Assoc. Prof. Dr. Göktürk Memduh Özkan, Çukurova University, Turkey
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Göktürk Memduh Özkan is a prominent academic in mechanical engineering, specializing in fluid mechanics and energy systems. He completed his PhD in 2014, with a thesis on vortex shedding suppression, and a postdoctoral fellowship at Delft University of Technology (2017-2018). Dr. Özkan serves at Çukurova University as an Associate Professor and has held administrative roles, including Co-head of the Mechanical Engineering Department. He has supervised numerous theses and led national research projects, focusing on computational fluid dynamics, renewable energy, and flow control techniques. He is a member of the J.M. Burgers Centrum and an active contributor to scientific advancements. 🌊🔧📚
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Education and Academic Background 🎓📘
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Göktürk Memduh Özkan has a robust academic foundation in mechanical engineering. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in 2007 and completed his Master’s degree in 2011 with a thesis titled “Flow Control Downstream of a Circular Cylinder via a Surrounding Meshy Cylinder in Shallow Water,” under the supervision of Prof. Hüseyin Akıllı. He obtained his PhD in 2014, focusing on “Suppression of Vortex Shedding in the Wake of a Circular Cylinder by Attached Permeable Plates in Deep Water.” He further enhanced his expertise through a postdoctoral fellowship at Delft University of Technology (2017-2018), specializing in fluid mechanics. 🌊🔬
Non-Academic Experience 🌍🔬
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Göktürk Memduh Özkan gained valuable international research experience as a Visiting Researcher at Delft University of Technology, Netherlands. From 2017 to 2018, he worked under the TÜBİTAK 2219 International Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program, engaging in advanced studies in fluid mechanics. This one-year abroad opportunity enriched his expertise and broadened his academic and professional horizons. His experience at a globally recognized institution highlights his commitment to expanding knowledge and fostering international collaborations in engineering and research. 🛫📚
Certificate 📜🌐
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Göktürk Memduh Özkan successfully completed the “CFD 1: Computational Fluid Dynamics” course at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) from October 30 to November 3, 2017. This international certification enhanced his expertise in computational fluid dynamics, focusing on advanced methods and applications in fluid mechanics. The program provided him with cutting-edge knowledge and practical skills, contributing to his proficiency in engineering simulations and numerical analysis. This achievement underscores his dedication to continuous learning and professional development in his field. 🌊💻
Research Focus 🌊📘💡
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Göktürk Memduh Özkan specializes in fluid mechanics, with a focus on experimental and computational studies in flow control, vortex suppression, and turbulence. His work includes research on passive flow control methods, such as permeable plates and perforated cylinders, to reduce vortex shedding and drag around bluff bodies and airfoils. He also explores PIV (Particle Image Velocimetry) techniques and CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) applications in shallow and deep-water flows, as well as renewable energy systems like biomass gasification. His contributions significantly advance our understanding of hydrodynamics, aerodynamic optimization, and energy-efficient flow designs. 🌬️🔬🚀
Publication Top Notes
- 🌊 Flow around a cylinder surrounded by a permeable cylinder in shallow water – Cited by: 65 (2012)
- 🌬️ Passive flow control in the near wake of a circular cylinder using attached permeable and inclined short plates – Cited by: 64 (2017)
- 🔄 Flow structure around perforated cylinders in shallow water – Cited by: 62 (2015)
- 📐 PIV measurements in the near wakes of hollow cylinders with holes – Cited by: 29 (2017)
- 🚍 PIV studies around a bus model – Cited by: 29 (2012)
- 🌊 PIV measurement downstream of perforated cylinder in deep water – Cited by: 27 (2018)
- 🌀 The effect of shroud on vortex shedding mechanism of cylinder – Cited by: 25 (2019)
- 🌪️ Vortex street suppression of a circular cylinder using perforated semi-circular fairing in shallow water – Cited by: 23 (2016)
- 🏗️ Control of vortex shedding using a screen attached on the separation point of a circular cylinder and its effect on drag – Cited by: 19 (2017)
- 💨 Effect of high porosity screen on the near wake of a circular cylinder – Cited by: 17 (2013)