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Title:
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Surname:
YAMAN
Status:
Title:
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Email:
yulas@metu.edu.tr
Educational Background:
- B.S., M.S., Ph.D., METU
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Title:
Dr.
Surname:
MAŞERA
Status:
Title:
Dr.
Email:
kmasera@metu.edu.tr
Educational Background:
- B.S., M.S., METU NCC; Ph.D., Aston University
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Title:
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Surname:
İMER
Status:
Title:
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Email:
biimer@metu.edu.tr
Educational Background:
- B.S., University of Pittsburg; M.S., Ph.D., University of California Santa Barbara
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Title:
Asst. Prof. Dr.
Surname:
ATASHBAR ORANG
Status:
Title:
Asst. Prof. Dr.
Telephone:
+903926613436
Email:
orang@metu.edu.tr
Room:
TZ-45
Educational Background:
- B.S., M.S., Azad University of Tabriz , Ph.D., Sapienza University of Rome
Research Interests:
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Turbulent Flows (DNS & RANS)
- Scheme Development
- Aero/Hydrodynamics
- Flow Dynamics of Engine-like Systems
Courses Taught:
- MECH 203 - Thermodynamics
- MECH 305 - Fluid Mechanics
- MECH 320 - Mechanical Engineering Lab. II
- MECH 411 - Gas Dynamics
- MECH 310 - Numerical Methods
- MECH 420 - Mechanical Engineering Lab. III
Selected Publications:
- Atashbar Orang A., "Genuinely characteristic-based scheme for the incompressible turbulent flows", Computers and Fluids, 2014; 103: 175-185.
- Atashbar Orang A., Razavi S.E., Pourmirzaagha H., "Computational Study of Incompressible Turbulent Flows with Method of Characteristics ", Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics, 2014; 259: 741 751.
- Atashbar Orang A., Razavi S.E., "Incompressible Roe-like Scheme for Turbulent Flows ", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Fluids (IF=1.44), 2013; 72(4): 414-426.
- Razavi S.E., Atashbar Orang A., "A Comparative Investigation of Hydrofoil at Angles of Attack", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Fluids, 2012; 68(9): 1087-1101.
- Atashbar Orang A., Paykani A., "Modified Characteristics-Based Schemes for Compressible Flow past an Airfoil", Journal of Mechanics, 2012; 28(4): 627-635.
- Pourmahmoud N., Feyzi A., Atashbar Orang A., Paykani A., "A Parametric Study on the Performance of a Ranque-Hilsch Vortex Tube Using a CFD-Based Approach", Mechanics & Industry, 2015, 16(203).
- Shirin zadeh F., Mohajer Barough R., Atashbar Orang A., "A Parametric Study on the Factors Affecting Gas Turbine Combustion Using a CFD-Based Approach", Bulgarian Chemical Communications, 2015, 47.
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Title:
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
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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Title:
Prof. Dr.
Surname:
EŞKİNAT
Status:
Title:
Prof. Dr.
