Emre Toprak, Ph.D., P.E.
About Emre Toprak, Ph.D., P.E.
Emre Toprak, Ph.D., P.E., is a Senior Structural Engineer at Arup with extensive experience in structural engineering and research management.
Company
Emre Toprak, Ph.D., P.E., is currently employed at Arup, a globally renowned professional services firm. He serves as a Senior Structural Engineer and also holds the position of Europe Research & Skills Initiatives Manager. He has held various roles at Arup including being a Senior Structural Engineer in multiple locations such as Washington D.C., Istanbul, Turkey, and Amsterdam Area, Netherlands.
Title
Emre Toprak holds the title of Senior Structural Engineer at Arup. In addition, he manages the Europe Research & Skills Initiatives for the company. He previously served as a Research Group Representative and Data Champion for Arup in Turkey.
Education and Expertise
Emre Toprak obtained his Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from Istanbul Technical University in 2014. Prior to his Ph.D., he earned an MSc in Structural Engineering from Istanbul Technical University and an additional MSc in Rehabilitation Engineering from TU Dresden, both completed in 2008. He also holds a BSc in Civil Engineering from Istanbul Technical University, completed in 2005. His comprehensive educational background underscores his expertise in structural and civil engineering.
Background
Emre Toprak has extensive experience in the engineering sector. He began his career as a Research Assistant at TU Dresden, followed by a Structural Engineer role at EQRM International Inc. His tenure at Arup spans various positions including Senior Structural Engineer roles in Istanbul, Turkey; Amsterdam Area, Netherlands; and Washington D.C. He has also actively contributed to research and data management initiatives at the company.
Achievements
Emre Toprak has held multiple influential roles throughout his career. At the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, he served as the Co-Chair of the CTBUH Future Leaders Committee Turkey. At Arup, he has been crucial in data management as the Data Champion Turkey Group and contributed significantly to research as a Research Group Representative.