Mehmet Burak Bozgac

I’m a Civil Engineering Ph.D. researcher at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, working at the intersection of composite materials, structural engineering, and sustainable construction. My research centers on low-embodied-carbon material systems—including hybrid architectures combining synthetic and natural fibers—to improve structural performance, manufacturability, and environmental impact for civil applications.

Across multiple programs, I lead work from concept development through Abaqus-based modeling, design optimization, and hands-on manufacturing/prototyping. Key efforts include developing GFRP cladding/insulation panels for residential energy retrofits, advancing natural-fiber panel variants to enhance sustainability and degradability, and fabricating glass- and carbon-prepreg composite beams to study bending- and shear-driven behavior. I also contribute to a hemp-based oriented boards (OHB) project for building construction, focusing on formulation-level controls to stabilize performance while maintaining cost-effective, scalable processing. In addition, I have supported hybrid laminate overmolding via smart auto-compounding (Brabender) and injection molding, applied sandwich-structure design principles in SMC trials for insulated sandwich structures, and led a SAMPE bridge team through design, analysis, and build execution. Upcoming work includes concrete injection and 3D-printed structural components.

I’m recognized as a highly collaborative contributor and an effective lead when required—particularly under tight schedules and material constraints. I operate comfortably in hands-on, high-pressure engineering environments and follow a disciplined approach: define requirements, validate assumptions, iterate efficiently, and deliver. I communicate clearly across disciplines and am motivated by translating research into practical, scalable solutions for the built environment.

• Member of Dokuz Eylül University Structure Club
• Member of Dokuz Eylül University Hydraulic Club

- Fusion 360 / Composite Drone Design / Manufacturing

• Composite GFRP applications in Civil Engineering
• Bio-based applications in Civil Engineering
• Minimizing energy consumption of new generation and existing buildings
• Working on FTTX/FTTH/FTTC/FTTP design and implementation.
• Sustainable buildings
• Industrial buildings design and site management.
• Railway and highway project design and site control.