Onur Araz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Gümüşhane University, Türkiye. He received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Karadeniz Technical University in 2017. His research interests focus on structural dynamics and seismic control, specifically including tuned mass dampers (TMDs), inerter-based vibration control systems, earthquake engineering, passive vibration control, bridge–vehicle interaction, and soil–structure interaction. To date, he has authored over 75 scientific publications, including 37 journal articles and 39 conference papers. He is associate editor in Gümüşhane University Journal of Science and Technology. He was included in the 'World’s Most Influential Scientists' list, published by Stanford University and Elsevier in 2024 and 2025 in the 'Annual Impact' category, placing him in the top 2% of scientists worldwide.