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Prof.  Dr. Abdullah Y. ÖZTOPRAK


Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Eastern Mediterranean University

Faculty of Engineering Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Tel: +90 392 630 1200

e-mail address: abdullah.oztoprak@emu.edu.tr


EDUCATION: 

  1977 University College London, University of London Electrical and Electronic Engineering             PhD 
  1973 University College London, University of London  Electrical and Electronic Engineering            BS


ACADEMIC TITLES: 

Professor  Electrical and Electronic Engineering     EMU  1997-
Associate Prof.  Electric. & Electron. Engineering   EMU 1988-1997
Assist. Prof. Electric. & Electron. Engineering        EMU 1986-1988


SUPERVISED MA and PhD THESES :

M.Sc Thesis

Uyguroğlu, R., “Beam Forming Lenses for Curved Arrays“, EMU, 1991


PhD Theses 

1. Ramadan, O., “Analyzing and Improving the Performance of ABCs for Truncating FDTD Domains“,  EMU, 1999
2. Uyguroğlu, R., “Study of Microstrip Lines with the FDTD Method and Modification of the FDTD Method for Improved Performance“, 
    EMU,  2002
3. Kuşaf, M., “A new Symplectic FDTD Scheme for Optimizing the Courant Stability and Dispersion Performance”, EMU, 2005 


PUBLICATIONS:

Articles in international refereed journals
 1. M. Kusaf and A. Y. Oztoprak, “Zero Phase Velocity Error Finite-difference Time-domain Method for Small Space Step and Large Time
     Step Sizes”, Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, vol.54, no. 2, pp 423-426, Feb. 2012.
 2. M. Kusaf and A. Y. Oztoprak, “Multi Split-step Unconditionally Stable Finite Difference Time Domain Methods”, Microwave and 
     Optical Technology Letters, vol.51, no. 11, pp 2646-2649, Nov. 2009 
 3. M. Kusaf and A. Y. Oztoprak, “Dispersion Analysis of the ADI-FDTD and S-FDTD Methods”, Turkish Journal of Electrical 
     Engineering &Computer Sciences, vol.16, no. 3, pp 201-206, Nov. 2008 
 4. M. Kusaf and A. Y. Oztoprak,“ An Unconditionally Stable Split-Step FDTD Method for Low Anisotropy“, IEEE Microw. Wireless
     Compon. Lett., vol. 18,    pp 224-226, Apr. 2008. 
 5. O. Ramadan and A. Y. Öztoprak “Unconditionally stable Crank-Nicolson wave-equation PML formulations for truncating FDTD
     domains”, Electrical  Engineering, vol. 89, pp 89-93, Dec. 2006 
 6. M. Kusaf and A. Y. Oztoprak, “Higher stability limits for the symplectic FDTD method by making use of Chebyshev polynomials,
     ”IEEE Microw. Wireless Compon. Lett., vol. 16, pp. 579–581, Nov. 2006 
 7. M. Kusaf, A.Y. Öztoprak and D.Daoud, “Optimized Exponential Operator Coefficients for Symplectic FDTD Method”, IEEE Microwave
     and Wireless  Components Letters, vol 15, no 2, pp 86-88, Feb 2005
 8. O.Ramadan,O.Akaydin,M.Salamah,A.Y.Öztoprak, “Parallel Implementation of the Wave-Equation Finite-Difference Time-Domain
     Method Using the Message Passing Interface”, Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS),vol 3280, pp 810-818, Oct 2004 
 9. O. Ramadan and A. Y. Öztoprak , “Z-Transform Implementation of the Perfectly Matched Layer for Truncating FDTD Domains ,
      “ IEEE  Microwave and Wireless Components Letters, vol 13,no 9, pp 402-404, Sep 2003. 
 10. O. Ramadan and Öztoprak, A.Y., “An Efficient Implementation of the PML for Truncating FDTD,” Microwave and Optical Technology 
      Letters, vol 13, no 1, pp 55-60, Jan 2003 .
11. O. Ramadan and Öztoprak, A.Y. , “DSP techniques for implementation of perfectly matched layer for truncating FDTD domains,” 
      Electronics Letters ,   vol 38 , no 5, pp 211-212, Feb 2002.
12. R. Uyguroglu and Niazi (Öztoprak), A.Y., “ Designing Microstrip Transitions into Parallel-Plate Regions Using the FDTD Method ,”
       Microwave and Optical Technology Letters , vol 22, no 1, pp 81-84 Jun 1999.
13. Naser A. Abu-Zaid, Niazi (Öztoprak), A.Y., and Haluk Tosun ,“ State-space formulation of two-dimensional electromagnetic
       scattering from dielectric cylinders,” Radio Science , vol 34, pp 297-309, Mar 1999.
14. O. Ramadan and Niazi (Öztoprak), A.Y., “Truncating FDTD computational domains with PML regions backed by lossy ABCs, “
       Microwave and Optical   Technology Letters , vol 18, no 5, pp 328-331, Jan 1998
15. O.Ramadan and Niazi (Öztoprak), A.Y., “One way wave equation type ABCs for terminating low loss media,” IEE Electronics
       Letters , vol 33, no 24,   pp 2052-2054, Jan.,1997
16. O.Ramadan and Niazi (Öztoprak), A.Y., “ Improved formulations for higher order absorbing boundary conditions,” IEE Electronics
       Letters , vol 33, no  7, pp 568-570, Jan 1997
17. Davies, D.E.N.,Niazi (Öztoprak), A.Y., “ Studies of a focused filter for multiplexing microwave signals,” IEE Proceeding – Part H , vol
       127, no 4, pp 173- 181 , Aug 1980
18. Davies, D.E.N.,Niazi (Öztoprak), A.Y ., “A novel approach to production of band branching filters for microwave frequencies”,
       Electronics Letters ,  vol. 11 , no 1, pp 10-11, Jan., 1975

