Erol OZAN
Work Experience
May 2000 - present
Research Assistant
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia
Department of Engineering Management, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
= Designed a 3D virtual reality data visualization interface for an Internet based application using VRML technology.
= Taught ENMA 302 Engineering Economics Course to a class of 39 students in Old Dominion University.
= Published a number of reports and papers and have presented their work to many audiences. Took part in the Aviation Weather Information and Communications Research Team, which is the large group of researchers who work on weather information systems at NASA. In April 2002, this team was selected by the NASA Office of Aerospace Technology for an Aviation Safety Award, the highest award from the Aeronautics division of NASA.
August 1999 - May 2000
Research Associate
= Realized 3D Modeling & Animation design projects for different projects.
= Created the first multimedia based portfolio of VMASC, which showcases the visualization capabilities.
= Contributed to the web page design VMASC.
= Supported the marketing department with computer generated graphics.
August 1997 - August 1999
Lead Multimedia Developer
Guzen Ltd, Istanbul, Turkey
= Led a team of 4 multimedia designers
= Created computer based architectural visualizations by utilizing 3D Animation & Modeling tools.
= Utilized his project management knowledge.
= Designed company web site.
= Received training and gained experience in ISO 9000 quality system.
December 1992 - August 1997
Research and Development Engineer
Arcelik A.S., Istanbul, Turkey
(Arcelik is among the largest household appliance manufacturer in the world.)
= Developed assembly software codes for micro controller based systems for household appliances,
= Specified new product concepts. Realized system design. Conducted product bench marking, and gained experience in project management.
= Interfaced effectively with contractors and suppliers around the world on a technical and professional basis
= Worked in all phases of real-time algorithm development: concept, simulation, coding, and integration
Education
Expected graduation date:
August 2002
Ph.D., Engineering Management
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia
July 1997
MS, Applied Physics
University of Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey
July 1992
BS, Electrical & Electronics Engineering
MET University , Ankara, Turkey
Computer Experience
Programming Languages: Visual Basic, VRML.
Multimedia Tools & Systems: 3D Studio MAX, Photoshop, Adobe Premiere.
Operating Systems: Windows 2000, 98, XP, NT.
Software: MS Office, MATLAB, S-Plus (Statistic Analysis Tool), ARENA (Simulation Software), ARCVIEW (a Geographical Information System).
Publications
Erol Ozan, Paul Kauffmann, 2002, " A Simulation-based Spatial Decision Support System for a New Airborne Weather Data Acquisition System", 2002 Industrial Engineering Research Conference, May 19-22, 2002, Orlando, Florida.
Erol Ozan, Paul Kauffmann, Yesim Sireli, 2002, " Optimization of Aircraft-based Meteorological Data Collection with a GIS-based Simulation Model ", 2002 Advanced Simulation Technologies Conference, April 14-18, 2002, San Diego, California.
Erol Ozan & Yesim Sireli, 2001, "A Technological Policy Analysis Framework for a New Airborne Weather Collection System", 2001 American Society for Engineering Management, October 11-13, 2001, Marriott Hotel, Huntsville, Alabama.
Yesim Sireli & Erol Ozan, 2001, "A Market Research Study for Future Weather Information Systems in General Aviation", 2001 American Society for Engineering Management, October 11-13, 2001, Marriott Hotel, Huntsville, Alabama.
Paul Kauffmann and Erol Ozan, 2001, "Overview: Business Feasibility of the TAMDAR System", Presentation in 2nd Annual NASA Aviation Safety Program Weather Accident Prevention Review, June 5-7, 2001, Cleveland, Ohio.
Paul Kauffmann and Erol Ozan, 2001, Feasibility Study of TAMDAR, Old Dominion University Research Foundation, Project Report, Contract L-11623.
References
Available upon request.