Inventor
Dr. Omer Soykasap
I have developed the foundations for the successful realization and implementation of novel lightweight structure concepts and architectures for aerospace applications. I have worked on problems related to packaging, deployment, shape control and stability of deployable structures. Through a combination of experiments, analysis and numerical simulations I understand, explain and model the physical behavior of novel, lightweight structures and materials for aerospace applications including
• Design And Analysis Of A New Compactly Folded And Self Deploying Reflector Antenna for Ku-band telecommunication or X-band earth observations
• Establishment of Optimization-Oriented Aeroelastic Design and Analysis Methodologies for Hingeless-Bearingless Rotors
• Multiscale modeling of nano reinforced composite materials
• Lightning Strike Damage of CNT doped CFRP composites
Other researches include structural design, analysis, testing, optimization, structural dynamics, vibration, aeroelasticity, rotor dynamics, novel concepts for deployable and adaptive space structures, deployment kinematics and dynamics, analysis of lightweight structures and model verification studies; ultra-thin composite materials; bistable and multistable shells.
Research Projects
1. Design and Manufacture of a Remotely Plotted Unmanned Air Vehicle, Istanbul Technical University, Funded by Government Planning Agency of Turkey, Researcher, 1992.
2. Enhancement of Cobra Adapters, Istanbul Technical University, Funded by The 1st Air Supply and Maintenance Center Command, Researcher, 1992.
3. Research and Development Project: Aircraft Performance, Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A., Spain, Funded by Undersecretariate for Defense Industries of Turkey, Researcher, 1993.
4. Aero-thermo-chemical and Structural Investigations of Tubes Subject to Internal Shock, Istanbul Technical University, Funded by Istanbul Technical University Research Fund, Researcher, 1996.
5. Arm Development Optimization Study, University of Cambridge, Funded by British Nuclear Fuel Limited, UK, Researcher, 2002.
6. Deployable Synthetic Aperture Radar Reflector, University of Cambridge, Funded by Astrium, UK, Researcher, 2004.
7. Technical Assessment of High Accuracy Large Space Borne Reflector Antenna: Reflector Concepts Analysis, University of Cambridge, Funded by ESTEC/ESA, The Netherlands, Researcher, 2004.
8. Deployable Solar Array, University of Cambridge, Funded by Astrium, UK, Researcher, 2005.
9. Thermo-mechanical Behavior of Polymer Matrix Woven Composites, Afyon Kocatepe University, Funded by The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), $106000, Principal Investigator, Project No:106M005, 2006-2008.
10. Investigation of Ballistic Properties of Polymer Matrix Composites Used in Armor for Light Weapons, Afyon Kocatepe University, Funded by The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), $60000, Researcher, Project No:106M004, 2006-2008.
11. Mechanical Behavior of Adhesively Bonded Polymer Matrix Composites, Afyon Kocatepe University, Funded by Afyon Kocatepe University Research Fund, $5000, Principal Investigator, Project No: 06.TEF.04, 2007.
12. Optimal Design for Full Scale Stiffened Spring Back Reflector (SSBR), Afyon Kocatepe University, Funded by British Council Researcher Exchange Programme, 4545 GBP, Principal Investigator, 2007-2008.
13. Mechanical Behavior of Woven Composites with a Few Plies, Afyon Kocatepe University, Funded by Afyon Kocatepe University Research Fund, Project No: 08.TEF.07, $19.100, Principal Investigator, 2008-2010.
14. Design and Production of Scaled Composite Reflector Antenna, Pamukkale University, Funded by Pamukkale University Research Fund, Project No: 2009FBE007, $13500, Researcher, 2009-2012.
15. Development of Rotor Design and Analysis Infrastructure, TAI Turkish Aerospace Industries, Funded by The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), Consultant, TEYDEP Project, 2009-2011.
16. Design And Analysis Of A New Compactly Folded And Self Deploying Reflector Antenna, Afyon Kocatepe University, Funded by The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), Principal Investigator, Project No:109M421, $175900, 2010-2012.
17. 2010-2011 Academic Year Erasmus Program, EU LLP Mobility Project, Afyon Kocatepe University, Funded by Center for European Union Education and Youth Programs (Turkish National Agency), Manager, Project No: 2010-1-TR1-ERA02-16501, 2010-2011.
