Kadıköy Maarif Koleji (1973) and METU Mechanical Engineering (1978 BS, 1979 MS) graduate. He has worked long years in the steel sector on structural steels and steel structures. He has led pioneering work in this sector. He was one of the founding member s of TUCSA (Turkish Constructional Steel Association), still active in the committees and representing the association in IMSAD Sustainability committee. Since 2014 he is the Chairman of the Board of Çedbik (Turkish Green Building Council).