Sadettin Kapucu

Sadettin Kapucu is a Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Gaziantep University, Turkey. With over 30 years of academic experience, he specializes in robotics, mechatronics, TRIZ-based inventive problem-solving, and vibration control systems. His career spans roles from Research Assistant (1987-1990) to Professor (2006-present) at Gaziantep University, and he has served as Head of the Mechanics and Dynamics Division since 2016. His educational background includes a PhD (1994) and MS (1990) in Mechanical Engineering from Gaziantep University and METU, respectively.

• PhD: Gaziantep University (1994)
• MS: Middle East Technical University (1990)
• BS: Middle East Technical University (1987)

Kapucu’s research focuses on robot dynamics, TRIZ methodology, flexible systems control, and mechatronic design. He has pioneered techniques like hybrid input shaping for vibration suppression and variable stiffness actuators for rehabilitation robotics. His work bridges theoretical innovation and practical applications in industrial, medical, and agricultural robotics.

Scientific achievements include the 2019 2nd Best Paper Award at ICICT 'xx19 and the 2009 Elginkan Foundation Technology Award. He has supervised over 18 graduate theses and secured 13 research grants, including TÜBİTAK-funded projects on olive oil processing and telehandler design.