Research Areas:

• Modeling and design of micro/macro systems

• Dynamics and structural analysis

• Vibration isolation and vibro-acoustic interactions

• Vibration testing and experimental analysis

• Vibration and noise control

Vibration and Acoustics Lab (VAL) at Koc University, has facilities for the measurement and analysis of the vibrational properties of a wide range of mechanical structures and systems. Our team members work on research projects for government, private and industrial sponsors in dynamic characterization and design of micro electro mechanical systems and large scale systems such as automotive parts. The State-of-the-art equipment, instrumentation, and computational facilities available in the laboratory include:

• Dataphysics SignalCalc Mobilyzer (15 channel) data acquisition system

• Two Polytec Laser Doppler Vibrometers (PDV 100 and OFV 505)

• Polytec Fiber-Optic Interferometer (OFV-551 ) and the controller (OFV 5000)

• PCB accelerometers and hammer kit.

• Dataphysics vibration system

• Out-of-plane and in-plane vibration measurement system for micro systems

• Multiple pc platforms

• Available software includes: Matlab, ANSYS, ME Scope (Modal Analysis Software), LMS Virtual Lab (SYSNOISE), ADAMS (Multibody Dynamics Software), Hypermesh, Nastran, Labview, and, etc.

Vibration measurement  system for large scale systems

Vibration measurement system for micro systems

Grants:                        

·         “Dynamic Analysis and Design Optimization of a Vehicle Suspension System”, Tofas A.S., Dec. 2008- Feb. 2010, PI: I. Basdogan.

·          “Prediction, Reduction and Control of the Vehicle Interior Noise During and After the Design Process”, TUBITAK 1001 Award,  Sep. 2008-Sep. 2011, PI: I.Basdogan

·          “Designing Micro Systems Using an Integrated Modeling, Testing, and Validation Methodology”, TUBITAK Young Investigator Career Development Award, April 2005-April 2009, PI: I. Basdogan.

·          “Nonlinear and Linear Modeling of Weatherstrip Seal and Investigation of its Effects in Vehicle Vibrations”, Ford Otosan, March 2004 – March 2006, PI: I. Basdogan

·          “Investigation of the Sound Pressure in the Passenger Cabin of Automobiles Using Vibro-Acoustic Models”, Ford Otosan, Sep 2006-June 2008, PI: I. Basdogan.

·         Network of Excellence on Micro-Optics, FP6, March 2005-Jan. 2009.