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Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Surname:
SARAÇOĞLU
Status:
Title:
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Email:
sasirin@metu.edu.tr
Educational Background:
- B.S., METU; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota
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Title:
Prof. Dr.
Surname:
AKGÜN
Status:
Title:
Prof. Dr.
Email:
meakgun@metu.edu.tr
Educational Background:
- B.S., M.S., METU; Ph.D., University of New Mexico (Yeditepe University-Istanbul)
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Title:
Prof. Dr.
Surname:
CANKOY
Status:
Title:
Prof. Dr.
Email:
cankoy@metu.edu.tr
Educational Background:
- B.S., M.S., Ph.D., METU
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Asst. Prof. Dr.
Surname:
AL-RBAEWI
Status:
Title:
Asst. Prof. Dr.
Email:
salam@metu.edu.tr
Room:
TZ-45
Educational Background:
- B.S., M.S., University of Baghdad; Ph.D., The University of Oklahoma
Research Interests:
- 1- Unconventional reservoirs.
- 2- Pressure transient analysis.
- 3- Enhanced oil recovery.
- 4- CO2 sequestration.
Courses Taught:
- Petroleum production engineering I & II
- Natural gas engineering
- Production optimization
- Well test analysis
- Introduction to petroleum engineering
- Reservoir fluid properties.
Selected Publications:
- Publications
- 1- Al-Rbeawi, Salam. How much stimulated reservoir volume and induced matrix permeability could enhance unconventional reservoir performance. Journal of Natural Gas Science & Engineering, in press.
- 2- Al-Rbeawi, Salam. The Impact of Hydraulic Flow Units & Reservoir Quality Index on Pressure Profile and Productivity Index in Multi-Segments Reservoirs. Petroleum Journal, in press.
- 3- Al-Rbeawi, Salam. Analytical Models & Type-Curve Matching Techniques for Reservoir Characterization Using Wellbore Storage Dominated Flow Regime. Petroleum Journal, in press.
- 4- Al-Rbeawi, Salam. Restoring Disrupted Data by Wellbore Storage Effect Using Analytical Models & Type-Curve Matching Techniques. International Journal of Oil, Gas, and Coal Technology, in press.
- 5- Al-Rbeawi, Salam. Analysis of Pressure Behaviors and Flow Regimes of Naturally and Hydraulically Fractured Unconventional Gas Reservoirs Using Multi-Linear Flow Regimes Approach. Journal of Natural Gas Science & Engineering, 45 (2017).
- 6- Al-Rbeawi, Salam. New Technique for Determining Rate-Dependent Skin Factor and non-Darcy flow Coefficient. Journal of Natural Gas Science & Engineering, Vol. 35/A, September, 2016.
- 7- Al-Rbeawi, Salam. Reservoir characterization: Moving back and forth from microscopic to gigascopic scale. Chapter in Energy and Science compendium, Studium Press, June, 2015.
- 8- Al-Rbeawi, Salam & Tiab, D.: Effect of the Number and Length of Zonal Isolations on Pressure Behavior of Horizontal Wells. International Journal of Petroleum Engineering and Technology, V.1, N.1, 2014.
- 9- Al-Rbeawi, Salam & Tiab, D. Predicting Productivity Index of Hydraulically Fractured Formations. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, December, (112) 2013, P.185-197.
- 10- Al-Rbeawi, Salam & Tiab, D. New Application for Well Test analysis: Locating Closed Perforation Zones and Damaged Sections. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, November, (111) 2013, P. 59-70.
- 11- Al-Rbeawi, Salam & Tiab, D. Pressure Behaviors and Flow Regimes of a Horizontal Well with Multiple Inclined Hydraulic Fractures International Journal of Oil, Gas and Coal Technology, Vol. 6, Nos. 1/2, 2013.
- 12- Al-Rbeawi, Salam & Tiab, D. Impacts of Boundaries, Fracture dimensions, and Penetration Ratio on Pressure Behavior and Flow Regimes of Hydraulically Fractured Formations. Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology, doi. 10.1007/s13202-013-0070-1.
- 13- Jalal Owayed, Al-Rbeawi, Salam & Tiab, D. Easy Technique for Calculating Productivity Index of Horizontal Wells. Journal of Engineering Research-Kuwait University, Vol. 1, (1) June, 2013, P. 335-358.
- 14- Al-Rbeawi, Salam. A View for Prospective EOR Projects in Iraqi Oil Fields. Universal Journal of Petroleum Sciences, (1) 2013, P.39-67.
