Dr Murat Ayhan

Dr. Murat Ayhan

Senior Lecturer in Construction Project Management 

 

Murat is responsible for enhancing academic offerings in the Construction Project Management postgraduate program. This role involves planning and designing interactive, inclusive workshop sessions using the Active-Blended teaching approach to engage diverse learners.

It includes creating authentic assessments with AI tools to develop industry-relevant skills, overseeing marking and verification processes, and collaborating with lecturers and industry professionals to align with educational and industry standards. Additionally, the role requires ongoing professional development and conducting research in CPM and engineering education to ensure high-quality teaching and learning. 
 

Current Modules Taught: 

BIM Theory and Practice (M34003) 

Construction Management and Safety (M34005) 
 

Qualifications: 

2012-19 METU: PhD in Civil Engineering (Construction Management) 

2009-12 METU: MSc in Civil Engineering (Construction Management) 

2005-09 Middle East Technical University (METU): BSc in Civil Engineering 
 

Career Biography: 

Murat is a seasoned researcher in Construction Project Management with 14 years of academic experience. Previously, he was Vice Chairperson at Gazi University’s Civil Engineering Department, mentoring students and contributing to scholarly discourse. Specializing in dispute management, Murat’s expertise includes construction contracts, variation, and disruption claims.

He holds a BSc, MSc, and PhD from Middle East Technical University, Ankara, His research focuses on predicting construction disputes and selecting resolution methods, resulting in numerous peer-reviewed publications and citations. His practical experience as a site engineer enriches his academic work. Proficient in statistical analysis and machine learning, his work and teaching reflect a commitment to innovation in construction management. 
 

Research Interests: 

  • Construction Project Management 

  • Construction Management 

  • Building Information Modelling and Applications 

  • Machine Learning Applications in the Construction Industry 

  • Construction Claims, Disputes, and Resolution Methods  

  • Data Classification 

  • Health and Safety in the Construction Industry 

  • Disaster and Emergency Management 

Recent Publications

  1. Dogan, T. P., Kalkan, H., Aldemir, O., Ayhan, M., Bocek, M., & Anil, O. (2024). Investigation of RC Structure Damages after February 6, 2023, Kahramanmaras Earthquake in the Hatay Region. Earthquake Engineering, 22(10), pp. 5201-5229.


     
  2. Ayhan, M., Dikmen, I., & Birgonul, M. T. (2023). Classifying Compensations in Construction Disputes Using Machine Learning Techniques. Journal of Engineering Research, 11(1B), pp. 101-110.


     
  3. Ayhan, M., Dikmen, I., & Birgonul, M. T. (2022). Comparing Performances of Machine Learning Techniques to Forecast Dispute Resolutions. Turkish Journal of Civil Engineering, 33(5), pp. 12577-12600.


     
  4. Ayhan, M., Dikmen, I., & Birgonul, M. T. (2021). Predicting the Occurrence of Construction Disputes using Machine Learning Techniques. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(4), 04021022.


     

Published Books

  1. Tepe, A., Aykac, B., & Ayhan, M. (2022). Impacts of Remote Working on Productivity of Civil Engineers during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Current Debates and Research in Science and Engineering 5, pp. 192-203, Editors: Cogun, H. Y., & Parlar, I., Publisher: Bilgin Kultur Sanat Yayinlari, ISBN: 978-625-7799-69-0.