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Prof. Dr. Can ÇOĞUN is a distinguished academic and administrator currently serving as both Professor and Rector at Çankaya University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechatronics Engineering. With a career spanning over four decades, he has held significant academic positions at prestigious institutions including Middle East Technical University and Gazi University. His academic journey began with his education at Middle East Technical University where he earned his Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees in Mechanical Engineering.
Prof. ÇOĞUN's research focuses primarily on advanced manufacturing technologies, with particular expertise in Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) and nontraditional machining processes. His extensive body of work demonstrates deep specialization in precision manufacturing, metal cutting, and production engineering. Through his research, he has made significant contributions to understanding machining mechanisms, electrode design, surface characteristics, and process optimization in electrical discharge machining.
The analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent research trajectory centered on improving machining performance, particularly in EDM and electrochemical processes. His work spans fundamental studies of machining mechanisms to practical applications in precision hole drilling, surface quality improvement, and the development of advanced control systems. Notably, his research has evolved to incorporate modern approaches such as machine learning for process optimization and the application of these techniques to advanced materials including titanium alloys and biodegradable magnesium alloys.
Throughout his distinguished career, Prof. ÇOĞUN has supervised numerous graduate students across multiple institutions, demonstrating his commitment to academic mentorship. His administrative experience is equally impressive, having served as Rector of Çankaya University since 2018, in addition to previous leadership roles including Dean of Engineering Faculty at Gazi University. His professional activities extend to editorial roles for prominent journals including the Journal of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture of Gazi University and the Cankaya University Journal of Science and Engineering.
Prof. ÇOĞUN's laboratory and research team have focused on developing innovative approaches to electrical discharge machining, with particular emphasis on improving machining performance, surface quality, and process efficiency. His work has practical applications in aerospace, biomedical engineering, and precision manufacturing industries where high-quality machining of difficult-to-cut materials is essential.