- 15- Al-Rbeawi, Salam & Tiab, D. Transient Pressure Analysis of Horizontal Wells in a Multi-Boundary System. American Journal of Engineering Research, V. 2, No. 4, P. 44-66, April, 2013.
- 16- Al-Rbeawi, Salam & Tiab, D. Pressure Behavior of Partially Penetrating Multiple Hydraulic fractures. Energy and Environment Research Journal, Vol. 2, No. 1, June, 2012.
- 17- Al-Rbeawi, Salam & Tiab, D. Analytical Models for Pressure Behavior of a Horizontal Well with Multiple Inclined Hydraulic Fractures. Canadian Energy Technology and Innovation Journal, V.1, No. 1, 2012.
- Presentations
- 1- Al-Rbeawi, Salam. New Analytical and Hybrid Model Considers the Impacts of non-Darcy Flow Permeability, Stimulated Matrix Permeability, and Anomalous Diffusion in Fractal porous Media. SPE-185980 paper presented at the SPE reservoir characterization and simulation conference held in Abu Dhabi-UAE, 8-10 May, 2017.
- 2- Al-Rbeawi, Salam & Fadhil S. Kadhim. Hydraulically fractured formations: Parameters controlling performance and maximum number of fractures . Paper presented at the 1st International scientific conference of Nano-technology and advanced materials in petroleum industry (ICNTPG 2017) held in the University of Technology, Baghdad –Iraq, 3-4 May, 2017.
- 3- Al-Rbeawi, Salam. Performance-based comparison for fractal configured tight and shale gas reservoirs with and without non-Darcy flow impact. SPE-2554119 paper presented in the SPE/AAPG 2016 African Energy in the 21th Century paving the way to the future held in Nairobi-Kenya 5-7 December, 2016.
- 4- Al-Rbeawi, Salam. Unconventional gas plays: A hybrid model couples hydraulic fractures non-Darcy flow permeability, stimulated matrix permeability, and anomalous diffusion in fractal porous media. Paper presented at the SPE/AAPG/EAGE unconventional plays workshop: Achieving efficiency and effectiveness through integration held in Dubai, UAE, November 21-23, 2016.
- 5- Al-Rbeawi, Salam. Analysis of pressure behaviors and flow regimes of naturally and hydraulically fractured unconventional gas reservoirs using multi-linear flow regimes approach. Paper presented at the SPE/AAPG/EAGE unconventional plays workshop: Achieving efficiency and effectiveness through integration held in Dubai, UAE, November 21-23, 2016.
- 6- Al-Rbeawi, Salam. Prospective EOR projects for Mishrif and Yamama formations in Southern Iraqi oilfields. Paper presented at 6th Basra Oil & Gas International Conference & Exhibition organized by EAGE in Basra-Iraq, 3-6 February, 2016.
- 7- Al-Rbeawi, Salam & Tiab, D. Impacts of reservoir boundaries and fractures dimensions on pressure behaviors and flow regimes of hydraulically fractured formations. SPE 164499 paper presented at the 2013 Production and Operation Symposium will be held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA, 21-23 March, 2013.
- 8- Al-Rbeawi, Salam & Tiab, D. Partially penetrating hydraulic fractures: Pressure behavior and flow dynamics. SPE 164500 paper submitted to the 2013 Production and Operation Symposium will be held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA, 21-23 March, 2013.
- 9- Al-Rbeawi, Salam & Tiab, D. The impact of sand and asphaltic production problem on pressure behavior and flow regimes. SPE 12KIPC-P-197 paper presented at the 21012 SPE Kuwait International Petroleum Conference and Exhibition held in Kuwait, Kuwait, 10-12 December, 2012.
- 10- Al-Rbeawi, Salam & Tiab, D. Reservoir characterization using wellbore storage dominated flow. SPE 12KIPC-P-472 paper presented at the 2012 SPE Kuwait International Petroleum Conference and Exhibition held in Kuwait, Kuwait, 10-12 December, 2012.
- 11- Al-Rbeawi, Salam & Tiab, D. Productivity index and flow performance of hydraulically fractured formations. SPE159687 Paper presented at the SPE -2012 Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE) held in San Antonio, Texas, USA, 8-10 October 2012.
- 12- Al-Rbeawi, Salam & Tiab, D. Locating closed perforations and damaged sections using well test analysis. SPE161000 Paper presented at the SPE -2012 Eastern Regional Meeting held in Lexington, Kentucky, USA, 3-5 October 2012.
