❍ L. Mainini, A. Serani, M. P. Rumpfkeil, E. Minisci, D. Quagliarella, H. Pehlivan, S. Yildiz, S. Ficini, R. Pellegrini, F. Di Fiore, D. Bryson, M. Nikbay, M. Diez, P. Beran, "Analytical Benchmark Problems for Multifidelity Optimization Methods", Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering Springer Nature, 10 November 2025. [LINK]
❍ R. Kaba, S. Yildiz, B. Zafer, and M. Nikbay, "Aeroacoustic Optimization of Unsteady Transonic Cavity Flow using a Bayesian Approach", CEAS Aeronautical Journal, 30 June 2025. [LINK]
❍ E.Cakmak, M. Kurnaz, D. Kilic, and M. Nikbay, "CFD-Based Techniques for Flutter Prediction Through the Generation of Generalized Aerodynamic Forces", 2025 AIAA AVIATION Forum, 21-25 July 2025, Las Vegas, NV, accepted.
❍ M. Nikbay, "Multi-Fidelity Surrogates And ML/AI Assisted Robust Multidisciplinary Design Optimization", European Workshop on MDO for Industrial Applications in Aeronautics, 3-5 June 2025, Toulouse, France (presentation).
❍ M. Nikbay, D. Kilic, S. Yildiz, F. Corro, N. Ince, "Leveraging Multi-Fidelity Models: A Comparative Analysis of Deep Neural Networks and Gaussian Processes in Engineering Design", NATO STO AVT-411 Research Specialists Meeting on ML/AI for Military Vehicle Design, 21-23 May 2025, Washington D.C., USA.
❍ M. Nikbay, B. Pirlepeli, B.B. Bedir, S.A. Erturk, "Aeroacoustic Performance Estimation of Cavity Flows For Military Aircraft Design Using Deep Learning", NATO STO AVT-411 Research Specialists Meeting on ML/AI for Military Vehicle Design, 21-23 May 2025, Washington D.C., USA.
❍ M. Nikbay, "Leveraging Multi-Fidelity Surrogates For Advanced Computational Design And Multidisciplinary Design Optimization In Aerospace Engineering", "Opening Keynote Lecture", AeroBest 2025, III ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of Aerospace Systems, 22-24 April 2025, Lisbon, Portugal (presentation).
❍ S. Yildiz and M. Nikbay, "Multi-Fidelity Bayesian Optimization For Aerospace Engineering Design", AeroBest 2025 III ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of Aerospace Systems, April 22-24, 2025 - Lisbon, Portugal.
❍ B. Pirlepeli, S. Yildiz, H. Aleisa, K. Kontis, and M. Nikbay, "Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of Nonplanar Lifting Systems for Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles", AeroBest 2025 III ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of Aerospace Systems, April 22-24, 2025 - Lisbon, Portugal.
❍ P. Chandrasekaran, D. Kilic and M. Nikbay, "Calibration Of Transitional Model For Low Reynolds Number Flows At High Angles Of Attack Using Surrogate-Based Optimization Framework", AeroBest 2025 III ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of Aerospace Systems, April 22-24, 2025 - Lisbon, Portugal.
❍ P. Chandrasekaran, E. Guler and M. Nikbay, "Effects Of Trailing Edge Modifications On Negative Lift Characteristics Of Symmetrical Airfoils At Transitional Low Reynolds Numbers", AeroBest 2025 III ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of Aerospace Systems, April 22-24, 2025 - Lisbon, Portugal.
❍ P. Chandrasekaran, E. Guler and M. Nikbay, "High-Fidelity Numerical Investigations Of Flare Folding Wingtips On High Aspect Ratio Wings", AeroBest 2025 III ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of Aerospace Systems, April 22-24, 2025 - Lisbon, Portugal.
