Dr. Tugrul Özel

   Associate Professor
   Industrial & Systems Engineering
   Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
   96 Frelinghuysen Road
   Piscataway, New Jersey 08854, USA
   Phone: +1 (732) 445-1099
   Fax: +1 (732) 445-5467

   Affiliated with iAMDN

                                                                              Personal Biosketch                                                                  

Dr. Tugrul Özel has been Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering since July1, 2008 and the Director of Manufacturing Automation Research Laboratory at Rutgers University. He received a B.S. degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Istanbul Technical University, Turkey in 1987, a M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Dokuz Eylul University, Turkey in 1991 and a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio State University in 1998. Dr. Özel previously worked four years at NSF funded Engineering Research Center for Net Shape Manufacturing and taught three years 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 ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, Journal of Materials Processing Technology, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology,  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, North American Manufacturing Research Institute (NAMRI) and CIRP 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. He received the Best Paper Award in 8th CIRP International Workshop on Modeling of Machining Operations in 2005 and his sole-authored article ranked 4th and his article co-authored with his Ph.D. student Y. Karpat ranked 1st in Top 25 Most Read Articles in International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture at different times. He has received 2008 Machine Tool Technologies Research Foundation Award. Dr. Özel's journal publications have been cited by over 280 journal articles in the SCI-EXPANDED database between 1994-2009 with h-index=9.

                                                                            Research Areas                                                                           

  • Advanced Manufacturing: laser-based manufacturing, micromanufacturing, nanomanufacturing, biomanufacturing, process monitoring and modeling, medical implants, alternative energy devices.
  • Computational Manufacturing: high speed machining, finite element analysis of machining processes, process simulations, material properties, surface integrity, flow stress at high-strain rate, friction, tool wear and coatings.
  • Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing Systems: Modeling and multi-criteria optimization of manufacturing operations, neural networks, particle swarm optimization, energy efficiency.
  • Automation and Control: , Automated manufacturing systems, CAD/CAM systems, machine tools, mechatronics, process control, dynamic systems, adaptive, robust and optimal control.

 

                                                                               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)
  • 540:572 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)

Graduate Students Advised

  • Fall 2009- , Durul Ulutan, current Ph.D. student in ISE, "TBD".
     

  • Fall 2009- , Thanongsak Thepsonthi, current Ph.D. student in ISE, "Micromanufacturing".
     

  • 2009-present, Mohammed Damoon Sima, current Ph.D. student in ISE, "Physics-Based Simulation of Industrial Processes in Manufacturing Aerospace Alloys".

  • 2008-present, Serdar Yildiz, current Ph.D. student in ISE, "Modeling and Multi-Objective Optimization of Energy Efficient Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing Systems". 

  • 2007, Yigit Karpat, Ph.D. Dissertation, ISE, "Predictive Modeling and Optimization in Hard Turning: Investigations of Effects on Cutting Tool Micro Geometry," Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Yigit is currently an assistant professor in Department of Industrial Engineering at Bilkent University, Turkey.

