He was born in Mersin. His father Yakup Ersoy was the local chairman of the Republican People's Party (CHP). After graduating from Tarsus American College, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree at the Robert College Department of Civil Engineering in 1955 with a high honour. He played soccer and volleyball in the Istanbul league in the same years. Then he travelled to the United States for further studies. He began his post-graduate education at the University of Texas at Austin. Ersoy also supervised and mentored by Phil M. Ferguson, a leading pioneer in developing the basic theory of design procedures for reinforced concrete structures, received his master's degree at this university in June 1956.[1] After graduation, he worked as a project engineer at Raymond C. Reese and Associates in Toledo, Ohio for 2 years with Prof. Ferguson's recommendation. Ersoy worked on special buildings and problematic constructions in Reese's bureau. He worked as a researcher with the rank of third lieutenant at the Research and Development Office (ARGE) of Presidency of General Staff.[2]
Academic lifeedit
He started to work at Middle East Technical University (METU) in Ankara in June 1959, which was in the phase of establishment. He was the founder of the first structural research laboratory in Turkey. Uğur Ersoy became the first Vice Rector at METU and was in this position for two years. He took part in the formation and regulation throughout the establishment phase. In 1963, Ersoy left METU with permission and went back to the University of Texas, where he completed his doctorate in two years and returned in 1965. During his PhD in Texas, he worked as a research associate in several important projects. In 1976, he became the first "Founding Dean" of Icel Campus which was in the stage of establishment. In 1980-1981 he was a “Guest Professor” at the University of Toronto, Canada. Between 1992 and 1994, he served as Guest Professor at Boğaziçi University and founded the Building Laboratory.[1] In 2006 he moved to Istanbul and became a member of Boğaziçi University staff.
Ugur Ersoy served twice as Head of department and three times as Vice Rector in METU.[3]
He has about 150 articles and reports, 11 occupational books, 26 basic research reports. About 70 of his articles and notifications are published in international journals or refereed symposium proceeding books.
Personal lifeedit
Uğur Ersoy is married with two children. His son Ahmet A. Ersoy is an academic in Boğaziçi University History Department. He has published nine story-memoir books; two of which were best sellers.
Publicationsedit
He is the author of a number of books. His technical books are in English and Turkish.
An Introduction to Limit Design (Published by the METU Civil Engineering Society), 1962.
Betonarme Kesitlerin Taşıma Gücüne Göre Hesabı (Published by METU), 1971. (co-author)
Betonarme - Temel İlkeler ve Hesap Yöntemleri, 1975. (co-author)
^"Meslek Alanımıza Yönelik Çalışmalar". 39. Dönem Çalışma Raporu(PDF) (in Turkish). İnşaat Mühendisleri Odası (Chamber of Civil Engineers). p. 92. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
uğur, ersoy, born, 1932, turkish, civil, engineer, academic, born1932mersin, turkeynationalityturkishalma, materuniversity, texas, austinboğaziçi, universityspouseperi, ersoyawardswason, medalmetu, mustafa, parlar, foundation, awardturkish, prefabricate, union. Ugur Ersoy born in 1932 is a Turkish civil engineer and academic Ugur ErsoyBorn1932Mersin TurkeyNationalityTurkishAlma materUniversity of Texas at AustinBogazici UniversitySpousePeri ErsoyAwardsWason MedalMETU Mustafa Parlar Foundation AwardTurkish Prefabricate Union Award and othersScientific careerFieldsCivil engineering Structural Engineering Contents 1 Life 2 Academic life 3 Personal life 4 Publications 5 Awards 6 ReferencesLife editHe was born in Mersin His father Yakup Ersoy was the local chairman of the Republican People s Party CHP After graduating from Tarsus American College he earned his Bachelor of Science degree at the Robert College Department of Civil Engineering in 1955 with a high honour He played soccer and volleyball in the Istanbul league in the same years Then he travelled to the United States for further studies He began his post graduate education at the University of Texas at Austin Ersoy also supervised and mentored by Phil M Ferguson a leading pioneer in developing the basic theory of design procedures for reinforced concrete structures received his master s degree at this university in June 1956 1 After graduation he