Associate Professor | Karadeniz Technical University | Turkey
Assoc. Prof. İsmail Altın is a distinguished academic in the field of marine engineering and mechanical systems, specializing in shipbuilding and engine design. Currently affiliated with Karadeniz Technical University (KTU), Sürmene Faculty of Marine Sciences, he holds the position of Vice Dean and contributes significantly to the Ship Hydromechanics Department. With a career spanning over two decades, he has established himself as an expert in innovative engine designs, computational fluid dynamics, and optimization techniques for energy efficiency. His contributions to academia include significant research projects, patents, and publications, all of which emphasize sustainability and technological advancement.
Profile
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Education
Assoc. Prof. Altın pursued his Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering at Karadeniz Technical University in 1999. His Master’s thesis in 2004 focused on thermodynamic modeling of dual-spark ignition systems, a pioneering study under the guidance of Atilla Bilgin. He completed his Ph.D. in 2011, presenting a groundbreaking theoretical analysis of twin-spark ignition engines and their impact on combustion performance. Throughout his education, he emphasized practical applications and theoretical insights, contributing to energy efficiency and reduced emissions in engine systems.
Professional Experience
Starting as a lecturer in 2003 at KTU’s Vocational School of Motor Vehicles, Assoc. Prof. Altın transitioned into research-driven roles in the Faculty of Marine Sciences by 2011. He served as an Assistant Professor before his promotion to Associate Professor in 2022. Beyond academia, he has been instrumental in various national and international projects, including the EU-supported “Computer-Assisted Education” initiative and research on alternative fuels for marine engines. His administrative roles as Vice Dean and Department Co-Head highlight his leadership in academic and institutional development.
Research Interests
Assoc. Prof. Altın’s research interests encompass marine engine optimization, alternative fuels, computational modeling, and exergy analysis. His work integrates artificial intelligence and meta-heuristic optimization techniques to improve marine engine efficiency and sustainability. He is particularly focused on waste heat recovery systems, decarbonization strategies for ships, and biofuel applications, striving to meet environmental standards in marine transportation.
Awards
His outstanding contributions to engineering research were recognized with the ICADET’17 Oral Presentation Award in 2017. This award highlighted his innovative approach to marine engineering challenges, including engine performance optimization and sustainability practices.
Publications
Exergy analysis under consideration of operational parameters by numerical approach in a two-stroke marine diesel engine
- Authors: Pehlivan, E.F., Altın, İ.
- Publication Year: 2024
- Citations: 1
A comprehensive performance analysis of meta-heuristic optimization techniques for effective organic rankine cycle design
- Authors: Gürgen, S., Kahraman, H.T., Aras, S., Altın, İ.
- Publication Year: 2022
- Citations: 22
Novel decision-making strategy for working fluid selection in Organic Rankine Cycle: A case study for waste heat recovery of a marine diesel engine
- Authors: Gürgen, S., Altın, İ.
- Publication Year: 2022
- Citations: 18
A comprehensive investigation into the performance of genetic algorithm for effective shipyard topological layout
- Authors: Türk, A., Gürgen, S., Ozkok, M., Altın, İ.
- Publication Year: 2022
- Citations: 2
Risk ranking of maintenance activities in a two-stroke marine diesel engine via fuzzy AHP method
- Authors: Ünver, B., Altın, İ., Gürgen, S.
- Publication Year: 2021
- Citations: 22
Theoretical investigation on combustion characteristics of ethanol-fueled dual-plug SI engine
- Authors: Altın, İ., Bilgin, A., Sezer, İ.
- Publication Year: 2019
- Citations: 23
Crankcase explosion for two-stroke marine diesel engine by using fault tree analysis method in fuzzy environment
- Authors: Ünver, B., Gürgen, S., Sahin, B., Altın, İ.
- Publication Year: 2019
- Citations: 37
Prediction of main particulars of a chemical tanker at preliminary ship design using artificial neural network
- Authors: Gürgen, S., Altın, İ., Ozkok, M.
- Publication Year: 2018
- Citations: 31
Prediction of cyclic variability in a diesel engine fueled with n-butanol and diesel fuel blends using artificial neural network
- Authors: Gürgen, S., Ünver, B., Altın, İ.
- Publication Year: 2018
- Citations: 72
Forecasting the Baltic Dry Index by using an artificial neural network approach
- Authors: Sahin, B., Gürgen, S., Ünver, B., Altın, İ.
- Publication Year: 2018
- Citations: N/A
Conclusion
Assoc. Prof. İsmail Altın exemplifies academic excellence and innovation in marine engineering. His dedication to research, teaching, and administrative leadership has significantly contributed to sustainable advancements in shipbuilding and engine technology. By merging practical applications with theoretical frameworks, he continues to influence the field of marine sciences, inspiring future generations of engineers.