ERTUĞRUL TOLGA DURAN

Associate Professor
 ERTUĞRUL TOLGA DURAN

D BLOK 2.KAT 206

+90 (212) 533 65 32 / 1341

[email protected]

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Education

Doctorate

SABANCI ÜNİVERSİTESİ
Mekatronik Mühendisliği

Master's Degree

SABANCI ÜNİVERSİTESİ
Elektronik-Bilgisayar Mühendisliği

Bachelor's Degree

İSTANBUL TEKNİK ÜNİVERSİTESİ
Makine Mühendisliği

Research Areas

  • Finite Element Methods and Applications
  • Gasoline and Heavy Duty Diesel Engines
  • Aero-Piston Engines
  • Power Train Durability, NVH
  • Turbomachinery
  • Turbine and Compressor Sealing Technologies
  • Fatigue

Work Experience

2025 / Kadir Has Üniversity
Associate Professor

2023 / 2025 BMC Power
Chief Design Officer

2019 / 2023 American University of the Middle East
Associate Professor

2022 / 2023 Baykar Technologies
Consultant and Principal Researcher

2023 / 2023 BMC Power
Consultant and Principal Researcher (Heavy Duty Diesel Engine and Transmission Development)

2020 / 2023 Tempa Engineering
Consultant and Principal Researcher (Heavy Duty Diesel Engine and Transmission Development)

2010 / 2019 SDM R&D
Managing Director, R&D Executive (2018-2019) Research & Development Director (2012-2018) Turbine-R&D Partner (2017-2019) Consultant and Project Executive (2010-2012)

2016 / 2017 Yeditepe University
Adjunct Faculty

2014 / 2014 Sabancı University
Adjunct Faculty

2012 / 2012 Bahçeşehir University
Adjunct Faculty

2010 / 2012 Bahçeşehir University
Full-Time Faculty

2006 / 2010 Ford Otosan
Power Train NVH Supervisor (2008-2010) Power Train NVH Subject Matter Expert Champion 6-Sigma Black Belt P/T Durability & NVH R&D Engineer (2006-2008)

2004 / 2006 Sabancı University
Teaching Assistant

Administrative Duties

Görev Adı Görev Yeri Başlangıç tarihi Bitiş Tarihi
Project Coordinator TLM16V185 Type Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Modernization 15.12.2018 15.03.2019
Project Coordinator 117G004, TLM16V185 Type Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Modernisation, KAMAG 01.05.2014 19.03.2020

