I. Personal Biosketch 

Dr. Tuğrul Özel has been Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering since July 1, 2008 and the Director of Manufacturing Automation Research Laboratory at Rutgers University since 2002. He received a B.S. degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Istanbul Technical University in 1987, an M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Dokuz Eylul University in 1991, and a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio State University in 1998. Dr. Özel previously worked as Graduate Research Associate at NSF funded Engineering Research Center for Net Shape Manufacturing and Assistant Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Cleveland State University. He was a summer faculty fellow at NASA Glenn Research Center in 1999, where he conducted research on micro-manufacturing sciences.

Dr. Özel  has research articles published in leading manufacturing research journals such as ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, CIRP Annals, Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Materials and Manufacturing Processes,  and Transactions of North American Manufacturing Research Institute. His research has been funded by National Science Foundation, NASA/NJ Space Consortium, Rutgers Research Council and industry. He is an active member of SME, ASME, NAMRI, and CIRP associate member candidate. He is listed in The Marquis Who's Who in the World, Who's Who in America, and Who's Who in Science and Engineering. His journal articles have been cited by over 300 journal articles in the SCI-EXPANDED database (Web of Science)  and his author h-index is 10. His articles published in the Int. J. of Machine Tools and Manufacture have been ranked #1 and #3 on the Top10 Cited articles in the past five years (2005-2010).

  II. Research Interests 

• Advanced Manufacturing: Laser-based manufacturing, micro/nano manufacturing for aerospace, automotive and electronics components, medical implants and alternative energy devices.

• Computational Machining: Modeling  of machining processes, physics-based process simulations, flow stress at high-strain rate, surface integrity, friction, tool wear and coatings.

• Intelligent Manufacturing: Modeling and multi-criteria optimization of manufacturing processes, neural networks, particle swarm optimization.

• Sustainable and Green Manufacturing: Sustainability and energy efficiency in manufacturing, energy harvesting and manufacturing.

• Automation and Control of Industrial Systems: , Automated manufacturing systems, CAD/CAM systems, machine tools, mechatronics, dynamic systems, adaptive, robust and optimal control.

  III. Awards and Honors 

• 2008, Machine Tool Technologies Research Foundation Award.

• 2007, Awarded with Associate Professor title by The Council of Higher Education of the Republic of Turkey.

• 2006, Nomination to Fraunhofer Bessel Research Award.

• 2007, 2006, 2005 Rutgers University, FASIP Award.

• 2006, 2005 Rutgers University Research Council Grant Award.

• 2005, Best Paper Award in the 8th CIRP International Workshop on Modeling of Machining Operations in Chemnitz, Germany.

• 2005, Nomination to Best NAMRI Paper Award, with Y.Karpat and E.Zeren.

• 2002, New Jersey Space Grant Consortium Award.

• 1999, New Faculty/ Research Challenge Award, Cleveland State University.

• 1999, Summer Faculty Fellowship, NASA Glenn Research Center, Ohio, 1999.

• 1994-1996, Fellowship from Turkish Higher Education Council.

  IV. Professional Activities 

• Editor, International Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems (IJMMS), Inderscience Publishers, 2007-present.

• Member of the Editorial Board, International Journal of Machining & Machinability of Materials (IJMMM) , Inderscience Publishers, 2006-present.

• Member of the Editorial Board, International Journal of Nanomanufacturing (IJNM), Inderscience Publishers, 2007-2009.

• Member of the Editorial Board, International Journal of Computational Materials Science and Surface Engineering (IJCMSSE), Inderscience Publishers, 2009-present.

• Member of the Editorial Board,  Polish Academy of Sciences Journal of Advances in Manufacturing Science and Technology, 2009-present.

• Member of the Scientific Committee, North American Manufacturing Research Institute, 2007-present.

• Member of the Scientific Committee, CIRP Conference on Modeling of Machining Operations, 2008-present.

• Member of the Organizing Committee of the International Conference on Micromanufacturing (ICOMM), 2008-present.

• Member of the International Program Committee of the International Conference on Machine Design and Production, 2008-present.

• Member of the International Program Committee of the First International Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing, October 17-18, 2007, Montreal, Canada.

• Member of the International Program Committee of the International Conference and Exhibition on Design and Production of Machines and Dies/Molds, 2007-present.

• Guest editor,   Micro-Manufacturing Processes and Applications- Materials and Manufacturing Processes International Journal, 2009.

• Member of Proposal Review Panel, National Science Foundation, Directorate for Engineering, Manufacturing Machines and Equipment and Small Business Innovation Research programs.

• Ad-hoc reviewer for Austrian Science Fund, FWF, Indo-US Science and Technology Forum at the Smithsonian Institution and U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation.

