معرفی
Seher Eken is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Istanbul Technical University. Her research focuses on structural dynamics and aeroelasticity of aerospace systems, specializing in thin-walled composite beams, spacecraft shielding, and hypervelocity impact mechanics. She has led multiple projects on topics like transonic flutter suppression, ballistic armor optimization, and orbital debris mitigation.
Key research areas include:
- Composite material failure under extreme loads
- Aeroelastic stability of rotating structures
- Numerical simulation of hypervelocity impacts
- Dynamic analysis of aircraft wings and turbine blades
- Active vibration control techniques
Her recent work emphasizes spacecraft protection systems, with studies on orbital debris impact dynamics and advanced composite armor design. She has also contributed to launch vehicle instability analysis and swept wing flutter characteristics. Current projects involve 3D-printed turbine blade repair, transonic flutter prediction for unmanned aircraft, and ballistic impact optimization for high-performance fabrics.
Notable projects (2022–2025):
- AB Yeni Nesil İnsansız Savaş Uçakları Aeroelastik Uyarlama (Transonic Flutter Prediction)
- 3D-Printed Turbine Blade Repair with Sustainability Focus
- Ballistic Impact Analysis of Fabric Armors
- Orbital Debris Impact Simulation for Spacecraft Shields
Her research integrates computational modeling (CFD, FEA) with experimental validation, focusing on aerospace structural systems under extreme conditions. Collaborations span international partners in composite material development and space debris mitigation strategies.
