Sefa Yildirim

Sefa Yildirim is Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University. His research focuses on vibration analysis of composite structures, functionally graded materials, and finite element modeling of advanced composites. Current work examines rotational instability in nanocomposite disks and forging process optimization.

Research specialties:

• Vibration characteristics of FGMs
• Finite element techniques for composites
• Rotational instability analysis
• Manufacturing process simulation

Recent publications investigate hardening rule calibration for forging simulations, inertio-elastic instabilities in nanotube-reinforced disks, and vibration analysis of tapered composite aircraft wings. Methodologies employ analytical modeling, finite element analysis, and artificial intelligence techniques.

Administratively serves as Vice Dean and leads research on natural fiber composites. Teaches mechanics of materials, vibration analysis, and finite element methods.