Ph.D. Boğaziçi University - Mechanical Engineering, 1998.
M.Sc. Boğaziçi University - Mechanical Engineering, 1992
B.Sc. Boğaziçi University - Mechanical Engineering, 1990.
Research Areas-Projects
Micromechanical investigation of composite materials.
Wind Energy Applications, design, analysis and manufacturing of composite wind turbine blades.
Manufacturing and mechanical properties of nanocomposites, filled and reinforced engineering plastics and rubber.
Characterization of plastic materials (cure kinetics and crystallization using DSC, DTMA) for process modeling.
Processing of advanced fiber reinforced composites and nanocomposites
Modeling and Measurement of Residual Stresses
Finite element modeling of thermoplastic and thermoset composites processing including heat transfer, crystallization/curing, material response, shrinkage, residual stress development and warpage
Fatigue and fracture of metallic materials
Elastic-plastic modeling of cyclic loading in metals.
Road simulation testing of automotive components and substructures.
Publications
International Articles:
Ismet Baran, Kenan Cinar, Nuri Ersoy, Remko Akkerman, Jesper H. Hattel, "A Review on the Mechanical Modeling of Composite Manufacturing Processes", Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering, DOI: 10.1007/s11831-016-9167-2, 2016.
Murat Koc, Fazıl Önder Sönmez, Nuri Ersoy, Kenan Çınar, "Failure Behaviour of Composite Laminates Under Four-Point Bending", Journal of Composite Materials, DOI: 10.1177/0021998315624251, 2016.
Kenan Çınar, Nuri Ersoy, "Effect of Fibre Wrinkling to the Spring-in Behaviour of L-Shaped Composite Materials", Composıtes Part A-Applıed Scıence and Manufacturing, 69:105, pp. 105-115, 2015.
Kenan Çınar, Umud Esat Öztürk, Nuri Ersoy, Michael R. Wisnom,"Modelling manufacturing deformations in corner sections made of composite materials",Journal of Composite Materials,March 7, 2013, doi:10.1177/0021998313477896.
Ersoy N., Tugutlu, M., Cure kinetics modeling and cure shrinkage behavior of a thermosetting composite, Polymer Engineering And Science, pp. 84-92, (2010)
Ersoy, N; Garstka, T; Potter, K.D., "Development of the properties of a carbon fibre reinforced thermosetting composite through cure", Composıtes Part A-Applıed Scıence and Manufacturıng (ISI) , 401-409 pp., (2010)
Ersoy, N.; Garstka, T.; Potter, K.D.; et al., "Modelling of the spring-in phenomenon in curved parts made of a thermosetting composite", Composıtes Part A-Applıed Scıence and Manufacturıng (ISI) , 410-418 pp., (2010)
Bagcioglu C., Altuntas E., Sen S., Islier M. B., Ersoy O. G., Ersoy N., Nugay T., and Nugay N., "Exfoliation targeted toughness enhancement in polypropylene-blend-montmorillonite nanocomposites," Polymer International, 57:1395–1403 (2008)
Garstka, T.; Ersoy, N.; Potter, K.D., et al., "In situ measurements of through-the-thickness strains during processing of AS4/8552 composite," Composites Part A-Applied Science And Manufacturing , 38:: 2517-2526 (2007)
Wisnom M.R., Potter K.D., and Ersoy N., "Shear-Lag Analysis of the Effect of Thickness on Spring-in of Curved Composites," Journal of Composite Materials, 41 (11): 1311-1324 (2007)
Wisnom M.R., Gigliotti M., Ersoy N., Campbell M. and Potter K. D., "Mechanisms Generating Residual Stresses and Distortion during Manufacture of Polymer Matrix Components," Composites Part A-Applied Science And Manufacturing , 37: 522–529 (2006)
Ersoy N., Potter K., Wisnom M.R., et al. "Development of spring-in angle during cure of a thermosetting composite," Composites Part A-Applied Science And Manufacturing, 36 (12): 1700-1706 (2005)
Ersoy N., Potter K., Wisnom M.R., et al. "An experimental method to study the frictional processes during composites manufacturing" Composites Part A-Applied Science And Manufacturing 36 (11): 1536-1544 (2005)
Ersoy, N., Vardar Ö., "Application of Compliance Method for the Measurement of Residual Stresses in Cross-Ply APC-2 Composites," Journal of Composite Materials, V.34, No.7, pp. 575-598, (2000)
International Conferences and Proceedings:
Koc M., Sonmez F.O., Ersoy N., "Failure Behaviour of Fiber Reinforced Laminated Composite Plates Subjected to Out-of-Plane Loads", ID: 1934, 15th European Conference on Composite Materials, Venice - Italy, 2012.