Telephone:
0392 661 3002
Email:
eskinat@metu.edu.tr
Room:
T-125
Educational Background:
- B.S., M.S., METU; Ph.D., Lehigh University
Research Interests:
- Modeling, optimization and identification of dynamic systems. Process Control Systems. Vibration Control. Mechatronics
Courses Taught:
- MECH 205 Statics
- MECH 208 Dynamics
- MECH 304 Control Systems
- MECH 429 Mechanical Vibrations
- MECH 461 Mechatronics
Selected Publications:
- M.Tursun, E.Eskinat H2 Optimization of Damped Vibration Absorbers for Suppressing Vibrations in Beams with Constrained Minimization. ASME Journal of Vibration and Acoustics Vol. 136, April 2014
- M. Güney, E. Eskinat Optimal Actuator and Sensor Placement in Flexible Structures using Closed-loop Criteria. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 2008 Vol. 312, No:1-2, pp. 210 – 233
- M. Güney, E. Eşkinat Modeling of multilayered piezoelectric transducers with ultrasonic welding application Smart Materials and Structures. 2007 Vol. 16 pp. 541-554
- İ. Polat, E. Eşkinat and I.E. Köse, Dynamic output feedback control of quasi-LPV mechanical systems, IET Control Theory Appl., 2007, 1, (4), pp. 1114–1121
- Eşkinat E. Dynamic Consistency Relations for Process Modeling, AIChE Journal, August 2003, pp. 2224-2227
- Eşkinat E., Johnson S., Luyben W.L. (1991) : Use of Hammerstein Models in Identification of Nonlinear Systems AIChE Journal, Vol. 37 pp. 255-268 "
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Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Surname:
ESAT
Status:
Title:
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Telephone:
+90 392 661 2991
Email:
evolkan@metu.edu.tr
Room:
S-220
Web Address:
Educational Background:
- B.S., Gazi University; M.S., METU; Ph.D., Loughborough University
Research Interests:
- Computational Modelling: Multi–Body System Modelling and Analysis, Finite Element Analysis
- Metal Forming, Mechanics of Macro, Micro, and Nano Structures, Machine Elements, Machine Design, Artificial Neural Networks, CAD/CAM/CAE
- Biomechanics: Computational Human Modelling, Injury Analysis and Prevention, Vehicle Crashworthiness, Biomechanical Engineering Design and Optimisation
Courses Taught:
- 4th year: MECH408 - Hoisting and Conveying Machinery; MECH413 - Introduction to Finite Element Analysis; MECH453 - Metal Forming Technology; MECH458 - Graduation Design Project; MECH471 - Production Plant Design
- 3rd year: MECH303 - Manufacturing Engineering; MECH307 - Mechanical Engineering Design; MECH308 - Design of Machine Elements
- 2nd year: MECH202 - Manufacturing Technologies; MECH206 - Strength of Materials; MECH227 - Engineering Materials
Selected Publications:
- Dagdeviren, S., Yavuz, M., Kocabas, M. O., Unsal, E., and Esat, V., “Structural Crashworthiness Analysis of a Ladder Frame Chassis Subjected to Full-Frontal and Pole Side Impacts”, International Journal of Crashworthiness, 2016, Vol. 21, No. 5, 477 – 493. [DOI: 10.1080/13588265.2015.1135522]
- Zuberi, M. J. S., and Esat, V., “Evaluating the Effects of Size and Chirality on the Mechanical Properties of Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes through Equivalent-Continuum Modelling”, Proc. IMechE, Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications, 2016, Vol. 230, No. 5, 913 – 926. [DOI: 10.1177/1464420715588217]
- Zuberi, M. J. S., and Esat, V., “Investigating the Mechanical Properties of Single Walled Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Epoxy Composite through Finite Element Modelling”, Composites Part B: Engineering, 2015, Vol. 71, 1–9. [ISSN: 1359-8368] [DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesb.2014.11.020]
- Acar, B. S., Feng, J., and Esat, V., “Investigation into Suitability of Current ATDs to Represent Ageing Drivers”, International Journal of Crashworthiness, 2013, Vol. 18, No. 1, 1–10. [ISSN print: 1358-8265, ISSN online: 1754-2111] [DOI: 10.1080/13588265.2012.730211]
- Esat, V., and Acar, B. S., “Pregnant Driver Injury Investigations in Oblique Crashes”, International Journal of Crashworthiness, 2012, Vol. 17, No. 4, 424–429. [ISSN print: 1358-8265, ISSN online: 1754-2111] [DOI: 10.1080/13588265.2012.664008]
- Esat, V., and Acar, B. S., “Effects of Table Design in Railway Carriages on Pregnant Occupant Safety”, International Journal of Crashworthiness, 2012, Vol. 17, No. 3, 337-343. [ISSN print: 1358-8265, ISSN online: 1754-2111] [DOI: 10.1080/13588265.2012.664009]
- Esat, V., and Acar, M., “Viscoelastic Finite Element Analysis of the Cervical Intervertebral Discs in Conjunction with a Multi Body Dynamic Model of the Human Head and Neck”, Proc. IMechE, Part H: J. Engineering in Medicine, 2009, 223(H2), 249–262. [ISSN: 0954 4119] [DOI:10.1243/09544119JEIM421]
- Esat, V., Darendeliler, H., and Gokler, M. I., “Finite Element Analysis of Springback in Bending of Aluminium Sheets”, Materials & Design, 2002, Vol. 23, No. 2, 223–229. [ISSN: 0261 3069] [DOI:10.1016/S0261 3069(01)00062 0]
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Title:
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Surname:
SÖNMEZ
Status:
Title:
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Telephone:
+90392 6612934
Email:
sonmez@metu.edu.tr
Room:
R-217
Web Address:
Educational Background:
- B.S., Ankara State Academy of Engineering and Architecture, M.S., Ph.D., METU
Research Interests:
- Energy Management
- Technical Education/ Curriculum Development
- Computer Aided Design and Drafting
- Solid Mechanics
- Engineering Thermodynamics
- Process Measurement
- Fluid Mechanics
Courses Taught:
- Computer Aided Engineering Drawing I& II, MECH 113, MECH 114, METU NCC Mechanical Engineering Program, 2008-
- Engineering Graphics ME101, Mechanical Eng. Dep., METU (fall 1986 to spring 1996),
- 20 semesters, 2 Sections/ Semester) Scientific Principles of Technology (Statics) TPR 121
- METU, fall 1996 to spring 2002, ~10 semesters, ~1 Section/ Semester) Engineering Science I (Dynamics) TPR124
- Engineering Science II (Fluid Mechanics) AUTO 225, METU, 1996 2003.
