Yusuf Usta

Yusuf Usta is a Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering within Gazi University Faculty of Engineering. He has been with the department since 1989, progressing through roles from research assistant to full professor. Currently, he serves as the Deputy Director of the Additive Manufacturing Technologies Application and Research Center (EKTAM), focusing on additive manufacturing, powder metallurgy, manufacturing processes, material science, and CAD-CAM. His administrative roles include Vice Head of the department, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, and leadership of Gazi University’s Directorate of Constructional and Technical Works.

Research Interests:

• Additive Manufacturing (Selective Laser Melting, Metal Laser Sintering)
• Powder Metallurgy and Metal Injection Molding
• Biomedical Applications (Trabecular Bone Structures, Biodegradable Implants)
• Laser Processing and Surface Engineering
• Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) with Powder Metal Electrodes
• Manufacturing Safety Systems and Process Optimization

Scientific Contributions: With over 76 WoS publications, 20 projects, and 2 patents, Yusuf Usta has led research in advanced manufacturing techniques, including thermal analysis of rail systems, micro-scale porous surface fabrication, and mechanical testing of implantable structures. His work spans materials science, mechanical engineering, and industrial safety.