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Emrah GÜMÜŞ, Asst. Prof.

Emrah GÜMÜŞ, Asst. Prof.

Education

Doctorate
Texas Tech University Mechanical Engineering
Master’s Degree
Texas Tech University Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor’s Degree
Middle East Technical University Mechanical Engineering

Research Fields

  1. Heat Transfer
  2. Thermodynamics
  3. Cycle Optimization

Work Experience

  1. American University of the Middle East (Kuwait) Assistant Professor
  2. Aselsan (Turkey) Senior Mechanical Engineer
  3. Idealab A.Ş. (Turkey) Senior Mechanical Engineer
  4. Omega Advanced Solutions (USA) Mechanical Engineer
  5. Texas Tech University (USA) Research Assistant

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Office 113
T: 4692
Erdem Acar, Prof.

Erdem Acar, Prof.

Head of Department

Education

Doctorate
The University of Florida Aerospace Engineering
Master’s Degree
The University of Florida Mechanical Engineering
Master’s Degree
Middle East Technical University (METU) Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor’s Degree
Middle East Technical University (METU) Aerospace Engineering

Research Fields

  1. Optimization
  2. Aircraft / Automotive Structural Design
  3. Crash / Impact Mechanics
  4. Ballistic Simulations
  5. Finite Element Analysis
  6. Machine Design
  7. Uncertainty Analysis

Work Experience

  1. Mississippi State University, USA • Postdoctoral Researcher

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Office 119
T: 4257
Tevfik Kutay Çelebioğlu, Asst. Prof.

Tevfik Kutay Çelebioğlu, Asst. Prof.

Education

Doctorate
Drexel University Civil and Environmental Engineering
Master’s Degree
METU Civil Engineering
Bachelor’s Degree
METU Civil Engineering

Research Fields

  1. Fluid Mechanics
  2. Hydro Turbines and Hydraulic Machinery
  3. Renewable Energy

Work Experience

  1. Su-Ener Engineering Co. Ltd. General Manager
  2. YOLSU Engineering Co. Ltd. Research and Development Manager
  3. Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences, College of William and Mary Researcher
  4. University of Colorado Part Time Faculty
  5. Drexel University Research Assistant
  6. Civil Engineer MRA Construction

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Office Hidro Z01
Teyfik Demir, Prof.

Teyfik Demir, Prof.

Director

Education

Doctorate
TOBB University of Economics and Technology Mechanical Engineering
Master’s Degree
TOBB University of Economics and Technology Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor’s Degree
Selçuk University Mechanical Engineering

Work Experience

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Office Z-68
T: 4232
Nuri Durlu, Prof.

Nuri Durlu, Prof.

Education

Doctorate
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, USA Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, New Mexico Institute of Minin
Master’s Degree
Middle East Technical University (METU) Metallurgical Engineering
Bachelor’s Degree
Middle East Technical University (METU) Metallurgical Engineering

Work Experience

  1. Hamburg University of Technology, Germany Senior Researcher
  2. TÜBİTAK Marmara Research Center Senior Researcher
  3. Princeton University, USA Visiting Professor
  4. University of Vienna, Austria Postdoctoral Researcher

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Office 219
T: 4090
Erhan FERHATOĞLU, Asst. Prof.

Erhan FERHATOĞLU, Asst. Prof.

Education

Doctorate
Politecnico di Torino (Italy) Mechanical Engineering
Master’s Degree
Middle East Technical University (Türkiye) Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor’s Degree
Middle East Technical University (Türkiye) Mechanical Engineering

Research Fields

  1. Nonlinear Structural Dynamics
  2. Nonlinear Vibrations
  3. Friction damping
  4. Uncertainty
  5. Bladed disks and jointed structures

Work Experience

  1. University of Stuttgart (Germany) Postdoctoral Researcher
  2. Turkish Aerospace Industries Structural Dynamics Engineer

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Office 126
Recep Görgülüarslan, Assoc. Prof.

Recep Görgülüarslan, Assoc. Prof.

Education

Doctorate
Georgia Institute of Technology Mechanical Engineering
Master’s Degree
Georgia Institute of Technology Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor’s Degree
TOBB University of Economics and Technology Mechanical Engineering

Research Fields

  1. Solid Mechanics
  2. Finite Element Analysis
  3. Design for Additive Manufacturing
  4. Lattice Materials
  5. Topology Optimization
  6. Uncertainty Analysis
  7. Artificial Intelligence

Work Experience

  1. Toyota Research Institute, USA Research Engineer
  2. Georgia Institute of Technology, USA Postdoctoral Researcher

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Office 116
T: 4271
Sadık Kakaç, Prof.

Sadık Kakaç, Prof.

Education

Doctorate
University of Manchester Mechanical Engineering
Master’s Degree
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT Nuclear Engineering
Bachelor’s Degree
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor’s Degree
Istanbul Technical University Mechanical Engineering

Work Experience

  1. TÜBİTAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey) President
  2. Turkish Atomic Energy Authority Secretary General
  3. University of Miami, USA Professor and Department Chair
  4. Technical University of Munich, Germany Visiting Professor
  5. Middle East Technical University (METU), Turkey Professor and Department Chair

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Office 123
T: 4087
Bahram Lotfi, Asst. Prof.

Bahram Lotfi, Asst. Prof.

Education

Doctorate
Middle East Technical University Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor’s Degree
University of Tabriz Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor’s Degree
University of Tabriz Mechanical Engineering

Research Fields

  1. Smart Manufacturing Systems
  2. Industry 4.0
  3. Metal Cutting Processes
  4. Hybrid Manufacturing Processes

Work Experience

  1. Atilim University Faculty Member (Asst. Prof.)
  2. OSTIM Technology A.S. Project Manager

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Office 126
T: 4229
Hüseyin Enes Salman, Assoc. Prof.

Hüseyin Enes Salman, Assoc. Prof.

Education

Doctorate
Middle East Technical University Mechanical Engineering
Master’s Degree
Middle East Technical University Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor’s Degree
Middle East Technical University Mechanical Engineering

Research Fields

  1. Finite Element Analysis
  2. Cardiovascular Biomechanics
  3. Fluid-Structure Interaction Analysis
  4. Vibration and Acoustics
  5. System Dynamics and Control

Work Experience

  1. Tübitak Space Technologies Research Institute Mechanical Engineer
  2. Middle East Technical University Teaching and Research Assistant
  3. Qatar University Postdoctoral Researcher

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Office 121
T: 4277
Cihan Tekoğlu, Prof.

Cihan Tekoğlu, Prof.

Vice Chair of the Department

Education

Doctorate
University of Groningen, The Netherlands Materials Science
Bachelor’s Degree
Middle East Technical University (METU), Mechanical Engineering

Work Experience

  1. Université Catholique de Louvain, Belgium Postdoctoral Researcher
  2. University of Groningen, The Netherlands Research Assistant

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Office 120
T: 4065
Hakkı Özgür Ünver, Prof.

Hakkı Özgür Ünver, Prof.

Education

Master’s Degree
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) System Engineering and Technology Management
Doctorate
Middle East Technical University (METU) Mechanical Engineering
Master’s Degree
Middle East Technical University (METU) Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor’s Degree
Middle East Technical University (METU) Mechanical Engineering

Work Experience

  1. Oracle America Inc.-WHQ, USA Product/Strategy Manager
  2. Northeastern University, USA Visiting Faculty
  3. Caliper Life Sciences, USA Chief R&D Engineer
  4. Zymark Automation, USA R&D Engineer

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Office 122
T: 4261
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