Ali Demir

Ali Demir is a Professor in the Department of Textile Engineering at Istanbul Technical University. His research spans multiple interdisciplinary areas at the intersection of textile technology, materials science, and energy applications. With an h-index of 16 and 927 citations according to Scopus, he has established himself as a significant contributor to his field.

• Position: Professor
• Institution: Istanbul Technical University
• Department: Department of Textile Engineering
• Location: İTÜ Ayazağa Kampüsü, 34000 Istanbul, Turkey
• Contact: Phone 902122450360, ademir@itu.edu.tr

Professor Demir's research interests focus on advanced textile technologies with applications in energy, filtration, and smart materials. His work prominently features nanofiber engineering, photovoltaic textiles, composite materials, and air-jet texturing techniques. He has developed expertise in creating multifunctional textiles that integrate energy harvesting capabilities, flame retardancy properties, and enhanced mechanical performance.

His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward sustainable and functional textile applications. The research portfolio shows increasing focus on energy-related textile applications, particularly photovoltaic textiles and energy storage materials. There's a clear progression from fundamental textile engineering toward more applied, interdisciplinary research that bridges textiles with renewable energy, environmental sustainability, and advanced materials science. His work on carbon nanofibers for battery applications represents a significant expansion into energy storage systems.

• Best poster award (2016)

Professor Demir has supervised 26 research projects throughout his career, with an active portfolio of 24 projects including significant EU-funded research. His current projects span from 2022 to 2027, demonstrating sustained research productivity and funding success. Notable current projects include humidity capture in greenhouses using metal-organic frameworks (2024-2027), electrochemical energy storage systems with flexible fiber structures (2023-2024), and development of natural fiber reinforced composites with flame retardant fillers (2022). His research demonstrates strong industry connections through Technology Transfer Office (TTO) projects alongside fundamental scientific research.

His research network shows significant international collaboration, particularly in the areas of photovoltaics, nanofiber engineering, and composite materials. The fingerprint analysis indicates strong connections with six similar research profiles working in related fields, suggesting an active collaborative network spanning multiple institutions and countries.