Pelin Altay

Pelin Altay serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Textile Engineering at Istanbul Technical University. Her academic profile includes 29 research outputs from 2012-2025 with significant publication acceleration since 2022 (9 papers in 2022 alone) and an h-index of 190, reflecting substantial impact in advanced textile research.

Her primary research domains feature:

• Textile Engineering and Material Science
• Composite Materials and Aerogels (Silica Aerogel)
• Sustainable Denim Processing via Laser Technology
• Recycled Polyester Applications in Swimwear
• Thermal Protective Clothing Design
• Antimicrobial Textile Finishing

These areas demonstrate her commitment to functional textile innovation and environmental sustainability.

Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals dominant industrial problem-solving themes:

• Revolutionizing denim fading through laser treatment sustainability
• Developing thermal protection using silica aerogel composites
• Enhancing swimwear performance with recycled fibers
• Engineering antimicrobial nylon fabrics
• Optimizing disposable surgical gown properties
• Advancing sound/thermal insulation in epoxy composites

Her work consistently bridges material science breakthroughs with practical textile manufacturing applications.

No scientific awards or honors were documented in the source materials.

Details regarding graduate student supervision, research grants, laboratory infrastructure, or collaborative teams were not provided in the available documentation.