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Prof. Mehmet Karahan is a distinguished academic at Bursa Uludağ University currently serving as Professor in the Textile, Apparel, Footwear and Leather Department within the College of Technical Sciences. With over 25 years of academic experience, he has held progressive roles from Research Assistant to Professor. His leadership extends to managing multiple research centers including the Composite Material and Technical Textiles Prototype Center and Advanced Composite Materials Research and Excellence Center.
- Doctorate in Textile Engineering (1999)
- Postgraduate in Textile Engineering (1994)
- Undergraduate in Textile Engineering (1991)
As a leading expert in Technical Textiles and Composite Materials, Prof. Karahan's research focuses on fiber-reinforced composites for ballistic protection, mechanical properties of hybrid composites, and sustainable textile technologies. His recent publications examine ozone aging effects, ZnO doping, fiber orientation impacts, and value chain analysis in technical textiles.
His 15 most recent articles (2023-2025) demonstrate expertise in:
- Mechanical behavior of aramid/UHMWPE composites
- Thermoplastic/thermoset matrix comparisons
- Natural fiber reinforcement
- Ballistic energy absorption
- Composite material testing
- Sustainable manufacturing
Scientific recognition includes:
- 2023-2022 Successful Researcher Awards
- 2021-2022 World Top 2% Scientist designation
- Multiple industry innovation awards
Prof. Karahan has directed numerous research projects, including:
- TÜBİTAK-funded Textile, Technical Textiles and Composite Materials Prototype Center
- EU-supported Vocational VR Lab development
- Industry collaboration projects on recyclable composites
