Date of Birth: 9 th November 1980 Place of Birth: Merzifon, Turkey Nationality: Turkish Marital Status: Married CURRICULUM VITAE Hakan OFLAZ Work Address: Izmir Katip Celebi University, Faculty of Engineering & Arch. Department of Biomedical Engineering Ataturk Organize Sanayi Bolgesi Mahallesi, Havaalani Sosesi, No: 33/2, Balatcik, 35620, Cigli, Izmir/TURKEY e-mail: hakanoflaz@gmail.com hakan.oflaz@ikc.edu.tr EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE February 2013 - Assistant Professor Izmir Katip Celebi University, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Department of Biomedical Engineering. Izmir, Turkey October 2009 September 2012 01.02.2012-30.09.2012 01.10.2011-31.01.2012 May 2008 30.09.2011 September 2004 - May 2008 April 2006-October 2006 September 1999- September 2003 Dr.rer.medic Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gynecology, Cologne University. Cologne, Germany (Field: Biomedical Engineering) Res. Assistant Department of Cellbiophysics, Institute of Biongineering, Aachen University of Applied Sciences. Juelich, Germany Res. Assistant Institute of Biomedical Optics, University of Luebeck. Luebeck, Germany Res. Assistant Department of Cellbiophysics, Institute of Biongineering, Aachen University of Applied Sciences. Juelich, Germany M.Sc. + Res. Assistant Erasmus Exchange Programme (6 Months) B.Sc. Department of Biomechanics, Instute of Health Science, Dokuz Eylul University. Izmir, Turkey Lab. of Biomechanics, Institute for Biongineering, Aachen University of Applied Sciences. Juelich, Germany Department of Electrics and Electronics Engineering, Engineering Faculty of Pamukkale University. Denizli, Turkey 1
Publications H. Oflaz, A. Temiz Artmann, P. Mallmann, S. Kuckelkorn, P. Linder, N. Föckler, M. Valter, G. M. Artmann. Biomechanical Evaluation of Fetal Membranes with a New Experimental Device. (In Prep.) H. Oflaz, O. Baran. A new device for measuring a soft tissue stiffness. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H, Journal of Engineering in Medicine. (In Prep.) S.C. Micili, M. Valter, H. Oflaz, C. Ozogul, P. Linder, N. Fockler, G.M. Artmann, I. Digel, A.T. Artmann. Optical Coherence Tomography - A Potential Tool to Predict Premature Rupture of Fetal Membranes. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H, Journal of Engineering in Medicine. (Accepted - in press) H. Oflaz, M. Sarikanat, O. Baran, H. Havitcioglu. Comparison between the micromotion damping pin and Schanz pin by using experimental modal analysis: Biomechanical study. Arch. Orthop Trauma Surg. (Accepted - in press) M. Sarikanat, H. Oflaz, B.O. Donmez, H. Yildiz. Bone Remodeling Models Under Mechanical Loading. Scriptia Scientifica Medica, Vol 43 (2), pp. 57 168, ISSN 0582-3250, 2011. V. Gokce, H. Oflaz, A. Dulgeroglu, A. Bora, I. Gunal. Kirschner wire fixation for scaphoid fractures: an experimental study in synthetic bones. J. Hand Surgery Eur Vol. 2011 May;36(4), pp. 325-328. O. Baran, E. Sagol, H. Oflaz, M. Sarikanat, H. Havitcioglu. A Biomechanical study on preloaded compression effect on headless screws. Arch. Orthop Trauma Surg. Vol. 129(12), pp. 1601-1605, 2009 Dec. Oflaz H, Dogruoz I.H., Uzun B., Sarıkanat M., Havitcioglu H., Finite Elements Analysis of The Dynamic Hip Screw. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. Vol.41, Suppl. III, pp. 79-80, ISSN 1017-995x, 2007. E. Uyar, O. Baser, L. Cetin, H. Oflaz. Investigation and analysis of bipedal human walking to control the motion of knee prostheses. Annuals of DAAAM for 2006 and Proceedings of the 17th DAAM Symposium. Vol 17, No 1, pp. 417-418, 2006. E. Uyar, O. Baser, L. Cetin, H. Oflaz. Investigation and analysis of bipedal human walking to control the motion of knee prostheses. Acta Technica Napocensis. 49 Vol II, ISSN 1221-5872, pp. 449-454, 2006. H. Havitcioglu, O. Baran, H. Oflaz, E. Devseren, L. Baktiroglu, H. Yildiz. Development of load absorbing viscoelastic external fixator pin. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. Vol.39, Suppl. 2,pp. 53, 2005. 2
