Fatma Bayata

Fatma Bayata is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Istanbul Bilgi University, where she has been serving since 2013, initially as Assistant Professor until her promotion in 2022. She is actively involved in research and teaching within the College of Engineering, focusing on advanced mechanical systems and materials.

Research Interests: Her work spans a broad and interdisciplinary range of topics including machine design, solid mechanics, wear and fatigue in engine components, computational mechanics using finite element methods, and mechanical design optimization. She has particular expertise in automotive and aerospace materials, lightweight vehicle design, and the application of NEMS/MEMS in defense and transportation systems. Her energy-related research includes fuel cells and supercapacitors for electric vehicles, reflecting a strong commitment to sustainable and advanced propulsion technologies.

Fatma Bayata has contributed to significant national and international research projects, supported by TÜBITAK, the European Union, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), FORD-OTOSAN, and the Presidency of Defense Industry. These projects cover thermoelectric materials, engine damage control, gas sensors, and electric truck component development, demonstrating her leadership in both academic and applied engineering domains.

Scientific Achievements:

• Holder of international patent WO 2013/026892 A1 for a method of producing supercapacitor electrode materials using nanowires.

Advising and Grants: She has served as Project Manager for TÜBITAK 216M010 on thermoelectric materials and as a researcher in multiple competitive grants including TÜBITAK 115M085, 110M148, 110M745, and international collaborations with Germany’s BMBF. Her current roles include researcher in TR_MOTOR/TAI and EU-supported Next e-Truck projects, highlighting sustained external funding and industrial collaboration.

Laboratories and Research Teams: Although specific lab names are not mentioned, her involvement in experimental and computational projects on materials characterization, engine systems, and energy devices suggests active participation in mechanical engineering research laboratories at Istanbul Bilgi University and collaborative networks with German institutions like DLR and Max Planck Institute.