Profile

- 24 years of experience in post-secondary settings conducting engineering research, teaching engineering courses, supervising engineering students and project management. (1997-2021)

- 15 years of experience in electrified powertrains, vehicle electrification, electric and hybrid electric vehicles, electric vehicles modeling and simulation, and electric vehicle energy use. (2010-2025)

- Introduced, prepared, and taught “Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles”, “Advanced Driver Assistance Systems” and “Vehicle Control Systems” courses at the post-secondary education level. (2010-2016)

- 6 years of experience leading and advising the Solar Car Team of Istanbul Technical University. (2010-2016)

- 4 years of experience in the Institute of Automotive Engineering – Technical University of Braunschweig/Germany as a Guest/Postdoctoral Researcher. (1998-1999) & (2006-2009)

- 4 years of experience at the University of Victoria in the Mechanical Engineering Department as a Sessional Lecturer and in the Institute of Integrated Energy Systems as a Postdoctoral Fellow (2018-2021)

- Research Analyst in the British Columbia Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, Post-Secondary Finance,  Funding and Analysis Unit (2022-2023)

- Engineer in the British Columbia Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions, Energy Decarbonization Division, Clean Transportation Branch (since February 2024)

- 9 journal papers, 39 conference papers, 18 supervised theses (2 PhD, 10 Masters, 6 Bachelor), 14 seminars to industry and academia

Research and Engineering Interests

Vehicle Dynamics & Simulation

Longitudinal and Lateral Vehicle Dynamics, Handling

Vehicle Simulation, Driving Simulators

Vehicle simulation using commercial software like MSC.ADAMS and IPG/CarMaker

Vehicle Design & Vehicle Systems Design

Modern Vehicle Design, Electric, Hybrid Electric and Solar Electric Vehicle Design

Chassis and powertrain systems

Solar vehicle racing

Vehicle Control & Electrification

Electric, hybrid and solar electric vehicle systems

Driver assistance systems and vehicle control systems

Energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of transportation

Energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions implications of vehicle sharing, vehicle automation and vehicle powertrain electrification

Electrification of light-duty (LD), medium-duty (MD) and heavy-duty (HD) road vehicles

Electrification of off-road vehicles, machinery and equipment, railway vehicles, marine vessels, and small aircraft

Government programs, pilot programs, policies and regulatory work for LD, MD and HD zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs)

Lectures taught

Automotive Engineering

1. Vehicle Power Transmission Systems (ITU), Power Transmission in Vehicles (Isik University)

2. Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (ITU), Fundamentals of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles (UVIC)

3. Vehicle Control Systems (ITU)

4. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ITU)

5. Vehicle Design and CAD (Isik University)

6. Computer Aided Simulation in Automotive Engineering (Part Multibody simulation) (ITU)

Mechanical Engineering

7. Engineering Mathematics (ITU)

8. Engineering Mechanics (UVIC)

9. Design of Mechanical Elements (UVIC)

10. Design and Communication I / Engineering Design I (UVIC)

ITU: Istanbul Technical University, UVIC: University of Victoria

Journal Papers

1. Atabay, O., Goktan, A.G., 2005. „Development of a Full-Vehicle Simulation Model for Driving Simulator Applications“, Journal “D” of Istanbul Technical University, Volume 4/4, pp 39-50. August 2005. ISSN 1303-703X (In Turkish) 

2. Hasagasioglu S., Kilicaslan K., Atabay O., Guney A., "Vehicle dynamics analysis of a heavy-duty commercial vehicle by using multibody simulation methods", International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Volume 60, Issue 5, pp. 825-839, 2012. DOI : 10.1007/s00170-011-3588-8 

3. Caba, Z., Atabay, O., Guney, A. “Modelling of The Driveline of A Heavy Duty Vehicle With Elastic Components for Investigating Its Driveability (in Turkish)”, Gazi Üniversitesi Politeknik Dergisi, Journal of Polytechnic, 2015; 18 (3) : 155-164. DOI : 10.2339/2015.18.3 155-164 

4. Onol A. O., Atabay O., Icke A., Serin O., "Longitudinal dynamics simulation of a solar electric vehicle for driving strategy optimization", International Journal of Vehicle Design (IJVD), Vol. 73, No. 1/2/3, pp.136–156. 2017. DOI : 10.1504/IJVD.2017.10003406. 

