معرفی
Professor Dr. Mehmet Demirkol serves as the Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences at Işık University. A full-time faculty member with decades of academic leadership, he specializes in materials science and manufacturing technologies while overseeing departmental operations and curriculum development.
Education
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Machine Materials and Manufacturing Technologies), Istanbul Technical University (1979-1987)
- Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Bogazici University (1976-1978)
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Bogazici University (1971-1976)
Research Interests
Professor Demirkol's research centers on material behavior under mechanical stress, fatigue mechanisms, and advanced manufacturing processes. His work investigates nano-composite coatings, ion nitriding effects on steel alloys, Bauschinger phenomena in precipitation-hardened materials, and corrosion-fatigue interactions. This research provides critical engineering solutions for industrial applications requiring durable materials in extreme conditions, bridging theoretical mechanics with practical manufacturing challenges.
Scientific Awards
No scientific awards were documented in the provided information.
Advising and Grants
- Master's Students Supervised: 15
- Doctoral Students Supervised: 2
His advisees have explored high-impact topics including dynamical material behavior under strain rates, Bauschinger effect prediction in steels, nano-composite coatings, and low-carbon steel formability. While specific grant details aren't provided, his extensive thesis supervision indicates sustained research funding in materials engineering.
Labs and Teams
Professor Demirkol holds leadership positions in national engineering organizations including the Metal Forming Excellence Center Board (since 2014), MÜDEK Accreditation Board (2013), and TÜBİTAK UME Board (2007), demonstrating his influence in shaping Turkey's engineering education standards and materials testing protocols.