❍ B. Pirlepeli, B. B. Bedir and M. Nikbay, "Deep Learning-Based Flow Field Reconstruction For M219 Cavity Flow", AeroBest 2025 III ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of Aerospace Systems, April 22-24, 2025 - Lisbon, Portugal.
❍ R. Kaba and M. Nikbay, "Aeroacoustic Sensitivity Analysis Of Geometrical Parameters For Open-Cavity Flows", AeroBest 2025 III ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of Aerospace Systems, April 22-24, 2025 - Lisbon, Portugal.
❍ D. Kilic and M. Nikbay, "Efficient High-Dimensional Design Under Uncertainty: Multi-Fidelity Deep Learning Approaches", Digital Twins in Engineering and Artificial Intelligence and Computational Methods in Applied Science, DTE - AICOMAS 2025, February 17-21, 2025, Paris, France.
❍ B. Pirlepeli, B.B. Bedir and M. Nikbay, "Machine Learning Based Turbulence Model Calibration for Aeroacoustic Prediction of Transonic Cavity Flows", 2025 AIAA SciTech, 6-10 January 2025, in Orlando, Florida.
❍ D. Kilic and M.Nikbay, "Implementation and Assessment of Machine Learning Methods for Multidisciplinary Aerospace Problems", 2025 AIAA SciTech, 6-10 January 2025, in Orlando, Florida.
❍ D. Kilic and M.Nikbay, "A Comparative Study on Multi-fidelity Machine Learning Modeling for Aerospace Problems", 2025 AIAA SciTech, 6-10 January in Orlando, Florida.
❍ H. Aleissa, K. Kontis and M.Nikbay, "Low-Speed Aerodynamic Characteristics of a Cranked Lambda UCAV with Deflected Wingtips", 2025 AIAA SciTech, 6-10 January in Orlando, Florida.
❍ H. Alesia, K. Kontis, & M. Nikbay, "Low Observable Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle Wind Tunnel Model Design, Manufacturing, and Aerodynamic Characterization", MDPI Aerospace Journal, 2024, 11(3), 216. [LINK]
❍ M. Diez, S. Ficini, R. Pellegrini, A. Serani, D. Quagliarella, M. Rumpfkeil, A. S. Thelen, E. Minisci, P. Beran, D. Bryson, S. Yildiz, M. Nikbay, L. Mainini, T. P. Scholcz, "Chapter 2 Multi-Fidelity Methods", NATO STO-TR-AVT-331 Goal-Driven, Multi-Fidelity Approaches for Military Vehicle System-Level Design, January 3rd, 2024, Published by NATO Science and Technology Organization, DOI 10.14339/STO-TR-AVT-331, ISBN 978-92-837-2509-1.
❍ D. Bryson, P. Beran, L. Daniel, Jr., A. S. Thelen, M. Rumpfkeil, D. Quagliarella, M. Nikbay, E. Cakmak, S. Yildiz, "Chapter 3 Air Benchmark Definition", NATO STO-TR-AVT-331 Goal-Driven, Multi-Fidelity Approaches for Military Vehicle System-Level Design, January 3rd, 2024, Published by NATO Science and Technology Organization, DOI 10.14339/STO-TR-AVT-331, ISBN 978-92-837-2509-1.
❍ A. Serani, R. Broglia, M. Diez, O. Goren, D. B. Danisman, H. P. Solak, S. Yildiz, M. Nikbay, G. Grigoropoulos, C. Bakirtzoglou, G. Papakadis, T. P. Scholcz, J. Klinkenberg, "Chapter 4 Sea Benchmark Definition", NATO STO-TR-AVT-331 Goal-Driven, Multi-Fidelity Approaches for Military Vehicle System-Level Design, January 3rd, 2024, Published by NATO Science and Technology Organization, DOI 10.14339/STO-TR-AVT-331, ISBN 978-92-837-2509-1.
