Dr. Ibrahim Miskioglu

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Michigan Technological University
College of Engineering
Mechanical Eng-Eng Mechanics
Associate Professor
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Mailing Address

ME-EM Department
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, Michigan 49931
United States

Contact Information

Phone: (906) 482-2752
imiski@mtu.edu

Qualifications

Ph.D., Iowa State University, Engineering Mechanics, 1981.
M.Sc., Mississippi State University, Mechanical Engineering, 1978.
B.Sc., Bogaziçi University, Mechanical Engineering, 1976.

Expertise and Research Interests

Mechanics of Compsoite Naterials.

Failure studies of random fiber composites with applications to structural problems.

Failure of sandwich panels with applications to structural problems.

Material Characterization using nano indenter.

Application of photomechanics integrated with digital image processing to the solution of fundamental problems in areas of thermal and isothermal stress analysis.

Other Expertise

Experimental Stress Analysis (Strain gages, Moire, photoelasticity)

Future Research

Characterization of interphase in polymer matrix composites
Improvement of wear properties of Zn-Al alloys through ECAP processing
Dynamic response of polymer composite/steel joints
Impact response of sandwich plates

Keywords

COS Keywords:

Composite Materials, Mechanical Engineering.

Additional Terms:

Composite Materials, Experimental Mechanics, Interphase Characterization, Nano Indentation, Photomechanics.

Languages

(Reading, Writing, Speaking)

English: (Fluent, Fluent, Fluent)
Turkish: (Fluent, Fluent, Fluent)

Memberships

American Society for Composites
American Society of Mechanical Engineers - Bioengineering Division
Society for Experimental Mechanics

Honors and Awards

1999-2001, Member of Executive Board, Society for Experimental Mechanics, Society for Experimental Mechanics
Most Valuable Research Project, 1994/1995 Research Year, Michigan Materials Processing Institute

Funding Received

  • DaimlerChrysler: Material Characterization of Glass-Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites at High Strain Rates - Phase I, 87,209, Sep 1, 2000 to Dec 31, 2002.
  • DaimlerChrysler: Development of Fastener Systems for Joining Glass-Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composite Components, 123,333, Sep 1, 1999 to Aug 31, 2003.
  • National Science Foundation (NSF): Acquistion of Nanoindentation System for Multi-Disciplinary Research at MTU, 284,404, Sep 1, 1999 to Aug 31, 2002.
  • DaimlerChrysler: Development of Fastener Systems for Joining Glass-Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composite Components, 100,021, Sep 1, 1999 to Aug 31, 2000.
  • DaimlerChrsyler: Development of Fastener Systems for Joining Glass-Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Components to Steel Structures,' DaimlerChrysler Corporation., 185,844, Oct 1, 1997 to Aug 31, 1999.
  • John Crane Inc.: Detection of Flaws in Rubber O-Rings, 6,893, Jun 1, 1993 to Jul 31, 1993.
  • Michigan Materials and Processing Institute: A Special Class of Fastening Problems for Random Fiber Composites, 372,467, Jul 1, 1994 to Jun 30, 1998.
  • NASA-Graduate Student Researchers Program for the support of K.L. Kapteyn (Ph.D. candidate): Distributed Fiber Optic Strain Sensor Based on the Kerr-Effect Nonlinear Optical Property, 68,888, Jul 1, 1990 to Sep 30, 1993.
  • DaimlerChrysler: Development of Mechanical Fastener Systems for Joining Glass-Fiber Reinforced Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Composite Components to Steel Structures, 200,701, Feb 8, 1996 to Aug 1, 1997.
  • Michigan Research Excellence Fund: Analysis of Materials and Processes to improve Solder-Joint Reliability, 39,280, Dec 1, 1991 to Nov 30, 1992.
  • National Science Foundation (NSF): Acquisition of High Speed Digital Imaging System for Multidisciplinary Research at MTU, 214,289, Aug 15, 2003 to Aug 15, 2004.

Publications

  • D. D. Wright-Charlesworth, D. M. Miller, I. Miskioglu, J. A. King, Nanoindentation of Injection Molded PLA and Self-Reinforced Composite PLA After in Vitro Conditioning, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A,, 74A(3), 388-396, 2005
  • G. Purcek, B. S. Altan, I. Miskioglu, A. Patil, Mechanical Properties of Severely Deformed ZA-27 Alloy Using Equal-channel Angular Extrusion, Materials Science and Technology, In Press, 2005
  • B. S. Altan, G. Purcek and I. Miskioglu, An Upper Bound Analysis for Equal-Channel Angular Extrusion, Journal of Material Processing Technology, In Press, 2005
  • J. G. Williams, F. Li and I. Miskioglu, Characterization of the Interphase in Aluminum/Epoxy Bonds Using Atomic Force Microscopy and a Nano-Indenter, J. Adhesion Sci. Technol., 19(3-5), 257-277, 2005
  • J. P. Konell, J. A. King and I. Miskioglu, Synergistic Effects of Carbon Fillers on Tensile and Impact Properties in Nylon 6,6 and Polycarbonate Based Resins, Polymer Composites, 25(2), 172-185, 2004
  • B. S. Altan, I. Miskioglu and C. R. Vilmann, Propagation of S-H Waves in Laminated Composites: a Gradient Elasticity Approach, Journal of Vibration and Control, 9(11), 1265-1284, 2003
  • J. P. Konell, J. A. King and I. Miskioglu, Tensile Modulus Modeling of Carbon Filled Nylon 6,6 and Polycarbonate Based Resins, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 90(6), 1716-1728, 2003
  • J. A.Heiser, J.A. King, J. P. Konell, I. Miskioglu and L. W. Sutte, Tensile and Impact Properties of Carbon Filled Nylon 6,6 Based Resins, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 91(5), 2881-2893, 2004
  • F. Li, J. G. Williams, B. S. Altan, I. Miskioglu and R.L.Whipple, Studies of the Interphase in Epoxy-Aluminum Joints Using Nano-indentation and Atomic Force Microscopy, Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 16(7), 935-948, 2002
  • S. A. Miers, J.B. Ligon and I. Miskioglu, Design of Edge Inserts for Composite Sandwich Beams,' Experimental Techniques, Experimental Techniques, 25(4), 39-42, 2001
  • K. T. Kiepert, I. Miskioglu and D. L. Sikarskie, Fatigue Issues of Sandwich Core Materials in Simple Shear, Journal of Sandwich Structures and Materials, 3(1), 5-21, 2001
  • J. T. Grutta, I. Miskioglu, S. Charoenphan and M. Vable, Strength of Bolted Joints in Composites Under Concentrated Moment, Journal of Composite Materials, 34(15), 1242-1262, 2000

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