Mehmet Baysal

Mehmet Baysal is a Professor of Engineering Practice in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Akron's College of Engineering and Polymer Science, where he has been since 2021. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Syracuse University (2012), and earlier degrees from Cukurova University in Turkey. Previously, he served as STEM Coordinator, Acting Chair, and Assistant Professor at SUNY Morrisville, and held roles as a Research Scholar and Visiting Scholar at Syracuse University.

Education:

• Ph.D., Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Syracuse University (2012)
• M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Cukurova University (2000)
• B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Cukurova University (1997)

Research Focus: His work centers on Product Information Modeling for lifecycle management, including sustainable manufacturing practices (reuse, remanufacturing), industrial automation, and mechatronics. He develops frameworks for consistency in assembly-related data and systems for evaluating product sustainability metrics. His expertise also spans expert systems in mechanical design and CAD integration.

Publication Trends: Dr. Baysal's work emphasizes product lifecycle assessment, with contributions to standards for information exchange in manufacturing (e.g., Open Assembly Model). His recent focus includes curriculum development for ABET compliance and sustainability evaluation methodologies.

Professional Roles:

• Member: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2004–present
• Member: Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), 2005–present
• President: Turkish Student Association at Syracuse University, 2007–2010

Industry Experience:

• Manufacturing Training Institute, SUNY Morrisville
• Mechanical Design Engineer, Emerald Equipment Systems (NY)
• Test Engineer at Cukurova University and Intern Engineer at New Holland Tractor