❍ E. Minisci, P. Leyland, S. Yildiz, M. Nikbay, "Chapter 5 Space Benchmark Definition", NATO STO-TR-AVT-331 Goal-Driven, Multi-Fidelity Approaches for Military Vehicle System-Level Design, January 3rd, 2024, Published by NATO Science and Technology Organization, DOI 10.14339/STO-TR-AVT-331, ISBN 978-92-837-2509-1.
❍ L. Mainini, A. S. Thelen, M. Rumpfkeil, D. Quagliarella, F. Fiore, A. Serani, S. Ficini, R. Pellegrini, M. Diez, E. Minisci, H. P. Solak, S. Yildiz, M. Nikbay, D. Bryson, P. Beran, "Chapter 6 L1 Benchmark Definitions and Results", NATO STO-TR-AVT-331 Goal-Driven, Multi-Fidelity Approaches for Military Vehicle System-Level Design, January 3rd, 2024, Published by NATO Science and Technology Organization, DOI 10.14339/STO-TR-AVT-331, ISBN 978-92-837-2509-1.
❍ D. Bryson, P. Beran, L. Daniel, Jr., A. S. Thelen, M. Rumpfkeil, F. D. Fiore, D. Quagliarella, M. Nikbay, E. Cakmak, S. Yildiz, L. Mainini, "Chapter 7 Air Benchmark Results", NATO STO-TR-AVT-331 Goal-Driven, Multi-Fidelity Approaches for Military Vehicle System-Level Design, January 3rd, 2024, Published by NATO Science and Technology Organization, DOI 10.14339/STO-TR-AVT-331, ISBN 978-92-837-2509-1.
❍ A. Serani, S. Ficini, R. Broglia, M. Diez, L. Mainini, T. P. Scholcz, J. Klinkenberg, G. Grigoropoulos, C. Bakirtzoglou, G. Papakadis, F. Fiore, O. Goren, D. B. Danisman, H. P. Solak, S. Yildiz, M. Nikbay, "Chapter 8 Sea Benchmark Results", NATO STO-TR-AVT-331 Goal-Driven, Multi-Fidelity Approaches for Military Vehicle System-Level Design, January 3rd, 2024, Published by NATO Science and Technology Organization, DOI 10.14339/STO-TR-AVT-331, ISBN 978-92-837-2509-1.
❍ E. Minisci, P. Leyland, S. Yildiz, M. Nikbay, "Chapter 9 Space Benchmark Results", NATO STO-TR-AVT-331 Goal-Driven, Multi-Fidelity Approaches for Military Vehicle System-Level Design, January 3rd, 2024, Published by NATO Science and Technology Organization, DOI 10.14339/STO-TR-AVT-331, ISBN 978-92-837-2509-1.
❍ H. Alesia, K. Kontis, & M. Nikbay, "A Study Of The Vortices Merging Over A Nonplanar Cranked Lambda Wing Model At Subsonic Speed", 10th Conference On Experimental Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics And Thermodynamics, ExHFT-10, 26-30 August 2024, Rhodes Island, Greece.
❍ H. Alesia, K. Kontis, B. Pirlepeli, & M. Nikbay, "Low-Subsonic Aerodynamic Analyses of a Nonplanar BWB Model: An Experimental and CFD Study", 34th Congress of the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences, 9-13 September 2024, Florence, Italy.
❍ G.M. Onder, M.E. Cetinkaya, & M. Nikbay, "Reliability-Based Fatigue Life Analysis Of Wire Arc Additive Manufactured TI6AL4V Aerospace Parts", 34th Congress of the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences, 9-13 September 2024, Florence, Italy.
