Mehmet Hançer

Mehmet Hançer is a Professor at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. With a Doctorate from University of Utah (2000) and previous education at Istanbul Technical University, he has established himself as a leading researcher in materials science and engineering.

His research focuses on nanomaterials, surface engineering, polymer nanocomposites, superhydrophobic coatings, and MEMS technology. Dr. Hançer's work bridges fundamental materials science with practical applications in food packaging, electronic devices, and industrial coatings. His research group has made significant contributions to understanding surface phenomena and developing novel coating technologies with commercial applications.

The publication record shows consistent productivity with recent high-impact papers in journals like ACS Macromolecules, Polymer Bulletin, and Food Research International. His work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between materials science, chemistry, and engineering disciplines. The citation record indicates growing impact in his field, with several papers receiving increasing attention in recent years.

• PATENT ALTIN MADALYA from International Federation of Inventors Association (IFIA), Switzerland, 2017

Dr. Hançer has supervised multiple graduate students through their thesis research, including Fatih (2014), Sami (2015), Burak (2015), Lemiye (2014), and Harun (2014). His research has been supported by substantial funding from various sources including the Ministry of Industry (SAN-TEZ projects), Ministry of Development, TÜBİTAK, and university-funded research projects. Current research activities appear focused on nano-composite coatings, advanced materials for food packaging, and surface engineering solutions for industrial applications.

His laboratory work appears to focus on surface modification techniques, nanomaterial synthesis, and characterization of advanced coatings with applications ranging from food preservation to electronic devices. The research team employs state-of-the-art techniques including chemical vapor deposition, plasma processing, and advanced surface characterization methods.