PI

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

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