Esma Yilmaz

Esma Yilmaz is a Researcher at the Henry Royce Institute, specializing in ceramic processing for high-temperature applications, particularly environmental barrier coatings (EBCs) for aerospace and nuclear systems. She holds a PhD in Material Science from the University of Manchester (2018-2022) and an MSc in Materials Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (2015-2017). Her research focuses on developing advanced ceramic coatings using electrophoretic deposition, with emphasis on oxidation resistance, thermal stability, and interface behavior under extreme conditions.

Education:

• PhD in Material Science, University of Manchester (2018-2022)
• MSc in Materials Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (2015-2017)

Research Interests: Her work integrates materials synthesis, processing, and characterization to enhance coating performance in harsh environments. Key themes include:

• Development of ytterbium-based silicate EBCs for turbine blades
• Electrophoretic deposition optimization for uniform coating formation
• Thermal aging and oxidation mechanisms of ceramic coatings
• Interfacial stability of multi-layer coating systems

Her recent publications (2022-2025) emphasize experimental studies on Yb₂Si₂O₇ coatings, exploring effects of processing parameters, steam oxidation behavior, and thermal degradation mechanisms. These studies contribute to improving coating durability for next-generation aeroengine and nuclear applications.

Labs/Teams: Active member of the Advanced Materials research group at the Henry Royce Institute, collaborating with institutions like the University of Manchester and industry partners in aerospace material development.