PAPERS PRESENTED AT AND PUBLISHED IN PROCEEDINGS OF INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

 1. R. Uyguroglu, A. Y. Oztoprak, “A Method for Minimizing the Phase Errors of Rotman Lenses” ELECO'2009 6th International
     Conference on Electrical    and Electronics Engineering, Bursa, Nov., 2009
 2. M.Kusaf, A.Y. Öztoprak, “Zero Error Split Step FDTD Method for Narrow Band Applications” ELECO'2009 6th International
     Conference on Electrical  and  Electronics Engineering, Bursa, Nov., 2009
 3. M. Kusaf and A. Y. Oztoprak, “Comparison of the Performances of ADI-FDTD and Exponential Coefficient Optimised Symplectic 
     FDTD Methods”,  ELECO'2007 5th International Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Bursa, Dec., 2007
 4. Ramadan,O., and Öztoprak, A.Y,” Generalized PML Formulations for the Termination of the Wave-Equation FDTD Domains”, The 
     2003 IEEE  International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility,Istanbul ,May 2003, Turkey.
 5. Ramadan,O., and Öztoprak, A.Y,” An Efficient FD-TD lossy absorbing boundary condition”, Proceedings of AP2000 Millennium
     Conference on  Antennas & Propagation, Switzerland,April,2000.
 6. Ramadan,O., and Öztoprak, A.Y,” A simple method to improve the Performance of FDTD absorbing boundary conditions”,
      roceedings of AP2000  Millennium Conference on Antennas & Propagation, Switzerland, April 2000.
 7. Niazi (Öztoprak), A.Y., Uyguroglu,R.,” Bootlace Lenses for Curved Arrays”, IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International
     Symposium,Ann   Arbor, USA, June, 1993
 8. Andrew, B.J., Moore, T.S.,Niazi (Öztoprak), A.Y.,”Millimetre Wave Microstrip Antennas for Dual Polar and Monopulse Applications”,
     IEE International  Conference on Antennas and Propagation,January,1983
 9. Niazi (Öztoprak),A.Y., Moore, T.S.,” Millimetre Wave Reflector Scanning Antenna”, IEE International Conference on Antennas and
     Propagation,January,1983
10. Niazi (Öztoprak),A.Y., Mitchell, P.J.,” Millimetre Wave Reflector Scanning Antenna”, IEE International Conference on Antennas and
      Propagation,January,1983
11. Niazi (Öztoprak),A.Y,” Rotman Lens Fed Multiple Beam Array”, IEE International Conference on Antennas and Propagation, 
      January,1981
12. Davies, D.E.N.,Niazi (Öztoprak), A.Y,Smith,M.S.,” Microstrip and Triplate Rotman Lenses”, Conference Proceedings, Military
      Microwaves,January,1980
13. Davies, D.E.N., Niazi (Öztoprak), A.Y.,” The Field Focusing Filter. A new form of microwave hand branching filter”, 6th European
       Microwave  Conference ,January, 1976

PAPERS PRESENTED AT AND PUBLISHED IN PROCEEDINGS OF NATIONAL CONFERENCES

1. Öztoprak, A.Y., Uyguroğlu, R.,” Sonlu Farklar Zaman Rejimi (FDTD) Yönteminin Mikroşerit Devrelerine   Uygulanması”, Elektrik
     Mühendisliği 6. Ulusal  Kongresi, Bursa, Eylül, 1995
2. Öztoprak, A.Y., Uyguroğlu, R,” Eğri Anten Dizileri için Zorunlu Yollu Mercek Anten”, Elektrik Mühendisliği    4.Ulusal Kongresi, Izmir,
     Eylül, 1991
3. Öztoprak, A.Y.,” Üç Boyutlu Çok Odaklı Mercek Anten”, Elektrik Mühendisliği 2. Ulusal Kongresi, Ankara,Eylül, 1987 

RESEARCH PROJECTS:

1. Sonlu Farklar Zaman Rejimi Yöntemi Kullanılarak Nano Teknolojik Boyutlarında Entegre Devre Ara-Bağlantılarının Analizi, B-türü
     araştırma projesi, Yardımcı Araştırmacı (Proje yürütücüsü: R. Uyguroğlu)
2. Band Branching Microwave Filters Using Antenna Techniques (University College London ,RSRE)
3. Development of High Gain Millimetre Wave Antennas at 94 GHz (MSDS) 4. Development of Beam Forming Networks on Microstrip
    (MSDS) 5. Designing  and Establishing Indoor and Outdoor Millimetre Wave Antenna Measurement Facilities at MSDS

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:
Dean, Faculty of Engineering         EMU  2003-2004
Vice-Rector, Academic Affairs EMU 1992-2003
Director, Institute of Graduate Studies EMU 1991-1993
Head, Department of Electrical  and Electronic Engineering EMU 1989-1992
Cypruvex (UK) Directorate London 1983-1986
Head, Antenna Research Unit Marcony Space and Defence Systems 1981-1983
                                                                                
                              
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION:

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, USA
Elektrik Mühendisleri Odası, KKTC

COURSES TAUGHT:

EENG 232 Electromagnetics I
EENG 331 Electromagnetics II
EE 332 Electromechanic Energy Conversion I
EENG 433 Microwave Applications
EENG 463 Antenna Theory
EE 465 High Frequency Techniques
EE 532   Advanced Antenna Theory

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