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Dr Oguzhan Murat is an Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University and a Visiting Research Fellow at the Oxford Thermofluids Institute (OTI). He earned a DPhil from the University of Oxford (2022), an M.Sc. from the University of Manchester (2016), and a B.Sc. from Niğde University (2014). His career includes postdoctoral work at the von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics and project management roles sponsored by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Safran Aircraft Engines.
- Education:
- PhD, University of Oxford (2022)
- M.Sc., University of Manchester (Thermal Power & Fluid Engineering, Distinction, Best Dissertation Award)
- B.Sc., Niğde University (Mechanical Engineering, 2014)
Murat’s research focuses on thermofluids-related problems in aerospace and power generation systems. Key areas include Reynolds stress and turbulent heat flux modeling, facility development for aerothermal research, experimental data acquisition, and optimization of turbine systems. His work combines high-fidelity simulations (LES, RANS) with experimental validation techniques, particularly in mixed convection flows and active flow control.
His scientific contributions have been recognized with awards such as the ASME Turbo Expo Early Career Engineer Award (2023), Best Paper Awards at ASME TurboExpo (2021–2022), and a Travel Award from ASME IGTI (2022). He also specializes in facility design for turbomachinery applications and numerical modeling of aerothermal systems.
- Scientific Awards:
- Turbo Expo Early Career Engineer Award (ASME IGTI, 2023)
- Best Paper Award (Steam Turbine Committee, ASME TurboExpo, 2022)
- Best Paper Award (ASME TurboExpo, 2021)
- Best Dissertation Award (University of Manchester, 2017)
- Travel Award (ASME IGTI, 2022)
Murat leads experimental and computational research programs at Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University, focusing on turbine end-wall geometries and active flow control systems. His lab develops open-circuit wind tunnels and employs cutting-edge measurement techniques like hot-wire anemometry and multi-hole probes. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in propulsion systems, turbomachinery design, and aerospace experimentation.