• Symposium organizer on Hybrid Macro/Meso/Micro Manufacturing Processes together with Dr. A. Trimmer for the 2007 ASME Manufacturing Science & Engineering Conference.

• Referee for the following Journals: ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Machining Science and Technology, International Journal of Engineering Manufacture, International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, SME Journal of Manufacturing Systems, SME Journal of Manufacturing Processes, Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, ASME Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, International Journal of Production Research, IEE Proceedings –Control Theory and Applications, IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, IEEE Transactions on Robotics and Automation.

• Reviewer of book proposals for CRC Press,  Wiley, and Springer.

   V. Research Grants   

• European Commission Research Directorate-General, FP7-PEOPLE-2009-IRSES, International Research Exchange For Biomedical Devices Design, Prototyping and Manufacturing, J. Ciurana- Univ. Girona, Spain (PI), E. Ceretti- Univ. Bresca, Italy (co-PI), P. Bartolo- Inst. Polytech. Leira (co-PI), C. Rodriguez- Tech Monterrey, Mexico (co-PI), J.V. Lopes De Silva CTIR, Brazil (co-PI), T. Özel (co-PI), 2009-2012.

• National Science Foundation, REU, Collaborative Research: Improving Machinability of Titanium Alloys using Physics-based Simulation Modeling, CMMI, Manufacturing Machines and Equipment, 2009-2011, T. Özel (sole PI).

• National Science Foundation, Collaborative Research: Improving Machinability of Titanium Alloys using Physics-based Simulation Modeling, CMMI, Manufacturing Machines and Equipment, 2008-2011, T. Özel (sole PI).

• United Technologies Research Center, Investigations on Influence of Machining-Induced Strain, Stress and Temperature Fields on White-Etch Layer Formation in IN-100 Super Alloy, Phase I & Phase II,  2007, T. Özel (sole PI).

• Conicity Technologies - Weiler Corporation, Investigations on the Effects of Advanced Edge Design in PCBN cutting tools for Hard Turning, 2006, T. Özel (sole PI).

• Rutgers University Research Council, Instrumentation for Research on Innovative Micro Manufacturing Processes, 2005-2006, T. Özel (sole PI).

• Siemens Corporate Research, Process Analytical Technology: Fusion of Analytical Technology and Automation Control, NJ, 2004-2005, T. Altiok (PI), M.Jafari (co-PI), M.Celik (co-PI), T. Özel (co-PI).

• Rutgers University Research Council, Prediction and Validation of Surface Properties in High-Speed Machined Materials, 2004-2005, T. Özel (sole PI).

• NASA/ New Jersey Space Grant Consortium, Development of Workpiece Material and Friction Models for Simulation of Machining of Aerospace Alloys, 2002-2003, T. Özel (sole PI).

• Ohio Learning Network, Web-based Course Development on Advance Machining Processes, Ohio World Class Manufacturing Consortium, 2000-2001, T. Özel (co-PI).

• Cleveland State University, The Access to Careers in Engineering Program, Measurement of Forces and Simulation of Cutting in Metal Turning Process, Principal Investigator,   2000, T. Özel (PI).

• Manchester Tool Company, Measurement and Evaluation of Forces Developed During Cut-off Machining Process, 1999-, T. Özel (PI).

• Cleveland State University,  Modeling and Optimization of High Speed Machining, New Faculty/ Research Challenge Award, 1999, T. Özel (PI).  

  VI. Publications 

      i. Books

 
Intelligent Machining:
 Modeling and Optimization of the Machining Processes and Systems
 Edited by Tugrul Özel and J. Paulo Davim
 ISBN: 9781848211292
 ISTE -Wiley
 April 2009
 Hardback 288 pp.

      ii. Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles  (The underline indicates current/former students, visiting scholars supervised, * indicates corresponding author)
(Received over 300 citations in ISI Web of Science, author h-index: 10)

[J39]   T. Özel*, M. Sima and A.K. Srivastava, "Finite Element Simulation of High Speed Machining Ti-6Al-4V Alloy using Modified Material Models,"
Transactions of the NAMRI/SME,  in print, 2010, Vol.38.

[J38]   P.J.  Arrazola and T. Özel*,  "Investigations on the Effects of Friction Modeling in Finite Element Simulation of Machining,"  
International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 2010, Vol. 52, No.1, pp. 31-42. DOI:10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2009.10.001 .

