معرفی
Bekir Bediz is an Associate Professor at Sabanci University, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, with a focus on structural dynamics and multi-scale manufacturing processes. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University (2014) and earlier degrees from Middle East Technical University (B.S. 2006, M.S. 2009).
- Education:
- Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University (2014)
- M.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, Middle East Technical University (2009)
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Middle East Technical University (2006)
- Academic Positions:
- Associate Professor, Sabanci University (2023–present)
- Assistant Professor, Sabanci University (2016–2023)
- Instructor, Middle East Technical University (2015–2016)
- Post-doctoral Researcher, Carnegie Mellon University (2015)
Research Interests include high-fidelity dynamic modeling of complex structures, variable stiffness composite design, experimental modal analysis, mechanical micromachining, and vibration energy harvesting systems. His work integrates spectral Chebyshev methods with lamination parameters to optimize composite panels and develop novel manufacturing techniques for micro-devices.
Recent Publications highlight advancements in:
- Active magnetic bearing spindle design for micro-milling
- Manufacturable variable stiffness composite laminates
- Particle damper integration in additive manufacturing
- Microneedle array fabrication for localized drug delivery
- Nonlinear vibration analysis of rotating functionally graded beams
Scientific Awards include multiple TUBITAK grants for projects on:
- Multi-objective optimization of stiffened composite panels (TUBITAK 1001, 2023–2026)
- Ultra-high-speed spindle design (TUBITAK 1002, 2023–2024)
- Variable stiffness composite manufacturing (TUBITAK 1005, 2020–2022)
Research Group includes Ph.D. and M.Sc. students working on composite optimization, microneedle design, and spindle dynamics. His projects often involve collaborations with institutions like Koc University, Istanbul Technical University, and Hacettepe University.
