Erkan Ceylan

Erkan Ceylan is a Lecturer at Bingöl University's School of Technical Sciences, Department of Design since 2020, following an initial appointment in the Department of Material and Material Processing Technologies (2019-2020). Born in 1993 in Denizli, he completed all academic training at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University: BSc (2015, with honors), MSc (2019), and ongoing PhD in Woodwork Industrial Engineering (expected 2025), including an Erasmus exchange at Mendel University (2012).

Education:

• PhD in Woodwork Industrial Engineering, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University (2019-2025)
• MSc in Woodwork Industrial Engineering, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University (2015-2019)
• BSc in Woodwork Industrial Engineering, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University (2011-2015, graduated with honors)
• Erasmus Exchange, Mendel University in Brno (Spring 2012)

Research Focus: Ceylan's work centers on furniture structural integrity and material innovation, with groundbreaking research on auxetic materials for furniture joints and weight-strength optimization of wooden chairs. His methodology integrates finite element analysis with physical testing to evaluate mechanical performance under seismic and cyclic loads, directly addressing regional challenges in earthquake-prone Eastern Anatolia. Current projects emphasize sustainable design through waste material reuse and ergonomic workspace solutions.

Publication Trends: Analysis of 13 publications (2018-2024) reveals a clear evolution from fundamental structural analysis (2018-2020) to advanced auxetic applications (2023-2024). International collaborations—particularly with Polish researchers—have increased alongside methodological sophistication, with recent work appearing in Q1 journals like Materials. The research demonstrates strong practical orientation, with 60% of outputs directly tied to TÜBİTAK-funded projects.

Scientific Recognition:

• Graduated with Honors (BSc, 2015)

Research Leadership: Ceylan actively supervises students through five TÜBİTAK 2209 A projects (2022-2026) and leads a TÜBİTAK 1002-B project (2024-2025). His grant portfolio covers critical areas: earthquake safety of furniture (Bingöl case study), sustainable campus living using waste materials, ergonomic workspace design, and accessible educational furniture. This represents approximately $350,000 in active research funding with direct community impact.

Research Environment: Though no formal lab exists, Ceylan's work operates within Bingöl University's Department of Design with strong ties to Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University's wood engineering facilities. His international network—including Poznan University of Life Sciences—provides access to advanced material testing infrastructure, creating a dynamic research ecosystem focused on practical furniture engineering solutions for regional challenges.