معرفی
Özgür Ertunç serves as an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Özyeğin University's Faculty of Engineering since September 2013. Previously, he held research positions at Friedrich-Alexander University (FAU) Erlangen-Nuremberg where he earned his Dr.-Ing. in Fluid Mechanics in 2006 under Prof. Franz Durst. His academic journey includes BSc and MSc degrees in Aeronautical Engineering from Middle East Technical University (METU).
Research Focus: Ertunç specializes in turbulent and transitional flows, multiphase systems, and applied fluid dynamics. His work bridges experimental and computational methods with applications spanning power generation, pharmaceuticals, automotive systems, and wind energy. Notable experimental achievements include turbulence measurements in the Bosporus Strait and diffusion studies during 90 parabolic flight maneuvers under microgravity conditions.
His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate expertise in droplet dynamics, combustion modeling, wind turbine optimization, and advanced manufacturing processes. Key trends include computational fluid dynamics for industrial applications, precision fluid control systems, and sustainable energy solutions. Major funding sources include EU programs, DFG, DLR, TÜBİTAK, and industry partners like Siemens, BMW, and Roche.
- Scientific Recognition:
- 3 Patents
- 15+ refereed journal publications
- 40+ conference presentations
- Established 'Wind Energy Specialists' master's program at FAU-Busan (2013)
Ertunç has supervised over 30 theses including 9 doctoral dissertations (6 ongoing). He leads research projects funded by German Aerospace Center (DLR), BMW, and TÜBİTAK, with recent work focusing on 3D concrete printing automation and microgravity fluid dynamics. His laboratory conducts extreme-environment testing including parabolic flight campaigns and marine turbulence measurements.
