Ümran DÜZEL

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Lexington/KY, USA, 40507

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EDUCATION

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present

University of Kentucky, UKY, USA.

Doctor of Philosophy, Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Dissertation: Development of Universal Solver for High Enthalpy Flows Through Porous Materials 2014 - 2015 von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics, VKI, Belgium. Master of Science, M.Sc., Aeronautics and Aerospace Department Dissertation: Validation of Gas-Surface Interaction Modeling In Plasma Facility for In-Flight Experiment Development

2010 - 2014 Middle East Technical University, METU, Turkey. Master of Science, M.Sc., Aerospace Engineering

Dissertation: The Effects of Static Aeroelasticity on the Performance of Two-Dimensional Conver- gent/Divergent Supersonic and Hypersonic Nozzles

2006 - 2010 Middle East Technical University, METU, Turkey. Bachelor of Science, B.Sc., Aerospace Engineering

Projects: Design and Optimization of Turbo Rotary Engine Compressor RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

January 2017

- present

Graduate Research Assistant, Gas Surface Interaction Lab, Kentucky, USA, University of Kentucky.

{ Performed simulations of NASA Langley HYMETS arc jet facility with Kentucky Aerothermodynamics and Thermal-response System- Computational Fluid Dynamics (KATS-CFD) solver.

{ Proposed models and develop algorithms for surface kinetics to account for ablation processes and multi-physics modeling of hypersonic flows

{ Assessed research on how to solve material and flow domain at the same time steps and with one set of equations for the development of universal solver.

{ Modeled porous media flow under high velocity and temperature flow conditions that represents the arc jet test facilities

{ Adjusted models to simulate-steady state and transient- single and multi-phase fluid/porous flows of fiber-form and SiC materials

August 2016 -

January 2017

Graduate Teaching Assistant, College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department, Kentucky, USA, University of Kentucky.

{ Taught multiple lectures (undergraduate and graduate levels) in Fluid Dynamics (ME330), Thermody- namics (ME220, ME321), Gas Dynamics (ME530) courses. July 2015-

December

2015

Applied Researcher, Sint-Genesius-Rode, Belgium, von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics, VKI.

{ Conducted research and experiments on heat flux probes under high enthalpy plasma conditions in Plasmatron Wind Tunnel Facility that mimics the atmospheric entry condition for space vehicles.

{ Investigated plasma flows numerically for surface catalysis using CFD++, and analyzed the results.

{ Assessed plasma flows under atmospheric and vacuum pressure conditions.

{ Presented numerical and experimental test results in several academic papers and conferences. AWARDS AND HONORS

2017-2019 Recipient of Gas Surface Interaction Laboratory Research Assistantship. 2016-2017 Recipient of a University of Kentucky Teaching Assistantship. 2015-2016 Recipient of a von Karman Institute Fellowship for Applied Researcher. 2014-2015 Recipient of a von Karman Institute Fellowship Research Masters. 1/4

2007-2008 Recipient of the Middle East Technical University Aerospace Engineering Lab Assistantship. 2006-2007 Received High Honor Student certificate twice from METU-NCC. SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Articles in Refereed Journals

[1] Düzel, Ü., Schroeder, O., Zhang, H.-B., Martin, A., "Numerical Simulation of an Arc Jet Test Section," Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer, 2019, pp. 1–11, doi: 10.2514/1.T5722.

[2] Weng, H., Düzel, Ü, Fu, R., Martin, A.,"Geometric effects on charring ablator: modeling of the full-scale Stardust heat shield," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, 2019, In Review, Manuscript ID: 2019-07-A34579

[3] Düzel, Ü, Weng, H., Martin, A.,"Unified Solver Based on Volume Averaged Navier-Stokes Equations for Porous Flow Modelling and Ablation Problems," International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2019, In Preparation

[4] Viladegut, A., Düzel, Ü., and Chazot, O.,"Diffusion effects on the determination of surface catalysis in Inductively Coupled Plasma facility," Chemical Physics, Vol. 485-486, 2017, pp. 88- 97.

[5] Simionescu, S., Düzel, Ü., Esposito, C., Ilich, Z., Balan, C., "Particle Image Velocimetry Measurements On A Turbulent Air Jet Over Flate Plate," University Polytechnic of Bucharest, The Scientific Bulletin, Series D, Vol. 78, Iss. 3, 2016, ISSN 1454-2358. Articles in Refereed Conference Proceedings

[1] Düzel, Ü., A., "Modeling High Velocity Flow Through Porous Media", 2020 AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, AIAA SciTech Forum, Manuscript ID: TP-02, 3246822.

[2] Düzel, Ü., Schroeder, O., Martin, A., "Computational Prediction of NASA Langley HYMETS Arc Jet Flow with KATS", 2018 AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, AIAA SciTech Forum, AIAA 2018-1719.

[3] Düzel, Ü., "Validation Of Gas/Surface Interaction Modeling In Plasmatron Facility For In-Flight Experiment Development," Tech. rep., von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics, 2015.

[4] Simionescu, S., Düzel, Ü., Esposito, C., Ilich, Z., Balan, C., "Heat transfer coefficient measure- ments using infrared thermography technique," 9th International Symposium, IEEE, 2015, pp. 591 - 596.

[5] Düzel, Ü., Eyi, S., "Static Aeroelastic Analysis of Supersonic Nozzles and Performance Response," 50th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, AIAA Propulsion and Energy Fo- rum, AIAA 2014-3689.

