Mert Celikin

Dr. Mert Celikin is an Assistant Professor at the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University College Dublin (UCD). He holds a PhD in Materials Engineering from McGill University (2012) and postdoctoral experience at McGill Metals Processing Centre and INRS-EMT. His research focuses on alloy design for biomedical and aerospace applications, particularly in additive manufacturing processes. He leads projects on magnesium alloys for biodegradable implants and has secured grants including the Marie-Sklodowska Curie Fellowship (2021–2023).

Education:

• BSc(Eng) from Middle East Technical University, Turkey
• PhD in Materials Engineering from McGill University, Canada
• Professional Certificates in University Teaching & Learning from UCD

Research interests include solid-state phase transformations, fatigue/creep deformation, and nanostructural characterization. He collaborates with institutions like ESA and MPB Technologies Inc., advancing self-healing composites and aerospace materials. His work integrates additive manufacturing with lightweight alloy development, emphasizing biomedical and aerospace applications.

Grants:

• Additive Manufacturing of Bioresorbable Magnesium Implants (2021–2025)
• AMBIT: Additive Manufacturing of Magnesium Bioresorbable Implants (2021–2023)
• iForm: Titanium Alloy Design for Additive Manufacturing (2021–2025)

Teaching: Coordinates modules in Materials Science, Engineering, and Project Management. Advocates Process-Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) for experiential education. Current roles include Module Coordinator for Materials in Society and Materials Science & Engineering II.

Labs/Teams: Active in the UCD Conway Institute and interdisciplinary collaborations for advanced materials research. Engages in industry partnerships for applied materials development.