COURSES AND CONGRESS: 8 th International Conference on Cell & Stem Cell Engineering, 11-12 June, 2010, Dublin, Ireland 2009, 14th National Biomedical Engineering Meeting. Izmir, Turkey 2008, 4 th Biomechanics Congress, 16-17 October, Erzurum, Turkey 2008, 5 th International Meeting of The A.S.A.M.I., 28 30 th May, St. Petersburg, Russia 2007, The 19 th Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress, 23-28 October, Ankara, Turkey 2007, 13 th Biomedical Science & Technology Symposium, 26-28 August, Istanbul, Turkey 2006, The 17 th DAAAM International Symposium on Intelligent Manufacturing & Automation, 8-11 November, Viana, Austria 2005, Course of Cellular, Molecular and Analytical Technics, 22-23 November, Izmir, Turkey 2005, 12 th International Biomedical Science and Technology Symposium, 20-23 September, Izmir, Turkey 2005, The 19 th Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress, 14-19 May, Antalya- Belek, Turkey 2005, 1 st Congress of Molecular Medicine-From Cell to Bedside, 16-19 April, Istanbul, Turkey. 2004, 2 nd Natioanl Biomechanics Congress, 26-27 November, Istanbul, Turkey. National Course 3
Poster and Oral Presentations International N. Lawrenz, M. Valter, H. Oflaz, S. Cilaker Micili, P. Malmann, G.M. Artmann, A. Temiz Artmann. Biomarker for Prognosis of Premature Birth: A Biomedical Approach. 8 th International Conference on Cell & Stem Cell Engineering, 11-12 June, 2010, Dublin, Ireland H.Havıtçıoğlu, B.Uzun, Ö.Baran, M.A.Türken, H.Oflaz, A.T.Cemil. The Effects Of Patients Extremity Position On Tensile Forces During Distraction: A biomechanic study. 5 th International Meeting of The A.S.A.M.I. St. Petersburg, Russia Uyar E., Baser O., Cetin L., Oflaz H. Investigation and Analysis of Bipedal Human Walking to Control The Motion of Knee Prostheses. The 17 th DAAAM International Symposium on Intelligent Manufacturing & Automation, Viana, Austria. Oflaz H., Havitcioglu H., Baran O., Yildiz H., Baktiroglu L., Devseren E. Development of Load Absorbing Viscoelastic External Fixator Pin (Biomechanical Study). The 12 th International Biomedical Science and Technology Symposium, Izmir, Turkey. National Demirci T., Oflaz H., Sarikanat M. et al. (2009) Developing an in-vitro mechanical stretching system for moleculer cell biology studies (in English). Conference: 14th National Biomedical Engineering Meeting (Izmir, TURKEY) from: 20/05/2009 to: 22/05/2009, 202-206. Oflaz H., Sarikanat M., Baran O., Havitcioglu H. Comparison Between the Micro- Motion Damping Pin and the Schanz Pin:Finite Element Analysis, The 4 th Biomechanics Congress, 2008, Erzurum, Turkey. Sarikanat M., Yildiz H., Oflaz H. Bone Remodelling Under Mechanical Loading. The 4 th Biomechanics Congress, 2008, Erzurum, Turkey. Baran O., Oflaz H., Sagol E., Sarikanat M., Havitcioglu H. Constant Pitch Headless Compression Screw: Biomechanical Comparison. The 4 th Biomechanics Congress, 2008, Erzurum, Turkey. Uzun B., Havitcioglu H., Baran O., Oflaz H. The Effects of Patients Extremity Position on Tensile Forces During Distraction: A Biomechanical Study. The 4 th Biomechanics Congress, 2008, Erzurum, Turkey. Binbas O., Uzun B., Oflaz H., Baran O., Havitcioglu H. Biomechanical Comparison of The New Designed Micro Movement Allowing Plate With Respect to The Rigit Plate. The 4 th Biomechanics Congress, 2008, Erzurum, Turkey. Oflaz H, Dogruoz I.H., Uzun B., Sarıkanat M., Havitcioglu H., Finite Elements Analysis of The Dynamic Hip Screw. The 20 th Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress, Ankara, Turkey (Oral-Presentation). Uzun B., Oflaz H., Baran O., Havitcioglu H. Design of a New Extensible Mechanic Intramedullary Nail. The 4 th Biomechanics Congress, 2008, Erzurum, Turkey (Poster). Uzun B., Oflaz H., Baran O., Havitcioglu H., Effects of The Different Femoral Stems at Modular Tumor Prosthesis. The 20 th Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress, Ankara, Turkey (Poster). Oflaz H., Uzun B., Dogruoz I.H., Baran O, Havitcioglu H., Micro Motion Permissive Biological Plate. The 20 th Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress, Ankara, Turkey (Poster). 4