[J37]  T. Özel*, "Computational Modelling of 3-D Turning with Variable Edge Design Tooling: Influence of Micro-Geometry on Forces, Stresses, Friction and Tool Wear,"
Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 2009, Vol. 209, No. 11, pp. 5167-5177. DOI:10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2009.03.002

[J36]  M. Alberti, J. Ciurana*, C.A. Rodriguez and  T. Özel, “Design of A Decision Support System for Machine Tool Selection Based on Machine Characteristics and Performance Tests,”  
Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, accepted in June 2009.  DOI 10.1007/s10845-009-0286-6

[J35]  T. Özel* and X. Liu, “Investigations on Mechanics Based Process Planning of Micro-End Milling in Machining Mold Cavities,
Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 2009, Vol. 24, No. 12, 1274–1281. DOI: 10.1080/10426910903130008

[J34]  N. Pellicer, J. Ciurana* and T. Özel, “Influence of Process Parameters and Electrode Geometry on Feature Micro-Accuracy in Electro Discharge Machining of Tool Steel,”
Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 2009, Vol. 24, No. 12, 1282–1289. DOI: 10.1080/10426910903130065

[J33]  J. Ciurana, G. Arias and T. Özel*, "Neural Network Modeling and Particle Swarm Optimization of Process Parameters in Pulsed Laser Micro-Machining of Hardened AISI H13 Steel,"
Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 2009, Vol.24, pp. 358-368. DOI: 10.1080/10426910802679568

[J32]  T. Özel*, A. E. Correia, and J. P. Davim, "Neural Network Process Modelling for Turning of Steel Parts using Conventional and Wiper Inserts,"
International Journal of Materials and Product Technology, 2009, Vol. 35, No. 1/2, pp. 246-258. DOI: 10.1504/IJMPT.2009.025230

[J31]  W-H. Lee and T. Özel*, “An Experimental Method for Laser Micro-Machining of Spherical and Elliptical 3-D Objects”,
International Journal of Nanomanufacturing, 2009,Vol.3, No.3, pp. 264 - 278. DOI: 10.1504/IJNM.2009.027428

[J30]  T. Özel*, Y. Karpat, and A. Srivastava, "Hard Turning with Variable Micro-Geometry PcBN Tools,"
CIRP Annals- Manufacturing Technology,  2008, Vol. 57 pp. 73-76. DOI:10.1016/j.cirp.2008.03.063 

[J29]  A. Dhanorker and T. Özel*, "Meso/Micro Scale Milling for Micromanufacturing,"
International Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems, 2008, Vol.1, No.1, 2008, pp. 23-43. DOI: 10.1504/IJMMS.2008.018273 

[J28]  P. Arrazola and T. Özel, "Numerical modelling of 3-D hard turning using Arbitrary Eulerian Lagrangian finite element method,"
International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Materials, 2008, Vol.3, No.3, pp. 238-249. DOI: 10.1504/IJMMM.2008.020907 

[J27]  Y. Karpat and T. Özel*, "Process Simulations for 3-D Turning using Uniform and Variable Micro-Geometry PcBN Tools,"
International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Materials, 2008, Vol.3, No.3, pp. 250-262. DOI: 10.1504/IJMMM.2008.020908 

[J26]  Y. Karpat and T. Özel*, "Mechanics of High Speed Cutting with Curvilinear Edge Tools,"
International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture,  Vol. 48,  2008, pp. 195-208. DOI:10.1016/j.ijmachtools.2007.08.015

[J25]  Y. Karpat and T. Özel*, “Analytical and Thermal Modeling of High-Speed Machining with Chamfered Tools,”
ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Vol. 130, Issue 1, February 2008. Ranked#1 in the Top 10 Most Downloaded Articles -Dec2007-Jan 2008

[J24]  Y. Karpat and T. Özel*, "3-D FEA of Hard Turning: Investigation of PCBN Cutting Tool Micro- Geometry Effects,"
Transactions of NAMRI/SME, Volume 35,  2007, pp. 9-16.

[J23]  T. Özel* and E. Zeren, "Numerical Modeling of Meso-Scale Finish Machining with Finite Edge Radius Tools,"
International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Materials, Vol. 2, Nos. 3/4,  2007, pp.451-468.

[J22]  T. Özel* and Y. Karpat, L. Figueira and J. P. Davim, "Modelling of Surface Finish and Tool Wear in Turning of AISI D2 Steel Using Ceramic Wiper Inserts,"
Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Vol. 189, 2007, pp. 192-198. DOI:10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2007.01.021 

[J21]  T. Özel*and  Y. Karpat, "Identification of constitutive material model parameters for high-strain rate metal cutting conditions using evolutionary computational algorithms,"
Materials and Manufacturing Processes,  Vol. 22, 2007, pp. 659-667.

[J20]  T. Özel* and E. Zeren, " Finite Element Analysis of The Influence of Edge Roundness on The Stress and Temperature Fields Induced by High Speed Machining,"
International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 35, No.3-4, November 2007, pp. 255-267.

[J19]  Y. Karpat and T. Özel*, " Multi-Objective Optimization For Turning Processes Using Neural Network Modeling And Dynamic-Neighborhood Particle Swarm Optimization,"
International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 35, No.3-4, November 2007, pp. 234-247.