❍ H. Alesia, K. Kontis, & M. Nikbay, "Numerical Investigations on Low-Speed Aerodynamic Characteristics of Generic UCAV Configurations", AIAA Journal of Aircraft, Vol 60, No 6, November 2023. [LINK]
❍ H. Alesia, K. Kontis, B. Pirlepeli, & M. Nikbay, "Conceptual Design of a Non-Constant Leading-Edge Flying Wing UCAV Model", AIAA Journal of Aircraft, 2023. [LINK]
❍ H.E. Tekaslan & M. Nikbay, "Multifidelity Prediction Framework with Convolutional Neural Networks Using High-Dimensional Data", AIAA Journal of Aerospace Information Systems, Vol. 20, No. 5 May 2023, pp. 264-275. [LINK]
❍ H.E. Tekaslan, S. Yildiz, Y. Demiroglu, & M. Nikbay, "Implementation of Multidisciplinary and Multi-Fidelity Uncertainty Quantification Methods for Sonic Boom Prediction", AIAA Journal of Aircraft, Vol. 60 No. 2, pp. 410-422, March 2023. [LINK]
❍ A. Serani, S. Ficini, R. Broglia, M. Diez, O. Goren, D.B. Danisman, H. Pehlivan Solak, S. Yildiz, M. Nikbay, T. Scholcz, J. Klinkenberg, G. Grigoropoulos, C. Bakirtzoglou, & G. Papadakis, "Shape Optimization of a Naval Destroyer by Multi-Fidelity Methods", Marine 2023 Computational Methods in Marine Engineering, 27-29 June 2023, Madrid, Spain. [LINK]
❍ J.H. Morrison, M. Nikbay, & E.L. Walker, "AVT-297 Development of a Framework for Validation of Computational Tools", 2023 AIAA Scitech Forum, 23-27 January 2023, National Harbor, MD. [LINK]
❍ M. Nikbay, D. Kilic, E. Cakmak, H.E. Tekaslan, S. Yildiz, & Y. Demiroglu, "Multi-Fidelity and Multi-Disciplinary Design Optimization of A Low-Boom Supersonic Transport Aircraft", 2023 AIAA Scitech Forum, 23–27 January 2023, National Harbor, MD. [LINK]
❍ H. Aleisa, K. Kontis, & M. Nikbay, "Development of a Hybrid Design Rapid Prototyped UCAV Wind Tunnel Model", 2023 AIAA Scitech Forum, 23–27 January 2023, National Harbor, MD.
❍ Demiroglu, Y. and Nikbay, M., "Development of A Sonic Boom Propagation Code For Low-Boom Supersonic Aircraft Design and Optimization", 2023 AIAA Scitech Forum, 23–27 January 2023, National Harbor, MD.
❍ P. Acar, A. Tran, M. Nikbay, & S. Mahadevan, "Editorial: Uncertainty quantification in characterization, modelling, and design of materials", Frontiers in Materials, Vol:9, 14 December 2022, DOI: 10.3389/fmats.2022.1111499. [LINK]
❍ L. Mainini, A. Serani, M.P. Rumpfkeil, E. Minisci, D. Quagliarella, H. Pehlivan, S. Yildiz, S. Ficini, R. Pellegrini, F. Di Fiore, D. Bryson, M. Nikbay, M. Diez, & P. Beran, "Analytical Benchmark Problems for Multifidelity Optimization Methods", Arxiv Mathematics, Optimization and Control, 2022. [LINK]
❍ S. Yildiz, H. Pehlivan-Solak, & M. Nikbay, "Multi-Fidelity Low-Rank Approximations for Uncertainty Quantification of a Supersonic Aircraft Design", MDPI Algorithms, 15(7), 250, 19 July 2022, DOI: 10.3390/a15070250. [LINK]
❍ M. Diez, P. Leyland, L. Mainini, E. Minisci, M. Nikbay, H. Pehlivan, S. Yildiz, D. Quagliarella, & A. Serani, "Reproducible industrial multi-fidelity optimization benchmark problems for air, space, and sea vehicles", NATO STO AVT-354 Multi-Fidelity Methods for Military Vehicle Design Workshop, 26-28 September 2022, Varna, Bulgaria. [LINK]