5. Otkur, M., Atabay, O., Ereke, İ. M. “Model Based Predictive Engine Torque Control for Improved Driveability” , Gazi Üniversitesi Politeknik Dergisi, Journal of Polytechnic, 2017; 20 (1) : 71-82. DOI : 10.2339/2017.20.1 71-82. 

6. Caba, Z., Atabay, O., Güney, A. “Driving condition based mode switching optimal controller for improved drivability” , Applied Mathematical Modeling, 2017; 51 (2017) 698-727. DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apm.2017.07.021 

7. Atabay, O., Ötkür, M., Ereke İ. M.  “Model based predictive engine torque control for improved drivability” , Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, 2017; Accepted on 2017 08 14. DOI: 10.1177/0954407017733867 

8. Sahin H., Atabay O. ve Akalin O., 2019. “Collision avoidance via emergency steering warning system: a driving simulator approach", Politeknik Dergisi, Journal of Polytechnic, 22(2): 327-333, 2019, https://doi.org/10.2339/politeknik.428010

9. Atabay, O., Djilali, N., & Crawford, C. (2022). Shared Automated Electric Vehicle Prospects for Low Carbon Road Transportation in British Columbia, Canada. Vehicles, 4(1), 102-123. https://doi.org/10.3390/vehicles4010007 

Conference Papers

1. Aycicek, T., Atabay, O. , Goktan, A. G., 2002. "A Vehicle Lateral Dynamics Model", OTEKON'02, Automotive Technology Congress, June 24-26, 2002, Bursa, Turkey. (In Turkish)

2. Atabay, O. , Goktan, A. G., 2002. "Development of a Virtual Vehicle to Support Vehicle Dynamics Research", OTEKON'02, Automotive Technology Congress, June 24-26, 2002, Bursa, Turkey. (In Turkish)

3. Atabay, O. , Goktan, A. G., 2002. "A Simulation Environment for a Vehicle Dynamics Model with Statistics-Based Driver & Surroundings", Proceedings of ESDA2002, 6th Biennial Conference of Engineering Systems Design and Analysis, Istanbul Tech. Univ., Istanbul, Turkey, July 8-11, 2002.

4. Atabay, O., Kutlar, O.A., Arslan, H., Calik, A.T., 2002. "Recent Developments in Automotive Technology and Environmental Concerns", IV. National Clean Energy Symposium. UTES 2002. October 16-18, 2002, Istanbul, Turkey. (In Turkish)

5. Atabay, O., Goktan, A.G., 2004. „Simulation in Vehicle Lateral Dynamics“, OTEKON’04. Automotive Technology Congress. June 21-23, 2004, Bursa, Turkey. (In Turkish)

6. Atabay, O., Guler, K., Goktan, A.G., 2004. „Development of a Driving Simulator for the Investigation of Driver-Road-Vehicle Interactions“, OTEKON’04. Automotive Technology Congress, June 21-23, 2004, Bursa, Turkey. (In Turkish)

7. Koman H. C., Atabay O., Ozgumus E., Gunelsu O.  “Driver Education System in Turkey and Alternative Driver Training Models“  - TRODSA 2006 - 3rd Traffic and Road Safety International Congress & Exhibition, May 17-19, 2006. Ankara, Turkey.

8. Koman H. C., Atabay O., Goktan A. G., "Investigation of Driver Modeling Techniques by means of Driver Behaviour Analysis" OTEKON’06, 3. Automotive Technolgy Congress, June 26 – 28, 2006, Bursa, Turkey. (In Turkish)

9. Atabay O., Goktan A. G., Guler, K. "Development of a Driving Simulator for the Investigation of Driver-Vehicle-Environment Interaction" – Poster Presentation, FISITA 2006, World Automotive Congress, 22 – 27 Oktober 2006, Yokohama, Japan.

