Alp Sehirlioglu

Alp Sehirlioglu is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the Case School of Engineering, Case Western Reserve University. His research focuses on advanced materials for energy applications, including thermoelectrics, nanomaterials, and semiconductor devices. He holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2005), with prior degrees from Alfred University and Middle East Technical University.

His academic contributions span over two decades, with notable achievements such as the NSF CAREER Award (2018) and NASA Special Team Achievement Awards (2011, 2012). His work emphasizes experimental and computational approaches to materials discovery, including machine learning-driven design of high-performance materials.

Recent research highlights include studies on 2D nanomaterials (e.g., lithium cobalt oxide nanoflakes), thermoelectric composite optimization, and interface physics in oxide heterostructures. His publications bridge fundamental materials science with practical applications in energy storage and conversion systems.

• Education:
  • PhD, Materials Science and Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2005)
  • MSc, Ceramic Engineering, Alfred University (2000)
  • BSc, Materials Science & Metallurgical Engineering, Middle East Technical University (1997)

Dr. Sehirlioglu's work integrates advanced characterization techniques (e.g., HR-STEM, Kelvin probe microscopy) with computational modeling to address challenges in energy materials and nanotechnology. His laboratory focuses on multifunctional oxide systems, domain engineering, and high-temperature ferroelectric materials.