Dr. Irfanoglu Ayhan

Professor

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Biography

Ayhan Irfanoglu is a Professor and Associate Head at the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Purdue University. He holds a PhD from the California Institute of Technology, completed in 2000, and has extensive experience in structural engineering, particularly in earthquake and blast engineering. His research includes performance-based structural engineering frameworks, modal testing analysis, and structural health monitoring. He has collaborated on major projects, including seismic vulnerability assessments and has received multiple awards for his contributions to the field. Irfanoglu has taught various courses, including Structural Analysis and Geologic Engineering Seismology, and has published numerous papers on topics related to earthquake engineering and structural dynamics.

Research Interests

Awards

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AISC IDEAS2 Presidential Award

2008-01-01
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Teaching Assistant Award

1998-01-01
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Harold Hellwig Fellowship

1994-01-01
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Academic Excellence

1993-01-01
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Academic Excellence

1993-01-01

Courses

CE 371 Structural Analysis CE 474 Structural Analysis II CE 498 Civil Engineering Design Project CE 573 Structural Dynamics CE 597M Geologic Engineering Seismology CE 691S Civil Engineering Seminars - Structural

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
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  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.