Haluk Aksel

Professor Haluk Aksel is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Middle East Technical University (METU) in Ankara, Turkey. He holds the academic rank of Professor and has been contributing to the field of mechanical engineering, particularly in fluid dynamics and related areas, for several decades.

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor's Degree from METU in 1976
• Master's Degree from METU in 1978
• PhD from Lehigh University in 1981

Professor Aksel's research interests span a wide range of topics within fluid mechanics and computational methods. His primary areas of focus include Fluid Mechanics, Gas Dynamics, Fluid Machinery, Finite Element Method, Computational Fluid Dynamics, and Solid Propellant Rocket Engine Design. His work demonstrates a strong emphasis on both theoretical and applied aspects of fluid dynamics, with particular attention to computational methods and their practical applications in engineering systems.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a continued focus on computational fluid dynamics, with particular emphasis on turbomachinery design, heat transfer optimization, and rocket propulsion systems. His work spans fundamental research in fluid mechanics and applied engineering solutions for practical problems in energy systems, aerospace, and thermal management. His technical expertise is evident in his development of computational tools like the MULTALL Open Source Throughflow Code for turbomachinery analysis.

Professor Aksel has maintained consistent scholarly productivity throughout his career, with publications appearing regularly through 2025. His research has practical applications across multiple engineering domains, including aerospace engineering, automotive thermal management, and energy conversion systems.