Background
He was born in Mersin. His father Yakup Ersoy was the local chairman of the Republican People's Party (CHP).
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Ugur Ersoy
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He received both his Master’s and Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin.
Career
After graduating from Tarsus American Highschool, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree at the civil engineering department of Boğaziçi University in 1955. Then he travelled to United States for further studies. Between 1959 and 2006 he served in the academic staff of Middle East Technical University (METU) in Ankara as an assistant professor, associate professor and then professor
During this period he also served in other universities.
As a researcher at The University of Texas at Austin between 1963-1965. As a visiting professor at Toronto University between 1980-1981.
As a visiting professor at Boğaziçi University between 1992-1994. He has been involved in experimental research on the behavior of reinforced and precast concrete structures.
In METU he served three times as the dean of the Civil Engineering Faculty and two times as the vice rector.
He also served as the dean of the newly established Mersin campus of METU between 1975-1976.
Achievements
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American Concrete Institute, Wason Medal for Research, 1969 METU Parlar Foundation Science Award, 1985 Turkish Prefabricate Union (TürkPrefabrik Birliği ) Award, 1992 Turkish Education Association Rüştü Yüce Success in Profession Award, 2001 University of Texas at Austin Academy of Distinguished Graduates Membership 2005 Turkish Chamber of Civil Engineers Honorary Distinguished Engineer Award 2006 His name appeared in Honour Book of Engineers of Distinction published in the United States.
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Membership
In 2006 he moved to İstanbul and became a member of Boğaziçi University staff
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Political Party
Republican People's Party
Awards
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American Concrete Institute, Wason Medal for Research, 1969 METU Parlar Foundation Science Award, 1985 Turkish Prefabricate Union (TürkPrefabrik Birliği ) Award, 1992 Turkish Education Association Rüştü Yüce Success in Profession Award, 2001 University of Texas at Austin Academy of Distinguished Graduates Membership 2005 Turkish Chamber of Civil Engineers Honorary Distinguished Engineer Award 2006 His name appeared in Honour Book of Engineers of Distinction published in the United States.American Concrete Institute, Wason Medal for Research, 1969 METU Parlar Foundation Science Award, 1985 Turkish Prefabricate Union (TürkPrefabrik Birliği ) Award, 1992 Turkish Education Association Rüştü Yüce Success in Profession Award, 2001 University of Texas at Austin Academy of Distinguished Graduates Membership 2005 Turkish Chamber of Civil Engineers Honorary Distinguished Engineer Award 2006 His name appeared in Honour Book of Engineers of Distinction published in the United States.
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American Concrete Institute, Wason Medal for Research, 1969 METU Parlar Foundation Science Award, 1985 Turkish Prefabricate Union (TürkPrefabrik Birliği ) Award, 1992 Turkish Education Association Rüştü Yüce Success in Profession Award, 2001 University of Texas at Austin Academy of Distinguished Graduates Membership 2005 Turkish Chamber of Civil Engineers Honorary Distinguished Engineer Award 2006 His name appeared in Honour Book of Engineers of Distinction published in the United States.American Concrete Institute, Wason Medal for Research, 1969 METU Parlar Foundation Science Award, 1985 Turkish Prefabricate Union (TürkPrefabrik Birliği ) Award, 1992 Turkish Education Association Rüştü Yüce Success in Profession Award, 2001 University of Texas at Austin Academy of Distinguished Graduates Membership 2005 Turkish Chamber of Civil Engineers Honorary Distinguished Engineer Award 2006 His name appeared in Honour Book of Engineers of Distinction published in the United States.