[J18]  Y. Karpat and T. Özel, “An Integrated Analytical Thermal Model for Orthogonal Cutting with Chamfered Tools,”
Transactions of NAMRI/SME, Vol. 34, 2006, pp. 9-16.

[J17]  Y. Karpat and T. Özel, “Swarm-Intelligent Neural Network System (SINNS) Based Multi-Objective Optimization of Hard Turning,”
Transactions of NAMRI/SME, Vol. 34, 2006, pp. 611-625.

[J16]  Y. Karpat and T. Özel, “Predictive Analytical and Thermal Modeling of Orthogonal Cutting Process. Part II: Effect of Tool Flank Wear on Tool Forces, Stresses and Temperature Distributions,”  
ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Vol. 128, May 2006, pp. 445-453.

[J15]   Y. Karpat and T. Özel, “Predictive Analytical and Thermal Modeling of Orthogonal Cutting Process. Part I: Predictions of Tool Forces, Stresses and Temperature Distributions,”
ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Vol.128, May 2006, pp. 435-444.

[J14]   T.  Özel, "Influence of Friction Models on Finite Element Simulations of Machining,"  
International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, Vol. 46, Issue 5, 2006, pp. 518-530.  Ranked #3 at the Top 10 Cited List-Last Five Years by Scopus

[J13]   T.  Özel and E. Zeren*, "A Methodology to Determine Work Material Flow Stress and Tool-Chip Interfacial Friction Properties by Using Analysis of Machining," 
ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Vol. 128, Feb. 2006, pp. 119-129.

[J12]   T.  Özel, "Precision Tracking Control of A Horizontal Arm Coordinate Measuring Machine in Presence of Dynamic Flexibilities,"
International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 27, No. 9-10, February 2006, pp. 960 - 968.

[J11]   Y. Karpat, E. Zeren and T.  Özel, “Workpiece Material Model Based Predictions for Machining Processes,”
Transactions of NAMRI/SME, Vol. 33, 2005, pp. 413-420. Nominated for the Best NAMRI Paper Award.

[J10]   Y. Karpat and T.  Özel, “Hard Turning Optimization Using Neural Network Modeling and Swarm Intelligence,”
Transactions of NAMRI/SME, Vol. 33, 2005,  pp. 179-186.

[J09]   T.  Özel and Y. Karpat, "Predictive Modeling of Surface Roughness and Tool Wear in Hard Turning Using Regression and Neural Networks,"
International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 2005, Vol. 45, pp. 467-479. Ranked #1 at the Top 10 Cited List-Last Five Years by Scopus.

[J08]   T.  Özel, T-K. Hsu and E. Zeren, "Effects of Cutting Edge Geometry, Workpiece Hardness, Feed Rate and Cutting Speed on Surface Roughness and Forces in Finish Turning of Hardened AISI H13 Steel",
International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2005, Vol. 25, pp. 262-269.

[J07]   T.  Özel* and E. Zeren, "Determination of Work Material Flow Stress and Friction Properties for FEA of Machining Using Orthogonal Cutting Tests,"
Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 2004, Vol. 153-154, pp. 1019-1025.

[J06]   T.  Özel*, "Modeling of Hard Part Machining: Effect of Insert Edge Preparation for CBN Cutting Tools,"
Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 2003, Vol.141, pp. 284-293. 

[J05]   T.  Özel* and A. Nadgir, "Prediction of Flank Wear by Using Back Propagation Neural Network Modeling When Cutting Hardened AISI H-13 Steel with Chamfered and Honed CBN Tools,"
International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 2002, Vol.42, pp. 287-297. 

[J04]   T.  Özel* and T. Altan, "Process Simulation using Finite Element Method- Prediction of Cutting Forces, Tool Stresses and Temperatures in High-Speed Flat End Milling Process,"
International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 2000, Vol. 40/5, pp. 713-738.

[J03]   T.  Özel* and T. Altan, "Determination of Workpiece Flow Stress and Friction at The Chip-Tool Contact for High-Speed Cutting,"
International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 2000, Vol. 40/1, pp. 133-152. 

[J02]   P. Fallböhmer, C. Rodriguez, T.  Özel and T. Altan*, "High Speed Machining of Cast Iron and Alloy Steels for Die and Mold Manufacturing,"
Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 1999, Vol. 98, 104-115.

[J01]   T.  Özel, M. Lucchi, C. Rodriguez and T. Altan, "Prediction of Chip Formation and Cutting Forces in Flat End Milling,"
Transactions of NAMRI/SME, 1998, Vol. XXVI, pp. 231-236.

       iii. Conference Publications (Peer Reviewed) (The underline indicates current/former students, visiting scholars supervised, * indicates corresponding author)

[C37] T. Özel, “Experimental and Finite Element Investigations on The Influence of Tool Edge Radius in Machining Nickel-Based Alloy,”
           CD Proceedings of 2009 ASME International Conference on Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Paper No. 84362, October 5-7, 2009, Lafayette, Indiana, USA.

