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- Osman Akan
- Professor
- Batten College of Engineering & Technology
- 135 Kaufman Hall
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Norfolk,
VA
23529
- 757-683-3757
- oakan@odu.edu
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Education
- University of Illinois,
1976
- Major: Civil Engineering
- Degree: Ph. D.
- University of Illinois,
1973
- Major: Civil Engineering
- Degree: M.S.
- Middle East Technical University,
1972
- Major: Civil Engineering
- Degree: B.S.
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Research Interests
- Urban Dtormwater Management, Mathematical Modeling of Surface and Subsurface Flows
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Licensures and Certifications
- Registered Professional Engineer-PE
- Sponsoring Organization: Commonwealth of Virginia
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Books
- Houghtalen, R. J., Akan, O., and Hwang, N. H. (2010). Fundamentals of Hydraulic Engineering Systems, 4th Edition. Pearson Prentice Hall.
- Akan, O. (2006). Open Channel Hydraulics. Burlington. M/A.: Butterworth-Heinemann/Elsevier.
- Akan, O., and Houghtalen, R. J. (2003). Urban Hydrology, Hydraulics and Stormwater Quality. Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
- Akan, O. (1993). Urban Stormwater Hydrology - A Guide to Engineering Calculations. Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Technomic Publishing Co.,.
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Book Chapters
- Paine, J. N., and Akan, O. (2004). Chapter 5- Design of Detention Systems, In: Urban Stormwater Mangement Tools.. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
- Paine, J. N., and Akan, O. (2001). Chapter 7 Design of Detention Systems,In: Urban Stormwater Management Tools.. Newyork,NY: McGraw-Hill.
- Yen, B. C., and Akan, O. (1999). Chapter 14 Hydraulic Design of Urban Drainage Systems,Hydraulic Design Handbook.. Newyork,NY: McGraw-Hill.
- Kibler, D. F., Akan, O., Aron, G., Burke, C., Glidden, M. W., and McCuen, R. H. (1996). Chapter 9 Urban Hydrology Manual.
- Akan, O. (1984). "Mathematical Simulation of Snowmelt Runoff From Snow Covers,"Frontiers in Hydrology.. in Frontiers in Hydrology, Water Resources Publication.
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Articles
- Akan, A. O. (2010). Design Aid for WAter Quality Detention Basins. Journal of Hydrologic Engineering, ASCE, 15 (1), (pp. 39-48).
- Ndahi, H. B., Chaturvedi, S., Akan, O., and Pickering, J. w. (2007). Engineering Education :Web-Based Interactive Learning Resources,The Technology Teacher. The Technology Teacher, ITEA, 67 (3), (pp. 9-14).
- Ngyun, D. T., Honrao, A. P., Hao, G., Akan, O., and Baysal, O. (2006). Unsymmetrical and Symmetrical Sparse Iterative Algorithm with Multiple Right-Hand-Sides Strategis. WSEAS Transactions on computers, 5 (8), (pp. 1694-1700).
- Akan, O. (2002). Modified Rational Method for Sizing Infiltration Structures,Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering. Caqnadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 29 (4), (pp. 539-542).
- Akan, O. (2002). Sizing Storm Water Infiltration Structures. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, ASCE, 128 (5), (pp. 534-537).
- Akan, O., and Hager, w. w. (2001). Design Aid for Grass-Lined Channels,” Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. ASCE, 127 (No. 3), (pp. pp. 236-237).
- Akan, O. (2001). Tractive Force Channel Design Aid,Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 128 (5), (pp. 534-537).
- Akan, O., Schafran, G. C., Pommerenk, P., and Harrell, L. J. (2000). “Modeling Storm-Water Runoff Quantity and Quality from Marine Drydocks. Journal of Environmental Engineering, ASCE, 126 (1), (pp. 5-11).
- Akan, O. (2000). “Spread Calculations in Composite Gutter Sections,” Journal of Transportation Engineering. Journal of Transportation Engineering, ASCE, Vol 126 (No 5), (pp. pp. 448-450).
- Akan, O. (1994). "Modeling Enrichment of Soluble Pollutants in Snow Covers," Water, Air, and Soil Pollution,. Water, Air, and Soil Pollution, Vol. 73, (pp. pp.225-234).
- Akan, O., and Antoun, E. N. (1994). "Runoff Detention for Flood Volume or Erosion Control," Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 120 (No. 1), (pp. pp. 168-178).
- Akan, O. (1993). Closure to "Horton Infiltration Formula Revisited," Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering,. Journal of Environmental Engineering,ASCE, Vol 120 (No. 3), (pp. pp.690-692).
