Academic Background

• 2013, PhD., Delft University of Technology
• 2003, M.Sc., Bogazici University
• 1999, B.Sc., Bogazici University

Academic Appointments

• 2014-present, Assistant Professor, Istanbul Bilgi University, Department of Civil Engineering
• 2006-2013, PhD Researcher, Delft University of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering
• 2003-2006, Research and Teaching Assistant, Bogazici University Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, Department of Earthquake Engineering
• 2000-2003, Research and Teaching Assistant, Bogazici University, Department of Civil Engineering.

SCI Journal Publications

• Ozbek Muammer (2022). Smart Maintenance and Health Monitoring of Buildings and Infrastructure Using High-Resolution Laser Scanners. Buildings, 12(4), Doi:10.3390/buildings12040454
• Ozbek Muammer (2022). An Innovative Structural Damage Detection System for Preventive Maintenance of Wind Turbines. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 47(10), 13623- 13637. Doi: 10.1007/s13369-022-07171-z
• Dilek Ahmet Uğur, Oğuz Ali Devrim, Satış Furkan, Gökdel Yiğit Dağhan, Ozbek Muammer (2019). Condition monitoring of wind turbine blades and tower via an automated laser scanning system. Engineering Structures, 189, 25-34. Doi: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.03.065
• Yazıcıoğlu Hasan, Kara Tolga, Ozbek Muammer (2018). Determination of Ambient Turbulence Intensities for Stratified Atmospheric Flow. Acta Physica Polonica A, 134(1), 451-453. Doi: 10.12693/APhysPolA.134.451
• Kara Tolga,Yazıcıoğlu Hasan, Ozbek Muammer, Tunç Kerim Mehmet Murat (2018). Estimation of Ambient Turbulence Intensity over Complex Terrain. Acta Physica Polonica A, 134(1), 447-450., Doi: 10.12693/APhysPolA.134.447
• Yazıcıoglu Hasan, Tunç Kerim Mehmet Murat, Ozbek Muammer, Kara Tolga (2016). Simulation of electricity generation by marine current turbines at Istanbul Bosphorus Strait. Energy, 95, 41-50. Doi:10.1016/j.energy.2015.11.038
• Ozbek Muammer, Rixen Daniel J. (2016). A new analysis methodology for estimating the eigenfrequencies of systems with high modal damping. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 361, 290-306, Doi: 10.1016/j.jsv.2015.09.050.
• Ozbek Muammer, Meng Fanzhong, Rixen Daniel J. (2013). Challenges in testing and monitoring the in-operation vibration characteristics of wind turbines. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 41, 649-666, Doi: 10.1016/j.ymssp.2013.07.023
• Ozbek Muammer, Rixen Daniel J. (2012). Operational modal analysis of a 2.5 MW wind turbine using optical measurement techniques and strain gauges. Wind Energy, 16(3), 367-381, Doi:10.1002/we.1493
• Ozbek Muammer, Rixen Daniel J., Erne Oliver, Sanow Gunter (2010). Feasibility of monitoring large wind turbines using photogrammetry. Energy, 35(12), 4802-4811, Doi:10.1016/j.energy.2010.09.008

Refereed Conference Publications

• Ozbek M, Rixen DJ, Verbruggen TW, “Remote monitoring of wind turbine dynamics by laser interferometry: Phase1.” Proceedings of the IMAC International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, 2009.
• Ozbek M, Meng F, Rixen DJ, van Tooren MJL, “Identification of the Dynamics of Large Wind Turbines by Using Photogrammetry.” Proceedings of the IMAC International Modal Analysis Conference, Jacksonville, FL, 2010.
• Ozbek M, Meng F, Rixen DJ, van Tooren MJL, “Comparison of System Identification Techniques for Predicting Dynamic Properties of Large Scale Wind Turbines by Using the Simulated Time Response.” Proceedings of the IMAC International Modal Analysis Conference, Jacksonville, FL, 2010.
• Ozbek M, Rixen DJ, “Optical Measurements and Operational Modal Analysis on a Large Wind Turbine: Lessons Learned.” Proceedings of the IMAC International Modal Analysis Conference, Jacksonville, FL, 2011.
• Ozbek M, Rixen DJ, “Wind Farm Monitoring Based on Computer Vision and Laser Optical Measurement Systems.” Proceedings of SDEWES 2012, the 7th Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems, July 1-7, 2012, Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia.
• Ozbek M, Rixen DJ, “3D Blade Vibration Measurements on an 80 Meter Diameter Wind Turbine by Using Non-Contact Remote Measurement Systems.” Proceedings of ENEFM2013, the International Congress on Energy Efficiency and Energy Related Materials, 9-12 October 2013, Antalya, Turkey
• Ozbek M, Rixen DJ, “Aero-elastic Parameter Estimation of a 2.5 MW Wind Turbine through Dynamic Analysis of In-Operation Vibration Data.” Proceedings of ENEFM2013, the International Congress on Energy Efficiency and Energy Related Materials, 9-12 October 2013, Antalya, Turkey.
• Ozbek M, Rixen DJ, “Optical Measurements and Operational Modal Analysis Applied to Large Wind Turbine Blades. ” Proceedings of the 5th international VDI Conference – Vibration of Wind-Energy Plants February 11-12, 2014, Bremen, Germany.
• Ozbek M, Rixen DJ, “Using Remote Sensing Technologies for Wind Turbine/Farm Health Monitoring.” Proceedings of ICCE2014, International Conference on Clean Energy, 8-12 June 2014, Istanbul, Turkey.
• Ozbek M, Rixen DJ, “Dynamic Stability Analysis of Wind Turbines through In-field Vibration Tests.” Proceedings of ICCE2014, International Conference on Clean Energy, 8-12 June 2014, Istanbul, Turkey.
• Ozbek M, Rixen DJ, “Structural Health Monitoring of Multi-MW Scale Wind Turbines by Non Contact Optical Measurement Techniques: An Application on a 2.5 MW Wind Turbine.” Proceedings of ICEM2014, International Conference on Energy and Management, 5-7 June 2014, Istanbul, Turkey.
• Ozbek M, Rixen DJ, “Stability Control of Wind Turbines for Varying Operating Conditions through Vibration Measurements.” Proceedings of ICEM2014, International Conference on Energy and Management, 5-7 June 2014, Istanbul, Turkey.
• Ozbek M, Rixen DJ, “Challenges in Performing Dynamic Stability Analysis on Large Multi-MW Scale Wind Turbines.” Proceedings of ACE 2014, the 11th International Congress on Advances in Civil Engineering, October 21-25, 2014, Istanbul.
• Ozbek M, Rixen DJ, “A New Analysis Technique for Identifying High Damping Systems: An Application to an Operating Wind Turbine.” Proceedings of ACE 2014, the 11th International Congress on Advances in Civil Engineering, October 21-25, 2014, Istanbul.

Structural and earthquake engineering

Structural health monitoring and damage detection

Non-destructive testing, operational modal analysis,

Wind energy and conversion systems