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Biography
Dr. Ferhat Koca was born in Sivas, completed his primary, secondary and high school education in Sivas. He received his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Sakarya University, his master's degree in energy again from Sakarya University, and his doctorate in energy from Sivas Cumhuriyet University. Working as an R&D and production engineer in his field between 2011-2014, Koca started his academic career as a research assistant at Sivas Cumhuriyet University in 2014. He has been involved in academic activities at various universities and has taken part in joint projects at Çukurova University, Osmaniye Korkut Ata University and Sakarya University. He worked as a researcher in 6 projects in total. Ferhat Koca, who has around 50 published scientific works, is interested in energy, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, heating and cooling systems, computational fluid mechanics (CFD), design, analysis and simulation, nanofluids, particle imaging technique (PIV), optimization, aerodynamics.
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Education
2016 - 2020
2016 - 2020Doctorate
Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Makine Mühendisliği, Turkey
2012 - 2015
2012 - 2015Postgraduate
Sakarya University, Faculty Of Engıneerıng, Department Of Mechanıcal Engıneerıng, Turkey
2010 - 2011
2010 - 2011Undergraduate
VSB - Technical University of Ostrava, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department Of Mechanical Engineering, Czech Republic
2007 - 2011
2007 - 2011Undergraduate
Sakarya University, Faculty Of Engıneerıng, Department Of Mechanıcal Engıneerıng, Turkey
Dissertations
2020
2020Doctorate
Investigation of the effect of different geometric structures on cylinder on flow structure
Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Makine Mühendisliği
2015
2015Postgraduate
Design and optimization of a cooling centrifugal pump impeller of tractor engine with using cfd
Sakarya University, Instıtute Of Scıence
Research Areas
Avesis Research Areas:
Mechanical Engineering, Energy, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer, Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning, Computational fluid dynamics, Engineering and Technology
WoS Research Areas:
Engineering Computing & Technology (Eng), Thermodynamics, Engineering Manufacturing
Scopus Research Areas:
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Research Areas Based on Academic Activities
Avesis Research Areas
WoS Research Areas
Scopus Research Areas
Academic Positions
2024 - Continues
2024 - ContinuesAssociate Professor
Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Teknoloji Fakültesi, Mekatronik Mühendisliği Bölümü
2022 - 2024
2022 - 2024Assistant Professor
Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Teknoloji Fakültesi, Mekatronik Mühendisliği Bölümü
2021 - 2022
2021 - 2022Research Assistant PhD
Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Teknoloji Fakültesi, İmalat Mühendisliği Bölümü
2020 - 2021
2020 - 2021Research Assistant PhD
Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Teknoloji Fakültesi, Otomotiv Mühendisliği Bölümü
2014 - 2020
2014 - 2020Research Assistant
Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Teknoloji Fakültesi, Otomotiv Mühendisliği Bölümü
Managerial Experience
2025 - Present
2025 - PresentFaculty Board Member
Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Teknoloji Fakültesi, Mekatronik Mühendisliği Bölümü
2024 - Continues
2024 - ContinuesHead of Department
Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Teknoloji Fakültesi, Mekatronik Mühendisliği Bölümü
2022 - Continues
2022 - ContinuesHead of Department
Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Teknoloji Fakültesi, Mekatronik Mühendisliği Bölümü
Courses
Postgraduate
Postgraduate
Seminar
Uzmanlık Alan Dersi
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Aerodynamic Factors and Analysis in Aircraft
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Heat Transfer
Material
Fluid Mechanics
Final Project
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
Teamwork
Materials
Machine Elements II
Strength of Materials
Thermodynamics II
Engine Renovation
Occupational Health and Safety
Graduation project
Professional English - I
Computer Aided Drawing-II
Engine Reconditioning
Business English-I
Engine Renewal
Occupational Health and Safety
Strength
Supervised Theses
2026
2026Postgraduate
MULTIPARAMETRIC EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS OF FAN PLACEMENT AND AIR INLET CROSS-SECTION GEOMETRY FOR THERMAL MANAGEMENT OF LITHIUM-ION BATTERY MODULES
Koca F., Özcan R. (Co-Advisor)
Y.SARIKAYA(Student)
2023
2023Postgraduate
Gaz türbinlerinde soğutmalı türbin kanadının had ile optimum tasarımı ve analizi
Koca F. (Co-Advisor), Can İ.