Publications

  • "Torsional Fatigue Performance of a Spot-Welded Structure: An XFEM Analysis",
    Demiral, Murat; Duran, Ertugrul Tolga; , Applied Sciences Switzerland, (2024) Vol.14, No.20, DOI: 10.3390/app14209593
  • "Torsional Fatigue Performance of a Spot-Welded Structure: An XFEM Analysis",
    Duran, Ertuğrul Tolga; Demiral, Murat; , Applied Sciences, (2024) DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/app14209593
  • "Comparing and Validating the Numerical Modeling of Spot-welded Fatigue Failure using FEM and XFEM Methods for HCF",
    Duran, Ertuğrul Tolga; Demiral, Murat; , Engineering Failure Analysis, (2024) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2024.108049
  • "Failure Analysis of Resistance Spot-Welded Structure Using XFEM: Lifetime Assessment",
    Demiral, Murat; Duran, Ertugrul Tolga; , Applied Sciences Switzerland, (2023) Vol.13, No.19, DOI: 10.3390/app131910923
  • "Effect of Refrigerated Inlet Cooling on Greenhouse Gas Emissions for a 250 MW Class Gas Turbine Engine",
    Dinc, Ali; Mamedov, Ali; Duran, Ertugrul Tolga; Abbassi, Fethi; Elbadawy, Ibrahim; Nag, Kaushik; Moayyedian, Mehdi; Fayed, Mohamed; Otkur, Murat; Gharbia, Yousef; , Aerospace, (2023) Vol.10, No.10, DOI: 10.3390/aerospace10100833
  • "Methodology for Counter Torque, Power Loss, and Frictional Heat for Brush Seals Under Eccentric Transients",
    Duran, Ertugrul Tolga; , Tribology Transactions, (2023) Vol.66, No.2, 249-267 DOI: 10.1080/10402004.2023.2167677
  • "Failure Analysis of Resistance Spot-Welded Structure Using XFEM: Lifetime Assessment",
    Duran, Ertuğrul Tolga; Demiral, Murat; , Applied Sciences, (2023) DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/app131910923
  • "Effect of Refrigerated Inlet Cooling on Greenhouse Gas Emissions for a 250 MW Class Gas Turbine Engine",
    Duran, Ertuğrul Tolga; Dinç, Ali ; Mamedov, Ali ; Abbassi, Fethi; Elbadawy, Ibrahim; Nag, Kaushik; Moayyedian, Mehdi; Fayed, Mohammad; Ötkür, Murat; , Aerospace, (2023) DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace10100833
  • "Methodology for Counter Torque, Power Loss and Frictional Heat for Brush Seals under Eccentric Transients",
    Duran, Ertuğrul Tolga; , Tribology Transactions, (2023) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10402004.2023.2167677
  • "Seal for Combustion Apparatus, 2021/11/3, WO 2021/043527 A1",
    Duran, Ertuğrul Tolga; Raben, Markus; Kunyuan, Zhou; , US11746667B2, (2023)
  • "Comparative Multi-Axial High-Cycle Fatigue Analysis of Spot Weld Models Using Findley's Damage Criteria",
    Duran, Ertugrul Tolga; , SAE International Journal of Materials and Manufacturing, (2022) Vol.16, No.1, DOI: 10.4271/05-16-01-0006
  • "Operational Modal Analyses of Brush Seals and Seating Load Simulations",
    Duran, Ertuǧrul Tolga; , Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, (2022) Vol.144, No.7, DOI: 10.1115/1.4053964
  • "Brush seal contact force theory and correlation with tests",
    Duran, Ertuğrul Tolga; , Alexandria Engineering Journal, (2022) Vol.61, No.4, 2925-2938 DOI: 10.1016/j.aej.2021.08.027
  • "Finite element based Multi-Axial low cycle fatigue analyses of Spot-Welded components and correlation with tests",
    Duran, Ertuğrul Tolga; , Engineering Failure Analysis, (2022) Vol.132, DOI: 10.1016/j.engfailanal.2021.105899
  • "Effect of Load Distribution Modeling on the Accuracy of Spot Weld Analyses",
    Duran, Ertu rul Tolga; , SAE Technical Papers, (2022) DOI: 10.4271/2022-01-0776
  • "Sensitivity of Solid Element Spot Weld Modeling Methodology to Nugget Diameter",
    Duran, Ertugrul Tolga; , SAE Technical Papers, (2022) DOI: 10.4271/2022-01-0777
  • "EFFECT OF BRISTLE DIAMETER ON OPERATIONAL MODAL ASSESSMENT AND SEATING LOAD OF BRUSH SEALS",
    Duran, Ertuğrul Tolga; , Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo, (2022) Vol.8-A, DOI: 10.1115/GT2022-78289
  • "Comparative Multi-Axial High-Cycle Fatigue Analysis of Spot Weld Models Using Findley’s Damage Criteria",
    Duran, Ertuğrul Tolga; , Int. J. Mater. Manf. , (2022) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/05-16-01-0006
  • "Effect of 3D and 2D Element Types on Stress and Life Analysis of Spot-Welded Components",
    Duran, Ertuğrul Tolga; , Journal of Engineering Sciences, (2022) DOI: doi:10.5505/pajes.2022.35853
  • "Effect of Bristle Diameter on Operational Modal Assessment and Seating Load of Brush Seals",
    Duran, Ertuğrul Tolga; , ASME Turbo Expo, (2022) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2022-78289
  • "Operational Modal Analyses of Brush Seals and Seating Load Simulations",
    Duran, Ertuğrul Tolga; , ASME. J. Eng. Gas Turbines and Power, (2022) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053964
  • "Effect of Load Distribution Modeling on the Accuracy of Spot Weld Analyses",
    Duran, Ertuğrul Tolga; , WCX World Congress, (2022) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/2022-01-0776
  • "Sensitivity of Solid Element Spot Weld Modeling Methodology to Nugget Diameter",
    Duran, Ertuğrul Tolga; , SAE Int. J. Adv. & Curr. Prac. in Mobility , (2022) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/2022-01-0777
  • "Finite Element Based Multi-Axial Low Cycle Fatigue Analyses of Spot-Welded Components and Correlation with Tests",
    Duran, Ertuğrul Tolga; , Engineering Failure Analysis, (2021) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2021.105899
  • "Brush Seal Contact Force Theory and Correlation with Tests",
