Arife Yurdakul

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Arife Yurdakul is a faculty member in the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at Düzce University’s Faculty of Engineering, Turkey. She currently holds the academic rank of Associate Professor and actively contributes to both teaching and research in advanced ceramics and composite materials.

Research Focus:

• Ceramic matrix composites and zirconia-based toughening mechanisms
• Processing of yttria-, ceria-, and magnesia-stabilized zirconia powders and sintered bodies
• Glass-fiber reinforcement in cementitious and polymer matrices
• Microstructural characterization from macro to atomic scale using electron microscopy
• Industrial applications including welding pins, ceramic bushings, and dental ceramics

Across sixteen peer-reviewed publications (2009-2025), Dr. Yurdakul demonstrates a sustained trajectory in engineering high-performance ceramics. Her recent work emphasizes co-doped zirconia composites that achieve simultaneous gains in hardness and fracture toughness, while earlier studies systematically explored glass fiber durability in alkaline environments and novel glass compositions optimized for fiber drawing.

Scientific Awards & Distinctions:
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Advising & Funding:
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Laboratories & Teams:
While the Faculty of Engineering at Düzce University hosts modern ceramics and microscopy laboratories, explicit laboratory affiliations or research group names are not stated.