- Akan, O. (1993). Closure to "Storm Runoff Detention for Pollutant Removal,". Journal of Environmental Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 119 (No. 6), (pp. pp. 1257-1258).
- Akan, O. (1992). "Horton Infiltration Formula Revisited," Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering,. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 118 (No. 5), (pp. pp. 828-830).
- Akan, O. (1992). "Storm Runoff Detention for Pollutant Removal. Journal of Environmental Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 118 (No. 3), (pp. pp. 380-389).
- Akan, O. (1991). Single-Outlet Detention-Pond Analysis and Design. Water Resources Journal, Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (pp. pp. 31-36).
- Akan, O. (1990). Single-Outlet Detention-Pond Analysis and Design,'' Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering,. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Vol. 116 (No. 4,), (pp. pp. 527-536).
- Akan, O. (1989). Time of Concentration of Overland Flow,''. ASCE, Vol. 112, (No. 2), (pp. pp. 172 183).
- Akan, O. (1988). Derived Frequency Distribution for Storm Runoff Pollution,'' Journal of Environmental Engineering. Journal of Environmental Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 114, (No. 6), (pp. pp. 1344 1351).
- Akan, O. (1988). Overland Flow on Pervious, Converging Surface. Nordic Hydrology, An International Journal, Vol. 19, (pp. pp. 153 164).
- Akan, O., and Al-Turbak, T. A. (1988). The Rational Formula Interpreted Using a Physically Based Model. Nordic Hydrology, An International Journal, Vol. 19, (pp. pp. 41 52).
- Akan, O. (1987). Pollutant Washoff by Overland Flow. Journal of Environmental Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 113 (No. 4), (pp. pp. 811 823).
- Akan, O. (1987). Risk Model for Storm Sewers with Submerged Outlets. Journal of Environmental Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 113 (No. 6), (pp. pp. 1376 1384).
- Akan, O. (1986). Drainage of Pavements Under Nonuniform Rainfall. Journal of Transportaion Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 112 (No. 2), (pp. pp. 172 183).
- Akan, O. (1986). Time of Concentration Formula for Overland Flow. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 115, (No. 4), (pp. pp. 733 735).
- Akan, O. (1985). Kinematic Wave Method for Peak Runoff Estimates. Journal of Transportation Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 111 (No. 4), (pp. pp. 419 425).
- Akan, O. (1985). Overland Flow Hydrographs for SCS Type II Rainfall,'' Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 111 (No. 3), (pp. pp. 276 286).
- Akan, O. (1985). Similarity Solution of Overland Flow on Pervious Surface. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 111 (No 7), (pp. pp. 1057 1067).
- Akan, O. (1984). Inlet Time Concentration Time Nomogram for Urban Basins. Water Resources Bulletin, Vol. 20 (No. 2), (pp. pp. 267 270).
- Akan, O. (1984). Simulation of Runoff from Snow Covered Hillslopes. Water Resources Research, Vol. 20 (No. 6,), (pp. pp. 707 713).
- Yen, B. C., and Akan, O. (1983). Effects of Soil Properties on Overland Flow and Infiltration. Journal of Hydraulic Research, IAHR, 21 (2), (pp. pp. 153 173).
- Akan, O., and Yen, B. C. (1981). Diffusion Wave Flood Routing in Channel Networks. Journal of the Hydraulics Division, ASCE, Vol. 107 (No. HY6), (pp. pp. 719 732).
- Akan, O., and Yen, B. C. (1981). Mathematical Model of Shallow Water Flow Over Porous Media,'' Journal of the Hydraulics Division. Journal of the Hydraulics Division, ASCE, Vol 107 (No. HY4), (pp. pp. 479 494).
- Akan, O. (1974). Discussion of ``Computer Programming of Flow Over Side Weir,'' by K.V.H. Smith. Journal of the Hydraulics Division, ASCE, Vol. 100 (No. HY3), (pp. pp.489 490).
- 2002: ASCE VA Section 80th Anniversary Commendation
- 1985: Chi Epsilon
- 1989: Civil Engineering Faculty of the Year Award, ODU
- 2005: College of Engineering and Technology Teaching Excellence Award, ODU
- 1987: Outstanding Journal Paper Award, ASCE Irrigation and Drainage Division
- 1973: Phi Kappa Phi
- ASCE Fellow
- High Honor Student, METU
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Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research
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Intellectual Property
- BASINOPT software
- Patent/Copyright: Copyright
- CAHH Computer Software Package (PONDOPT, SCSHYDRO, SECTION, TOC, FLEXLIN, PIPECAP, HYDSTAT programs)
- Patent/Copyright: Copyright
- CHANNEL software
- Patent/Copyright: Copyright