Istemi Ozsoy

Biography

Dr. Istemi Baris Ozsoy serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, Arizona. With a Ph.D. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech University, his research interests span metal additive manufacturing (3D metal printing), materials modeling, fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites, and bio-inspired device design. With a rich academic experience spanning several institutions and countries, Dr. Ozsoy has held teaching positions at universities in the United States (Clemson, Wisconsin) and Turkey (METU). His teaching portfolio encompasses a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses, including subjects like Introduction to Engineering, Mechanics of Materials, Finite Element Method, Theory of Elasticity/Plasticity, and Continuum Mechanics, among others.

Beyond teaching, Dr. Ozsoy has established himself as a prolific researcher, contributing to scholarly journals and presenting at conferences globally. His work has been supported by research grants, reflecting his commitment to advancing knowledge in mechanical engineering. Dr. Ozsoy is also actively engaged in service activities within the academic community, participating in committees and professional organizations. such as ASME and ASEE.

Education

• Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, Texas Tech University
• M.S. - Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Texas Tech University

Currently Teaching

• ME 305: Machine Design Lab
• ES 325: Measurements and Instr Lab
• ES 324: Measurements and Instrument
• ES 202: Solid Mechanics

Courses Taught

ES 201 Statics

ES 202 Solid Mechanics

ES 320/321 Engineering Materials Science / Lab

ME 304/305 Machine Design / Lab

Publications

Journal Articles

1. Kothari, A., Ozsoy, I. B., Li, G., A Parametrized Continuum Constitutive Model for Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites with Mechanically Interlocked Interface, International Journal of Solids and Structures (under review)

2. Ozsoy, I. B., Choi, H., Joseph, P. F.; Li, G., Luzinov, I., Zhao, H., Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites with Interfacial Microarchitectural Anchoring: Computational Study, International Journal of Solids and Structures 112, 54-64 (2017)

3. Ozsoy, I. B., Babacan, N., Finite Element Simulation of Microstructure Evolution in stress-induced martensitic transformations. International Journal of Solids and Structures 81, 361-372 (2016).

4. Ozsoy, I. B., Li, G., Choi, H., Zhao, H., Shape Effects on Nanoparticle Engulfment for Metal Matrix Nanocomposites. Journal of Crystal Growth 422, 62-68 (2015)

5. Babacan, N., Ozsoy, I. B., Uniaxial Mechanical Response of Polycrystalline Shape Memory Alloys. Applied Mechanics and Materials, 390, 537-541 (2013)

6. Babacan, N., Gunel, I., and Ozsoy, I. B., Martensitic Phase Transformations in CuAlNi Shape Memory Alloys. Advanced Materials Research, 445, 1076-1081 (2012)

7. Levitas, V. I. and Ozsoy, I. B., Micromechanical modeling of stress-induced phase transformations. Part 1. Thermodynamics and kinetics of coupled interface propagation and reorientation. International Journal of Plasticity, 25 (2), 239-280 (2009)

8. Levitas, V. I. and Ozsoy, I. B., Micromechanical modeling of stress-induced phase transformations. Part 2. Computational algorithms and examples. International Journal of Plasticity, 25 (3), 546-583 (2009)

9. Levitas, V. I., Ozsoy, I. B., and Preston, D. L., Interface reorientation during  coherent phase transformations, Europhysics Letters 78, 16003 (2007)

Conference Proceedings, Presentations, Posters

1a. Ozsoy, I. B., Micromechanical modeling of stress-induced martensitic phase transformations in elastic materials, ICPDF Proceedings 2023, International Conference on Plasticity, Damage & Fracture 2023, Jan. 3-9, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

1b. Ozsoy, I. B., Micromechanical modeling of transformation-induced plasticity, ICPDF Proceedings 2023, International Conference on Plasticity, Damage & Fracture 2023, Jan. 3-9, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

2. Poudel, B., Ozsoy, I. B., Finite Element Analysis of the Critical Buckling Load in Hollow Microneedles with Lateral Support. Proceedings of the ASME IMECE 2022, Columbus OH, USA, 2022.

3. Ozsoy, I. B., Choi, H., Joseph, P., Luzinov, I., Li, G., Zhao, Mechanics of Thermoplastic Composites with Interfacial Microarchitectural Anchoring. ASME IMECE 2017, Tampa FL, USA, 2017.

4. Kothari, A., Ozsoy, I.B., Veera Aditya. Y, Li, G., Pilla, S., "Design Optimization of a Carbon Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composite Vehicle Door Assembly for weight Reduction" 17th Annual SPE-ACCE (Society of Plastics Engineers - Automotive Composites Conference & Exhibition), Novi, MI, Sept 2017 (poster – 3^rd place).

5. Ozsoy, I. B., Peng, Y., Joseph, P., Luzinov, I., Li, G., Zhao, H., Ramasubramanian, M. K., Mechanics of Mechanical Bonding in Carbon Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Polymer Composite. SAMPE, Baltimore, USA, 2015.

6. Babacan, N., Ozsoy, I. B., “Uniaxial Material Response of Polycrystal Shape Memory Alloys”, 4^th International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (ICMAE), Moscow, Russia, 2013.

7. Ozsoy I. B., Levitas V. I., “Micromechanical Modeling of Martensitic Phase Transformations in Inelastic Materials”, The First International Conference on Materials, Energy and Environments (ICMEE), Toledo, OH, USA, 2012.

8. Babacan, N., Gunel, I., Ozsoy, I. B., “Martensitic Phase Transformations in CuAlNi Shape Memory Alloys”, 14^th International Conference on Advances in Materials & Processing Technologies, Istanbul, Turkey, July 2011.

9. Gunel, I., Babacan, N., Ozsoy, I. B., “CuAlNi Şekil Hafızalı Alaşımında Martensitik Faz Dönüşümleri” (In Turkish), 6th International Advanced Technologies Symposium (IATS’11), Elazig, Turkey, 2011.

10. Ozsoy I. B., Levitas V. I., “İnelastik Malzemelerde Martensitik Faz Dönüşümleri” (In Turkish), 14^th International Conference on Machine Design and Production, Guzelyurt, Northern Cyprus, 2010.

11. Ozsoy I. B., Levitas V. I., “Interface Reorientation in Stress Induced Martensitic Phase Transformations in Elastic Materials”, Proceedings of the Third Joint ASME/SDPS International Graduate Student Technical Conference, GSTC, Lubbock, Texas, USA, IDPT-Vol.2, pp. 65-71, 2005. 

12. Ozsoy I.B., and Levitas V. I., “Continuum Mechanical Approach to Martensite Crystallography”, The 41st Annual SES Technical Meeting, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, 2004.

13. Ozsoy I. B., Levitas V. I., “Modeling Thermodynamics, Kinetics And Crystallography Of Stress-Induced Martensitic Transformation With Allowing For Slip And Twinning”, Proceedings of the Second Joint ASME/SDPS International Graduate Student Technical Conference, Longview, Texas, USA, 2004.

14. Levitas V. I., Ozsoy I. B., “Micromechanical Modeling of Stress-induced Martensitic Transformation” Proceedings of the First Joint ASME/SDPS International Graduate Student Technical Conference, Houston, Texas, USA, 2003.

15. Levitas V. I., Ozsoy I. B., “Continuum Modeling Of Martensite Crystallography,” Proceeding of ASME Graduate Student Technical Conference, Kingsville, Texas, USA, 2002.