Erdal Çelik

Professor Erdal Çelik is a faculty member at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University. His research focuses on advanced materials science, particularly in thermoelectric materials, semiconductor synthesis, and superconducting thin films for aerospace and energy applications. He has authored over 230 publications and led projects such as the 'Digital Factories Research and Development Preliminary Study Project.'

Key research areas include sol-gel processing, TFA-MOD techniques, and material characterization for applications like thermoelectric generators, gas sensors, and superconductors. His work emphasizes nanotechnology and environmental applications, including photocatalytic wastewater treatment and antimicrobial coatings.

Collaborations span global institutions, with a focus on aerospace materials and energy systems. He has pioneered studies on rare-earth doped materials and machine learning-driven parameter optimization in material synthesis.