18. Establishment of Support Infrastructure for International Projects at Afyon Kocatepe University, Afyon Kocatepe University, Funded by Afyon Kocatepe University Research Fund, $10900, Principal Investigator, Project No: 11.ARŞ.MRK.03, 2011-2013.
19. Smart Intelligent Aircraft Structures (SARISTU), Afyon Kocatepe University, Funded by European Commission under FP7 Large-scale integrating project, Principal Investigator, Project No: 284562, €104264 (EU Contribution €78198), 2011-2015.
20. 2011-2012 Academic Year Erasmus Program, EU LLP Mobility Project, Afyon Kocatepe University, Funded by Center for European Union Education and Youth Programs (Turkish National Agency), Manager, Project No: 2011-1-TR1-ERA02-28311, 2011-2012.
21. 2012-2013 Academic Year Erasmus Program, EU LLP Mobility Project, Afyon Kocatepe University, Funded by Center for European Union Education and Youth Programs (Turkish National Agency), Manager, Project No: 2012-1-TR1-ERA02-36742, 424.900 Euro, 2012-2013.
22. 2013-2014 Academic Year Erasmus Program, EU LLP Mobility Project, Afyon Kocatepe University, Funded by Center for European Union Education and Youth Programs (Turkish National Agency), Manager, Project No: 2013-1-TR1-ERA02-486252, 460.350 Euro, 2013-2014.
23. Concept Analysis of Folding/Deployable Composite Reflector for Satellite Platform (UYKAR), Afyon Kocatepe University, Funded by ASELSAN, Principal Investigator, Project No: REHIS-IA-2013-095, 200.000 Euro, 2013-2016.
24. Establishment of Optimization-Oriented Aeroelastic Design and Analysis Methodologies for Hingeless-Bearingless Rotors, Afyon Kocatepe University, Funded by TAI, Principal Investigator, Project No: DKTM/2015/17, 297184.70 TL, 2016.
25. Construction of Marble Cutting Machine Chassis with Welding Robot and Increase of Export Capability, Kaptanlar Machinery and Hydraulics Industry Trade Ltd., KOSGEB-KOBİGEL Project, Manager, 2018-2019.
• Design And Analysis Of A New Compactly Folded And Self Deploying Reflector Antenna for Ku-band telecommunication or X-band earth observations
• Establishment of Optimization-Oriented Aeroelastic Design and Analysis Methodologies for Hingeless-Bearingless Rotors
• Multiscale modeling of nano reinforced composite materials
• Lightning Strike Damage of CNT doped CFRP composites
Other researches include structural design, analysis, testing, optimization, structural dynamics, vibration, aeroelasticity, rotor dynamics, novel concepts for deployable and adaptive space structures, deployment kinematics and dynamics, analysis of lightweight structures and model verification studies; ultra-thin composite materials; bistable and multistable shells.
Research Projects
1. Design and Manufacture of a Remotely Plotted Unmanned Air Vehicle, Istanbul Technical University, Funded by Government Planning Agency of Turkey, Researcher, 1992.
2. Enhancement of Cobra Adapters, Istanbul Technical University, Funded by The 1st Air Supply and Maintenance Center Command, Researcher, 1992.
3. Research and Development Project: Aircraft Performance, Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A., Spain, Funded by Undersecretariate for Defense Industries of Turkey, Researcher, 1993.
4. Aero-thermo-chemical and Structural Investigations of Tubes Subject to Internal Shock, Istanbul Technical University, Funded by Istanbul Technical University Research Fund, Researcher, 1996.
5. Arm Development Optimization Study, University of Cambridge, Funded by British Nuclear Fuel Limited, UK, Researcher, 2002.
6. Deployable Synthetic Aperture Radar Reflector, University of Cambridge, Funded by Astrium, UK, Researcher, 2004.
7. Technical Assessment of High Accuracy Large Space Borne Reflector Antenna: Reflector Concepts Analysis, University of Cambridge, Funded by ESTEC/ESA, The Netherlands, Researcher, 2004.
