Hasan Gökkaya

Prof. Dr. Hasan Gökkaya is a Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Faculty of Karabük University. He holds a doctoral degree in Mechanical Education from Gazi University (2004). His academic career includes roles as Head of Department (2015–present), Dean (2015–2017), and currently serves as the Myo Yükseköğretim Müdürü (2021–2024). He specializes in Production Technologies, Composite Materials, and Computational Methods.

Education History:

• Doctorate: Gazi University, Mechanical Education (2004)
• Master's: Gazi University, Mechanical Education (1998)
• Undergraduate: Gazi University, Mechanical Education (1995)

Research Interests focus on advanced manufacturing techniques, composite materials processing, and computational modeling of machining processes. His work emphasizes optimizing machining parameters for materials like NiTi shape memory alloys, composites, and superalloys, employing methods such as abrasive water jet machining, cryogenic treatments, and finite element analysis.

His publications (136) and projects (23) reflect expertise in material characterization, machining performance, and composite fabrication. He has advised numerous Ph.D. and master’s students on topics like composite materials, machining optimization, and material science.

Labs/Teams: Active in research groups focusing on advanced manufacturing technologies, composite materials, and material processing. Collaborates on projects involving photochemical machining equipment design and functional graded materials.