Professor Ahmet İhsan Kutlar is a distinguished academic in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Gaziantep University's Faculty of Engineering, Turkey, with a career spanning over 30 years. His expertise lies in Fluid Mechanics, Aerodynamics, Thermodynamics , and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) , alongside significant contributions to biomedical engineering through glaucoma drainage device research. Academic Roles: Professor (2018–present), Associate Professor (2012–2018), Assistant Professor (1993–2012), Research Assistant (1987–1993). Education: Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering (Thermofluids) from the University of Liverpool (1993), Master's and Bachelor's from Middle East Technical University. Kutlar's research integrates CFD simulations with experimental work, focusing on compressible flows, multiphase systems, and biomedical applications. His projects include glaucoma valve analysis and renewable energy thermodynamic studies. The 15 most recent articles highlight his work in Biomedical Engineering (e.g., glaucoma device testing), Computational Fluid Dynamics (adaptive solvers), and Thermodynamic Systems (power plants, energy recovery). These publications reflect a multidisciplinary approach combining theoretical and experimental methods. Kutlar has led and participated in TÜBİTAK and TEKMER projects, and contributed to academic leadership as Vice Dean and Faculty Board Member. He has supervised numerous PhD and Master's theses, emphasizing innovative engineering education and applied research .