10. Atabay O., Janssen A., Kollmer H. "Chassis Optimization using Operational Load- and Comfort Simulation - Fahrwerkoptimierung durch Betriebslast- und Komfortsimulation" 12. IfF Tagung, March 7 – 9, 2007, Braunschweig, Germany. (In German)

11. Atabay O., Janssen A., Klose G., Deixler N., Heitmann F.-T. "Optimization of Multibody System Simulation Models for Comfort Calculations" Vehicle Dynamics Expo 2007 - Open Technology Forum, May 8-10, 2007, Stuttgart, Germany.

12. Atabay O., Bergmann M.L., Klose G., Janssen A. "Optimization of Road Vehicle Vertical Dynamics - Optimierung der Fahrzeugvertikaldynamik" Haus der Technik, Fahrwerk-Vertikaldynamik:Systeme und Komponenten, November 13-14, 2007, Essen, Germany. (In German).

13. Frommig L., Atabay O., Pawellek T, Beduk M.D. "HIL Evaluation of electromechanical Steering Systems" FISITA 2010, World Automotive Congress, 30 May – 4 June 2010, Budapest, Hungary.

14. Atabay O., Arslan H., Aksoy G., “Effects of Passenger Car Front- or Rear Wheel Drive on Vehicle Dynamics of Road Vehicles”, OTEKON 2010,  5. Automotive Technology Congress, June 07 – 08, 2010, Bursa, Turkey. (In Turkish)

15. Hasagasioglu S., Kilicaslan K., Atabay O., Guney A., “Computer Aided Investigation of a 6x2 Heavy Duty Truck Vehicle Dynamics Properties”, OTEKON 2010 5. Automotive Technology Congress, June 07 – 08 2010, Bursa, Turkey. (In Turkish)

16. Demiroz A. O., Serin O., Koksal Y.Z., Atabay O. "Design of a Front Axle for a Solar Electric Vehicle", 12. Automotive and Manufacturing Technology Symposium, May 13-14, 2011, Bursa, Turkey. (In Turkish)

17. Serin O., Atabay O. "Multidisciplinary Simulation of Solar Cars for Long Distance Races", 12. Automotive and Manufacturing Technology Symposium, May 13-14, 2011, Bursa, Turkey. (In Turkish)

18. Vatan O., Atabay O. "Modeling and Simulation of Longitudinal Dynamics of Electric Vehicles", 12. Automotive and Manufacturing Technology Symposium, May 13-14, 2011, Bursa, Turkey. (In Turkish)

19. Ersolmaz, S.S., Karamuk, M., Senturk, F.F., Gecgil, M., Atabay, O., “An Overview on Passenger Car and Light Duty Commercial Vehicle Steering Systems”, OTEKON 2012 , 6. Automotive Technology Congress, June 04 – 05, 2012, Bursa, Turkey. (In Turkish)

20. Koksal, Y.Z., Demiroz, A.O., Serin, O., Atabay, O., Ereke, M., Ergeneman, M., “Development and Optimization of Solar Car Chassis Systems”, OTEKON 2012 , 6. Automotive Technology Congress, June 04 – 05, 2012, Bursa, Turkey. (In Turkish)

21. Can, F., Topcu, M., Kavaklioglu, K.B., Atabay, O., Ereke, M., Ergeneman, M., “Optimization of Frame Support Elements for a Solar Car with Composite Body”, OTEKON 2012 , 6. Automotive Technology Congress, June 04 – 05, 2012, Bursa, Turkey. (In Turkish)

22. Caba,Z., Atabay, O., Guney, A. “A Tractor Driveline Model with non-stiff Elements and Backlash for Heavy Duty Engine Control For Improved Drivability” AVTECH 2013, 2 October 2013, Yıldız Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey.

23. Otkur,M., Atabay, O., Ereke, M. “In Cylinder Pressure Based Brake Torque Model for Diesel Engines” AVTECH 2013, 2 October 2013, Yıldız Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey.

24. Kilinc, E., Atabay, O., Ersolmaz, S.S., Erdogan, H. “Design of a Modular Steering System Test Bench for Durability, Performance and Characterization Tests” AVTECH 2013, 2 October 2013, Yıldız Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey.