E.YILDIZ(Student)
2021
2021Postgraduate
Farklı Geometrilerdeki Mikro Kanatçık Isı Emicili Anakart İşlemci Modelinin Soğutulmasının Sayısal Analizi
Alnak D. E. (Advisor), KOCA F. (Co-Advisor)
T.BURAK(Student)
Articles
All (24)
SCI-E, SSCI, AHCI (9)
SCI-E, SSCI, AHCI, ESCI (9)
Scopus (9)
TRDizin (9)
Other Publications (6)
2026
20261. A Reference-Based Feature Representation Approach for Battery Remaining Useful Life Prediction Using K-Nearest Neighbors Regression
Özcan R., Koca F.
Journal of Science and Technology , vol.5, no.1, pp.25-39, 2026 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2026
20262. Enhancing Thermal Performance of Pin-Fin Heat Sinks Through Slot Orientation Modifications
Koca F., Bekki A., Özcan R.
JOURNAL OF THERMOPHYSICS AND HEAT TRANSFER , vol.40, no.2, pp.465-477, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
2025
20253. Numerical Investigation of the Effect of Inter-Cooling Channels on the Cooling of Lithium-Ion Battery Modules
Aydın M., Koca F.
Journal of Science and Technology/CUJAST
, vol.4, no.1, pp.1-11, 2025 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2025
20254. Numerical investigation on positional optimisation of extra air channels for conventional battery cooling models
Koca F., Özcan R.
PHYSICA SCRIPTA , vol.100, no.6, pp.1-17, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
2025
20255. Lityum-İyon Batarya Modülünün Farklı Deşarj Akımlarında ve Hava Hızlarında Sıcaklıklarının Deneysel Olarak İncelenmesi
Sarıkaya Y., Özcan R., Koca F.
International Journal of Advanced Natural Sciences and Engineering Researches , vol.9, no.5, pp.210-215, 2025 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2025
20256. Optimal Design and Analysis of the Cooled Turbine Blade in Gas Turbines with CFD
YILDIZ E., KOCA F., CAN İ.
Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics , vol.18, no.1, pp.60-72, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
2023
20237. Numerical Investigation of the Effects of Rectangular Obstacles on the ThermalHydraulic Properties of a Circular Corrugated Channel
Koca F., Gürlek C.
Çukurova Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi dergisi , vol.38, no.3, pp.661-670, 2023 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2023
20238. Numerical Investigation of Flow and Heat Transfer Characteristics in a Corrugated Channel Equipped With Obstacles
Gürlek C., Koca F.
Sivas Cumhuriyet University Journal of Science and Technology , vol.2, no.1, pp.44-49, 2023 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2023
20239. Experimental and Numerical Investigation of the Control of the Flow Structure on Surface Modified Airfoils
Öztürk A., Çoban M., Koca F.
Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics
, vol.16, no.12, pp.2381-2395, 2023 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
2022
202210. Numerical investigation of CPU cooling with micro-pin–fin heat sink in different shapes
KOCA F., Güder T. B.
European Physical Journal Plus , vol.137, no.11, 2022 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
2022
202211. The Effects of Nozzle Distance on Impinging Jet Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow
Koca F., Zabun M.
Osmaniye Korkut Ata Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi (Online) , vol.5, no.2, pp.1008-1021, 2022 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2022
202212. Experimental Investigation of the Effect of a Semi-Circular Spiral Protrusion on the Turbulent Flow Past a Cylinder
Koca F., Öztürk A.
FLUID DYNAMICS , vol.57, no.3, pp.371-386, 2022 (SCI-Expanded)
2022
202213. Numerical Investigation of The Effect of Impeller Blade Angle for Stirred Tank
ALNAK D. E., KOCA F., ALNAK Y.
SAKARYA UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF SCIENCE , vol.26, no.2, pp.397-409, 2022 (TRDizin)
2022
202214. Numerical Investigation of Corrugated Channel with Backward-Facing Step in Terms of Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer
Koca F.
Journal Of Engineering Thermophysics , vol.31, no.1, pp.187-199, 2022 (SCI-Expanded)
2021
202115. Numerical Investigation of Water Sloshing in Square Tank with Multiple Baffles
Koca F., Zabun M.
Avrupa Bilim ve Teknoloji Dergisi
, no.28, pp.1062-1070, 2021 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2021
202116. The effect of outlet location on heat transfer performance in micro pin-fin cooling used for a CPU
KOCA F., Zabun M.
European Physical Journal Plus
, vol.136, no.11, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
2021
202117. A Numerical Investigation of Heat Transfer from Heated Surfaces of Different Shapes
ALNAK D. E., KOCA F., ALNAK Y.
JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING THERMOPHYSICS
, vol.30, no.3, pp.494-507, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
2019
201918. The Effect of Semi-Circular Protrusions on Cylinder to Flow Structure
KOCA F., ÖZTÜRK A.
