Iskender Sahin
Industry Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
- Phone: (718) 260-3751
- Email: isahin@poly.edu
- Location: RH 504A
- Website:
Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Class of 1981
Doctor of Philosophy, Aerospace and Ocean Engineering
The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Class of 1976
Master of Science, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Technical University of Istanbul (ITU), Class of 1973
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Experience
Western Michigan University
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
From: August 1984 to December 2010
Naval Coastal Systems Center, Hydromechanics Branch
NRC Postdoctoral Researcher
From: May 1989 to September 1990
Courses Taught
- Fluid Mechanics
- Heat Transfer
Research Interests
- Fluid Mechanics
- Heat Transfer
- Marine Hydrodynamics
- CFD
- Numerical Methods
- Stability and Transition.
Awards + Distinctions
- Outstanding Young Man of America
Event Participation
Professional Societies
- ASME
- ASEE
Journal Articles
- Tafuni, A., Sahin, I., “Hydrodynamic Loads on Vibrating Cantilevers Under a Free Surface in Viscous Fluids with SPH”, abstract submitted for International Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics Conference, June 2013.
- Touma,H., Sahin, I., Gaamangwe, T., Gorbet, M, Peterson, S., “A Numerical Investigation of the Fluid Flow in a Chandler Loop for Thrombus Studies”, abstract submitted for ASME IMECE, November 2013.
- S. Gaudy, B. Shresta, and I.Sahin, “Modeling the Reactant Concentration at Catalyst Surface of a MicroScale PEM Fuel Cell”, Paper: FuelCell201033009, ASME Fuel Cell Science Conference, Brooklyn, NY, June 2010
- Sahin, I., “Calculation of ThreeDimensional Flow Field for Moving Pressure Distributions”, ASME 23rd International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, Vancouver, BC, June 2004
- Sahin, I., and Hyman, M.C., "Hydrodynamics of a Moving Surface Pressure Distribution on a FiniteDepth Fluid,” Ocean Engineering, Vol.28, No.12, pp. 16211630, December 2001.
- Sahin, I., and Hyman, M.C., "Hydrodynamics of a Moving Surface Pressure Distribution on a FiniteDepth Fluid,” Ocean Engineering, Vol.28, No.12, pp. 16211630, December 2001.
- Okita, N., and Sahin, I., “Flow due to a Moving Pressure Distribution over FiniteDepth Water," Journal of Ship Research, Vol.45, No.3, pp. 165176, September 2001.
- Sahin, I., and Okita, N., "Impulsive Flow Around Circular and NonCircular Cylinders by a LowOrder Method," Ocean Engineering, Vol.25, No.7, pp.529539, 1998.
- Sahin, I., and Crane, J.W., "Application of a Singularity Panel Method for Hydrodynamics of Underwater Vehicles," Ocean Engineering, Vol.24, No 6, pp. 501512, 1997.
- Coleman, J.W., Sahin, I., Crane, J.W., "Application of Actuator Disk Theory on Submarine Modeling," AIAA Paper No: 960451, AIAA 34th Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Reno, Nevada, January 1996.
- Sahin, I., Hyman, M.C., and Nguyen, T.C., “ThreeDimensional Flow Around a Submerged Body in Finite Depth Water," Applied Mathematical Modelling, Vol. 18, pp. 611619, November 1994.
- Sahin, I., Crane, J.W., and Watson, K.P., "Added Mass Coefficients for Submerged Bodies by a LowOrder Panel Method," Journal of Fluids Engineering, Vol 15, No.3, pp.452456, September 1993.
- Sahin, I., and Hyman, M.C., "Numerical Calculation of the Flow of Submerged Bodies Under a Free Surface,” Ocean Engineering, Vol 20, No.3, pp.339345, May 1993.
- Sahin, I., and Tryggvason, G., "Dynamics of Bubbles and Vortices Under a Free Surface, ASME AMD, Vol.116, June 1991.
- Sahin, I., "Application of Various Coordinate Transformations for the Rotating Disk Flow Stability," AIAA Journal, v.26, no.3, pp. 368370, March 1988
- Sahin, I., and Aybar, A., "A Survey on Semi submersible Wind Loads," Ocean Engineering, v.12, no.3, pp. 253261, 1985.
- Sahin, I., Magnuson, A.H., "A Free Surface Panel Method for the Solution of a Submerged Line Source," Ocean Engineering, v.11, no.5, pp. 451461, 1984.
Favorite Books + Authors
Interesting links related to your field you’d like to share
CFD Online
Please provide a brief description of your teaching philosophy
My perspective in teaching is that it is a calling felt by professionals who are naturally gifted or are willing to work to achieve their best. Effective teachers possess the need to use teaching to develop academic programs and help "betterment of the world"; an inner drive for knowledge itself and a desire to share that knowledge with others. I believe that teaching of engineering disciplines requires imparting of scientific information in classrooms, and also problemsolving skills through exposure to realworld problems to transform information into knowledge. This necessitates an approach that integrates an appreciation for fundamental science, industrial needs, and an active research program.
The professional life of an educator is multifaceted. I enjoy being part of the greater community of educators and researchers.What do you enjoy most about teaching at Poly?
Interaction with students, support from the department and the university, all teaching enhancement activities (e.g, FITL),
Aside from textbooks, what other reading material would you recommend to your students?
Articles from NYTimes, WSJ and magazines about the role of engineering and science in the society, new innovations.
Is there a particular person who has made a significant positive impact on your life?
Thorwald Herbert, my mentor
Favorite Activities
Outside interests or hobbies:
- Tennis
- Theater.
Favorite quote:
"Respond, don’t react."