  • 2007, Atul Dhanorker, M.S. Master Thesis, ISE, "An Experimental and Modeling Study on Meso and Micro Scale End Milling Processes for Micromanufacturing," Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
  • 2005, Erol Zeren, M.S. ISE, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. He worked on a project funded by New Jersey Space Grant Consortium entitled "Development of workpiece material and friction models for simulation of machining of aerospace alloys" between January 2003 and September 2005. Erol is currently with Seagate Technology Inc., Minnesota.
  • 2005, Wen-Hui Lee, M.S. I.S.E. Master's Project, "A State-Of-The-Art in Pulsed Laser Micromachining Processes and Hole Area Modulated Machining of Microlenses," graduated in May 2005, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, primary advisor.
  • 2005, Fazal Naikwadi, M.S. I.S.E. Master's Project, "Design and Analysis of Micromanipulator for Microfabrication," graduated in May 2005, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, primary advisor.
  • 2005, Dhiraj Oberoi, M.S. I.S.E. Master's Project, "CAD/CAM in Turning," graduated in May 2005, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, primary advisor.
  • 2003, Tsu-Kong Hsu, M.S. I.S.E. Master's Project, "Development of Interactive Web-Based Tools for Hard Turning Analysis: Cutting Forces, Surface Roughness and Tool Wear," graduated in May 2003, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, primary advisor.
  • 2001, Mark Geiger, M.S. I.M.E. Master's Project, "Development of Rapid Tooling for Injection Molding using Metal Filled Stereolithography Cavity Inserts," graduated in May 2001, Cleveland State University, Ohio, primary advisor.
  • 2000, Abhijit Nadgir, M.S. I.M.E. Master's Thesis, "Neural Network Modeling of Flank Wear for Tool Condition Monitoring in Orthogonal Cutting of Hardened Steels," graduated in Aug. 2000, Cleveland State University, Ohio, primary advisor.
  • 2000, Ronald Koenig, M.S. I.M.E. Master's Project, "Developmental Micro Mechanical Machining of Silicon Carbide Using Cubic Boron Nitrite Cutting Tools," graduated in May 2000, Cleveland State University, Ohio, primary advisor.

Post-Doctoral Trainee and Visiting Scholars

  • 2008, Joaquim De Ciurana, Ph.D., Visiting Professor, Industrial Engineering, University of Girona, Spain (between 04/2008-08/2008).
  • 2007, Xinyu Liu, Ph.D. ME, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL. Xinyu has worked on analytical and finite element modeling of micro-end milling between June 2006 and February 2007. He is currently an assistant professor in Industrial Engineering at Lamar University, Texas.

                                                                    Professional Activities                                                                  

  • Editor, International Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems , Inderscience Publishers, 2007-present.
  • Member of the editorial board, International Journal of Machining & Machinability of Materials, Inderscience Publishers, 2006-present.
  • Member of the editorial board, International Journal of Nanomanufacturing, Inderscience Publishers, 2007-present.
  • Member of the Scientific Committee, North American Manufacturing Research Institute, 2007-present.
  • Member of the Organizing Committee of the 4M2009 International Conference on Multi-Material MicroManufacturing, September 23-25, 2009, Forschungszentrum Karlsrhue, Germany.
  • Member of the International Program Committee, 5th International Conference and Exhibition on Design and Production of Machines and Dies/Molds, June 18-21, 2009, Kusadasi, Aydin, Turkey.
  • Member of the Scientific Committee, 12th CIRP Conference on Modeling of Machining Operations, May 7-8, 2009, San Sebastian, Spain.
  • Member of the Scientific Committee of the 11th CIRP Conference on Modeling of Machining Operations, September 16-18, 2008, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA.
  • Member of the Organizing Committee of the Third International Conference on Micromanufacturing, September 9-11, 2008, Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Member of the International Program Committee of the 13th International Conference on Machine Design and Production, September 3-5, 2008, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • 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 4th International Conference and Exhibition on Design and Production of Machines and Dies/Molds, June 21-23, 2007, Cesme, Turkey.
  • Guest editor on the following special journal issues:
  • Referee for the following Journals: ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, IEE Proceedings –Control Theory and Applications, IEEE Transactions on Robotics and Automation, IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, And Cybernetics Part A and Part C, 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, An International Journal, Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, Computers and Industrial Engineering, SME Journal of Manufacturing Systems, SME Journal of Manufacturing Processes, and book proposal for CRC Press and Springer.
  • Member of Proposal Review Panel, National Science Foundation, Directorate for Engineering, Manufacturing Machines and Equipment and Small Business Innovation Research programs. He has been an ad-hoc reviewer for Austrian Science Fund, FWF, 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. The symposium on “Hybrid Macro/Meso/Micro Manufacturing Processes” has been successfully conducted with three session an a total of 12 papers. The sessions are:
    • 4-1 Micro/Nano-Machining
    • 4-2 Meso/Micro Manufacturing Processes
    • 4-3 Analysis and Simulation of Machining Processes 
  • Session organizer and chair in several international conferences:
    • Session Chair of 4-1 on "Micro/Nano Machining" 2007 ASME Manufacturing Science & Engineering Conference (MSEC), October 15-17, 2007, Atlanta, Georgia.
    • Session Co-Chair 14-2 on "Development and Applications of Micro Manufacturing Equipment" 2007 ASME Manufacturing Science & Engineering Conference (MSEC), October 15-17, 2007, Atlanta, Georgia.
     
