Alper Gürarslan

Alper Gürarslan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Textile Engineering at Istanbul Technical University. His research focuses on sustainable and functional textiles, biomaterials, nanomaterials, and biomedical applications. He leads several projects on electronic textiles, wound dressings, and eco-friendly materials. Key collaborations involve combining natural fibers with advanced materials.

• University: Istanbul Technical University
• Department: Department of Textile Engineering

Research interests include nanowire-coated alginate films, poplar fiber composites, and smart textiles for wearable electronics. He has published extensively on topics like thermal insulation properties of nonwovens and antibacterial material integration.

Notable projects include 'Regenerated Cotton for Electronic Textiles' (EU-funded) and 'Productive Catalytic Living Materials' (TÜBİTAK). He has received awards for contributions to flexible electronics and sustainable textile materials.

• Awards: Flexible and Wearable Electronics (2018), Smart Textiles from Sustainable Materials (2021)

Current projects span biobased membranes, high-efficiency filtration systems, and medical textile applications. His work emphasizes sustainability and interdisciplinary innovation.