25. Gur, S., Atabay, O., Gunaydın, I., Koca, O., Gecgil, M., Unal, M.C. “A State-of-the-art Data Acquisition, Testing, Control and Automation Software for Automotive Testing Applications” AVTECH 2013, 2 October 2013, Yıldız Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey

26. Sahin, H., Atabay, O. “Decision Making to Avoid Collision: Braking Maneuvers” AVTECH 2013, 2 October 2013, Yıldız Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey. (Poster Presentation)

27. Engin, Y., Onol, A.O., Icke, A., Atabay, O. “Strategy Optimization of a Solar Car for a Long-distance Race using Big Bang – Big Crunch Optimization”, CINTI 2013, 14th IEEE International Symposium on Computational Intelligence and Informatics, November 19-21, 2013, Budapest, Hungary.

28. Topcu M., Cakmak U., Ugurlu B., Can F. ,Atabay O., “Body, Powertrain and Chassis Design for Solar Electric Vehicles with four Wheels” ,OTEKON 2014, 7. Automotive Technology Congress, May 26-27, 2014, Bursa, Turkey. (In Turkish)

29. Kilinc E., Atabay O., Ersolmaz S. S., Erdogan H., “Design and Manufacturing of a Modular Steering System Test Bench for Durability, Performance and Caharacterization Test Applications”, OTEKON 2014, 7. Automotive Technology Congress, May 26-27, 2014, Bursa, Turkey.

30. Gunaydın I., Koca O., Unal M.C., Gur S., Atabay O., “Development & Application of a General Purpose Test and Control Software for Test Benches” , OTEKON 2014, 7. Automotive Technology Congress, May 26-27 2014, Bursa, Turkey.

31. Sahin H., Arnold A., Atabay O., "Decision Making to Avoid Collision : Maneuver Design for Driving Comfort in Adaptive Cruise Control System" AVTECH 2014, Yıldız Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey. (Poster presentation)

32. Tural K., Atabay O. "Modeling and Simulation of an Electric Vehicle with Electronic Differential", AVTECH 2014, Yıldız Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey.

33. Erbil, I. E., Atabay O. "Investigation of the Effects of the Steering System on Vehicle Dynamics in Heavy Commercial Vehicles"", AVTECH 2014, Yıldız Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey.

34. Şahin H., Atabay O., “Effectiveness of a Steering Warning System (SWS) on the tendency of emergency braking Maneuvers : A Simulation Study for Driving Safety”, AVTECH  2015, III. Automotive and Vehicle Technologies Conference, November 23-24, 2015, Istanbul, Turkey.

35. Henze, R., Atabay, O., Raksincharoensak, P. “Monitoring Driver - Vehicle Control in Automated Driving Applications”, 14-th IFAC Symposium on Control in Transportation Systems, May 18-20, 2016, Istanbul, Turkey.

36. Sahin, H., Atabay, O., "Effectiveness of the Switched Line Strategy on the Constant Time Gap Policy (CTG) in Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC)" AVTECH 2016, 4th International Automotive and Vehicle Technologies Conference, September 29-30, 2016. Istanbul, Turkey.

37. Ozlen M.A., Atabay O., “A Microcar's Multibody Dynamics Simulation and Handling Characteristics Optimization”, OTEKON 2018, 9. Automotive Technology Congress, May 7-8, 2018, Bursa, Turkey.

38. Atabay, O., Crawford, C., Djilali, N., (2019) Decarbonisation of Transportation: Insights into Vehicle Autonomy, Electrification and Sharing Implications for British Columbia, Canada. CTRF (Canadian Transport Research Forum) Conference 2019, May 26-29, 2019, Vancouver, Canada.

39. Hasan Sahin, Orhan Atabay, Ozgen Akalin, Rear Wheel Steering Assist in Collision Avoidance, OTEKON 2020, 10th International Automotive Technologies Congress. 6,7 September 2021, Virtual Congress.

Seminars

1. "Vehicle Handling", Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Laboratory Seminars, November 1994. Istanbul. Turkey.

2. "Fuzzy Logic and Neural Network Applications in Automotive Technology", Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Laboratory Seminars, December 1997. Istanbul. Turkey.

3. "Erstellung eines Simulationsmodells und eines 3F-Parameterraums für Fahrzeugquerdynamik", Technical University Braunschweig – Institute of Automotive Engineering Seminar, March 1999, Germany.

4. "3F-Parameterraum und Fahrdynamiksimulation", Technical University Braunschweig – Institute of Automotive Engineering Seminar, July 1999, Germany.