CUMHURIYET SCIENCE JOURNAL , vol.40, no.3, pp.732-741, 2019 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2019
201919. Investigation of Heat Transfer from Heated Square Patterned Surfaces in a Rectangular Channel with an Air Jet Impingement
ALNAK D. E., KARABULUT K., KOCA F.
European Journal of Engineering and Natural Sciences , vol.3, no.1, pp.78-86, 2019 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2019
201920. Benzinli Bir Motorda Isıtılmış Biyoetanolün İkincil Yakıt Olarak Kullanımının İncelenmesi
Yüksel T., Temizer İ., Can İ., Koca F.
Fırat Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi , vol.31, no.1, pp.67-77, 2019 (TRDizin)
2019
201921. Benzinli Bir Motorda Isıtılmış Biyoetanolün İkincil Yakıt Olarak Kullanımının İncelenmesi
YÜKSEL T., TEMİZER İ., CAN İ., KOCA F.
Fırat Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi , vol.31, no.1, pp.67-77, 2019 (TRDizin)
2019
201922. Study of the Effects of Location Angles for Semi Spheres on the Heat Transfer and Flow Structure in Converging-Diverging Channels
KARABULUT K., ALNAK D. E., KOCA F.
EJONS International Journal on Mathematic, Engineering and Natural Sciences , vol.7, no.3, pp.1-15, 2019 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2018
201823. Daralan ve Genişleyen Bir Kanal İçerisine Yerleştirilen Yarım KürelerÜzerinden Akış ve Isı Transferinin Sayısal Olarak Araştırılması
ALNAK D. E., KARABULUT K., KOCA F.
Çukurova Üniversitesi Mühendislik Mimarlık Fakültesi Dergisi , vol.33, no.4, pp.225-240, 2018 (TRDizin)
2018
201824. Numerical Analysis of Flow and Heat Transfer for Semi Spheres Placed As Multiple Serials In a Channel
KARABULUT K., ALNAK D. E., KOCA F., ÖZALP C.
European Mechanical Science
, vol.2, no.3, pp.76-82, 2018 (TRDizin)
Papers Presented at Peer-Reviewed Scientific Conferences
2025
20251. Lityum-İyon Batarya Modülünün Farklı Deşarj Akımlarında ve Hava Hızlarında Sıcaklıklarının Deneysel Olarak İncelenmesi
Sarıkaya Y., Özcan R., Koca F.
7th International Conference on Applied Engineering and Natural Sciences ICAENS 2025, Konya, Turkey, 15 - 16 May 2025, pp.102-103, (Summary Text)
2022
20222. Thermo-Hydraulic Performance Analysis of an Air Heater with Different Types of Ribs Placed on the Absorber Plate
Koca F.
3rd International Conference on Applied Engineering and Natural Sciences ICAENS 2022, Konya, Turkey, 20 - 23 July 2022, pp.2380-2386, (Full Text)
2021
20213. Effect of Heat Sink Inlet/Outlet Section Angle on Heat Transfer Performance
Koca F.
INTERNATIONAL CAPPADOCIA SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CONGRESS, Nevşehir, Turkey, 15 - 17 December 2021, pp.203-2011, (Full Text)
2021
20214. Effect Of Fin Structure Used in Heat Sink On Heat Transfer Performance
Koca F., Zabun M.
ISTANBUL INTERNATIONAL MODERN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CONGRESS –II, İstanbul, Turkey, 23 - 25 December 2021, pp.246-259, (Full Text)
2021
20215. Numerical Investigation of Water Sloshing in Square Tank with Multiple Baffles
Koca F.
1 ST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON APPLIED ENGINEERING AND NATURAL SCIENCES, Konya, Turkey, 1 - 03 November 2021, pp.226, (Full Text)
2019
20196. Flow Analysis on Cylinder Geometries Designed with Different Spiral Steps
KOCA F., ÖZTÜRK A., ALNAK D. E., GÜRLEK C.
Third International Mediterranean Congress on Natural Sciences,Health Sciences and Engineering (MENSEC III), Podgorica, Serbia And Montenegro, 18 - 20 June 2019, (Summary Text)
2019
20197. Experimental Flow Analysis on Cylinder Geometries with Using Particle Image Velocimetry
KOCA F., ÖZTÜRK A.
Third International Mediterranean Congress on Natural Sciences,Health Sciences and Engineering (MENSEC III), Podgorica, Serbia And Montenegro, 18 - 20 June 2019, (Summary Text)
2018
20188. Investigation of the Heat Transfer and Flow Characteristic According to Placement Angles of Semi Spheres In Converging-Diverging Channels
KARABULUT K., ALNAK D. E., KOCA F.