❍ A. Serani, R. Broglia, M. Diez, G. Grigoropoulos, C. Bakirtzogou, O. Goren, D.B. Danisman, H. Pehlivan-Solak, S. Yildiz, & M. Nikbay, T. Scholcz, "Resistance and Seakeeping Optimization of a Naval Destroyer by Multi-Fidelity Methods", NATO STO AVT-354 Multi-Fidelity Methods for Military Vehicle Design Workshop, 26-28 September 2022, Varna, Bulgaria. [LINK]
❍ P. Beran, D. Bryson, M. Diez, S. Ficini, L. Mainini, E. Minisci, M. Nikbay, H. Pehlivan, S. Yildiz, R. Pellegrini, D. Quagliarella, M.P. Rumpfkeil, & A. Serani, "Analytical benchmark problems for multifidelity optimization methods", NATO STO AVT-354 Multi-Fidelity Methods for Military Vehicle Design Workshop, 26-28 September 2022, Varna, Bulgaria. [LINK]
❍ D.E. Bryson, A.S. Thelen, P.S. Beran, E. Cakmak, S. Yildiz, & M. Nikbay, "Comparison of MultiFidelity Optimization Methods Using an Aero-Structural Benchmark Problem", NATO STO AVT-354 Multi-Fidelity Methods for Military Vehicle Design Workshop, 26-28 September 2022, Varna, Bulgaria. [LINK]
❍ J.H. Morrison, M. Nikbay, & E.L. Walker, "NATO AVT-297 Development of a Framework for Validation of Computational Tools For Analysis of Air Vehicles", 33rd Congress of the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences, ICAS 2022, 4-9 September 2022, Stockholm, Sweden.
❍ S. Yildiz, H. Pehlivan-Solak, M. Diez, O. Goren, & M. Nikbay, "Advanced Experiments on Gaussian Process-based Multi-fidelity Methods over Diverse Mathematical Characteristics", ECCOMAS Congress 2022 8th European Congress on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences and Engineering, 5-9 June 2022, Oslo, Norway. [LINK]
❍ O. Yagci, & M. Nikbay, "Evasive Maneuver Trajectory Optimization of an UCAV Against an Air to Air Missile", 2022 AIAA Aviation Forum, 27 June-1 July 2022, Chicago, IL, USA. [LINK]
❍ H. Aleisa, K. Kontis, M. Nikbay, B. Pirlepeli, E. Cakmak, & E. Kara, "Conceptual Design of a Non-Constant Sweep Blended Flying Wing UCAV Configuration", 2022 AIAA Aviation Forum, 27 June-1 July 2022, Chicago, IL, USA. [LINK]
❍ H.E. Tekaslan, & M. Nikbay, "A Multi-fidelity Prediction with Convolutional Neural Networks Using High-Dimensional Data", 2022 AIAA Aviation Forum, 27 June-1 July 2022, Chicago, IL, USA. [LINK]
❍ H. Aleisa, K. Kontis, & M. Nikbay, "Predictions of the Low-Speed Aerodynamic Characteristics of Generic UCAVs", 2022 AIAA Scitech Forum, 13-17 January 2022, San Diego, CA and online, USA. [LINK]
❍ H.E. Tekaslan, Y. Demiroglu, & M. Nikbay, "Surrogate Unsteady Aerodynamic Modeling for Supersonic Aircraft Maneuvers", 2022 AIAA Scitech Forum, 13-17 January 2022, San Diego, CA and online, USA. [LINK]
❍ H. Aleisa, K. Kontis, & M. Nikbay, "Identification of Aerodynamic Characteristics of Generic UCAV Configurations for Low-Speed Flows", 11th Ankara International Aerospace Conference (AIAC), 8-10 September 2021, Ankara, Turkey.
❍ O. Ozyilmaz, & M. Nikbay, "Investigation of Nacelle Design Parameters for a Supersonic Aircraft with Low Fidelity Approaches", 11th Ankara International Aerospace Conference (AIAC), 8-10 September 2021, Ankara, Turkey.
