Şemsettin KILINÇARSLAN, born in 1969, is a citizen of the Republic of Turkey. He graduated from Akdeniz University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering in 1991. He completed his master's degree in 1995 and his doctorate in 2004. His doctoral dissertation focused on radiation shielding with heavy concrete. He has published most of his work in this field. He began his academic career at Süleyman Demirel University in 1993 and continues as a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering. His areas of expertise include building materials, FRP, composite structures, earthquake-resistant building design, and timber structures. His recent research focuses on strengthening structures using FRP.