Erdem Kazım Demirkıran

Co-Founder Of Kozmoz Yapi | PhD Candidate in Structural Engineering Structural Engineer | Timber & Steel Systems Seismic Behavior of Structural Systems Historic Structures

Kadıköy, Istanbul, Türkiye

About

I am a structural engineer focusing on the seismic behavior and design philosophy of timber and steel structural systems. My work spans a wide range of structural typologies, including large-span structures, industrial facilities, bridges, and historic buildings. Through both professional practice and academic research, I explore how structural systems behave under seismic loads and how engineering decisions shape the safety and resilience of buildings. Currently, I am pursuing my PhD in Structural Engineering at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, where my research focuses on the seismic behavior of timber structural systems. My professional experience includes the design and analysis of steel and timber structures, as well as structural evaluation and strengthening of historic buildings. I believe that structural engineering is not only about calculations, but also about understanding the philosophy behind structural systems.

Experience

  • Ortak Kurucu at Kozmoz Yapı Mimarlık Mühendislik
    Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Senior Executive at YAPISTATİK PROJE MÜHENDİSLİK
    Aug 2020 - Mar 2025 · 4 yrs 8 mos

  • Lecturer at Kadir Has Üniversitesi
    Feb 2022 - Jul 2022 · 6 mos

    Course Instructor in the Faculty of Architecture

  • Co-Founder at Projestatik A.Ş.
    Jan 2015 - Jan 2021 · 6 yrs 1 mo

    Management of the static department. Coordination of the realtions with the site and office. Providing fit for purpose engineering solutions for complex projects.Maintaining an up to date knowledge of survey, design, project and contract management standards and techniques.

  • Ortak Şirket Sahibi at BURTEM
    Apr 2008 - Jul 2015 · 7 yrs 4 mos