[C36] T. Özel and S.Yildiz, “A Framework for Establishing Energy Efficiency and Ecological Footprint Metrics for Sustainable Manufacturing of Products,”
           CD Proceedings of 2009 ASME International Conference on Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Paper No. 84365, October 5-7, 2009, Lafayette, Indiana, USA.

[C35] H. Cesur, B. Kaftanoglu and T. Özel, "Machining Performance of CBN Coated Cutting Tools for Die/Mold Applications"
           Proceedings of 5th International Conference and Exhibition on Design and Production of Machines and Dies/Molds, June 18-21, 2009, Kusadasi, Turkey.

[C34] J. Soriano, I. Llanos, T. Özel and P. J. Arrazola*, "Comparison of 3D Finite Element Models for Chip Formation ,"
           Proceedings of 12th CIRP International Workshop on Modeling of Machining Operations, May 7-8, 2009, San Sebastian, Spain, Vol. I, pp. 53-60. Nominated for Best Paper Award

[C33] T. Özel*, "Finite Element Simulation of Machining Nickel-Based Alloy in the Presence of Tool Flank Wear,"
           Proceedings of 12th CIRP International Workshop on Modeling of Machining Operations, May 7-8, 2009, San Sebastian, Spain, Vol. I, pp. 37-44. Nominated for Best Paper Award

[C32] T. Özel*, S. Yildiz and J. Ciurana, "Influence of Material Models on Serrated Chip Formation in Simulation of Machining Ti-6Al-4V Titanium Alloy,"
           Proceedings of 12th CIRP International Workshop on Modeling of Machining Operations, May 7-8, 2009, San Sebastian, Spain, Vol. I, pp. 123-130.

[C31] J. Ciurana , G. Arias, and T. Özel*, "Modeling of process parameters influence on feature geometry in pulsed laser micro-machining of hardened steel,"
           Third International Conference on Micromanufacturing, September 9-11, 2008, Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, USA.

[C30] T. Özel*, Y. Karpat and A. Srivastava, "Hard Turning with Variable Micro-Geometry PcBN Tools,"
           58th CIRP General Assembly, Manchester, U.K., August 24-26, 2008.

[C29]  T. Özel* and X. Liu, "Modeling Based Micro-Milling Process Planning For Machining Mold Cavities,"
            Proceedings of the CIRP 3rd Int. Conference on High Speed Cutting, Dublin, Ireland, June 12-13, 2008.

[C28] T.  Özel*, and F. Pfefferkorn, "Pulsed Laser Assisted Micromilling for Die/ Mold Manufacturing,"
           Proceedings of 2007 ASME International Conference on Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Paper No. 31101, October 15-18, 2007, Atlanta, GA.

[C27]  A. Dhanorker, X. Liu and T.  Özel*, "Micromilling Process Planning and Modeling for Micro Mold Manufacturing,"
           Proceedings of 2007 ASME International Conference on Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Paper No. 31070, October 15-18, 2007, Atlanta, GA.

[C26]  W. H. Lee and T.  Özel*, "Laser Micromachining of Spherical and Elliptical 3-D Objects using Hole Area Modulation Method,"
           Proceedings of 2007 ASME International Conference on Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Paper No. 31068, October 15-18, 2007, Atlanta, GA.

[C25] T. Özel*, X. Liu, A. Dhanorker, "Modelling and Simulation of Micro-Milling Process,"
          4th International Conference and Exhibition on Design and Production of Machines and Dies/Molds, 21-23 June 2007, Cesme, TURKEY. 

[C24] Y. Karpat, T. Özel*, J. Sockman, W. Shaffer, "Design and Analysis of Variable Micro-Geometry Tooling for Machining Using 3-D Process Simulations,"
           Proceedings of International Conference on Smart Machining Systems, March 13-15, 2007 National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA.

[C23] A. Dhanorker  and T. Özel*, "An experimental and modeling study on meso/micro end milling process,"
          Proceedings of 2006 ASME International Conference on Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Paper No. 21127, October 8-11, 2006, Ypsilanti, MI.

[C22] Y. Karpat and T. Özel*, "Identification of Friction Factors for Chamfered and Honed Tools Through Slip-line field Analysis,"
          Proceedings of 2006 ASME International Conference on Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Paper No. 21127, October 8-11, 2006, Ypsilanti, MI.

[C21]  Y. Karpat and T. Özel*, “An Analytical-Thermal Modeling Approach for Predicting Forces, Stresses and Temperatures in Machining with Worn Tools,”
           Proceedings of IMECE’05, 2005 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Paper No. 81036, Orlando, Florida, November 5-11, 2005.

