معرفی
Erkan Günpınar is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (ITU), specializing in Additive Manufacturing and Computer-Aided Design. His research focuses on optimizing printing paths, material properties, and geometric precision in additive manufacturing processes. He has pioneered work on lattice structures, patient-specific medical systems, and structural optimization for marine applications.
Key research interests include generative design methodologies, support structure optimization, and machine learning applications in manufacturing. His work bridges engineering disciplines, integrating mechanical principles with computational techniques to solve complex design challenges.
- Awards: Best Presentation Award (2016, 2018), Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing (2016), Session Best Paper (2017)
- Projects: Includes initiatives on yacht hull optimization, cross-derivative surface modeling, and liquid flow-inspired printing paths
- Advising: Supervises 8 ongoing theses in additive manufacturing and geometric modeling
Dr. Günpınar’s recent projects emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly in biomedical and marine engineering contexts. He actively contributes to journals like Journal of Manufacturing Processes and Computer-Aided Design.
