Alper Ekinci

Alper Ekinci is a Researcher at Loughborough University's Wolfson School, focused on the Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering department. His work centers on 3D printing for biomedical applications, particularly the degradation behavior of additively manufactured biodegradable materials like polylactic acid (PLA). He holds a PhD from Wolfson School and an MSc in Product Design and Management from the University of Liverpool.

His research investigates how printing parameters and structural design influence material properties in biodegradable devices, with emphasis on improving mechanical performance and stability during degradation. Key topics include fused filament fabrication (FFF), layer-dependent material properties, and vascular network optimization for tissue engineering.

Ekinci has published extensively on material extrusion techniques, hydrolytic degradation mechanisms, and additive manufacturing processes for medical applications. His work bridges mechanical engineering principles with biomedical material science to advance implant and device design.

Though no specific awards are listed, his contributions to additive manufacturing for medical use highlight innovative approaches to material characterization and application.