1. International Technological Sciences and Design Symposium-ITESDES 2018, Giresun, Turkey, 27 - 29 June 2018, pp.1119-1136, (Full Text)
2018
20189. Desenli Yüzeylerde Hava Jeti Akışı için Taşınım Isı Transferi ve Akış Özelliklerinin İncelenmesi
ALNAK D. E., KARABULUT K., KOCA F.
II. International and Scientific and Vocational Studies-Engineering and National Sciences-BILMES 2018, Nevşehir, Turkey, 5 - 08 July 2018, pp.845-868, (Full Text)
2018
201810. Analysis of Cooling of the Heated Circle Patterned Surfaces by Using an Air Jet Impingement
KARABULUT K., ALNAK D. E., KOCA F.
ICENS 4th International Conference on Engineering and Natural Science, Kiev, Ukraine, 2 - 06 May 2018, pp.411-420, (Full Text)
2018
201811. Investigation of Heat Transfer from Heated Square Patterned Surfaces in a Rectangular Channel with an Air Jet Impingement
ALNAK D. E., KARABULUT K., KOCA F.
ICENS 4th International Conference On Engineering and Natural Science, Kiev, Ukraine, 2 - 06 May 2018, pp.367-376, (Full Text)
2018
201812. Study of the Effects of Location Angles for Semi Spheres on the Heat Transfer and Flow Structure in Converging-Diverging Channels
KARABULUT K., ALNAK D. E., KOCA F.
EJONS International Congress on Mathematic, Engineering and Natural Sciences-III, Mardin, Turkey, 21 - 22 April 2018, (Summary Text)
2017
201713. Numerical Investigation of Flow and Heat Transfer on Semi Sphere in a Channel
ALNAK D. E., KOCA F., KARABULUT K., SÖYLER M., ÖZALP C.
International Advanced Researches Engineering Congress-2017, 16 - 18 November 2017, pp.636-643, (Full Text)
2017
201714. Kanal İçerisine Yerleştirilen Yarım Küre Üzerindeki Akış ve Isı Transferinin Sayısal Olarak İncelenmesi
ALNAK D. E., KOCA F., KARABULUT K., SÖYLER M., ÖZALP C.
IAREC’17 International Advanced Researches Engineering Congress-2017, Osmaniye, Turkey, 16 - 18 November 2017, pp.635-643, (Full Text)
2017
201715. Experimental Investigation of Dual Fuel Usage in a Gasoline Engine
YÜKSEL T., TEMİZER İ., CAN İ., KOCA F.
8th International Advanced Technologies Symposium, Elazığ, Turkey, 19 - 22 October 2017, pp.2355-2362, (Full Text)
2017
201716. Numerical Investigation of Flow and Heat Transfer on Half Spheres in a Channel
ALNAK D. E., KOCA F., KARABULUT K.
IATS 17 8th International Advanced Technologies Symposium, Elazığ, Turkey, 19 - 22 October 2017, vol.8, pp.1697-1704, (Full Text)
2017
201717. Numerical Investigation of Varying Temperature Values Depending on Height of Photovoltaic Modules
KAPICIOĞLU A., ESEN H., KARABULUT K., KOCA F.
8th International Advanced Technologies Symposium, Elazığ, Turkey, 19 - 22 October 2017, vol.11, pp.2293-2299, (Full Text)
2017
201718. Kanal İçerisine Çoklu Diziler Halinde Yerleştirilen YarımKüreler için Akış ve Isı Transferinin Sayısal Olarakİncelenmesi
KARABULUT K., ALNAK D. E., KOCA F., ÖZALP C.
2nd International Mediterranean Science and Engineering Congress (IMSEC 2017), Adana, Turkey, 25 - 27 October 2017, (Full Text)
2017
201719. Numerical Analysis of Cooling of Squared Blocks by an Impinging Flow Jet
ALNAK D. E., ÖZALP C., HÜRDOĞAN E., KOCA F., SÖYLER M.
5th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE SUSTAINABLE POSTHARVEST AND FOOD TECHNOLOGIES, 23 - 28 April 2017, (Summary Text)
2016
201620. TURBO ŞARJ ARA SOĞUTUCUNUN OPTIMUM GEOMETRI ÇALIŞMASI VE CFD ANALIZLERI
CAN İ., KOCA F., ÖZDEMİR E.
IMSEC2016, 26 - 28 October 2016, (Full Text)
2016
201621. Numerical Investigation of flowstructure and tempatrature distribution of cavities with different shapes
ÖZALP C., ALNAK D. E., YANIKTEPE B., KOCA F.