Sagol E., Baran O., Oflaz H., Sarıkanat M., Havitcioglu H., Biomechanical evaluation of the headless Compressive Screws. The 20 th Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress, Ankara, Turkey (Poster). Havitcioglu H., Baran O., Oflaz H., Devseren E., Baktiroglu L., Yildiz H. Development of External Fixator Pin, The 19 th Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Congress, Antalya-Belek, Turkey. Patents B.14.1.TPE.0.10.01-2008/01035. Tissue Hardness Measurement Device B.14.1.TPE.0.10.03-2008/01036. Mechanical Stress Device for In-Vitro Cell Culture EP1764050A2. Bone Intramedullary Fixation Pin PT2004-00154. Load Absorbable External Fixator Pin Teaching skills 2 nd examiner of a Master thesis at Aachen University of Applied Sciences. Physics lectures given to Freshmen at Aachen University of Applied Sciences (in English) Practical Bioanalytic laboratory courses given to Freshmen at Aachen University of Applied Scinces (in English) Practical laboratory courses given to first and second year medical students. Variaty theoritical courses given to the students as a member of Turkish Educational Volunteers foundation. Seminars about cell-drum technology, and how to design a new mechanical stimulator for cell culture. Computer skills CAD design Finite Element Analysis with ANSYS Labview and Matlab Windows and office programs Technical skills Able to use fallowing devices: 3D Scanner (Z-Scan, Z Corporaiton), 3D Printer (Z-Print), Axial compression and Tension device (Shimadzu AGI 10 KN) Non Contact Video Extensometer (DVE-101/201 Digital Video Extensometer) Dynamic Data Loger (TML SDA-830C, 10KHz Data Reading) Electronical Test Devices Pic programming (Pic Basic Pro) Precise Saw for bone (Logitech AXL1 Annular Saw) Mechanic Stimulator with Cell Drum Technology (Department of Cell Biophysics, Aachen FH - Germany) OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) Light Scattering Basic cell culture technics and preparation of gels in different hardness scales 5
Fluorescence Microscopy, confocal microscopy, inverted microscopy UV-VIS Spectrophotometric measurements Fiber Optic Spectroscopy Fluorescence Spectroscopy Biomedical Lab. Devices Projects Chorion Amnion Rupture Prediction Array (CARA). ZIM/BMWI-Project, FKZ: VP 242 56 01 AB 9 Premature Rupture Of Membrante Prediction Test (PROMPT). FHp, of Und FKZ:1772X07 Modelling Clinical Device To Measure a Hardness of the Human Soft Tissue M.Sc. Thesis DEU-BAP (Scientific Research Foundation of Dokuz Eylul University) Development of an Expandable Intramedular Nail DPT (T.R. Primeministry State Planning Organization) New Design of a Mechanical Stimulatin for Cell Culture DEU-BAP (Scientific Research Foundation of Dokuz Eylul University) Investigation of Bipedal Locomotion and Design of a new Robotic Lower Extremity Device for Patients Having Walking Problems DEU-BAP (Scientific Research Foundation of Dokuz Eylul University) Hydroxyapatit coating of anchors and investigation of their strength on a bone Private (Foundation by a private company) Research Interests Electronics Biomechanics Biomedical device design Soft tissue consistency Orthopaedic research - design of new implants and prosthesis Other surgical implants Biomechatronics and robotic surgery Computer modeling, simulation and analysis Biocompatibility Dental implants Gynecology (premature births and hysterectomy) Sensors and sensing in biology and engineering Experience on Surgery (as a viewer) Total hip replacement Fracture fixation with either external fixators or plates Knee Prosthesis Bone lengthening with either ilizarov methods or expandable intramedullar nails Biopsy from a bone by assisting with MRI and Radiography 6
Memberships Biomechanics, Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Research and Development Society-Turkey The Chamber of Electrical Engineer (EMO) Turkish Educational Volunteers Foundation Competences Work in group and leading a team, communication skills, stress resistance, fast learning talent, open mind for new challenges, experiences and opinions. Sports Tenis, walking, ride a bicycle, football, swimming. Hobbies Cinema, theatre, reading, music, travelling. 7