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Prof. Murat BENGİSU is a Professor of Industrial Design at the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Izmir University of Economics (IUE). He holds academic titles including Full Professor since 2010 and has served as Team Leader and Consultant at IUE. His career began in 1999 at Eastern Mediterranean University, with visiting roles at the University of Missouri-Rolla. He earned his PhD in Materials Science from New Mexico Tech (1992) and has a Mechanical Engineering undergraduate degree from Dokuz Eylül University (1984).
Research interests include materials science (ceramics, borate glasses), biomimetic design, assistive technologies for disabled individuals, and design history (e.g., Beykoz glassware). He authored four books and contributed to over 30 journal articles. Notable works include studies on bacterial cellulose composites, radioactive waste immobilization, and accessible technologies for visually impaired individuals.
Teaching focuses on materials for design, human factors, and innovation research. Administrative roles include Acting Dean (2012) and Head of Ethics Committee (2020–present). He served on design award juries (A' Design Awards, Azerbaijan Design Award) and led projects funded by TÜBİTAK. Thesis advisement includes topics like biobased composites and radioactive waste vitrification.
Publications span materials science, design history, and sustainability. His work bridges material innovation with social responsibility, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and sustainable design practices.
