Emre Cenker

Postdoctoral Fellows

Post-doctoral fellow ​

Alumni

Research Interests

Researcher in combustion optical diagnostics. Responsible for conducting research projects using advanced laser diagnostic and imaging techniques to aid the development of new combustion engine concepts. Knowledge of fluid mechanics, combustion physics, laser diagnostics and image processing techniques.

Selected Publications

  • Automated Detection of Primary Particles from Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) Images of Soot Aggregates in Diesel Engine Environments
       S. Kook, R. Zhang, Q. N. Chan, L. M. Pickett, E. Cenker, G. Bruneaux, Ö. Andersson, J. H. Pagels, and E. Z. Nordin 
       SAE Int. J. Engines, 2015
  • Assessment of soot-particle size imaging with LII at Diesel engine conditions
       E. Cenker, K. Kondo, G. Bruneaux, T. Dreier, T. Aizawa, and C. Schulz
       Appl. Phys. B, 2015
  • Sensitivity analysis for soot-particle size imaging with laser-induced incandescence at high pressure
       E. Cenker, G. Bruneaux, T. Dreier, and C. Schulz
       Appl. Phys. B, 2015
  • Determination of small soot particles in the presence of large ones from time-resolved laser-induced incandescence
       E. Cenker, G. Bruneaux, T. Dreier, and C. Schulz
       Appl. Phys. B, 118, 169–183, 2015
  • Study of soot formation and oxidation in the engine combustion network (ECN), Spray A: Effects of ambient temperature and oxygen concentration
       E. Cenker, G. Bruneaux, L. M. Pickett, and C. Schulz
       SAE Int. J. Engines 6, 1, 352–365, 2013

Education

  • Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, École Centrale Paris, Paris, France, 2014
  • Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Duisburg, Germany 2014
  • MSc., Mechanical Engineering, RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany, 2009
  • BSc., Mechanical Engineering, Koc University, Istanbul, Turkey, 2007

Professional Profile

  • 2014-Present: Postdoctoral fellow, KAUST, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
  • 2010-2014: Graduate Student Researcher, IFPEN, Paris, France
  • 2013-2013: Visiting Scientist, Meiji University, Tokyo, Japan
  • 2009-2010: Authorized Executive Officer/Procuration, Uzel Automotive GmbH, Arnsberg, Germany
  • 2009-2009: Master Thesis, Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany
  • 2007-2009: Research Assistant, RWTH, Aachen, Germany