worked as a project engineer at Raymond C Reese and Associates in Toledo Ohio for 2 years with Prof Ferguson s recommendation Ersoy worked on special buildings and problematic constructions in Reese s bureau He worked as a researcher with the rank of third lieutenant at the Research and Development Office ARGE of Presidency of General Staff 2 Academic life editHe started to work at Middle East Technical University METU in Ankara in June 1959 which was in the phase of establishment He was the founder of the first structural research laboratory in Turkey Ugur Ersoy became the first Vice Rector at METU and was in this position for two years He took part in the formation and regulation throughout the establishment phase In 1963 Ersoy left METU with permission and went back to the University of Texas where he completed his doctorate in two years and returned in 1965 During his PhD in Texas he worked as a research associate in several important projects In 1976 he became the first Founding Dean of Icel Campus which was in the stage of establishment In 1980 1981 he was a Guest Professor at the University of Toronto Canada Between 1992 and 1994 he served as Guest Professor at Bogazici University and founded the Building Laboratory 1 In 2006 he moved to Istanbul and became a member of Bogazici University staff Ugur Ersoy served twice as Head of department and three times as Vice Rector in METU 3 He has about 150 articles and reports 11 occupational books 26 basic research reports About 70 of his articles and notifications are published in international journals or refereed symposium proceeding books Personal life editUgur Ersoy is married with two children His son Ahmet A Ersoy is an academic in Bogazici University History Department He has published nine story memoir books two of which were best sellers Publications editHe is the author of a number of books His technical books are in English and Turkish An Introduction to Limit Design Published by the METU Civil Engineering Society 1962 Betonarme Kesitlerin Tasima Gucune Gore Hesabi Published by METU 1971 co author Betonarme Temel Ilkeler ve Hesap Yontemleri 1975 co author Betonarmede Burulma 1975 Tasima Gucu El Kitabi Published by Ministry of Environment and Urban Planning Turkey Introductory Mechanics of Deformable Bodies Published by METU 1983 co author Betonarme Temel Ilkeler ve Tasima Gucu Hesabi 1985 Reinforced Concrete METU 1986 Reviewed in Concrete International American Concrete Institute Yuksek yapilarin Tasarim ve Yapiminda Izlenecek Temel Ilkeler Published by the Chamber of Civil Engineers Izmir Branch 1988 co author Betonarme 2 Doseme ve Temeller 1995 Betonarme 2001 co author He also wrote nontechnical Turkish books such as recollections Bir Efsane Bir Demet Insan A Legend a bunch of people 1995 Bir Zamanlar Mersin de Once Upon in Mersin 1997 Ustalarimdan Ogrendiklerim What I ve learned from my masters 1999 Sislerin Ardindan Kaybolmayanlar Those who are not lost behind the mists 1999 Bozkiri Yesertenler Steppe Greeners 2003 Erguvan Renkli Yillar Judas tree colored years 2004 Gorduklerim Duyduklarim ve Dusunduklerim What I ve seen heard and thought 2008 Bozkiri Yesertenler 2 Steppe Greeners II 2015 Bellegimden Silinmeyenler Inkings of Time Indelible Reminiscences 2023 Awards editAmerican Concrete Institute Wason Medal for Research 1969 together with Larry E Farmer and Phil M Ferguson 4 METU Parlar Foundation Science Award 1985 5 Turkish Prefabricate Union TurkPrefabrik Birligi Award 1992 6 Turkish Education Association Rustu Yuce Success in Profession Award 2001 University of Texas at Austin Academy of Distinguished Graduates Membership 2005 7 Turkish Chamber of Civil Engineers Honorary Distinguished Engineer Award 2006 8 American Concrete Institute s highest honor ACI Honorary Membership 2019 9 His name appeared in Honour Book of Engineers of Distinction published in the United States References edit a b University of Texas at Austin page Life story of Ugur Ersoy Academy of Distinguished Alumni Ugur Ersoy Wason Medal for Materials Research American Concrete Institute Retrieved 9 July 2023 Foundation page in Turkish Union page in Turkish University Distinguished membership page Meslek Alanimiza Yonelik Calismalar 39 Donem Calisma Raporu PDF in Turkish Insaat Muhendisleri Odasi Chamber of Civil Engineers p 92 Retrieved 9 July 2023 ACI s New Honorary Members American Concrete Institute 30 January 2019 Retrieved 9 July 2023 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ugur Ersoy amp oldid 1192237596, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