    Duran, Ertuğrul Tolga; , Alexandria Engineering Journal, (2021) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aej.2021.08.027
  • "Rotor Including Replaceable Self-Locking Sealing Assembly, Turbine, and Gas Turbine Including the Same",
    Duran, Ertuğrul Tolga; , US 2021/0108566 A1, (2021)
  • "Oil Brush Seals in Turbomachinery: Flow Analyses and Closed-Form Solutions",
    Duran, Ertuǧrul Tolga; , Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, (2020) Vol.142, No.10, DOI: 10.1115/1.4048327
  • "Oil Brush Seal in Turbomachinery: Flow Analyses and Closed Form Solutions",
    Duran, Ertuğrul Tolga; , ASME Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, (2020) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048327
  • "Woven Cloth Layer Supported Leaf Seal",
    Duran, Ertuğrul Tolga; , US20200248812A1, WO 2019/083475 A2., (2020)
  • "Brush Seal Structural Analysis and Correlation With Tests for Turbine Conditions",
    Tolga Duran, E.; Aksit, Mahmut F.; Ozmusul, Murat; , Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, (2016) Vol.138, No.5, DOI: 10.1115/1.4031565
  • "Gaz Türbinli Motorlar için Sızdırmazlık Elemanları Test Sistemi Tasarımı ve Validasyonu",
    Duran, Ertuğrul Tolga; Doğu, Yahya; Kocagül, Mustafa; Sertçakan, Mustafa; Özmusul, Murat; , UHUK, (2016)
  • "Brush seal structural analysis and correlation with tests for turbine conditions",
    Duran, E. Tolga; Aksit, Mahmut F.; Ozmusul, Murat; , Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo, (2015) Vol.5C, DOI: 10.1115/GT2015-44067
  • "CAE based brush seal characterization for stiffness and stress levels",
    Duran, E. Tolga; Aksit, Mahmut F.; Ozmusul, Murat; , Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo, (2015) Vol.5C, DOI: 10.1115/GT2015-44068
  • "Brush seal free state stiffness analyses, tests and inspection on dynamic effects",
    Duran, E. Tolga; Aksit, Mahmut F.; Ozmusul, Murat; , Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo, (2015) Vol.5C, DOI: 10.1115/GT2015-44069
  • "Brush Seal Structural Analyses and Correlation with Tests for Turbine Conditions",
    Duran, Ertuğrul Tolga; Akşit, Mahmut; Özmusul, Murat; , ASME Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, (2015) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031565
  • "Brush Seal Structural Analyses and Correlation with Tests for Turbine Conditions",
    Duran, Ertuğrul Tolga; Akşit, Mahmut ; Özmusul, Murat; , ASME Turbo Expo , (2015) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-44067
  • "Brush Seal Free State Stiffness Analyses, Tests and Inspection on Dynamic Effects",
    Duran, Ertuğrul Tolga; Akşit, Mahmut; Özmusul, Murat; , ASME Turbo Expo , (2015) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-44069
  • "CAE Based Brush Seal Characterization for Stiffness and Stress Levels",
    Duran, Ertuğrul Tolga; , ASME Turbo Expo , (2015) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-44068
  • "Power train nvh analysis with excite in a four cylinder inline engine by including crankshaft dynamics and flywheel swirl",
    Duran, E. Tolga; Braumueller, Dirk; , ASME 2010 10th Biennial Conference on Engineering Systems Design and Analysis Esda2010, (2010) Vol.3, 139-146 DOI: 10.1115/ESDA2010-24608
  • "Shear Heat Included Hydrodynamic Lift Clearance Derivation for Brush Seals",
    Duran, Ertuğrul Tolga; Akşit, Mahmut; , STLE, (2010)
  • "Power Train NVH Analysis with Excite in a Four Cylinder Inline Engine by Including Crankshaft Dynamics and Flywheel Swirl",
    Duran, Ertuğrul Tolga; Braumueller, Dirk; , Engineering System Design and Analysis, (2010) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24608
  • "A study on the diesel engine crankshaft fatigue performance optimization",
    Çevik, Gül; Tuncali, Zafer; Duran, E. Tolga; , SAE Technical Papers, (2009) DOI: 10.4271/2009-01-0261
  • "Oil temperature analysis of brush seals",
    Duran, E. Tolga; Aksit, Mahmut F.; Dogu, Yahya; , 2007 Proceedings of the ASME STLE International Joint Tribology Conference Ijtc 2007, (2008) Vol.PART A, 481-483 DOI: 10.1115/IJTC2007-44397
  • "Puma I5 diesel engine oil pan assembly NVH optimization with optistruct and AVL-excite",
    Tolga Duran, E.; Çagri Sever, A.; , SAE Technical Papers, (2008) DOI: 10.4271/2008-01-2721
  • "A study of brush seal oil pressure profile including temperature-viscosity effects",
    Duran, E. Tolga; Aksit, Mahmut F.; , 44th AIAA ASME SAE ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, (2008) DOI: 10.2514/6.2008-4622
  • "Dynamic simulation and endurance limit safety factor calculation for crankshaft-comparison of single mass and dual mass flywheel",
    Tolga Duran, E.; Çaǧri Sever, A.; , SAE Technical Papers, (2008) DOI: 10.4271/2008-01-2622
  • "Effect of shear heat on hydrodynamic lift of brush seals in oil sealing",
    Duran, E. Tolga; Aksit, Mahmut F.; Dogu, Yahya; , Collection of Technical Papers AIAA ASME SAE ASEE 42nd Joint Propulsion Conference, (2006) Vol.6, 4349-4362
  • "A comparative study on the finite element models for spot welds and their verification",
    Dinçer, Simge; Çinar, Ali; Kepenek, Dursun A.; Aśureciler, Burak; Duran, Ertuǧrul T.; Muǧan, Ata; , SAE Technical Papers, (2006) DOI: 10.4271/2006-01-0590

Projects

Project Name Role in the Project Project Type Fund Establishment Start Date End Date

Courses Offered

Course Name Course Code Period
Robot Design Project MTE491 2025/26 Fall
Materials FENS203 2025/26 Fall