ESAD KAYA

Assoc. Prof. ESAD KAYA is an academic at Eskisehir Osmangazi University, holding the position of Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture. His academic journey includes roles as Assistant Professor (2023–present), Research Assistant (2014–present), and managerial roles such as Manager of the Research and Application Center. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the same university in 2021, focusing on metal matrix composites. His research interests span tribology, materials science, and manufacturing processes, with a focus on composites, thermal treatments, and surface engineering.

His scholarly work emphasizes the mechanical and tribological properties of advanced materials, including copper-based composites, maraging steels, and ceramic-reinforced coatings. Notable contributions include studies on cryogenic treatments of steels and additive manufacturing processes. He has supervised one thesis and actively contributes to funded projects like plasma welding advancements and composite material synthesis.

Kaya has published extensively in SCI-indexed journals, with over 50 articles and book chapters. His peer-reviewed work addresses topics such as plasma-assisted hard-facing and laser welding of aerospace alloys. He also reviews for high-impact journals like Surface and Coatings Technology and Materials Science and Technology.