Workshop Programme

02 October 2026 | Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction

10:00–11:00
Workshop and opening ceremony of the Laboratory for Monitoring and Assessment of Strategically Important Buildings and Structures

11:00–11:15
Opening speech
Prof. Gulchohra Mammadova, Rector of Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction / Honorary Chair

11:15–11:35
Expanding the application area of seismic isolation
Prof. Azer Kazimzade, Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction

11:35–11:55
COFFEE BREAK

11:55–12:20
Design Basis Ground Motion for Base Isolated Structures
Prof. Emeritus Mustafa Erdik, Boğaziçi University

12:20–12:45
Seismic Innovation for Inclusive Resilience
Prof. Anastasios Sextos, University of Bristol / National Technical University of Athens

12:45–13:05
Advanced Solutions in Earthquake Engineering: Turkish Practices with Application Examples
Uğurcan Özçamur, TIS Earthquake Technologies
(SPONSOR PRESENTATION)

13:05–15:00
LUNCH

15:00–15:25
Impact of Seismic Isolation on Structural, Architectural, and MEP Systems: Observations from Global Applications
Asst. Prof. Bahadır Şadan, MEF University / Secretary General of ASSiSI

15:25–15:45
Advanced Seismic Isolation Technologies and Solutions from Japan and China to Türkiye
Taner Atıcı, InovaSismik
(SPONSOR PRESENTATION)

15:45–16:10
New Technologies in the Seismic Preservation of Cultural Heritage
Paolo Clemente, Sapienza University of Rome / Former Research Director at ENEA / Former President of ASSiSI

16:10–16:30
COFFEE BREAK

16:30–16:55
Design, Construction, and Performance of E-Isolation and Applications
Prof. Emeritus Akira Wada & Prof. Emeritus Toru Takeuchi, Institute of Science Tokyo

16:55–17:20
Seismic Design of High-Rise Buildings Using Innovative Technologies
Dr. Cüneyt Tüzün — Turkish Association for Seismic Isolation

17:20–17:40
The Engineering Solutions for Your Seismic Safety
Roberto Dalpedri, HIRUN International

17:40–18:00
CLOSING REMARKS & DISCUSSIONS

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