8. Deployable Solar Array, University of Cambridge, Funded by Astrium, UK, Researcher, 2005.
9. Thermo-mechanical Behavior of Polymer Matrix Woven Composites, Afyon Kocatepe University, Funded by The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), $106000, Principal Investigator, Project No:106M005, 2006-2008.
10. Investigation of Ballistic Properties of Polymer Matrix Composites Used in Armor for Light Weapons, Afyon Kocatepe University, Funded by The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), $60000, Researcher, Project No:106M004, 2006-2008.
11. Mechanical Behavior of Adhesively Bonded Polymer Matrix Composites, Afyon Kocatepe University, Funded by Afyon Kocatepe University Research Fund, $5000, Principal Investigator, Project No: 06.TEF.04, 2007.
12. Optimal Design for Full Scale Stiffened Spring Back Reflector (SSBR), Afyon Kocatepe University, Funded by British Council Researcher Exchange Programme, 4545 GBP, Principal Investigator, 2007-2008.
13. Mechanical Behavior of Woven Composites with a Few Plies, Afyon Kocatepe University, Funded by Afyon Kocatepe University Research Fund, Project No: 08.TEF.07, $19.100, Principal Investigator, 2008-2010.
14. Design and Production of Scaled Composite Reflector Antenna, Pamukkale University, Funded by Pamukkale University Research Fund, Project No: 2009FBE007, $13500, Researcher, 2009-2012.
15. Development of Rotor Design and Analysis Infrastructure, TAI Turkish Aerospace Industries, Funded by The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), Consultant, TEYDEP Project, 2009-2011.
16. Design And Analysis Of A New Compactly Folded And Self Deploying Reflector Antenna, Afyon Kocatepe University, Funded by The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), Principal Investigator, Project No:109M421, $175900, 2010-2012.
17. 2010-2011 Academic Year Erasmus Program, EU LLP Mobility Project, Afyon Kocatepe University, Funded by Center for European Union Education and Youth Programs (Turkish National Agency), Manager, Project No: 2010-1-TR1-ERA02-16501, 2010-2011.
18. Establishment of Support Infrastructure for International Projects at Afyon Kocatepe University, Afyon Kocatepe University, Funded by Afyon Kocatepe University Research Fund, $10900, Principal Investigator, Project No: 11.ARŞ.MRK.03, 2011-2013.
19. Smart Intelligent Aircraft Structures (SARISTU), Afyon Kocatepe University, Funded by European Commission under FP7 Large-scale integrating project, Principal Investigator, Project No: 284562, €104264 (EU Contribution €78198), 2011-2015.
20. 2011-2012 Academic Year Erasmus Program, EU LLP Mobility Project, Afyon Kocatepe University, Funded by Center for European Union Education and Youth Programs (Turkish National Agency), Manager, Project No: 2011-1-TR1-ERA02-28311, 2011-2012.
21. 2012-2013 Academic Year Erasmus Program, EU LLP Mobility Project, Afyon Kocatepe University, Funded by Center for European Union Education and Youth Programs (Turkish National Agency), Manager, Project No: 2012-1-TR1-ERA02-36742, 424.900 Euro, 2012-2013.
22. 2013-2014 Academic Year Erasmus Program, EU LLP Mobility Project, Afyon Kocatepe University, Funded by Center for European Union Education and Youth Programs (Turkish National Agency), Manager, Project No: 2013-1-TR1-ERA02-486252, 460.350 Euro, 2013-2014.
23. Concept Analysis of Folding/Deployable Composite Reflector for Satellite Platform (UYKAR), Afyon Kocatepe University, Funded by ASELSAN, Principal Investigator, Project No: REHIS-IA-2013-095, 200.000 Euro, 2013-2016.
24. Establishment of Optimization-Oriented Aeroelastic Design and Analysis Methodologies for Hingeless-Bearingless Rotors, Afyon Kocatepe University, Funded by TAI, Principal Investigator, Project No: DKTM/2015/17, 297184.70 TL, 2016.
25. Construction of Marble Cutting Machine Chassis with Welding Robot and Increase of Export Capability, Kaptanlar Machinery and Hydraulics Industry Trade Ltd., KOSGEB-KOBİGEL Project, Manager, 2018-2019.