Hakan Durmaz

Prof. Hakan Durmaz is a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry at Istanbul Technical University (ITU). His research focuses on polymer chemistry, click chemistry, and the development of functional materials, particularly flame-retardant polymers, bio-based polymers, and sustainable materials. He has been active in publishing since 2005, with over 114 research outputs and 17 projects. His work integrates novel synthetic strategies, such as thiol-ene/-yne click reactions and multicomponent reactions, to design advanced materials.

• Key affiliations: ITU Ayazaga Campus, Istanbul, Turkey.

Research interests include click reaction mechanisms, polymerization techniques (e.g., thiol-dibromomaleimide), and applications in flame retardancy, biomedical scaffolds, and renewable resources. His contributions span areas like polythioether synthesis, thioacetal chemistry, and bio-composite fabrication.

Recent articles highlight innovations in flame-retardant epoxy thermosets, degradable polythioethers, and facile modifications of bio-derived polymers. His projects often involve post-polymerization modification strategies and green synthesis methods.

• Notable awards: FABED Eser Tümen Award (2015), Science Academy BAGEP Award (2020).

Grants and projects include funding for flame-retardant polymer development, bio-based monomer synthesis, and electrospun nanocomposites. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to material design, with applications in energy storage, biomedical engineering, and industrial coatings.