Ozan Tekinalp

Professor Ozan Tekinalp serves as the Department Head of Aerospace Engineering at Middle East Technical University (METU). His research focuses on spacecraft control systems, orbital mechanics, and advanced aircraft dynamics, with particular expertise in solar sail technology and lunar mission navigation.

His recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on orbit determination methods, attitude control systems for satellites, and innovative approaches to spacecraft trajectory optimization. Research trends show consistent focus on applying computational methods to solve complex aerospace engineering challenges.