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Dr. Atil Talay

Associate Professor, Marine Engineering

Year Started

2018

Education

  • PhD, Maritime Transportation and Management Engineering, ITW, Turkey
  • M.S. Marine Engineering, ITW, Turkey
  • B.S. Marine Engineering, ITW, Turkey
  • B.S. Mechanical Engineering, KOW, Turkey

Teaching Interests

  • Marine Engineering Courses
    • Intro to Marine Engineering
    • Internal Combustion Engines
    • Steam Turbines
    • Gas Turbines
    • Auxiliary Machines
  • Technical Drawing
  • AUTOCAD
  • Ship Design
  • Marine Fire Fighting

Research Interests

  • Risk Analysis and Safety Management in Maritime Transportation
  • Ship Energy Efficiency Applications
  • Green House Gas Emissions Abadement Applications
  • Experimental Studies with Engine Room Simulator (ERS)

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025