- 13- Al-Rbeawi, Salam & Tiab, D. Transient pressure analysis of a horizontal well with multiple inclined hydraulic fractures using type-curve matching. SPE149902 presented at the SPE International Symposium and Exhibition on Formation Damage held in Lafayette, Louisiana, USA, 15-17 February 2012.
- 14- Al-Rbeawi, Salam & Tiab, D. Transient pressure analysis of horizontal wells in a multi-boundary system. SPE 142316 paper presented at SPE 2011 Production and Operation Symposium will be held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA, 27-29 March, 2011.
- 15- Al-Rbeawi, Salam & Tiab, D. Effect of penetrating ratio on pressure behavior of horizontal wells with multiple-inclined hydraulic fractures. SPE 153788 Paper presented at the SPE Western Regional Meeting held in Bakersfield, California, USA, 21-23 March 2012.
- 16- Al-Rbeawi, Salam & Tiab, D. Effect of the number and length of zonal isolations on pressure behavior of horizontal wells. SPE 142177 paper presented at SPE 2011 Production and Operation Symposium will be held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA, 27-29 March, 2011.
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Surname:
KURU
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Title:
Prof. Dr.
Educational Background:
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Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Surname:
BEİDOĞLU
Status:
Title:
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Email:
beidoglu@metu.edu.tr
Educational Background:
- B.S., İstanbul University; M.Ed., University of Southern California; Ph.D., METU
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Surname:
TAYLAN
Status:
Title:
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Telephone:
+90 392 661 2993
Email:
ontaylan@metu.edu.tr
Room:
S-222
Web Address:
Educational Background:
- B.S., M.S., METU; Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin
Research Interests:
- Renewable Energy
- Non-Thermal Plasma
- Thermodynamics
- Building Energy Systems
- Radiative Transfer
Courses Taught:
- MECH 203 - Thermodynamics
- MECH 220 - Mechanical Engineering Lab. I
- MECH 311 - Heat Transfer
- MECH 320 - Mechanical Engineering Lab. II
- MECH 405 - Energy Conversion Systems
- MECH 420 - Mechanical Engineering Lab. III
- MECH 458 - Graduation Design Project
- MECH 495 - Design of Renewable Energy Systems
Selected Publications:
- Taylan O., Pinero D., Berberoglu H. (2018), “Effects of Reactor Geometry on Dissociating CO2 and Electrode Degradation in a MHCD Plasma Reactor”, Greenhouse Gases: Science and Technology, accepted for publication, doi:10.1002/ghg.1776.
- Sadati S.M.S., Jahani E., Taylan O, Baker D.K. (2018), “Sizing of PV-Wind-Battery Hybrid System for a Mediterranean Island Community Based on Estimated and Measured Meteorological Data”, Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 140, p. 011006.
- Al-Ghussain L., Taylan O., Fahrioglu M. (2018), “Sizing of a Photovoltaic-Wind-Oil Shale Hybrid System: Case Analysis in Jordan”, Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 140, p. 011002.
- Okoye C.O., Taylan O. (2017), “Performance Analysis of a Solar Chimney Power Plant for Rural Areas in Nigeria”, Renewable Energy, 104, pp. 96-108.
- Okoye C.O., Solyali O., Taylan O. (2016), “A New Economic Feasibility Approach for Solar Chimney Power Plant Design”, Energy Conversion and Management, 126, pp. 1013-1027.
- Okoye C.O., Taylan O., Baker D.K. (2016), “Solar Energy Potentials in Strategically Located Cities in Nigeria: Review, Resource Assessment and PV System Design”, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 55(1), pp. 550-566.
- Taylan O., Berberoglu H. (2015), “Dissociation of carbon dioxide using a microhollow cathode discharge plasma reactor: effects of applied voltage, flow rate and concentration”, Plasma Sources Science and Technology, 24(1), p. 015006.
- Taylan O., Berberoglu H. (2014), “Electrical Characterization and an Equivalent Circuit Model of a Microhollow Cathode Discharge Reactor”, Journal of Applied Physics, 116(4), p. 043302.
- Taylan O., Berberoglu H. (2013), “Thermal Radiation Transport in a Fluidized Dry Water System”, Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer, 120(1), pp. 104-113.
- Taylan O., Baker D. K., Kaftanoglu B. (2012), “COP Trends for Ideal Thermal Wave Adsorption Cooling Cycles with Enhancements”, International Journal of Refrigeration, 35(3), pp. 562-570.
- Taylan O., Baker D. K., Kaftanoglu B. (2011), “Normalized Thermodynamic Model for Intermittent Energy Systems and Application to Solar-Powered Adsorption Cooling Systems”, International Journal of Thermodynamics, 14(3), pp.107-115.