[C20] T. Özel* and E. Zeren, “Finite Element Modeling of Stresses Induced by High Speed Machining with Round Edge Cutting Tools,”
           Proceedings of IMECE’05, 2005 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Paper No. 81046, Orlando, Florida, November 5-11, 2005.

[C19] T. Özel* and E. Zeren, “Finite Element Method Simulation of Machining of AISI 1045 Steel With A Round Edge Cutting Tool,”
           Proceedings of 8th CIRP International Workshop on Modeling of Machining Operations, Chemnitz, Germany May 10-11, 2005, pp. 533-542, Best Paper Award.

[C18] T. Özel* and E. Zeren, “A Methodology to Determine Work Material Flow Stress and Tool-Chip Interfacial Friction Properties by Using Analysis of Machining,”
           Proceedings of IMECE’04, 2004 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Paper No. 59176, Anaheim, California, November 13-19, 2004.

[C17] T. Özel* and Y. Karpat, "Predictive Modeling of Hard Turning Processes Using Neural Networks,"
           CD Proceedings of 13th Industrial Engineering Research Conference (IERC), Extended Abstract, May 15-19, 2004, Houston, Texas.

[C16] T. Özel* and T-K. Hsu, "Internet-Based Remote Monitoring of Experiments in Hard Turning,"
           CD Proceedings of 13th Industrial Engineering Research Conference (IERC), Extended Abstract, May 15-19, 2004, Houston, Texas.

[C15] T. Özel* and Y. Karpat, "Prediction of Surface Roughness and Tool Wear in Finish Dry Hard Turning Using Back Propagation Neural Networks",
           Proceedings of the 17^th International Conference on Production Research (ICPR), August 3-7, 2003, Blacksburg, Virginia.

[C14] T. Özel* and E. Zeren, "Determination of Work Material Flow Stress and Friction Properties For FEA of Machining Using Orthogonal Cutting Tests",
           Proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Materials & Processing Technologies (AMPT), Vol.I, pp. 1378-1383, July 8-11, 2003, Dublin, Ireland.

[C13]  T. Özel*, "Precision Tracking Control of A Horizontal Arm Coordinate Measuring Machine",
            Proceedings of the 2003 IEEE Conference on Control Applications (CCA), June 23-25, 2003, Istanbul, Turkey, Vol.1, pp. 103-108.

[C12] T. Özel*, "Investigation of the Influence of Edge Preparation on CBN Cutting Tools when Machining Hardened AISI H-13 Tool Steel",
           CD Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference and Exhibition on Design and Production of Dies and Molds, June 21-23, 2001, Kusadasi, Turkey.

[C11] M. Geiger and T. Özel*, "Development of Rapid Tooling for Injection Molding using Metal Filled Stereolithography (SLA) Cavity Inserts",
           CD Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference and Exhibition on Design and Production of Dies and Molds, June 21-23, 2001, Kusadasi, Turkey.

[C10] A. Nadgir and T. Özel*, "Neural Network Modeling of Flank Wear for Tool Condition Monitoring in Orthogonal Cutting of Hardened Steels",
           CD Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Engineering Design and Automation (EDA), July 30-August 2, 2000, Orlando, Florida, USA, pp.173-178.

[C09]  T. Özel*, "Development of A Predictive Machining Simulator for Orthogonal Metal Cutting Process",
           CD Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Engineering Design and Automation (EDA), July 30-August 2, 2000, Orlando, Florida, USA, pp. 74-80. 

[C08]  T. Altan, P. Fallböhmer, C. Rodriguez and T. Özel, "High Speed Cutting of Cast Iron and Alloy Steels- State of Research",
           Proceedings of the CIRP-VDI Conference on High-Performance Tools, Düsseldorf, Germany, November 1998, VDI Berichte 1399, pp.  309-330.

[C07]  T. Özel and T. Altan, "Modeling of High Speed Machining Processes For Predicting Tool Forces, Stresses and Temperatures Using FEM Simulations",
            Proceedings of the CIRP Workshop on Modeling of Machining Operations, Atlanta, Georgia, May 1998, pp. 225-245.

[C06]  T. Özel, M. Lucchi, C. Rodriguez and T. Altan, "Prediction of Chip Formation and Cutting Forces in Flat End Milling: Comparison of Process Simulations with Experiments",
           26th North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC), Atlanta, Georgia, Technical Paper, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, 1998, MR98-250. 

[C05]  T. Özel and T. Altan, "Prediction of Chip Flow, Temperatures and Stresses in Metal Cutting Operations",
           Proceedings of the ASM International Materials Solutions Conference, 1997, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. 

[C04]  T. Özel and Y. Altintas, "Design and Operation Principles of Computer Numerical Controlled Systems",
            Engineer and Machinery, V. 407, December 1993, pp. 18-30, (in Turkish). 