    • Session Chair on "Cutting/Milling/Machining," 4th International Conference and Exhibition on Design and Production of Machines and Dies/Molds, June 21-23, 2007, Cesme, Turkey.
    • Session Chair of 2-D "Processing Polymer and Bimetal Parts" at NAMRC 35, The Thirty-fifth North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, May 22-25, 2007.
    • Session co-Organizer and Chair on "Process Micromechanics and Tool Performance," 2006 ASME International Conference on Manufacturing Science and Engineering (MSEC), October 10th, 2006, Ypsilanti, Michigan.
    • Session co-Organizer and Chair on "Micromolding, Micro-USM and Micromilling," 2006 ASME International Conference on Manufacturing Science and Engineering (MSEC), October 11th, 2006 in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

    • Session Chair of 2-D "Process Planning and Control" at NAMRC 34, 34th North American Manufacturing Research Conference, Marquette University, Wisconsin, May 24-26, 2006.

    • Session Chair, "Surface Integrity and Product Performance of Meso/Micro/Nano-Scale Machining Hard/Brittle Materials", IMECE’05, 2005 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Orlando, Florida, November 5-11, 2005.

    • Session Chair, "Machinability and Cutting Tools",  33rd North American manufacturing Research Conference, May 24-27, 2005, Columbia University, NYC. 

    • Session Chair, "Mechanics and Tribology of High Speed Machining", IMECE’04, 2004 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, November 13-19, 2004, Anaheim, California.

    • Session Organizer, Manufacturing Processes II, 13th Industrial Engineering Research Conference (IERC), May 15-19, 2004, Houston, Texas.

                                                                     Awards and Honors                                                                  

  • 2008 Machine Tool Technologies Research Foundation Award.

  • Awarded with Associate Professor title by The Council of Higher Education of the Republic of Turkey, October 2007. 
  • Nomination to Fraunhofer Bessel Research Award, 2006.
  • Ph.D. student, Yigit Karpat, Recipient of the 2006 Italian Machine Tool Student Award from Society of Manufacturing Engineers.
  • Rutgers University, FASIP Award, 2007, 2006, 2005.
  • Rutgers University Research Council Grant Award, 2005, 2006.
  • Best Paper Award in the 8th CIRP International Workshop on Modeling of Machining Operations, 2005.
  • Nomination to Best NAMRI Paper Award, with Y.Karpat and E.Zeren, 2005.
  • New Jersey Space Grant Consortium Award, 2002.
  • New Faculty/ Research Challenge Award, Cleveland State University, 1999.
  • Summer Faculty Fellowship, NASA Glenn Research Center, Ohio, 1999.
  • Fellowship from Turkish Higher Education Council, 1994-1996.
 

