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D-Index
38
Citations
4826
World Ranking
8163
National Ranking
45

Mehmet Polat Saka publication distribution in Engineering and Technology in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Engineering and Technology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Mehmet Polat Saka sits on this spectrum.

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38 publications 804+

This scientist: 96 publications — 7th percentile

7% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 804 publications or more.

Mehmet Polat Saka D-index placement in Engineering and Technology in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Engineering and Technology scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Mehmet Polat Saka sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 107+

This scientist: 38 D-Index — 20th percentile

20% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 107 D-Index or more.

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Structural engineering
  • Mathematical optimization
  • Geometry

Mehmet Polat Saka mainly investigates Harmony search, Structural engineering, Mathematical optimization, Metaheuristic and Serviceability. His Harmony search research includes elements of Minimum weight, Geometry and Combinatorial optimization. In general Structural engineering, his work in Beam, Steel structures and Buckling is often linked to Displacement and Compressive strength linking many areas of study.

His work is dedicated to discovering how Mathematical optimization, Algorithm are connected with Sensitivity and Adaptive control and other disciplines. His Metaheuristic study incorporates themes from Genetic algorithm and Optimization problem. Mehmet Polat Saka works mostly in the field of Serviceability, limiting it down to topics relating to Nonlinear system and, in certain cases, Steel design and Flange, as a part of the same area of interest.

His most cited work include:

  • Performance evaluation of metaheuristic search techniques in the optimum design of real size pin jointed structures (172 citations)
  • Optimum design of steel sway frames to BS5950 using harmony search algorithm (138 citations)
  • Adaptive Harmony Search Method for Structural Optimization (116 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

Mehmet Polat Saka spends much of his time researching Structural engineering, Mathematical optimization, Harmony search, Nonlinear system and Minimum weight. His research in the fields of Serviceability, Shape optimization and Limit state design overlaps with other disciplines such as Frame. The Harmony search study combines topics in areas such as Algorithm, Sensitivity, Robustness and Geodesic dome.

His study in the field of Geometrically nonlinear is also linked to topics like Displacement. Mehmet Polat Saka works mostly in the field of Minimum weight, limiting it down to concerns involving Space frame and, occasionally, Stiffness matrix. Mehmet Polat Saka interconnects Simulated annealing and Ant colony optimization algorithms in the investigation of issues within Metaheuristic.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Structural engineering (51.76%)
  • Mathematical optimization (37.65%)
  • Harmony search (22.35%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2009-2021)?

  • Mathematical optimization (37.65%)
  • Metaheuristic (14.12%)
  • Harmony search (22.35%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

His primary scientific interests are in Mathematical optimization, Metaheuristic, Harmony search, Structural engineering and Minimum weight. His work on Swarm intelligence, Particle swarm optimization and Multi-swarm optimization as part of general Mathematical optimization study is frequently linked to Convergence, therefore connecting diverse disciplines of science. His Metaheuristic research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Simulated annealing and Optimization problem, Engineering optimization.

His studies deal with areas such as Algorithm and Heuristics as well as Harmony search. Mehmet Polat Saka has researched Structural engineering in several fields, including Image warping and Nonlinear system. He combines subjects such as Heuristic and Space frame with his study of Minimum weight.

Between 2009 and 2021, his most popular works were:

  • Adaptive Harmony Search Method for Structural Optimization (116 citations)
  • Comparison of non-deterministic search techniques in the optimum design of real size steel frames (86 citations)
  • Metaheuristics in structural optimization and discussions on harmony search algorithm (85 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Structural engineering
  • Mathematical optimization
  • Geometry

Mathematical optimization, Metaheuristic, Harmony search, Structural engineering and Optimization problem are his primary areas of study. His study brings together the fields of Minimum weight and Mathematical optimization. The study incorporates disciplines such as Genetic algorithm, Ant colony optimization algorithms and Search algorithm in addition to Metaheuristic.

His study on Harmony search is mostly dedicated to connecting different topics, such as Beam. Mehmet Polat Saka conducts interdisciplinary study in the fields of Structural engineering and Frame through his works. He has included themes like Variety, Artificial bee colony algorithm, Management science and Robustness in his Optimization problem study.

Best Publications

  • Performance evaluation of metaheuristic search techniques in the optimum design of real size pin jointed structures

    O. Hasançebi;S. Çarbaş;E. Doğan;F. Erdal

  • Optimum design of steel sway frames to BS5950 using harmony search algorithm

    M.P. Saka

  • Adaptive Harmony Search Method for Structural Optimization

    Oğuzhan Hasançebi;Ferhat Erdal;Mehmet Polat Saka

  • Optimum design of nonlinear steel frames with semi-rigid connections using a genetic algorithm

    E.S. Kameshki;M.P. Saka

  • PREDICTION OF ULTIMATE SHEAR STRENGTH OF REINFORCED-CONCRETE DEEP BEAMS USING NEURAL NETWORKS

    A. Sanad;M. P. Saka

  • Metaheuristics in structural optimization and discussions on harmony search algorithm

    Mehmet Polat Saka;O. Hasançebi;Zong Woo Geem

  • Optimum Geometry Design of Geodesic Domes Using Harmony Search Algorithm

    M. P. Saka

  • Comparison of non-deterministic search techniques in the optimum design of real size steel frames

    O. Hasançebi;S. Çarbaş;E. Doğan;F. Erdal

  • Ultimate load carrying capacity of optimally designed steel cellular beams

    Ferhat Erdal;Mehmet Polat Saka

  • OPTIMUM DESIGN OF PIN-JOINTED STEEL STRUCTURES WITH PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

    M. P. Saka

  • Design optimization of real world steel space frames using artificial bee colony algorithm with Levy flight distribution

    I. Aydogdu;A. Akin;Mehmet Polat Saka

  • Optimum Design of Steel Frames using Stochastic Search Techniques Based on Natural Phenomena: A Review

    M.P. Saka

  • Optimum design of cellular beams using harmony search and particle swarm optimizers

    Ferhat Erdal;Erkan Doğan;Mehmet Polat Saka

  • Harmony search algorithm based optimum detailed design of reinforced concrete plane frames subject to ACI 318-05 provisions

    A. Akin;M.P. Saka

  • Mathematical and Metaheuristic Applications in Design Optimization of Steel Frame Structures: An Extensive Review

    Mehmet Polat Saka;Zong Woo Geem

  • Genetic algorithm based optimum design of nonlinear planar steel frames with various semi- rigid connections

    E.S. Kameshki;M.P. Saka

  • Behavior of Composite Timber‐Concrete Floors

    B. H. Ahmadi;M. P. Saka

  • Optimum design of unbraced steel frames to LRFD-AISC using particle swarm optimization

    E. Doğan;M. P. Saka

  • Optimum design of pitched roof steel frames with haunched rafters by genetic algorithm

    M.P Saka

  • Optimum design of high-rise steel buildings using an evolution strategy integrated parallel algorithm

    O. HasançEbi;T. BahçEcioğLu;Ö. Kurç;M. P. Saka

  • OPTIMUM DESIGN OF GEOMETRICALLY NONLINEAR SPACE TRUSSES

    M.P. Saka;M. Ulker

Frequent Co-Authors

Zong Woo Geem
Zong Woo Geem Gachon University
Emílio Carlos Nelli Silva
Emílio Carlos Nelli Silva Universidade de São Paulo
Justin C. Williams
Justin C. Williams University of Wisconsin–Madison
Ole Sigmund
Ole Sigmund Technical University of Denmark
Yoon Young Kim
Yoon Young Kim Seoul National University

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