Ecevit Bilgili

Ecevit Bilgili is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). His research focuses on particulate processes, pharmaceutical engineering, and materials science, with a strong emphasis on drug delivery systems, nanoparticle stabilization, and process optimization. He has authored over 125 publications and holds an h-index of 35, with 3,827 citations. His work spans topics such as wet media milling for drug nanosuspensions, nonlinear breakage kinetics in milling processes, and the development of robust drug delivery platforms like polymer strip films.

Bilgili has secured federal grants, including a 2022 grant supporting his research. His contributions include advancing understanding of particle breakage mechanisms, pharmaceutical process engineering, and material recycling techniques. Collaborations with industry and academic partners have led to innovations in drug formulation, including fast-dissolving nanocomposite drug powders and surfactant-free delivery systems. His research also extends to polymer mechanics, particularly the behavior of vulcanized rubbers under complex deformation conditions.

Key achievements include pioneering studies on the Rehbinder effect in continuous nanoparticle production, the role of stabilizers in nanosuspensions, and the application of discrete element methods for breakage rate modeling. His work bridges fundamental science and industrial applications, addressing challenges in pharmaceutical manufacturing, materials recycling, and sustainable processing technologies.