AYDIN DEMİR

Assoc. Prof. Aydın Demir is a faculty member at Karadeniz Technical University's Faculty of Forestry, specializing in Forest Industry Engineering. He holds an Associate Professorship since 2025 and previously served as an Assistant Professor (2023–2025). His academic roles include Deputy Head of Department and managerial positions at the university's teaching and learning center.

Education: PhD in Forest Industry Engineering (Karadeniz Technical University, 2019), MSc in Forest Industry Engineering (2014), and BSc in Forest Industry Engineering (Istanbul University, 2010).

Research focuses on wood mechanics, CLT durability, fire-retardant treatments, CNC processing optimization, and structural timber applications. He has published ~86 papers (including 25 in Scopus-indexed journals) and led 6 funded projects. Notable awards include 2010 Faculty Top Student honor.

Key contributions include CLT performance optimization, fire-resistant materials, and AI-driven process modeling. Active in international conferences and authored book chapters on structural composites and bamboo utilization.