[C03]  T. Özel and E. Uyar, "Trajectory Control and Accuracy Analysis in A Computer Controlled Model XY Table",
            Proceedings of the 7th IFAC-Information Control Problems in Manufacturing Technology, 1992, Vol.1, pp.230-234.

[C02]  T. Özel, E. Uyar and B. Yardimoglu, "Kinematic Analysis and Accuracy Investigation of A Computer Controlled Model Manipulator",
            Proceedings of the IEEE International Workshop on Intelligent Motion Control, August 20-22, 1990, Istanbul, Turkey, pp.567-569.

[C01]  T. Özel and E. Uyar, "Motion Control and Sensitivity Analysis of A Computer Controlled XY Table",
            Proceedings of the 5th National Symposium on Machine Theory and Dynamics, Bursa, Turkey, 1991, pp. (in Turkish).

 VII.   Invited Seminars and Lectures                                                            

[I22] Invited Lectures, "Innovative Manufacturing Processes and Production Systems,"
         University of Girona, Spain, January 12-15, 2010.

[I21] Invited Special Seminar, "Computational Manufacturing: Modeling and Optimization of Micro-machining Processes,"
         Industrial Automation Institute, Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CSIC), May 6, 2009, Madrid, Spain.

[I20] Invited Lectures, "Innovative Manufacturing Processes and Production Systems,"
         University of Girona, Spain, January 19-21, 2009.

[I19] Invited Plenary Lecture, "Computational Modeling of Machining Processes,"
         4th International Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering and Welding Technology Congress, November 5-7, 2008, Saltillo, Mexico.

[I18] Technical Seminar, "Surface Engineering for Medical Products: Friction, Coatings and Biocompatibility Issues,"
         ISPE New Jersey Chapter Day, June 18, 2008, Somerset, New Jersey.

[I17] Invited Lectures, "Innovative Manufacturing Processes and Production Systems,"
         University of Girona, Spain, January 17-18, 2008.

[I16]  Invited Seminar, "Experimental Nanomanufacturing Processes," Chemistry Seminar Series,
         The William Patterson University of New Jersey, Wayne, NJ, November 13, 2007.

[I15]  Seminar, "Advanced Machining Research at Rutgers University,"
         United Technologies Research Center, East Hartford, CT,   February 9, 2007.

[I14]  Invited Presentation, "Modeling and Predicting Temperature Fields in Micro-Geometry CBN Tools: Towards Variable Edge  Micro-Geometry Tools,"
          CIRP Working Group on Temperature Measurements in Manufacturing Processes, Paris, France, January 24, 2007.

[I13]  Invited Paper Presentation, "Finite Element Analysis of The Influence of Edge Roundness on The Stress and Temperature Fields Induced by High Speed Machining,"
         CIRP 2nd Int. Conference on High Performance Cutting in University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada on June 12, 2006.

[I12]  Invited Presentation, "Predictive Modeling of Machining AISI 1045 Steel: Comparisons with Experimentally Measured Temperature Fields,"
          CIRP Working Group on Temperature Measurements in Manufacturing Processes, Paris, France, January 25, 2006 .

[I11]  Invited Seminar, "Innovative Machining Processes for Micromanufacturing and Modeling of Micro/Meso Scale Mechanical Cutting,"
         Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey, July 22, 2005.

[I10]  Mechanical Engineering Seminar, "Finite Element Simulations of High Speed Machining with Round Edge Tools: Predictions of Temperature and Stress Fields,"
          Izmir Institute of Technology, Izmir, Turkey, July 20, 2005

[I09]  Technical Seminar, "High Speed Machining of Hardened Steels,"
          Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Chapter 102 Meeting, Paterson, NJ, February 24, 2003.

[I08]  Mechanical Engineering Seminar, "Neural Network Modeling of Tool Wear for Hard Part Machining,"  
          Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ, April 25, 2002.

[I07]  Special Seminar,  "An Integrated Simulation and Experimental Approach for Hard Part Machining Systems,"
          Izmir Institute of Technology, Izmir, Turkey, June 15, 2001.

[I06]  Faculty Search Seminar, "An Integrated Simulation and Experimental Approach for Hard Part Machining Systems,"
         Industrial Engineering, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ, April 16, 2001.

[I05]  Special Seminar, "State of the Research in Finite Element Modeling of High Speed Machining,"
          Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey, June 10, 2000.

[I04]  Training Course, "High Speed Machining and Rapid Prototyping," 
          NASA Ames Research Center, San Jose, California, April 15, 2000.

[I03]  Training Course,  "High Speed Machining and Rapid Prototyping," 
          NASA Marshall Space and Flight Center, Huntsville, Alabama, October 19, 1999.

[I02]  Training Course,  "Emerging Manufacturing Technologies: Micromachining and Rapid Prototyping," 
          NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio, June 21, 1999.