5. "Projekt Fahrsimulator - Phase I", Technical University Braunschweig – Institute of Automotive Engineering Seminar, November 1999, Germany.

6. "Driver-Vehicle-Environment Control Loop with Focus on Vehicle Handling", Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Laboratory Seminars, Juni 2000. Istanbul. Turkey.

7. "Development of a Driving Simulator for Investigations on Driver-Vehicle-Environment Interactions", Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Laboratory, Ph.D. Seminar, December 2003. Istanbul. Turkey.

8. "Optimierung eines Mehr-Körper Simulationsmodells für die Komfortanalyse", Technical University Braunschweig – Institute of Automotive Engineering Seminar, October 2006, Germany.

9. "Demonstration – Fahrsimulationssoftware SürTak 2.0", Technical University Braunschweig – Institute of Automotive Engineering Seminar, November 2007, Germany.

10. "Studie : Veröffentlichen im Bereich der Fahrzeugtechnik", Technical University Braunschweig – Institute of Automotive Engineering Seminar, February 2009, Germany.

11. “Vehicle Handling”, Seminar for ISUZU A.Ş., (held at OTAM A.Ş.) July 8, 2010, Istanbul, Turkey

12. “Vehicle Handling”, Seminar for HEMA A.Ş., (held at HEMA A.Ş.) April 22, 2011, Cerkezkoy, Turkey

13.  “Vehicle Handling”, Seminar for OTAM A.Ş., (held at OTAM A.Ş.) August 12 & 18 2011, Istanbul, Turkey

14.  “Vehicle Control Systems” Seminar for students from the university Versailles, France. (held at Istanbul Technical University Automotive Laboratory), January 20, 2014. Istanbul. Turkey.

Supervised Theses

Supervised PhD Theses

1. CABA, Ziya, “Model Based Driveline Optimization for Improved Driveability”, ITU Graduate School of Science Engineering and Technology, Ph.D. Thesis, February 2016 (Co-Advisor) (In English)

2. OTKUR, Murat, “Model Based Optimal Longitudinal Vehicle Control”, ITU Graduate School of Science Engineering and Technology, Ph.D. Thesis, September 2016 (Co-Advisor) (In English)

Supervised Master Theses

1. VATAN, Oral, "Modeling and Simulation of Longitudinal Dynamics of an Electric Vehicle", ITU Graduate School of Science Engineering and Technology, Master of Science Thesis, December 2010 (Co-Advisor) (In English)

2. SERİN, Onur, "Solar Car Race Simulation ", ITU Graduate School of Science Engineering and Technology, Master of Science Thesis, June 2011 (Co-Advisor) (In Turkish)

3. SAVASIR, Belgutey, “Conceptual Development of an Electrical Agricultural Tractor”, ITU Graduate School of Science Engineering and Technology, Master of Science Thesis, May 2013 (Co-Advisor) (In Turkish)

4. TURAL, Kubra, “Modeling and Control of Electric Vehicles with Electronic Differential”, ITU Graduate School of Science Engineering and Technology, Master of Science Thesis, January 2014 (Advisor) (In English)

5. ERBIL, Ibrahim Engin, “Effects of Steering System Properties on Vehicle Dynamics on Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicles”, ITU Graduate School of Science Engineering and Technology, Master of Science Thesis, May 2014 (Advisor) (In Turkish)

6. BALCI, Özgün, “Modeling, Simulation and Control of a Powertrain with Dual Clutch Transmission”, ITU Graduate School of Science Engineering and Technology, Master of Science Thesis, May 2015 (Advisor) (In English)

7. GÜNEŞ, Fatin Emre, “Thermal Modeling and Simulation of Heavy Duty Dry Friction Clutches”, ITU Graduate School of Science Engineering and Technology, Master of Science Thesis, May 2015 (Advisor) (In English)

8. DEMİR, Arda, “Reliability Analysis of Heavy Duty Vehicle Components Based On Long Term Warranty Data”, ITU Graduate School of Science Engineering and Technology, Master of Science Thesis, December 2015 (Co-Advisor) (In English)

9. KARACA, Onur, “Design of a Open-Wheel One-Seater Sports Vehicle”, ITU Graduate School of Science Engineering and Technology, Master of Science Thesis, December 2017 (Advisor) (In Turkish)

