PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Welcome to our research group! I earned my B.Sc. in Physics from Karadeniz Technical University, Turkey, in 2007. Building on this foundation, I pursued my passion for exploration, completing my M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering in 2011 and earning a Ph.D. in Engineering Science and Mechanics in 2016, both from The Penn State University, USA.
Following my doctoral journey, I contributed to cutting-edge research as a Postdoctoral Associate in the Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Department at Duke University, USA, from 2016 to 2017. Currently, I hold the position of Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Aydın Adnan Menderes University.
My research journey encompasses a diverse range of interests, with a primary focus on the biomedical applications of micro/nano electromechanical systems (BioNEMS/BioMEMS), microfluidics, micro-total-analysis-systems, acoustofluidics, and materials science.
As our group advances on the frontiers of knowledge, I find myself invigorated by new challenges and opportunities. Beyond my current role, I am keenly interested in exploring collaborative ventures and potential faculty positions that align with my expertise and passion for innovation.
If you share a vision for pushing the boundaries of knowledge and are intrigued by the intersections of technology and biomedical applications, I would be delighted to connect and explore possibilities for future collaborations.
Thank you for visiting, and I look forward to engaging with fellow enthusiasts in the pursuit of groundbreaking research and academic excellence.
Education:
Postdoctoral Associate: 2016 – 2017
Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University, USA
Laboratory Management, Research Mentorship: Microfabrication, Acoustofluidics, Microfluidics
Doctor of Philosophy: 2011 – 2016
Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Penn State University, USA
Thesis title: Applications of Acoustofluidics in Biotechnology
Master of Science: 2009 – 2011
Materials Science and Engineering, The Penn State University, USA
Thesis title: Vanadium-transition metal oxide alloy thin films for microbolometer applications.
Language Program: 2008 – 2009
Intensive English Communication Program, The Penn State University, USA
Erasmus Program-Visiting Student: 2005 – 2006
Department of Solid State Physics, University of Ghent, Belgium
Thesis title: Fundamental study of the origin of the intrinsic stress during solid state reactions in thin films.
Bachelor of Science: 2002 – 2007
Department of Physics, Karadeniz Technical University, Turkey