[I01]  Training Course, "Design for Manufacture," 
          NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio, December 3, 1998.

  VIII. Teaching and Advising                                                              

              Courses Taught

• 540:303 Manufacturing Processes (Undergraduate)

• 540:304 Manufacturing Processes Lab. (Undergraduate)

• 540:343 Engineering Economics (Undergraduate) (summer school)

• 540:486 Automated Manufacturing Systems (Technical Elective)

• 540:555 Simulation of Production Systems (Graduate)

• 540:560 Production Analysis (Graduate)

• 540:572 Manufacturing Process Control (Graduate)

• 540:573 Advanced Manufacturing Processes (Graduate)

• CSU IME 250 Materials Processing (Undergraduate)

• CSU IME 251 Materials Processing Lab. (Undergraduate)

• CSU IME 540 Advanced Metal Cutting (Graduate)

• CSU IME 660 Computer Integrated Design and Manufacturing (Graduate)

               Current Graduate Students

• Durul Ulutan, Ph.D. student (September 2009 - present), ISE, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, primary advisor
  Tentative Ph.D. Topic  "Physics-Based Modeling and Optimization of Surface Integrity Induced by Machining Processes".

• Yao Zhang, Ph.D. student (September 2009 - present), ISE, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, primary advisor
  Tentative Ph.D. Topic "Stochastic Dynamic Modeling and Optimal Control of Fuel Cell Systems".

• Thanongsak Thepsonthi, Ph.D. student (June 2009 - present), ISE, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, primary advisor
  Tentative Ph.D. Topic "Modeling and Optimization of Micro-Milling and Laser Processing Generated Functional Surfaces".

• Mohammed Damoon Sima, Ph.D. student (January 2009 - present), ISE, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, primary advisor
  Tentative Ph.D. Topic "Finite Element Simulation and Optimization of Machining Processes in Manufacturing Aerospace Alloys"

               Graduate Students Advised

• Serdar Yildiz, September 2008-June 2009
  Supported by NSF funded project "Improving Machinability of Titanium Alloys using Physics-based Simulation Modeling"

• Yigit Karpat, May 2007, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, primary advisor
  Ph.D. Dissertation  "Predictive Modeling and Optimization in Hard Turning: Investigations of Effects on Cutting Tool Micro Geometry"
  Currently Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering at Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey

• Atul Dhanorker, May 2007,  M.S. ISE, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, primary advisor
  Master's Thesis,  "An Experimental and Modeling Study on Meso and Micro Scale End Milling Processes for Micromanufacturing"

• Erol Zeren, December 2005, M.S., ISE Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
  Master's Project  "Development of Workpiece Material and Friction Models for Simulation of Machining of Aerospace Alloys"

• Wen-Hui Lee, May 2005, M.S. ISE, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, primary advisor
  Master's Project, "A State-Of-The-Art in Pulsed Laser Micromachining Processes and Hole Area Modulated Machining of Microlenses"

• Fazal Naikwadi, May 2005, M.S. ISE, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, primary advisor
  Master's Project  "Design and Analysis of Micromanipulator for Microfabrication"

• Dhiraj Oberoi, May 2005, M.S. ISE, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, primary advisor
  Master's Project  "CAD/CAM in Turning"

• Tsu-Kong Hsu, May 2003, M.S. ISE,  Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, primary advisor
  Master's Project  "Development of Interactive Web-Based Tools for Hard Turning Analysis: Cutting Forces, Surface Roughness and Tool Wear"

• Mark Geiger, May 2001, M.S. IME, Cleveland State University, Ohio, primary advisor
  Master's Project  "Development of Rapid Tooling for Injection Molding using Metal Filled Stereolithography Cavity Inserts"

• Abhijit Nadgir, August 2000, M.S. IME, Cleveland State University, Ohio, primary advisor
  Master's Thesis "Neural Network Modeling of Flank Wear for Tool Condition Monitoring in Orthogonal Cutting of Hardened Steels"

• Ronald Koenig, May 2000, M.S. IME, Cleveland State University, Ohio, primary advisor
  Master's Project "Developmental Micro Mechanical Machining of Silicon Carbide Using Cubic Boron Nitrite Cutting Tools"

              Post-Doctoral Trainee and Visiting Scholars

• Joaquim De Ciurana, Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Visiting Professor, (April 2008- September 2008)
  "Neural Network Modeling and Optimization of Micro-Machining Processes"
  Currently Professor of Industrial and Construction Engineering, University of Girona, Catalonia, Spain.
   

•  Xinyu Liu, Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign, Post-Doctoral Trainee/Visiting Scholar, (June 2006- February 2007)
  "Analytical and Finite Element Modeling of Micro-End Milling"
  Currently Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering at Lamar University, Texas.

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