Sarper Demirdogen
Geotechnical Engineer
Ankara
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dam Foundation Engineer
General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works
Ankara
03.2019 - Current
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Research Scholar
General Directorate of State Hydraulic Wokrs
Ankara
02.2015 - 03.2019
Intern Engineer
Ali Acar Construction San. Tic. Sti.
Ankara
05.2011 - 09.2011
Internship Student
Safirhan Construction Ltd.
Nevsehir
05.2010 - 09.2010
Education
Ph.D. - Geotechnical Engineering
Gazi University
Ankara, Turkey 09.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Geotechnical Engineering
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida, USA 01.2017 - 12.2018
C1 - Intensive English Course
Rice University
Houston, Texas, USA 01.2016 - 06.2016
B2 - Intensive English Course
Yildirim Beyazit University
Ankara, Turkey 01.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Karadeniz Technical University
Trabzon, Turkey 09.2009 - 06.2013
Skills
Geostudio
Published journal articles
- Demirdogen, S., Gurbuz, A., & Yunkul, K. (2023). Performance of strip footings on geocell-reinforced soil under various loading conditions. Geotextiles and Geomembranes. Under review.
- Demirdogen, S., Gurbuz, A., & Yunkul, K. (2023). Behavior of strip footings supported 3D printed geocell reinforcement under different loading types. Geosynthetics International. Under review.
- Demirdogen, S., & Gunaratne, M. (2022). Stability analysis of embankment dams with defective internal geomembrane liners. International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 16(9), 1165-1175.
- Demirdogen, S., & Yildirim, S. (2022). The Disturbance Factor of Hoek-Brown Failure Criterion in Dam Foundations. Preprint. Under review.
- Sinmez, B., & Demirdogen, S. (2022). Geosynthetic barrier systems used in dams, ponds, and reservoirs of Turkey. Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 7(1), 27.
- Gunaratne, M., & Demirdogen, S. (2022). Discussion on stability analysis of embankment dams with defective internal geomembrane liners. International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 16(9), 1176-1178.
- Demirdogen, S. (2018). Numerical Analysis of Leakage through Defective Geomembrane Liners in Embankment Dams. University of South Florida.
Timeline
Ph.D. - Geotechnical Engineering
Gazi University
09.2020 - Current
Dam Foundation Engineer
General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works
03.2019 - Current
Master of Science - Geotechnical Engineering
University of South Florida
01.2017 - 12.2018
C1 - Intensive English Course
Rice University
01.2016 - 06.2016
Research Scholar
General Directorate of State Hydraulic Wokrs
02.2015 - 03.2019
B2 - Intensive English Course
Yildirim Beyazit University
01.2015 - 12.2015
Intern Engineer
Ali Acar Construction San. Tic. Sti.
05.2011 - 09.2011
Internship Student
Safirhan Construction Ltd.
05.2010 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Karadeniz Technical University
09.2009 - 06.2013