10. OZLEN, Mehmet Asim, “Multibody Dynamics Simulation and Handling Characteristics Optimization of a Microcar”, ITU Graduate School of Science Engineering and Technology, Master of Science Thesis, December 2017 (Advisor) (In English)

Supervised Bachelor Theses

1. BRİXNER, Sebastian, “Simulative Analysis and Optimization of Handling Characteristics of a WSC-Solar Car”, RWTH Aachen University, Fakultät für Maschinenwesen, Institut für Kraftfahrzeuge, Studienarbeit, 2012 (Co-Advisor) (M.Sc. Erasmus Student from Germany) (In English)

2. DEMIROZ, Alptug Orcun, YILMAZ, Deniz, „Design of a Test Stand for Measuring Tire Rolling Resistance and Wheel Bearing Losses for Solar Cars“ Graduation Project, ITU Mechanical Engineering Faculty, June 2014.

3. TOPCU, Mustafa, SENGUL, Tahir Bugra, „Design of Chassis Systems and Electric Motor Testing Stand for Solar Electric Vehicles with four Wheels“ Graduation Project, ITU Mechanical Engineering Faculty, June 2014.

4. KÖKSAL, Yusuf Ziya, NURAL, Ozan Ekin, „Modular Test Bench Design for In Wheel Motors of Electric Vehicles“, Graduation Project, ITU Mechanical Engineering Faculty, June 2015.

5. AKYÜZ Serkan, YİĞİT Sinan, MUTLU Ömer Furkan, „Pre-Design of a New Solar Electric Vehicle and Its Mock Up Frame“, Graduation Project, ITU Mechanical Engineering Faculty, January 2016.

6. SEYDAN Calip Mert, ÖZBAY Kunter, YILMAZ Cansu,  „Design of Subsystems of a Driving Simulator“, Graduation Project, ITU Mechanical Engineering Faculty, June 2016.

7. PARK, Simon, “Electric Ambulance Evaluation”, MECH 498: Honours Thesis, University of Victoria, (Scientific advisor while PostDoc at UVIC) August 24, 2019

My Theses

Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering - ITU 1994)

Title: Investigation of Recent Technological Developments in Vehicle Engines

Chapters (and sections):

A. Exhaust emissions and Noise emissions

• Acts and Regulations

• The new technology that helps: Electronics

• Catalytic Converters

• Particle Filters

• Low-carbon fuels

• Two-cycle engine applications

• Engine Noise in Direct Injection Diesel Engines

B. Alternative fuels

• Biodiesels

• Ethanol mixtures

• Gas engines

• Hybrid propulsion

• Electric Propulsion

C. Engine Design

• Four valves in Diesel Engines

• Recent developments in Diesel Fuel Injection Systems

• Wankel Engines

• Control of Knocking

• Exhaust Gas Recirculation

• Selective cylinder turn-off systems

• Variable Valve Timing Systems

• Computer-Aided Design Systems and Rapid Design

• Numerical Methods and Their Applications in Engine Design

• Design of Engine Oils

• Research studies in Turbulence

• Investigation of Mechanical Losses and Mechanical Efficiency

• Material science developments in Engine Applications

Conclusions

Master of Science (Mechanical/Automotive Engineering - ITU 1994-1997)

Title: The Experimental Determination of the Reduced Moment of Inertia of the Rotating Masses and the Overall Efficiency of a Vehicle Powertrain

Table of contents:

A. Tractive Resistances, The Torque Requirement at the Driven Wheels, The Torque Offer at the Driven Wheels

• Rolling Resistance

• Aerodynamic Resistance

• Grade Resistance

• Acceleration Resistance

• Total Resistance and Torque Demand

• The Internal Combustion Engine and its Characteristics

• Gearboxes and Other Powertrain Elements

• The Torque Offer at the Wheels

B. Investigation of a Recorded Drive Data

• Vehicle Specifications and Data Acquisition and Recording System

• Preprocessing of the Recorded Data

• Driving Statistics

• Vehicle Speed and Vehicle Acceleration Histograms

• Gear Selection Histograms

• Calculation of Driving Resistances

• Determination of the Tractive Force and/or Brake Force

C. Laboratory Experiments

• The Rotating Masses Factor for the Calculation of Acceleration Resistance

• Creating the Instructions for the Experiment

• The Model of the Powertrain

• Experiment Results

• Evaluation of the Results

• Powertrain Efficiency

• Creating the Instructions for the Experiment

• The Model of the Powertrain

• Experiment Results

• Evaluation of the Results

Results, Discussions and Conclusion

PhD Thesis (Mechanical/Automotive Engineering - ITU 1997 - 2004)