1. Internatonal Conferances on Enginering Technology and Applied Sciences, Afyon, Turkey, 21 - 22 April 2016, (Summary Text)
2016
201622. Numerical investigation of flow structure and temperature distribution of cavities with different shapes
ÖZALP C., YANIKTEPE B., ALNAK D. E., KOCA F.
ICETAS2016, 21 - 22 April 2016, (Summary Text)
2015
201523. Yarım silindir yerleştirilmiş kavite içerisinde doğal taşınımlı ısı geçişinin sayısal olarak incelenmesi
ALNAK D. E., ÖZALP C., KOCA F.
20. Ulusal Isı Bilimi ve Tekniği Kongresi, Turkey, 2 - 05 September 2015, (Full Text)
Books
2018
20181. DESENLİ YÜZEYLERDE HAVA JETİ AKIŞI İÇİN TAŞINIM ISI TRANSFERİ VE AKIŞ ÖZELLİKLERİNİN İNCELENMESİ
ALNAK D. E., KARABULUT K., KOCA F.
in: GELECEĞİN DÜNYASINDA BİLİMSEL VE MESLEKİ ÇALIŞMALAR-MÜHENDİSLİK VE TEKNOLOJİ, Dr. Ertuğrul ÇAM-Dr. Necaatin BARIŞÇI-Dr. Murat LÜY-Dr. Munise Didem DEMİR-Dr. Mehmet GÜÇYETMEZ-Dr. Özlem TOPRAK, Editor, Ekin Basım Yayın Dağıtım, Bursa, pp.191-217, 2018
Funded Projects
2018 - 2020
2018 - 2020Investigation of the Effect of Different Geometric Structures on the Flow Structure on the Cylinder
Project Supported by Higher Education Institutions , BAP PhD
Koca F., Öztürk A. (Executive)
2018 - 2019
2018 - 2019NUMERICAL INVESTIGATION OF FLOW AND HEAT TRANSFER CHARACTERISTICS IN VARIOUS GEOMETRIES USING IMPACT JET FLOW
Project Supported by Higher Education Institutions , BAP Research Project
Koca F., Alnak D. E.(Executive), Karabulut K.
2016 - 2017
2016 - 2017Numerical Study of the Effects of Location Angles for Semi Spheres on the Heat Transfer and Flow Structure in Converging-Diverging Channels
Project Supported by Higher Education Institutions , BAP Research Project
Koca F., Alnak D. E.(Executive), Karabulut K.
2015 - 2017
2015 - 2017
Investigation of the Use Bioethanol as a Secondary Fuel in Gasoline Engines with Advanced Combustion Analysis Program
Project Supported by Higher Education Institutions , BAP Research Project
(Project Abstract)
Yüksel T. (Executive), Temizer İ., Can İ., Koca F.
Activities in Scientific Journals
2022 - Continues
2022 - ContinuesSivas Cumhuriyet University Journal of Science and Technology (CUJAST)
Editor
Peer Reviews in Scientific Publications
September 2022
September 2022International Journal of Automotive Engineering and Technologies
National Scientific Refreed Journal
August 2022
August 2022Applied Science and Engineering Progress
Other Indexed Journal
July 2022
July 2022PHYSICS OF FLUIDS
SCI Journal
June 2022
June 2022OCEAN ENGINEERING
SCI Journal
May 2022
May 2022INTERNATİONAL JOURNAL OF AUTOMOTİVE SCİENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
National Scientific Refreed Journal
April 2022
April 2022TEHNICKI VJESNIK-TECHNICAL GAZETTE
SCI Journal
March 2022
March 2022INTERNATİONAL JOURNAL OF INNOVATİVE ENGİNEERİNG APPLİCATİONS
National Scientific Refreed Journal
January 2022
January 2022JOURNAL OF THE BRAZILIAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING
SCI Journal
December 2021
December 2021OCEAN ENGINEERING
SCI Journal
February 2020
February 2020FUEL
Journal Indexed in SCI-E
Scientific Consultations
2022 - 2023
2022 - 2023Scientific Consultancy
Cmc Refrıgeratıon İklimlendirme İmalat İhracat İthalat Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi
Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Teknoloji Fakültesi, İmalat Mühendisliği Bölümü, Turkey
Awards
Citations
Total Citations (WOS): 3
h-index (WOS): 1
Jury Memberships
October-2022
October 2022Post Graduate
EKREM SEZİCİ, DESIGN AND EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF AIR-COOLED BATTERY THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES - Düzce Üniversitesi
October-2022
October 2022Post Graduate
İrfan ÇETİN, DESIGN AND EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF LIQUID COOLED BATTERY THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Düzce Üniversitesi
July-2022
July 2022