesave post bizantine ne Shqiperi – Studim: Rasti i kishes se “Shen Kozmai”-t ne fshatin Kolkondas, Fier (In Albanian)”, MSc thesis, 50 pages, Polytechnic University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania.
• Demaj, A., (2011), “Structural analysis of Post-Byzantine churches: A case study for southern Albania“, MSc thesis, 50 pages, Epoka University, Tirana, Albania.

REVIEWER FOR INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics,
• Journal of Engineering Mechanics,
• Journal of Structural Engineering,
• Journal of Sound and Vibration,
• Engineering Structures,
• Journal of Structure and Infrastructure Engineering,
• Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering,
• Advances in Structural Engineering,
• Journal of Civil Engineering of the Korean Society of Civil Engineers,
• International Journal of Architectural Heritage
• Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering,
• Earthquakes and Structures,
• Structural Engineering International,
• Journal of Vibration and Control,
• Frontiers in Built Environment Journals,

EDITORSHIP

• Regional Editor of the Journal of “Research on Engineering Structures & Materials (2015-2016),
• Review Editor on the Editorial Board of Computational Methods in Structural Engineering, part of the journal Frontiers in Built Environment (2018 – ),
• Academic Editor on the Editorial Board of “Advances in Civil Engineering (Hindawi)”, (2021- ),
• Editorial Board member of “Structural Durability & Health Monitoring” (2023- ).

Awards

• Scholarship during the aforementioned projects from Pamukkale University,
• Scholarship from The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) and TIKA.
• Awarded with the Best Academician of Epoka University during 2009-2010.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Masonry (Historical) Structures
• Performance-Based Seismic Evaluation with contemporary methods (Pushover analysis)
• Earthquake Resistant Design of Buildings
• Reinforced Concrete Building Structures

COMPUTER SKILLS

AutoCAD, MathCAD, Microsoft Applications, SAP2000, ETABS, SAFE, PERFORM 3D, IdeCAD static, USEE, NONLIN, ZEUS NL, TREMURI, DIANA.

LANGUAGES

• Turkish (Mother Tongue)
• English (Advanced)
• Albanian (Intermediate)

EDITORSHIP

• Regional Editor of the Journal of “Research on Engineering Structures & Materials (2015-2016)
• Review Editor on the Editorial Board of Computational Methods in Structural Engineering, part of the journal Frontiers in Built Environment (2018 – )

MEMBERSHIP IN SCIENTIFIC AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

Member of several national and international organizations related to earthquake and civil engineering

OTHERS

• Yapısal Onarım ve Güçlendirme Sempozyumu (Denizli, 2006), (Organizing committee member).

• International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering – 19-21 May 2011, Epoka University, Tirana, ALBANIA, (Organizing committee member).

• International Students’ Conference of Civil Engineering, Epoka University, Tirana, Albania, 10-11 May 2012, (Co-chairman).

• 2nd International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering – 23-25 May 2013, Epoka University, Tirana, ALBANIA, (Chairman).
• 3rd International Balkans Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering – 19-21 May 2016, Epoka University, Tirana, ALBANIA, (Co-chairman).
• Organizing Committee Member of “1st International Symposium S-Force 2018 Students FOr Resilient society”, Novi Sad/Serbia (September 28 – 29, 2018)