Mehmet UYAR

Mehmet UYAR is an Associate Professor at Bayburt University's Technical Sciences Vocational School in the Department of Electronics and Automation, appointed in August 2022 and promoted to Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering in June 2024. He previously served as a Research Assistant at Bayburt University (from December 2013) and Dokuz Eylül University during his doctoral studies under the Faculty Development Program (ÖYP).

His educational qualifications are:

• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Erciyes University (2006-2011)
• M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (Machine Dynamics and Theory), Erciyes University (2011-2015)
• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Machine Dynamics and Theory), Dokuz Eylül University (2015-2021)

Dr. UYAR's research centers on Mechanical Vibrations, Finite Element Method, and Vibration Control (both passive and active). He also investigates Smart Piezoelectric Materials and Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting, which are critical for sustainable energy solutions. His work bridges mechanical engineering and mechatronics, with practical applications in transportation and industrial systems.

With 10 SCI-indexed articles, 8 journal publications, and 25 conference papers, his scholarly output demonstrates expertise in mechanical vibrations and smart materials. The publications span computational mechanics, energy harvesting, and vibration control, reflecting a cohesive research program that addresses real-world engineering challenges through innovative material applications and modeling techniques.

He contributed to the SAN-TEZ project "Urban Electric Individual Transportation Vehicle" funded by the Ministry of Industry and Technology (2011-2014). As a faculty member, he serves on multiple university committees including the Department Board and Quality Commission for Electronics and Automation, and mentors students in the Mechatronics program.