                                                                    Research Grants                                                                            

  • Collaborative Research: Improving Machinability of Titanium Alloys using Physics-based Simulation Modeling, National Science Foundation, CMMI, Manufacturing Machines and Equipment, 2008-2011, T. Özel (PI).
  • 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, United Technologies Research Center, 2007, T. Özel (PI).
  • Investigations on the Effects of Advanced Edge Design in PCBN cutting tools for Hard Turning, Conicity Technologies - Weiler Corporation, 2006, T. Özel (PI).
  • Instrumentation for Research on Innovative Micro Manufacturing Processes, Rutgers University Research Council Grants, 2005-2006, T. Özel (PI).
  • Process Analytical Technology: Fusion of Analytical Technology and Automation Control, Siemens Corporate Research, NJ, 2004-2005, T. Altiok (PI), M.Jafari (co-PI), M.Celik (co-PI), T. Özel (co-PI).
  • Prediction and Validation of Surface Properties in High-Speed Machined Materials, Rutgers University Research Council Grants, 2004-2005, T. Özel (PI).
  • Development of Workpiece Material and Friction Models for Simulation of Machining of Aerospace Alloys, New Jersey Space Grant Consortium, 2002-2003, T. Özel (PI).
  • Research Start-up fund, ISE Dept., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 2002-2003, T. Özel (PI).
  • Web-based Course Development on Advance Machining Processes, Ohio World Class Manufacturing Consortium, Ohio Learning Network, 2000-2001, T. Özel (co-PI).
  • Measurement of Forces and Simulation of Cutting in Metal Turning Process, Principal Investigator, The Access to Careers in Engineering Program, Cleveland State University, 2000, T. Özel (PI).
  • Measurement and Evaluation of Forces Developed During Cut-off Machining Process, Manchester Tool Company, 1999-, T. Özel (PI).
  • New Faculty/ Research Challenge Award, Cleveland State University, 1999, T. Özel (PI).  

                                                                               Publications                                                                     

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.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications 
(over 280 citations in ISI Web of Science, h-index: 9)
(The underline indicates current/former students, visiting scholars supervised; * indicates corresponding author)

2009

[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, Volume 209, Issue 11, pp. 5167-5177. DOI:10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2009.03.002

[J36] M. Alberti, J. Ciurana*, C.A. Rodriguez, 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.

[J35]  T. Özel* and X. Liu, “Investigations on Mechanics Based Process Planning of Micro-End Milling in Machining Mold Cavities, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, in print, accepted in February 2009.

[J34]  N. Pellicer, J. Ciurana, T. Özel*, “Influence of Process Parameters and Electrode Geometry on Feature Micro-Accuracy in Electro Discharge Machining of Tool Steel,” Materials and Manufacturing Processes, in print, accepted in February 2009.

[J33]  J. Ciurana, G. Arias, 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.

[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, to appear in Vol.4 No.3.

2008

[J30] T.Özel*, Y. Karpat, and A. Srivastava, "Hard Turning with Variable Micro-Geometry PcBN Tools," CIRP Annals- Manufacturing Technology2008, Vol. 57 pp. 73-76. DOI:10.1016/j.cirp.2008.03.063  [view]

[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  [view]

[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  [view]

[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  [view]

[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  [view]

[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 [view]

2007

[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.[view]

[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. [view]

[J22] T. Özel*, 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 [view]

[J21] T. Özel*, 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. [View]

[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. [View]

[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.[View]

2006

[J18] Y. Karpat and T. Özel, “An Integrated Analytical Thermal Model for Orthogonal Cutting with Chamfered Tools,” Transactions of North American Manufacturing Research Institute, Vol. XXXIV, 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 North American Manufacturing Research Institute, Vol. XXXIV, 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. [view]

[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. [view]

[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 4th in Top 25 Most Read Articles by ScienceDirect.com [view]

[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. [view]

[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. [view]

2005

[J11] Y. Karpat, E. Zeren and T.  Özel, “Workpiece Material Model Based Predictions for Machining Processes,” Transactions of North American Manufacturing Research Institute, Vol. XXXIII, 2005, pp. 413-420. [view] Nominated for Best NAMRI Paper Award.

[J10] Y. Karpat and T.  Özel, “Hard Turning Optimization Using Neural Network Modeling and Swarm Intelligence,” Transactions of North American Manufacturing Research Institute, Vol. XXXIII, 2005,  pp. 179-186. [view]

[J9] 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 1st in Top 25 Most Read Articles by ScienceDirect.com. [view]

[J8] 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. [view]

2004 and earlier

[J7]  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. [view]

[J6] 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. [view]

[J5] 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. [view]

[J4] 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. [view]

[J3] 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. [view]

[J2] 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. [view]

[J1] T.  Özel, M. Lucchi, C. Rodriguez and T. Altan, "Prediction of Chip Formation and Cutting Forces in Flat End Milling," Transactions of North American Manufacturing Research Institute, 1998, Vol. XXVI, pp. 231-236. [view]

Conference Publications (Peer Reviewed) 
(Underlined authors indicate Dr. Özel's graduate students)

[C35] H. Cesur, B. Kaftanoglu, 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, pp. xx-xx.

