Mustafa Özdemir

Mustafa Özdemir is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Istanbul Technical University (ITU). His research focuses on heat transfer, porous media, metal foam applications, flow regimes, and thermal sciences. He has led numerous projects including 'Forced Convective Boiling in Metal Foam' and 'Development of alternative refrigeration cycle applications using new generation refrigerants.' Özdemir has authored/co-authored over 30 articles since 2003, with recent work emphasizing pulsating flow in metal foams and spiral channel heat transfer. His collaborations span international thermal engineering and materials science domains.

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• Affiliations: ITU Ayazaga Campus, Istanbul.

Research Interests

Özdemir’s work revolves around experimental and theoretical studies in thermal systems, including:

• Heat transfer mechanisms in porous and metallic foams.
• Optimization of vapor compression cycles and refrigeration systems.
• Flow regime characterization in complex geometries (e.g., spiral channels).
• Material science applications in thermal engineering.

Grants & Projects

He has secured funding for projects such as:

• "Investigation of Forced Convection Boiling of Refrigerants in Aluminum Foam" (2024–2026).
• "Design of Energy-Efficient Cooling Systems for Industrial Applications" (2022–2024).

His lab focuses on innovative thermal solutions for manufacturing and energy sectors.