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Our Student Awarded the YLSY Scholarship!
Ecem Süt has been awarded the prestigious YLSY Scholarship Program funded by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of National Education.
Conference Presentation
Our graduate student Ecem Süt, under the supervision of Assist. Prof. Dr. Yasemin Yıldıran Avcu, presented her research at the MEETCON – Global 2nd International Scientific Research Congress, held in Madrid, Spain, between May 23–30, 2026.
A Success Story in the Light of Science!
We are proud to announce that Prof. Dr. Egemen Avcu, Coordinator of the Surface Treatment Laboratory at Kocaeli University, has been honored with the prestigious TÜBA-GEBIP Outstanding Young Scientist Award presented by the Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA)!
About Us
We investigate microstructure–mechanics relationships in advanced alloys and composites, with a strong focus on severe plastic deformation (e.g., ECAP) and surface engineering (e.g., shot peening and related mechanical surface treatments). Using HRDIC-enabled in situ SEM together with correlative characterisation (e.g., EBSD, TEM/HRTEM, and X-ray CT), we uncover how hierarchical and hetero-structured architectures govern strengthening, strain heterogeneity, and damage resistance at the microstructural scale.
We translate these insights into advanced materials developed via powder metallurgy (PM), additive manufacturing (AM), and SPD-based processing for failure-critical applications (e.g., biomedical implants, aerospace structures, and energy/transport components).
OUR TEAM
Prof. Dr.
Egemen Avcu
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Yasemin Yıldıran Avcu
Prof. Dr.
Rıdvan Yamanoğlu
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Mustafa Armağan
