People

Prof. Dr. Erhan Budak

Director

ebudak@sabanciuniv.edu

Website: http://people.sabanciuniv.edu/ebudak/cv.html

Research Areas

Manufacturing Processes and Equipment, Modelling Dynamics and Mechanics of Machining Processes, High Productivity Machining, Machine Tool Dynamics, Analysis and Modeling of Machine Tools, Structural Modeling and Dynamics, Precision Machining, Sensor-assisted Machining, Mechanical Vibrations and Modal Analysis, Manufacturing Automation, Design for Manufacturing, Virtual Manufacturing Systems

Dr. Emre Özlü

Sabanci University

Part-Time Lecturer

eozlu@sabanciuniv.edu

Website: http://myweb.sabanciuniv.edu/eozlu/

Research Areas

Multi-dimensional Chatter Vibrations and Stability in Machining Operations, Analytical Process Modeling for Turning, Milling, and Broaching Operations; Friction in Metal Cutting, Broach Tool Design and Optimization, High Strain Rate Deformation of Metals

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Faraz Tehranizadeh

Sabanci University, Post Doctoral Research Fellow

ftehranizadeh@sabanciuniv.edu

Research Areas:

Dynamics and Mechanics of Cutting with Special Milling Tools, Optimization of Metal Cutting Processes, Monitoring of the Machining Processes, Digital Twin of the Machining Processes

Zahra Barzegar

Sabanci University, Post Doctoral Research Fellow

zbarzegar@sabanciuniv.edu

Research Areas:

Machining and Micro-Machining Process Modeling, Thermal Modelling of Machining Processes

Esra Yüksel

Sabanci University, Ph.D. Candidate

esrayuksel@sabanciuniv.edu

Research Areas:

Machine Tool Structural Modeling, Measurement Analysis, and Design Optimization

Arash Ebrahimi

Sabanci University,  Ph.D. Candidate

aebrahimi@sabanciuniv.edu

Research Areas:

Monitoring of Machining Processes, AI based Monitoring, Modeling of Machining Processes

Amin Bagherzadeh

Sabanci University,  Ph.D. Student

bagherzadeh@sabanciuniv.edu

Research Areas:

Modeling of Abrasive Machining, Cryogenic Machining, Hybrid Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing

Vahid Moussavi

Sabanci University,  Ph.D. Student

vahid.mousavi@sabanciuniv.edu

Research Areas:

Theoretical and Experimental Investigation on the Grinding Process with Textured Grinding Wheel

Mirali Seyedzavvar

Sabanci University,  Ph.D. Student

mirali.seyedzavvar@sabanciuniv.edu

Research Areas:

Dynamic and Vibration of Machining Processes

Morteza Nikoonejad

Sabanci University,  Ph.D. Student

morteza.nikoonejad@sabanciuniv.edu

Research Areas:

Manufacturing Process Design, Lean Manufacturing, Application of Machine Learning in Manufacturing and Production

Mahzad Sarghassabi

Sabanci University,  Master Student

mahzads@sabanciuniv.edu

Research Areas:

Tool wear, Hole Enlarging Processes, Cutting Tool Edge

Toprak Pehlivan

Sabanci University,  Master Student

toprak.pehlivan@sabanciuniv.edu

Research Areas:

Mechanical Vibrations, Chatter, Machining Dynamics & Simulations, Topology Optimization

Saif Ahmad Afridi

Sabanci University,  Master Student

saif.afridi@sabanciuniv.edu

Research Areas:

Optimization of Machining Processes, Optimization of Machine Tools, Topology Optimization

Seyedehsuzan Behrouzbaraghi

Sabanci University,  Master Student

s.behrouzbaraghi@sabanciuniv.edu

Research Areas:

Grinding Wheel Design and Optimization

Mohamed Abdelsattar ALI

Sabanci University,  Master Student

mohamed.ali@sabanciuniv.edu

Research Areas:

Process Monitoring of Machining Operations, Machine Tool Data Analysis

Kıvanç Karakaş

Sabanci University,  Master Student

kivanckarakas@sabanciuniv.edu

Research Areas:

Grinding Wheel Design and Texture Optimization

ALUMNI

 

  • Kaveh Rahimzadeh Berenji (2015-2022)

Currently: Georgia Institute of Technology, Post-doctoral Research Fellow

  • Saltuk Yıldız(2019-2022)

Currently: Virginia Tech, PhD StudentUniversity of Sheffield

  • Hamid Jamshidi (2019-2022)

Currently: University of Sheffield, Post-doctoral Research Fellow

  • Arash Ebrahimi (2016-2018)

Currently: Sabanci University, MRL, PhD Student

  • Amin Bagherzadeh (2015-2018)

Currently: Sabanci University, MRL, PhD Student

  • Mert Gürtan (2015-2017)

Currently: TAI

  • Esra Yüksel (2015-2017)

Currently: Sabanci University, MRL, PhD Student

  • Muhammad Hassan Yaqoob (2015-2017)
  • Yaser Mohammadi (2015-2017)

Currently: University of Victoria, Department of Mechanical Engineering, PhD Student

  • Gözde Bulgurcu (2014-2017)
  • Milad Azvar (2015-2017)

Currently: University of Waterloo, Precision Controls Laboratory, PhD Student

  • Batuhan Yastıkcı (2015-2016)

Currently: TAI

  • Mert Kocaefe (2014-2016)
  • Cihan Özener (2014-2016)
  • Mehmet Albayrak (2014-2016)
  • Samet Bilgen (2014-2016)

Currently: FORD Otosan

  • Turgut Köksal Yalçın (2014-2016)

Currently: Arçelik

  • Hayri Bakioğlu (2014-2015)
  • Emre Uysal (2013-2015)
  • Mehmet Emre Kara (2013-2015)

Currently: Research Eng. TUBITAK

  • Deniz Aslan (2013-2014)

Currently: University of British Columbia (UBC), Mech. Eng., PhD Candidate

  • Alptunç Çomak (2013-2014)

Currently: University of British Columbia (UBC), Mech. Eng., PhD Candidate

  • Utku Olgun (2013-2014)
  • Ceren Çelebi (2013-2014)

Currently: TEI

  • Recep Koca (2013-2014)

Currently: TEI

  • Volkan Aran (2010-2011)

Currently: FORD Otosan

  • Ömer Özkırımlı (2010-2011)

Currently: AMRC

  • L. Taner Tunç (2003-2009)

Currently: Asst. Professor at Sabanci University

  • Erdem Öztürk (2002-2009)

Currently: AMRC

  • Burak Aksu (2007-2008)

Currently: SECO

  • Hakan Keskin (2003-2004)

Currently: Staubli Robotics, Robotics Engineer

  • Utku Köktürk (2003-2004)

Currently: Kipas Textile, Fabric Planning Engineer

  • Mehmet Kayhan (2003-2004)

Currently: Bosch Turkey, Manufacture Engineer

  • Özkan Öztürk (2001-2003)

Currently: U. of North Carolina Charlotte Mech. Eng., PhD Candidate

  • Evren Burcu Kıvanç (Çakır) (2001-2003)

Currently: Alarko, Chief Engineer

  • Bülent Delibaş (2001-2002)

Currently: Physik Instrumente (PI), Research Engineer

ASSOCIATES

  • Alper Ertürk (2004-2006) MsC METU, cosupervised at MRL
  • Evren Bal (2004-2005) Research Engineer