[C34] J. Soriano, I. Llanos, T. Özel, 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.

[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.

[C32] T. Özel*, S. Yildiz, 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, 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 17th 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.

[C9] 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. 

[C8] 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.

[C7] 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.

[C6] 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. 

[C5] 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. 

[C4] 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). 

[C3] 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.

[C2] 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.

[C1] 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).

                                                              Invited Seminars and Lectures                                                            

[I20] Computational Manufacturing: Modeling and Optimization of Micro-machining Processes, Invited Special Seminar, Industrial Automation Institute, Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CSIC), May 6, 2009, Madrid, Spain.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[I9]  "High Speed Machining of Hardened Steels," Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Chapter 102 Meeting, Paterson, NJ, February 24, 2003.

[I8]  "Neural Network Modeling of Tool Wear for Hard Part Machining," Mechanical Engineering Seminar Series, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ, U.S.A., April 25, 2002.

[I7]  "An Integrated Simulation and Experimental Approach for Hard Part Machining Systems," Special Seminar, Izmir Institute of Technology, Izmir, Turkey, June 15, 2001.

[I6]  "An Integrated Simulation and Experimental Approach for Hard Part Machining Systems," Industrial Engineering, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, U.S.A., April 16, 2001.

[I5]  "State of the Research in Finite Element Modeling of High Speed Machining," Special Seminar, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey, June 10, 2000.

[I4]  "High Speed Machining and Rapid Prototyping," Training Course, NASA Ames Research Center, San Jose, California, April 15, 2000.

[I3]  "High Speed Machining and Rapid Prototyping," Training Course, NASA Marshall Space and Flight Center, Huntsville, Alabama, October 19, 1999.

[I2]  "Emerging Manufacturing Technologies: Micromachining and Rapid Prototyping," NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio, June 21, 1999.

[I1]  "Design for Manufacture," Invited Lecture, NASA Glenn Research Center, Manufacturing Engineering Division, Cleveland, Ohio, December 3, 1998.

  Citations  Journal Articles Cited in the Science Citation Index
h-index: 9 (over 288 citations between 2000-2009)
    2005
 