Cinar K., Ersoy N., Oz F. E. “3D Process Modeling for Distortions in Manufacturing of Polymer Composite Materials”, ID: 1365 15th European Conference on Composite Materials, Venice - Italy, 2012.
Oz F. E., Ersoy N., Cinar K. “Finite Element Micromechanical Progressive Damage Model for Predicting Resin Dominated Strength Values of Fibre Reinforced Composites” 15th European Conference on Composite Materials, ID: 1343, Venice - Italy, 2012.
Ünlühisarcıklı Ö., Ersoy N., Control And Optimization Of Cure Cycle For Thick-Sectioned Thermoset Composites Manufacturing, 14th International Conference On Machine Design And Production, June 29 - July 2, 2010, Güzelyurt, Kuzey Kıbrıs Türk Cumhuriyeti.
Ersoy N., Tugutlu M., Cure Kinetics Modelling And Cure Shrinkage Behaviour Of A Thermosetting Composite, 27-31 July 2009, ICCM-17: 17th International Conference on Composite Materials, Edinburgh, UK.
Wisnom, M.R., and Ersoy, N., "Analytical and Finite Element Solutions for Spring-in of Curved Composites," 22nd Annual Technical Conference of the American Society for Composites September 17–19, 2007 University of Washington Campus Seattle, Washington.
Dimache, A. Brennan, A. and Ersoy, N., "LCA/LCC Tools for Environmental Compliance," 5th International Conference on Design and Manufacture for Sustainable Development, Loughborough, UK, 10-11 July 2007.
Dimache, A. Brennan, A. and Ersoy, N., "An E-Learning Platform to Support Environmental Compliance – Part I: Needs Analysis and Design", 5th International Conference on Design and Manufacture for Sustainable Development, Loughborough, UK, 10-11 July 2007.
Özsoy Ö.Ö., Ersoy N., Wisnom M. R., "Numerical Investigation of Tool-Part Interactions in Composites Manufacturing," ICCM-16: 16th International Conference on Composite Materials, Kyoto, Japan, 9-13 July 2007.
Ersoy N.; Garstka T.; Potter K.; Wisnom M. "Tests to Measure the Material Properties Relevant to the Modelling of Process Induced Deformations in Composite Parts " ICCM-15: 15th International Conference on Composite Materials, Durban, South Africa, 27 June to 01 July 2005.
Ersoy N.; Potter K.; Wisnom M. "Mechanisms Generating Spring-In of Curved Composites" ICCM-15, 15th International Conference on Composite Materials, Durban, South Africa, Durban, South Africa, 27 June to 01 July 2005.
Wisnom, M. R., Ersoy, N., Gigliotti, M. and Potter, K. D. Generation of Residual Stresses and Distortion During the Cure of Polymer Matrix Composites, 11th European Conference on Composite Materials, May 31 - June 3, 2004. Rhodes, Greece.
Ersoy, N., Potter, K., and Wisnom M. R., (2003) Development of Spring-In Angle During Cure of a Thermosetting Composite, Proceedings of ICCM-14: 14th International Conference on Composite Materials, 14-18 June 2003, San Diego, USA.
Ersoy, N., Wang, L., and Shatil, G., (2002), A Case Study of Failure in an Electric Heater by Thermal Fatigue, Proceedings of Fatigue 2002, Stockholm, Sweden, Vol. 2 pp 797-804, 2002.
International books and/or book chapters:
Shatil, G. and Ersoy, N., "Geometry Variation and Life Estimates of Biaxial/Multiaxial Fatigue Components," in Biaxial/Multiaxial Fatigue and Fracture, Carpinteri, A., De Freitas, M., and Spagnoli, A., Eds., Elsevier International Series on Structural Integrity, 31., p. 483, (2003)
National Conferences:
Haseki S., Ersoy N., Vardar Ö., Çatlak Kapanmasının Çatlak İlerleme Hızına Etkisi Üzerine Bazı Gözlemler, ODTÜ Havacılık Mühendisliği Bölümü’nün Onuncu Kuruluş Yılı Sempozyumu Bildiriler Kitabı, ODTÜ, Ankara, 22-26 Haziran 1992, pp. 323-334
