معرفی
Nazan Avcıoğlu Kalebak is a Professor at Gaziantep University's Faculty of Fine Arts, specializing in the Department of Textile and Fashion Design. Her academic journey includes a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (Gaziantep University, 2000), an M.S. in Textile Engineering (Gaziantep University, 2014), and a Ph.D. in Textile Engineering (Çukurova University, 2010). She has held positions as Assistant Professor (2013–2019) and Associate Professor (2019–present) at the same institution.
Her research explores sustainable textiles, functional materials (e.g., flame-retardant nonwovens), cultural heritage in fashion (e.g., Ottoman kaftans, Kutnu fabric), and cross-cultural design influences. She integrates art movements like Surrealism and Punk into wearable design, emphasizing eco-innovation and traditional craftsmanship.
Kalebak's publications focus on themes such as medical textiles (antibacterial masks), sustainable dyeing (coffee grounds, plant-based dyes), and cultural semiotics in film costumes (e.g., Audrey Hepburn, Cruella). Her work frequently addresses industrial applications in automotive and healthcare sectors.
Awards & Honors:
- Gaziantep University Award: Sound Absorbing Polyester Recycled Nonwovens (2015)
- Six TÜBİTAK Publication Incentive Awards (2011–2012) for friction/abrasion studies in nonwovens
Advising & Projects: She mentors graduate students in sustainable fashion and textile innovation. Key projects include:
- Antibacterial surgical masks using natural dyes (TÜBİTAK-funded).
- Revival of traditional Kutnu fabric in contemporary design.
- Patents for flame-retardant BCF yarns and friction-testing devices.
She leads research groups exploring heritage textiles and sustainable materials, with collaborations across Turkey's textile industry.
