The Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) OMU team from Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) has qualified for the finals of the EERI Seismic Design Competition, which will be held in San Francisco, USA. The team has earned the right to represent Türkiye on this prestigious platform by reaching the final stage.

Competing Against World-Renowned Universities

The EERI Seismic Design Competition showcases innovative solutions for earthquake-resistant building design and brings together top universities worldwide. The outstanding achievement of the EERI OMU team has received significant recognition and appreciation.

The team, under the academic mentorship of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Fatih Yılmaz consists of civil engineering and architecture faculty students Mecit Demirbilek, Dilan Sude Yılmaz, Zahid Enes Genç, Batuhan Çelik, Ebrar Karaca, and Hatice Aslı Özsoy, along with mentor students Hamza Özgün and Şule Yıldırım.

Rector Prof. Dr. Fatma Aydın Congratulates Students and Wishes Them Success in the Finals

The team visited Rector Prof. Dr. Fatma Aydın in her office to share the details of their success. Expressing her pride in their achievement, Rector Aydın stated, “I congratulate them on this remarkable accomplishment and wish them continued success in the competition in San Francisco.”

Interdisciplinary Collaboration Leads to Success

This achievement highlights Ondokuz Mayıs University's commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and its students' competence on international platforms, serving as a source of pride for the university.

What is the EERI Seismic Design Competition?

The EERI Seismic Design Competition is a prestigious engineering competition organized annually by the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) for university students worldwide.

The competition encourages innovative and creative solutions for earthquake-resistant building design. Teams composed of engineering and architecture students design and construct small-scale building models, which are then tested using shake tables that simulate earthquakes of varying magnitudes.

The designs are evaluated based on criteria such as durability, cost, aesthetics, and engineering solutions.

By bringing together esteemed universities from around the world, this competition not only enhances students’ technical knowledge and skills but also provides them with international recognition. Furthermore, it equips students with the ability to address real-world challenges in earthquake engineering.