[6] Düzel, Ü., Eyi, S., "The Effects of Static Aeroelasticity on the Performance of Super- sonic/Hypersonic Nozzles", 44th AIAA Fluid Dynamics Conference, AIAA AVIATION Forum, AIAA 2014-2770."

SELECTED ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES and PRESENTATIONS

[1] Düzel, Ü., Martin, A., "Universal solver based on Volume Averaged Navier-Stokes equations for porous flow modelling and ablation problems", 2019 World Conference on CARBON, Lexington, KY, July 2019

[2] Düzel, Ü., Martin, A., "Unified solver based on Volume Averaged Navier-Stokes equations for porous flow modelling", 44rd Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences Symposium, No. 44DCASS- 145, Dayton, OH, March 2019

[3] Düzel, Ü., Schroeder, O., and Martin, A., "Computational Study of the HYMETS Arc Jet Flow using KATS", 43rd Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences Symposium, No. 43DCASS-118, Dayton, OH, March 2018

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[4] Düzel, Ü., Schroeder, O., and Martin, A., "Computational Prediction of HYMETS Arc-Jet Flow with KATS", 42nd Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences Symposium, No. 42DCASS-087, Dayton, OH, March 2017

[5] Düzel, Ü., Schroeder, O., and Martin, A., "Numerical Simulation of HYMETS Arc-Jet Flow with KATS", 8th Ablation Workshop, Tucson, AZ, October 2016

[6] Düzel, Ü., Schroeder, O., and Martin, A., "Computational Prediction of HYMETS Arc-Jet Flow," University of Kentucky, Mechanical Engineering Graduate Poster Competition, Lexington, KY, March 2016

RESEARCH and DEVELOPMENT LECTURES

2015 Introduction to Measurement Techniques, von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics, VKI 2015 Introduction to Ground Testing Facilities, von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics, VKI 2014 Optimal Design in Multidisciplinary Systems Course, The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, AIAA

2013 Introduction to Composites Design, Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc., TAI 2012 Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerance by Mech. Eng. Atilla Cinar 2011 Multi-stage Launch Vehicles Lectures by Osman Kalden, Ph.D. 2010 Suborbital and Orbital Launch Missions, Launch space Professional Training Programs, by Marshall H. Kaplan, Ph.D.

RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

June

2010-October

2014

Research Scientist, Special Process and Technologies Unit, Ankara, Turkey, Roket Sanayi Inc.

{ Developed high temperature flow testing facilities and instrumentation for nozzle applications, aerother- modynamics investigation of nozzle test specimens subjected to hypersonic flows.

{ Prepared sets of nozzle test programs, lead of pre/post-test review meetings, and tested program documentations.

{ Constructed technical specifications for vendors to design vacuum chamber for space applications

{ Developed a stage separation system for a launch vehicle raising the technology readiness level of the system from 0 to 4.

{ Designed, analyzed, and manufactured prototypes for ground and flight testing of the stage separation system.

{ Provided CAE and CFD support to the full scale and subsystem levels of space vehicle

{ Worked on continuum medium modeling for nozzle wall surfaces

{ Performed CFD simulations of turbulent flow over blunt bodies using OpenFOAM and ANSYS

{ Contributed to the design, manufacture, assembly, and testing of liquid injection systems (LIS) for space applications.

{ Optimized LIS design by comparing numerical analysis with experimental results. June 2008-

September

2009

Co-op Intern Engineer, Light Commercial Helicopter Group, Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc., Ankara, Turkey.

{ Conducted mechanical design optimization for structural and propeller parts of a light-weight commercial helicopter (LCH).

{ Analyzed aerodynamic and structural behaviors of LCH parts.

{ Investigated historical developments of wind turbines. SKILLS

Computer ANSYS Fluent/CFX, CFD++, STAR-CCM+, HYPERWORKS, COMSOL, Gambit, Catia, Solid- works, I-deas, Tecplot, C/C++, FORTRAN, Python, MATLAB, NASTRAN, ABAQUS, LabVIEW, Paraview, Fieldview, OpenFOAM, ICEM-CFD, Pointwise, LATE X

Language English (Full professional proficiency), Turkish (Native), German (Beginner) 3/4

Planning and

Management

I have worked on design, analysis, manufacturing, and experimentation at multiple companies and academic institutions. This has provided me great opportunities to develop time management and project organization skills.

Leadership

Experience

My work experience and extensive academic background have contributed to the development of strong leadership and communication skills. I can comfortably convey my ideas and research progress in conference presentations, meetings, workshops, and group discussions. REFERENCES

Alexandre

Martin

Address: Department of Mechanical Engineering Center for Computational Science, 261 Ralph G. Anderson Building, University of Kentucky Lexington, KY 40506-0503, E-mail: alexan- adbo8j@r.postjobfree.com, Tel: 859-***-****

Olivier

Chazot

Address: von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics, Aeronautics and Aerospace Department, Waterloosesteenweg 72 B-1640 Sint-Genesius-Rode Belgium, E-mail: adbo8j@r.postjobfree.com, Tel:

+32 2 359 96 37

Ali D. Omidy Address: NASA Johnson Space Center 2101 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058, E-mail: adbo8j@r.postjobfree.com, Tel: 859-***-****

Chris Meek Address: NASA Langley Research Center 21 Nasa Dr, Hampton, VA 23666, E-mail: christo- adbo8j@r.postjobfree.com, Tel: 859-***-****

Sinan Eyi Address: METU Aerospace Engineering Department, Office 205, 06800, Ankara/TURKEY, E-mail: adbo8j@r.postjobfree.com,Tel: (90-312-***-****

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