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Surname:
SUN
Status:
Title:
Dr.
Telephone:
0 392 661 2188
Email:
edasun@metu.edu.tr
Educational Background:
- B. Sc. Hacettepe University; M.S., PhD., METU.
Research Interests:
- perfectionism, conflict styles, college adjustment, mental health prevention programs, qualitative research methods
Courses Taught:
- Theories of Counseling
- Psychology of Adolescence
- Counseling Practicum
- Guidance
- Developing Skills for Peer Guidance
- First Year on Campus Seminar"
Selected Publications:
- Koydemir, S., Sun-Selisik, Z. E., & Tezer, E. (2008). Conflict behaviors and marital adjustment in Turkish couples. Family Therapy: The Journal of the California Graduate School of Family Psychology, 35, 3, 133-142.
- Koydemir, S., Sun-Selışık, Z. E., & Tezer, E. (2005).The relationship between marital adjustment among couples and perfectionism level of spouses. The Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal of Turkey, 23, 65-71."
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Prof. Dr.
Surname:
KARAKAŞ
Status:
Title:
Prof. Dr.
Telephone:
2021
Email:
karakas@metu.edu.tr
Educational Background:
- B.S., M.S., Ph.D., METU (METU-Ankara)
Research Interests:
- Reaction Engineering, Heterogeneous Catalysis, Photocatalytic Materials
Courses Taught:
- CHME 312 Chemical Reaction Engineering
- CHME 417 Chemical Engineering Design I
- CHME 418 Chemical Engineering Design II
- CHME 482 Chemical Process Safety
Selected Publications:
- Yürüm A., Karakaş, G. Synthesis of Na, Fe, and Co promoted TiO2/multiwalled carbon nanotube composites and their use as a photocatalyst. Turkish Journal of Chemistry, Vol.41, 440-454, 2017
- Erdural B, Bölükbaşı U., Karakaş G. Photocatalytic antibacterial activity of TiO2–SiO2 thin films: The effect of composition on cell adhesion and antibacterial activity. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A-Chemistry, 283, 29-37, 2014.
- Karakas G., Yetişemeyen P. Room Temperature Photocatalytic Oxidation of Carbon Monoxide Over Pd/TiO2–SiO2 Catalysts. Topics in Catalysis, 56(18-20), 1883-1891, 2013.
- Yurtsever A.O., Karakaş G., Uludağ Y., Modeling and computational simulation of adsorption based chemical heat pumps. Applied Thermal Engineering, 50(1), 401-407, 2013.
- Munteanu C., Caldararu M., Bratan V., Yetisemiyen P., Karakas G., Ionescu N. I. Electrical and catalytic properties of SnO2/TiO2 measured in operando conditions. Reaction Kinetics, Mechanisms and Catalysis, 105(1), 13-22, 2012.
- Erdural B., Yurum A., Bakir U., Karakaş G. Hydrothermal Synthesis of Nanostructured TiO2 Particles and Characterization of Their Photocatalytic Antimicrobial Activity. Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 8(2), 878-886, 2008.
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Instr. Dr.
Surname:
AKGUNAY
Status:
Title:
Instr. Dr.
Telephone:
3015
Email:
rakgunay@metu.edu.tr
Educational Background:
- B.A., METU; B.A., Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy; Ph.D., METU
Research Interests:
- Turkish Foreign Policy, Cyprus Issue, Turkish-Greek Relations, Turkish - Israeli Relations, East Asia, Security and Strategy, Energy Issues
Courses Taught:
- PSIR 105 World History (1450-1914)
- PSIR 110 International History (1914-1989)
- PSIR 306 Process of European Integration
- PSIR 322 History of Cyprus Conflict
- PSIR 348 Public Opinion and International Relations
- PSIR 424 Theories of Diplomacy
Selected Publications:
- Rafet Akgünay, "Transporting Oil from the Caspian Sea to Western Markets: A Turkish Perspective." B. N. Kursunoglu, S.L. Milz and A. Parlmutter (Eds.). New York, NY: Springer. 1996
- Rafet Akgünay, " : Annan Planından Günümüze Uzanan Müzakere Sürecinin Değerlendirilmesi", Uluslararası Boyutlarıyla Kıbrıs Meselesi ve Geleceği Uluslararası Sempozyumu, Gazimağusa, KKTC 11-13 Aralık 2014, pp.1-24
- Rafet Akgünay, "Doğu Asya". İ. Ermağan (Ed), Dünya Siyasetinde Doğu Asya, İstanbul, Nobel. 2016
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