Alper Taşdemirci

Alper Taşdemirci is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Izmir Institute of Technology (IYTE). His primary research focuses on high strain rate mechanics, material deformation, energy absorption in structural materials, and computational modeling. He has conducted extensive studies on composite materials, metallic foams, and bio-inspired designs, with a strong emphasis on dynamic loading conditions and finite element analysis.

Education:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Erciyes Üniversitesi
• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Erciyes Üniversitesi
• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Delaware

Research Interests:

• High strain rate behavior of materials
• Energy absorption mechanisms in structural components
• Dynamic material testing (e.g., Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar)
• Composite and metallic material design for impact applications
• Numerical modeling with LS-DYNA

Publications:

His recent works explore bio-inspired metallic structures, additive manufacturing of composites, and the dynamic compression of syntactic foams. Key themes include strain rate effects, material characterization under impact, and the development of constitutive models for advanced materials.

Awards and Honors:

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Grants and Advising:

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