Research Objectives

My research objective is to perform research for the development of environmentally friendly road transport vehicles by means of improving the efficiency and reducing emissions of IC engines. My recent research has focused on SI combustion heat release analysis, natural gas engine autoignition modeling, 3-D diesel combustion modeling, HCCI engine modeling, cooled EGR engine simulation, bio-fuels, real world road transport emission measurement (by using PEMS) and inventorying.  I am currently leading Sakarya Air Quality Protection and Improvement (SAHAKK-I) research group.  This research group carries out an integrated research programme which deals with transport, residential and industrial sourced air pollution, its health effects and corresponding economic losses.  The overall goal of SAHAKK-I research group is to provide technical and scientific support to policy makers and relevant stakeholders for sustainable development.

Research Experience

Senior Scientist, European Commission – JRC-ITALY  (2004 - 2005)
Providing scientific and technical support to the EC policy-makers on the emissions from transport (Conventional and advanced IC engines)

Director, Sakarya University EU Framework Programs (2004 -    )
Integration of Sakarya University to European Research Area

Independent Expert, European Commission – FP6, FP7  (2003 -     )
Evaluation and review of Energy and Transport projects (FP6, FP7)

Analytical Engineer, Caterpillar Inc. (2000 - 2001)
Development of advanced combustion systems for diesel engines 
Development of engine emission reduction systems
Development of 1-D and 3-D models for diesel engines

Teaching Objectives

Educate the students for a strong foundation of mechanical engineering fundamentals (IC Engines, Thermodynamics, Combustion, Air Pollution Control, Heat Transfer) to lead a successful career in industry or government and/or academia for an advanced degree, and contribute to science and community for the development of environmentally friendly energy conversion technologies for real world problems.

Teaching Experience

Sakarya University, TURKEY

Associate Professor, 2008 - , Sakarya University

Assistant Professor, 2001 - 2008, Sakarya University

Iowa State University, USA

Teaching assistant of ME 436 (Heat Transfer Laboratory), Spring 2000, Iowa State University. Had responsibility for directing laboratory portion of a senior-level course for 30 students. Included heat conduction, heat convection and radiation experiments.
Teaching assistant of ME 445 (Internal Combustion Engine Laboratory), Fall 1998, 1999. Iowa State University. Had responsibility for directing laboratory portion of a senior-level course for 40 students. Included engine performance measurement, energy balance, octane testing, emission testing and fuel property measurement.
Teaching assistant of ME 460 (Experimental Engineering). Spring 1998, Iowa State University. Supervised and provided technical assistance for senior students in a laboratory where students designed their own tests to evaluate the effect of design changes, automotive additives, and fuels on engine performance.

Ministry of Education, TURKEY

Internal Combustion Engine Instructor, 1990-1991, Balikesir Technical Military School, TURKEY.Had responsibility for teaching diesel engines theory and directing related workshops.
Internal Combustion Engine Instructor, 1988-1990, Adana Vocational and Technical High School, TURKEY. Had responsibility for teaching various internal combustion courses and directing workshops.

Computer Programming
LabView
Fortran
Basic
Mathematica
Mathcad
Matlab
Linux
HTML


Engine Testing Experinece
The followings are the engine testing experiences that I have gained from the projects I have done;
Software development (LabView and FORTRAN) for data acquisition systems to acquire cylinder pressure, engine performance and emission data.
Analysis and development of engine performance curves such as torque, power, BSFC. Examination of IMEP, BMEP, FMEP, PMEP
Analysis of diesel and spark ignition engine emissions such as NOx, CO, CO2, HC, particulate.
Performing energy balance analysis to determine heat losses to coolant and exhaust.
Analysis of cylinder pressure data to determine combustion characteristics of engine.
Time and frequency domain analysis of engine vibration data.

 



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