❍ H.E. Tekaslan, R. Imrak, & M. Nikbay, "Reliability Based Design Optimization of a Supersonic Engine Inlet", 2021 AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum, 9-11 August 2021, Denver, USA (virtual). [LINK]
❍ E. Tekaslan, S. Yildiz, Y. Demiroglu, & M. Nikbay, "Implementation of Multidisciplinary Multi-Fidelity Uncertainty Quantification Methods in Sonic Boom Prediction", AIAA Aviation Forum and Exposition, Washington, DC, USA, 2021 (virtual). [LINK]
❍ E. Egemen, M. Nikbay, & E. Erdem, "Numerical Investigation of Flow Through Labyrinth Seals in Gas Turbine Engines", 2021 AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum, 9-11 August 2021, Denver, USA (virtual). [LINK]
❍ R. Imrak, E. Karaselvi, B. Tutkun, & M. Nikbay, "Exploration of Optimal Propulsion System Airframe Integration Design Concepts for a Low Boom Supersonic Aircraft", AIAA Aviation Forum and Exposition, Washington, DC, USA, 2021 (virtual). [LINK]
❍ E. Tekaslan, S. Yildiz, Y. Demiroglu, & M. Nikbay, "Implementation of Multidisciplinary Multi-Fidelity Uncertainty Quantification Methods in Sonic Boom Prediction", AIAA Aviation Forum and Exposition, Washington, DC, USA, 2021 (virtual). [LINK]
❍ B. Pirlepeli, M. Nikbay, & K. Kontis, "A Multi-fidelity Aerodynamic Surrogate Model Implementation for Aeroelastic Optimization of a Nonplanar Lifting Surface", AeroBest 2021, An Eccomas Thematic Conference on Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of Aerospace Systems, July 21-23, 2021, Lisbon, Portugal (online conference).
❍ Y. Demiroglu, & M. Nikbay, "A Comparative Study on Multi-Fidelity Sonic Boom Prediction for a Supersonic Aircraft", AeroBest 2021, An Eccomas Thematic Conference on Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of Aerospace Systems, July 21-23, 2021, Lisbon, Portugal (online conference).
❍ S. Yildiz, E. Cakmak, E. Kara, & M. Nikbay, "Uncertainty Quantification of Aeroelastic Systems Using an Active Learning Gaussian Process", AeroBest 2021, An Eccomas Thematic Conference on Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of Aerospace Systems, July 21-23, 2021, Lisbon, Portugal (online conference).
❍ Y. Demiroglu, S. Yildiz, & M. Nikbay, "Multifidelity Sonic Boom Minimization of a Supersonic Aircraft", 2021 AIAA Scitech Forum, 11-15 January 2021, Virtual, Tennessee, USA. [LINK]
❍ A. Cusick, K. Kontis, & M. Nikbay, "Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of Reusable Launch Vehicles", 23rd AIAA International Space Planes and Hypersonics Systems and Technologies Conference, 10-12 March 2020, Montréal, Québec, Canada.
❍ S. Yildiz, Y. Demiroglu, & M. Nikbay, "Ses-Üstü Bir Uçak Modelinin Gövdesi İçin Sonik Patlama Optimizasyonu (Sonic Boom Minimization of a Supersonic Aircraft Fuselage)", 8. Ulusal Havacılık ve Uzay Konferansı, Ankara, Türkiye, 2020. [LINK]
❍ T. Vergun, S. Ozturk, & M. Nikbay, "Kanatçık Açısının İnsansız Hava Aracının Aeroelastik Davranışına Etkisi (Investigation of the Effect of Winglet Cant Angle on Aeroelastic Response of an Unmanned Air Vehicle)", 8. Ulusal Havacılık ve Uzay Konferansı, Ankara, Türkiye, 2020.
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