2006 2007 2008 2009 Total Average Citations
per Year
31 33 60 69 55 288 26.18
1. Title: High-speed machining of cast iron and alloy steels for die and mold manufacturing
Author(s): Fallbohmer P, Rodriguez CA, Ozel T, et al.
Source: JOURNAL OF MATERIALS PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY   Volume: 98   Issue: 1   Pages: 104-115   Published: JAN 15 2000
10 8 8 6 5 58 5.80
2. Title: Predictive modeling of surface roughness and tool wear in hard turning using regression and neural networks
Author(s): Ozel T, Karpat Y
Source: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MACHINE TOOLS & MANUFACTURE   Volume: 45   Issue: 4-5   Pages: 467-479   Published: APR 2005
0 3 13 14 10 40 8.00
3. Title: Process simulation using finite element method - prediction of cutting forces, tool stresses and temperatures in high-speed flat end milling
Author(s): Ozel T, Altan T
Source: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MACHINE TOOLS & MANUFACTURE   Volume: 40   Issue: 5   Pages: 713-738   Published: APR 2000
4 7 8 5 6 36 3.60
4. Title: Determination of workpiece flow stress and friction at the chip-tool contact for high-speed cutting
Author(s): Ozel T, Altan T
Source: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MACHINE TOOLS & MANUFACTURE   Volume: 40   Issue: 1   Pages: 133-152   Published: JAN 2000
8 5 6 2 2 34 3.09
5. Title: The influence of friction models on finite element simulations of machining
Author(s): Ozel T
Source: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MACHINE TOOLS & MANUFACTURE   Volume: 46   Issue: 5   Pages: 518-530   Published: APR 2006
0 0 7 9 9 25 6.25
6. Title: Prediction of flank wear by using back propagation neural network modeling when cutting hardened H-13 steel with chamfered and honed CBN tools
Author(s): Ozel T, Nadgir A
Source: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MACHINE TOOLS & MANUFACTURE   Volume: 42   Issue: 2   Pages: 287-297   Published: JAN 2002
3 5 4 7 3 24 2.67
7. Title: Determination of work material flow stress and friction for FEA of machining using orthogonal cutting tests
Author(s): Ozel T, Zeren E
Source: JOURNAL OF MATERIALS PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY   Volume: 153   Special Issue: Part 1 Sp. Iss. SI   Pages: 1019-1025   Part: Part 1 Sp. Iss. SI   Published: NOV 10 2004
0 3 5 8 5 21 4.20
8. Title: Modeling of hard part machining: effect of insert edge preparation in CBN cutting tools
Author(s): Ozel T
Source: JOURNAL OF MATERIALS PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY   Volume: 141   Issue: 2   Pages: 284-293   Published: OCT 20 2003
6 2 5 4 1 18 3.00
9. Title: 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
Author(s): Ozel T, Hsu TK, Zeren E
Source: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY   Volume: 25   Issue: 3-4   Pages: 262-269   Published: FEB 2005
0 0 3 4 3 10 2.00
10. Title: Modelling of surface finish and tool flank wear in turning of AISI D2 steel with ceramic wiper inserts
Author(s): Ozel T, Karpat Y, Figueira L, et al.
Source: JOURNAL OF MATERIALS PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY   Volume: 189   Issue: 1-3   Pages: 192-198   Published: JUL 6 2007
0 0 0 3 6 9 3.00

11. Title: Predictive analytical and thermal modeling of orthogonal cutting process - Part I: Predictions of tool forces, stresses, and temperature distributions
Author(s): Karpat Y, Ozel T
Source: JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME   Volume: 128   Issue: 2   Pages: 435-444   Published: MAY 2006
0 0 0 3 1 4 1.00
12. Title: Predictive analvtical and thermal modeling of orthogonal cutting process - Part II: Effect of tool flank wear on tool forces, stresses, and temperature distributions
Author(s): Karpat Y, Ozel T
Source: JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME   Volume: 128   Issue: 2   Pages: 445-453   Published: MAY 2006
0 0 0 3 0 3 0.75
13. Title: A methodology to determine work material flow stress and tool-chip interfacial friction properties by using analysis of machining
Author(s): Ozel T, Zeren E
Source: JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME   Volume: 128   Issue: 1   Pages: 119-129   Published: FEB 2006
0 0 1 0 1 2 0.50
 14. Title: Mechanics of high speed cutting with curvilinear edge tools
Author(s): Karpat Y, Ozel T
Source: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MACHINE TOOLS & MANUFACTURE   Volume: 48   Issue: 2   Pages: 195-208   Published: FEB 2008
0 0 0 0 1 1 0.50
15. Title: Multi-objective optimization or turning processes using neural network modeling and dynamic-neighborhood particle swarm optimization
Author(s): Karpat Y, Ozel T
Source: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY   Volume: 35   Issue: 3-4   Pages: 234-247   Published: DEC 2007
0 0 0 0 1 1 0.33
16. Title: Identification of constitutive material model parameters for high-strain rate metal cutting conditions using evolutionary computational algorithms
Author(s): Ozel T, Karpat Y
Source: MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING PROCESSES   Volume: 22   Issue: 5-6   Pages: 659-667   Published: 2007
0 0 0 0 1 1 0.33
17. Title: Precision tracking control of a horizontal arm coordinate measuring machine in the presence of dynamic flexibilities
Author(s): Ozel T
Source: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY   Volume: 27   Issue: 9-10   Pages: 960-968   Published: FEB 2006
0 0 0 1 0 1 0.25