Computational and experimental mechanics; Large-scale design and analysis; Structural health monitoring; Shape sensing; Composite and sandwich structures; Structural topology optimization; Additive manufacturing; Isogeometric analysis; Finite element analysis; Peridynamic theory; Beam, plate and shell theories.

Ali Koşar's research interests lie in heat and fluid flow in micro heat sinks, micro/nano scale cooling, cavitation, boiling heat transfer, and MEMS (Microelectromechanical Systems). He has been conducting pioneering research on single-phase and boiling heat transfer, single-phase and two-phase pressure drop, critical heat flux (CHF), and cavitation in MEMS-based pin fin, second generation microchannel heat sinks. The results of his research have generated many papers on micro heat sinks in some prestigious journals like Journal of Heat Transfer and International Journal of Heat Transfer. Moreover, he also has some conference papers. RESEARCH INTERESTS Two-phase flow, Boiling Heat Transfer, Convective heat transfer, Critical Heat Flux, Electronic cooling, Microsystems, Nano/micro scale Heat Transfer, Minuatorization of heat sinks, Microfluidics

Structural Dynamics, vibrations, biomechanics, micro-manufacturing

Design Optimization (Domain specific optimal design of mechanical, biomedical and electromagnetic systems, optimal design of complex/new technology products, Multidisciplinary design optimization) Material Design and Fabrication (Topology optimization, Homogenization theory, Advanced 3D fabrication (Solid Free Form Fabrication, Micro Fabrication by Co-Extrusion, etc.) Computational Mechanics (advanced micro-material modeling, Finite Element Methods (FEM)) Electromagnetics (FEM, miniature multifunctional antennas, filters, passive components, arrays)

His primary research interest is in intelligent motion control and humanoid robots. He is the author of 50 papers which have appeared in international conference proceedings and journals.

– Electromagnetic theory and applications, electromagnetic scattering and radiation problems. – Heat transfer modeling, thermal analysis. – Interaction of photons with nanostructures, surface plasmon polaritons, surface plasmon resonances. – Heat assisted magnetic recording, magnetoresistive read heads and sensors.

Design and Development of Micro-Hydro Power Systems, Project Coordinator & Responsible for Mechanical Design, Supported by DPT (Devlet Planlama Teskilati), Sabancı Univ. Proje No. EACF05-00337, 2005-2008. Reverse engineering and modeling of turbine blades, Project Leader, Funded by Scientific Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK - MAM), Sabancı Univ. Proje No. EACF04-00269, 2004-2007. Development of an automated system to label fabric pieces used in shirt manufacturing, Project Leader, Funded by Abbate Shirts / Oztay Tekstil Co., Sabancı Univ. Proje No. EACF04-00260, 2004-2005. Petrol Yakıtlı Bir Aracın Hibrit Araca Dönüşümü, Gebze Yüksek Teknoloji Enstitüsü Bilimsel Araştırma Projesi, Proje No. 02-A-03-01-09, Project Leader, 2001-2003. High Temperature Sealing of Gas Turbine Hot Gas Path Junctions, General Electric Corporate R&D Center, SO #s 212597, 210174, Project Leader, 1998-2001. Hydrogen and Oil Sealing in Industrial Generators, General Electric Corporate R&D Center, SO #s 212605, 212606, 212628, Project Leader, 1998-2001. Non-metallic Piston Ring Seals for Natural Gas Compressors, General Electric Corporate R&D Center, NP PO # 0/08225, Project Leader, 2000-2001. Non-Metallic Oil Brush Seals Technology Development for Aircraft Engines, General Electric Corporate R&D Center, SO #208716, 208897, Project Leader, 2000-2001.

Non-linear System Control, Haptics, Tele-operation, Medical Robotics, Pneumatics, Soft Robotics

Biomechatronics, biosensors, microfluidics, antibiotics, microscopy, laparoscopic tools, personalized medicine, cancer-immune cell interactions

Automotive, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Control, Robotics, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Fluid mechanics, heat transfer, microflows, microswimmers, renewable energy systems, wind turbines, PEM fuel cells.

Vehicle Electrification Sustainable Transportation Battery Modeling Battery System Analysis Vehicle Dynamics

Physical human-machine interaction, rehabilitation robotics, cognitive robotics, haptic guidance schemes for skill training and rehabilitation, design of exoskeletons and prosthetics devices, interaction control

Bioengineering, organ-on-a-chip models, blood-brain barrier, brain diseases, stem cell technologies, drug delivery, nanoparticles, liposomes, biosensors, disease detection, neurobiology