Dr. Ismail Fidan

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Tennessee Technological University
College of Engineering
Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
Tenured Full ProfessorAppointed: 2008
Tennessee Technological University
College of Engineering
Center for Energy Systems Research
Faculty AssociateAppointed: 2006
Tennessee Technological University
College of Engineering
Center for Manufacturing Research
Faculty AssociateAppointed: 2000
Tennessee Technological University
College of Engineering
Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
Graduate FacultyAppointed: 2000
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Mailing Address

Tennessee Tech University
920 N. Peachtree Avenue
P.O. Box: 5003
Cookeville, Tennessee 38505-5003
United States

Contact Information

Phone: (931) 372-6298
Fax: (931) 372-3813
ifidan@tntech.edu
http://iweb.tntech.edu/ifidan

Qualifications

Postdoctorate, Stevens Institute of Technology, Mechanical Engineering, 1999.
Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Mechanical Engineering, 1996.
M.S., Istanbul Technical University, Mechanical Engineering, 1991.
B.S., Anadolu University, Mechanical Engineering, 1988.

Expertise and Research Interests

E-manufacturing System Development
Electronics Manufacturing Automation, Rework, Modeling, and Simulation
Knowledge Based System Development for Manufacturing Processes
Hot Forging Process Design and Simulation
Engineering Education
Distance Learning in Undergraduate Engineering Education

Other Expertise

Internet, WWW Publishing
Interactive Tool Development

Future Research

International Computer Aided Process Planning for Electronics Manufacturing Systems
Distance Learning in International Engineering Education
Knowledge Based Design for Basid Manufacturing Courses
Distance Learning/Remote Control for Rapid Prototyping Instruction

Industrial Relevance

Plant Layout
CAD/CAM/CNC
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Circuits

Keywords

COS Keywords:

Automation, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Distance Learning, Electrical Engineering Or Electronics, Engineering Education, Industrial Technology, Machine Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Processes (Industrial Engineering), Mechanical Engineering.

Additional Terms:

CAD, CNC, Distance Learning, E-Manufacturing, Electronics Manufacturing, Engineering Education, Hot Forging, Knowledge Based Systems, Machine Design, Manufacturing Processes, Rapid Prototyping, Studio Education, Tool Design.

Languages

(Reading, Writing, Speaking)

Turkish: (Fluent, Fluent, Fluent)
German: (Basic, Basic, Basic)

Memberships

American Society for Engineering Education
American Society of Mechanical Engineers - Bioengineering Division
Chamber of Mechanical Engineers
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
National Association of Industrial Technology
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Tennessee Academy of Science

Honors and Awards

2004, Leighton E. Sissom Innovation and Creativity Award, TTU
2003, IEEE/IEMT Recruitment Award, IEEE IEMT Symposium
2003, Certificate of Excellence, PTC
2003, Exemplary Course Project Award, TTU
2003, Jiri Tlusty Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Award, SME
2002, Technology Award, TTU-The Institute for Technological Scholarship
2002, Provost 'Utilization of Technology in Instruction' Award, TTU
2001, Outstanding Professor Award, NAIT
2000, Senior Membership Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.
2000, Senior Membership Society of Manufacturing Engineers
1995, IEEE/CCA Student Sponsorship Award, IEEE CCA Conference
Full Membership in TTU Graduate Faculty Status (2000-Present),
Recipient of the 2003-2004 NAIT University Division Mini-grant, NAIT
2008 TBR Lana Doncaster Innovation Award, Tennessee Board of Regents
2004 President's Award, SME
2006 TBR Lana Doncaster Innovation Award, Tennessee Board of Regents

Previous Positions

2003-2008, Associate Professor, Tennessee Technological University, College of Engineering, Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
2000-2003, Assistant Professor, Tennessee Technological University, College of Engineering, Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
1999-2000, Assistant Professor, University of Northern Iowa, Industrial Technology, Electromechanical Systems
1998-1999, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Stevens Institute of Technology, Design and Manufacturing Institute
1997-1998, Research Scholar, Polytechnic Institute of NYU, College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
1997-1998, Instructor, Polytechnic Institute of NYU, College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
1996-1996, Visiting Scholar, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, College of Engineering, Core Engineering
1995-1996, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
1993-1995, Graduate Research Assistant, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Center for Integrated Electronics and Electronics Manufacturing

Funding Received

  • National Association of Industrial Technology: NAIT University Division Mini-grant, 2003 to 2004.
  • Thinkstart Educational Grant: CAD Software Enhancement for Lewis Hall, to .
  • Famic Technologies 2000 Inc.: Automation Studio, to .
  • NASA ISGC: Knowledge Base Development for Printed Circuit Board Rework, to .
  • Barnstead/Thermolyne Inc.: UNI Applied Power Technology Laboratory Development, to .
  • UNI Provost: Computer Aided Process Planning for CIM, to .
  • TTU Provost Office: Utilization of Technology in Instruction, Current, to .
  • National Science Foundation: Acquisition of Research and Education for Geometric Design and Manufacturing Integration, Current, to .
  • Z-Corp: Rapid Prototyping Supplies, Current, to .
  • National Science Foundation: Integrating Rapid Prototyping Technology into Tennessee Technological University's Manufacturing and Industrial Technology Curriculum, Current, to .
  • TTU Research Office: The Development of an Intelligent Simulation Environment for Printed Circuit Board Assembly Defects, to .
  • Fleetguard Inc.: Re-layout of the Filter Assembly Line 1314, to .
  • TTU Research Office: Detailed Knowledge Generation for the Complex Forming Parts, Current, to .
  • 3Datum Inc.: Cutting Edge Enhancement of TTU's Virtual Manufacturing Practices, Current, to .
  • National Science Foundation (NSF): Computer-Aided Knowledge-Based Process Planning for Surface Mount Rework, Current, to .
  • National Science Foundation: NSF Rapid Prototyping'Train the Trainer' Workshop, to .

Publications

  • I. Fidan (2008) College and University Education and Research in Rapid Prototyping, Wohlers Report 2008, 199-212 pages, ISBN=0-9754429-4-5 (bookchapter)
  • I. Fidan (2008) Work In Progress: Onground versus Distance Rapid Prototyping Practices, 38th IEEE/ASEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Saratoga Springs, NY, October 22-25, 2008., IEEE/ASEE
  • M. M. Anitsal, I. Anitsal, B. Barger, I. Fidan, M. R. Allen (2008) Student Evaluations of Course Attributes of Online Courses versus On-ground Courses: Impact of Student Personality Traits, Allied Academies International Conference, Tunica, MS, April 2-4, 2008
  • I. Fidan, O. Elkeelany, L. Goolsby, S. Serkownek, T. Dean (2008) Broadening Rapid Prototyping Awareness Via P16 STEM Teacher Workshops, ASEE Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 22-25, 2008, ASEE
  • I. Anitsal, M. Meral Anitsal, I. Fidan, B. Barger, M. Allen (2008) An Exploratory Assessment of Distance and On-Ground Delivery of Business, Math and Engineering Technology Courses, ASEE Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 22-25, 2008, ASEE
  • I. Fidan, A. Pinkstaff, F. Taban (2008) Innovative Delivery of MIT4450--Rapid Prototyping Course, 2008 ASEE Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 22-25, 2008, ASEE

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