Title: Development of a Driving Simulator for the Investigation of Driver-Vehicle-Environment Interaction

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

2. Vehicle Dynamics Simulation

a. History of Vehicle Dynamics

b. Modeling and Simulation in Vehicle Dynamics

c. Difficulties and Advantages of Vehicle Simulation

d. Steps of Vehicle Dynamics Simulation

e. Driving Simulators

3. Human Drivers

a. Human properties

b. Human as a Driver

c. Human Driver Modeling and the Role of Driving Simulators

4. Modeling of the Environment

a. Techniques of Environment Modeling

b. Rubber Tire – Road Surface Relation

c. Road Design and Engineering

d. Determination of Design Speed for Road Sections

5. Vehicle Model

a. Rubber (Pneumatic) Tire Model

b. Wheel Motion Equation, Longitudinal Slip, Lateral Slip

c. Suspension System Model

d. Steering System Model

e. Brake System Model

f. Internal Combustion Engine Map and the Powertrain Model

g. Driving Resistances

h. Representation of the Vehicle Body

i. Full-Vehicle Model

j. Validation of the Full-Vehicle Model

6. Driving Simulator

a. Vehicle Dynamics Model as a Whole

b. Virtual Image and Virtual Track

c. Other Software Pieces

d. Hardware Pieces

e. Flow chart of the Simulation

f. Capabilities and Limitations of the Driving Simulator

7. Driving Simulator Experiments

a. Start Point – Reasoning

b. Design of Experiments

c. Subjects (Test Persons – Drivers)

d. Analysis of Qualitative Data

e. Analysis of Quantitative Data

f. Discussions of the first set of Driving Simulator Experiments

8. Conclusions, Recommendations and Future Work

Scholarships

Research Scholarship (36 months): Technical University of Braunschweig, Institute of Automotive Engineering, July 2006 – June 2009

Research Scholarship (2 months): Technical University of Braunschweig, Institute of Automotive Engineering, July-August 1999

Research Scholarship (10 months, DAAD Scholarship (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst – German Academic Exchange Service)): Technical University of Braunschweig, Institute of Automotive Engineering, September 1998 – June 1999

Work Scholarship (2 months, IAESTE Scholarship (IAESTE: International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience)): Manufacturing and Engineering Apprenticeship at Air-Gomm Erkan & Co, Conveyor Belts and Conveyor Systems, Felsenau, Aargau, Switzerland, Summer 1992

Professional Training

MSC ADAMS Car Training, MSC Software Headquarters, Munich, Germany, February 2008

MSC ADAMS Solver Training, MSC Software Headquarters, Munich, Germany, November 2007

MSC ADAMS View Training, MSC Software Headquarters, Munich, Germany, January 2007

HORIBA VETS Emission Measurement Systems Training, ITU Mechanical Engineering Faculty, Automotive Laboratory, Istanbul, Turkey, July – September 2004

SCHENCK Exhaust Emission and Noise Dynamometer Training, ITU Mechanical Engineering Faculty, Automotive Laboratory, Istanbul, Turkey, July – September 2004

INSTRON-SCHENCK AG Hydropuls Testing Systems Training, Darmstadt, Germany, November 2000

Pneumatic Systems Training, KOSGEB, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey, October 1997

Vehicle Proving Ground Experiences

LAUSITZRING Proving Ground, Germany, Vehicle Dynamics Testing, March 2009

PAPENBURG Proving Ground, Germany, Vehicle Dynamics Testing, February 2008

EHRA-LESSIEN Proving Ground, Germany, Vehicle Dynamics Testing, January 2007

IDIADA Proving Ground, Spain, Vehicle Dynamics Testing, November 1998