معرفی
Doç. Dr. Mehmet Nuri YILDIRIM serves as a full-time Associate Professor in the Department of Design at Safranbolu Vocational School, Karabuk University, Turkey. He has held academic positions continuously since 2010, progressing from Teaching Staff to Doctoral Teaching Staff and finally Associate Professor (2020-present). Concurrently, he holds significant administrative roles as Deputy Director of the Research Application Center (2025-) and Department Head of Design (2017-). His career demonstrates deep institutional commitment with no indication of part-time status or retirement.
His educational background spans multiple disciplines:
- Doctorate in Furniture and Decoration Education, Karabuk University (2015)
- Master's in Furniture and Decoration Education, Karabuk University (2008)
- Bachelor's in Business, Anadolu University (2012)
- Bachelor's in Furniture and Decoration Teaching, Bülent Ecevit University (2006)
- Associate's in Law, Anadolu University (2013)
YILDIRIM's research centers on experimental analysis of furniture mechanics and user-centered interior design. His primary focus includes structural behavior of wooden joints under thermal stress, material properties of laminated composites, and ergonomics in residential/commercial spaces. Recent work explores bibliometric trends in wood restoration and furniture ergonomics, alongside user preference studies for kitchen countertops and cabinet doors. His methodology combines mechanical testing, finite element analysis, and socio-psychological surveys to address practical design challenges.
His publication portfolio shows consistent output in wood technology and interior architecture, with notable emphasis on temperature effects, composite reinforcements, and joint mechanics. Recent articles (2020-2025) reveal a strategic shift toward sustainable materials (e.g., polylactic acid in laminates) and computational design validation, while maintaining applied studies on user experience in Turkish contexts like Agri Province and Karabuk's shopping centers.
His scientific recognition includes:
- TUBITAK Publication Incentive Award (2010)
- Bülent Ecevit University Faculty First Place (2006)
- Bülent Ecevit University Department First Place (2006)
He has secured 7 research grants from Turkish higher education institutions, serving as Principal Investigator for 3 projects including 'Experimental Investigation of Screw Holding Resistance in Wood Laminate Under Temperature Variation' (2024-2025). As a researcher, he contributed to studies on temperature impacts on furniture connections and composite manufacturing. His teaching portfolio spans 216 courses across mathematics, ergonomics, wood technology, and color science at associate's and bachelor's levels, reflecting interdisciplinary expertise.
Collaborating with 39 researchers nationwide, his most frequent partners include Abdurrahman Karaman (58 joint works) and Sabır Ertekin (12 works). His work likely utilizes Karabuk University's furniture testing facilities, evidenced by experimental studies on joint mechanics and material properties. He also engages in practical design applications through artistic projects like wood-carved lecterns and bottle cap designs.
