M. Cengiz Altan

Professor Emeritus
Perkinson Chair & President’s Associates Presidential Professor

Education

Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering (1989)
The University of Delaware
B.S., Sc., Mechanical Engineering (1985)
Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey

Research Focus

Dr. Altan’s primary research interests are in the mechanics, manufacturing, and characterization of polymeric composite materials. He has developed unique microstructural simulation techniques and experimental methods to describe process-induced properties of fiber-reinforced composites.
Nanomaterials and Fabrication of Polymeric Nanocomposites
Rheological Modeling of Simulation of Composites Manufacturing
Processing and Experimental Characterization of Advanced Composites
Autoclave Curing, Resin Transfer Molding, Resin Infusion Processes, Bladder Molding

Experience and Awards

B. H. Perkinson Chair in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, 2015
Polymer Processing Society, president-elect, 2015-present
ASME Fellow, 2011
Alumni Teaching Award, College of Engineering, 2008, 2009
President's Associates Presidential Professorship, University of Oklahoma, 2006
Regents' Award for Superior Teaching, University of Oklahoma, 1998
Tom J. Love Most Outstanding Professor Award, Pi Tau Sigma, Oklahoma Sigma Chapter, 1997, 2007, 2008

Courses Taught

Undergraduate Courses Taught

Fluid Mechanics Design and Manufacturing Processes
Thermal Sciences and Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
Introduction to Engineering
Thermodynamics
Design Practicum

Graduate Courses Taught

Composite Materials Principles of Heat Conduction
Principles of Heat Convection Processes in Fluid Mechanics
Fundamentals of Fluid Dynamics
Viscous Fluid Dynamics

Professional Activities and Organizations

American Society of Engineering Education
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Polymer Processing Society (treasurer, 2005-2015); president-elect, 2015-present
Society for the Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering
The Society of Rheology