- Directed Studies (Heat Transfer), AUTO 271, METU, fall 1998 to spring 2004, ~8 semesters, ~1 Section/ Semester)
- Energy Engineering MM416, Gazi Univ. Mechanical Engineering Dep. 2007 2008
- Termodinamik II MM204, Erciyes University, Spring 1996
- Termodinamik I MM203, Erciyes University, Fall 1996
- Computer Programming with Fortran 77, ENF 102, Mechanical Engineering Dep., Gazi University, Spring 2007, 2Sections, Summer School 2007 1 section, Spring 2008,
- Akışkanlar Mekaniği I MM301, Erciyes University, Fall 96
- Isı Transferi I MM309, Erciyes University, Fall 96
- Directed Studies (Computer Programming, Qbasic) TPR172, METU, spring 2001, 2002, 2 semesters, ~1 Section/ Semester )
Selected Publications:
- Sönmez, M., “Two Offers to Prevent Excessive Water Consumption: A Proposal for Industrial Design Departments of Universities”, International Journal of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, Vol.8(2), pp 24-31, DOI: 10.5897/IJWREE2014.0531, available online at http://www.academicjournals.org/IJWREE March 2016
- Sönmez, M., “The Role of Technology Faculties in Engineering Education”, Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 141(2014), pp. 35-44, Available online at, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877042814034338, DOI: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.05.009, Elsevier, 2014.
- Sönmez, M., "Solid Modelling and Creativity”, Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 93 ( 2013 ), pp. 169 – 173, Available online at www.sciencedirect.com, Elsevier, 2013.
- Sönmez, M., "When will High School Defend its Science Education against University?", Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, v.31, pp. 509-516, Available online at www.sciencedirect.com, Elsevier, 2012.
- Sonmez, M., Turkiye de Mesleki ve Orgun Ogretimin Sorunlari ve Yeniden Yapilandirilma Zorunlulugu, TED Egitim ve Bilim Dergisi, v. 33, no: 147, pp. 71 84, Ocak 2008.
- Sönmez, M., "Physics and Chemistry Courses in Mechanical Engineering Curriculum", ICEE 2011 An International Conference on Engineering Education, Article No: 55, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK., 21-26 August 2011
- Sonmez, M., Mesleki Yeterliligin Saglanmasinda iki Asamali Universite Egitiminin Gerekliligi ve Niteligi, Egitimsen Yayinlari, 1. Baski, pp. 177 184, Ocak 2008.
- Sönmez, M., "Energy Efficiency Law: Role of Universities in Educating Energy Managers", Journal of Materials Science and Engineering, B1, ISSN 2161-6221, pp. 358- 364, 2011
- Sonmez, M., Master of Engineering Life Long Learning, Proceedings of the 7th WFEO World Congress on Engineering Education, Budapest, Hungary, pp. 216 220, March 2006.
Editorial Board Membership:
- Science PG- Educational Journal
- Science PG- American Journal of Energy Engineering
- British Educational Research Journal
