World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

D-Index
46
Citations
8666
World Ranking
1436
National Ranking
568

Overview

Erkan Oterkus is affiliated with the University of Strathclyde in the United Kingdom and has contributed extensively to the field of engineering, focusing particularly on mechanics of materials and civil and structural engineering. Their work spans several interrelated subfields including computational mechanics, mechanical engineering, and electrical and electronic engineering.

Their research covers a range of topics such as numerical methods in engineering, geotechnical engineering and underground structures, electromagnetic simulation, fatigue and fracture mechanics, fluid dynamics simulations and interactions, structural health monitoring techniques, and wind energy research and development.

Oterkus has authored numerous publications, with frequent contributions appearing in several peer-reviewed journals and conferences. The main publication venues where their work appears include:

  • Ocean Engineering
  • Journal of Peridynamics and Nonlocal Modeling
  • Procedia Structural Integrity
  • Engineering With Computers
  • Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics

Key recent papers include:

  • Structural health monitoring of an offshore wind turbine tower using iFEM methodology (2020, Ocean Engineering)
  • An energy-based peridynamic model for fatigue cracking (2020, Engineering Fracture Mechanics)
  • Isogeometric iFEM Analysis of Thin Shell Structures (2020, Sensors)
  • Dynamic crack arrest analysis by ordinary state-based peridynamics (2020, International Journal of Fracture)
  • Dent damage identification in stiffened cylindrical structures using inverse Finite Element Method (2020, Ocean Engineering)

Throughout their career, Oterkus has frequently collaborated with a number of researchers including Selda Oterkus, Islam Amin, Zhenghao Yang, and Satoyuki Tanaka. These collaborations have resulted in a significant volume of joint publications.

Oterkus' expertise in engineering is highlighted by their strong focus on mechanics of materials and structural integrity, encompassing both theoretical approaches and applied computational techniques. Their studies contribute to advancing knowledge in areas related to structural health monitoring and fatigue and fracture processes, particularly in complex engineering systems such as wind turbines and cylindrical structures.

Best Publications

  • Peridynamic Theory and Its Applications

    Erdogan Madenci;Erkan Oterkus

  • Peridynamics review

    Unknown

  • Peridynamic analysis of fiber-reinforced composite materials

    Erkan Oterkus;Erdogan Madenci

  • A quadrilateral inverse-shell element with drilling degrees of freedom for shape sensing and structural health monitoring

    Adnan Kefal;Erkan Oterkus;Alexander Tessler;Jan L. Spangler

  • Combined finite element and peridynamic analyses for predicting failure in a stiffened composite curved panel with a central slot

    Erkan Oterkus;Erdogan Madenci;Olaf Weckner;Stewart Silling

  • A non-ordinary state-based peridynamics formulation for thermoplastic fracture

    J. Amani;E. Oterkus;P. Areias;Goangseup Zi

  • Displacement and stress monitoring of a Panamax containership using inverse finite element method

    Adnan Kefal;Erkan Oterkus

  • Peridynamics for bending of beams and plates with transverse shear deformation

    C. Diyaroglu;E. Oterkus;S. Oterkus;E. Madenci

  • An enhanced inverse finite element method for displacement and stress monitoring of multilayered composite and sandwich structures

    Adnan Kefal;Alexander Tessler;Erkan Oterkus

  • Peridynamic modeling of composite laminates under explosive loading

    C. Diyaroglu;E. Oterkus;E. Madenci;T. Rabczuk

  • Displacement and stress monitoring of a chemical tanker based on inverse finite element method

    Adnan Kefal;Erkan Oterkus

  • Fully coupled poroelastic peridynamic formulation for fluid-filled fractures

    Selda Oterkus;Erdogan Madenci;Erkan Oterkus

  • Modelling of stress-corrosion cracking by using peridynamics

    Dennj De Meo;Cagan Diyaroglu;Ning Zhu;Erkan Oterkus

  • Three dimensional shape and stress monitoring of bulk carriers based on iFEM methodology

    Adnan Kefal;Jimmy Bunga Mayang;Erkan Oterkus;Mehmet Yildiz

  • Structural health monitoring of an offshore wind turbine tower using iFEM methodology

    Mingyang Li;Adnan Kefal;Erkan Oterkus;Selda Oterkus

  • Vibration suppression of offshore wind turbine foundations using tuned liquid column dampers and tuned mass dampers

    Arash Hemmati;Erkan Oterkus;Mahdi Khorasanchi

  • Coupling of peridynamics and inverse finite element method for shape sensing and crack propagation monitoring of plate structures

    Unknown

  • Isogeometric iFEM Analysis of Thin Shell Structures.

    Adnan Kefal;Erkan Oterkus

  • An energy-based peridynamic model for fatigue cracking

    Cong Tien Nguyen;Selda Oterkus;Erkan Oterkus

  • Peridynamic Modeling of Granular Fracture in Polycrystalline Materials

    Dennj De Meo;Ning Zhu;Erkan Oterkus

  • Peridynamic theory for modeling three-dimensional damage growth in metallic and composite structures

    Erkan Oterkus

  • Predicting fracture evolution during lithiation process using peridynamics

    Hanlin Wang;Erkan Oterkus;Selda Oterkus

  • Topology optimization of cracked structures using peridynamics

    Adnan Kefal;Abdolrasoul Sohouli;Erkan Oterkus;Mehmet Yildiz

Frequent Co-Authors

Selda Oterkus
Selda Oterkus University of Strathclyde
Erdogan Madenci
Erdogan Madenci University of Arizona
Satoyuki Tanaka
Satoyuki Tanaka Kagoshima University
Xiaoying Zhuang
Xiaoying Zhuang University of Hannover
Timon Rabczuk
Timon Rabczuk Bauhaus University, Weimar
Alexander Tessler
Alexander Tessler Langley Research Center
Tinh Quoc Bui
Tinh Quoc Bui Duy Tan University
Xiaoqiao He
Xiaoqiao He City University of Hong Kong
Hehua Zhu
Hehua Zhu Tongji University
Peter Davies
Peter Davies French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

For students interested in complementary fields to Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, exploring related online degrees can provide valuable career opportunities. One popular area is speech-language pathology, which offers specialized programs that address communication challenges through science and technology.

Understanding the requirements for these fields is essential. For instance, gaining insights into slp grad school can guide prospective students on academic preparation and acceptance statistics. Many also seek guidance on the best entry paths, which is where resources on the communication sciences and disorders programs become valuable for identifying approachable programs.

Cost considerations are a major factor when choosing online degrees. Detailed information on online speech pathology degree tuition and fees helps students budget effectively and compare options across institutions.

Finally, for veterans looking to transition into these careers, exploring military friendly online speech pathology degree programs can provide tailored support and benefits that ease the path to completion and professional success.

Best Scientists Citing Erkan Oterkus

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles