معرفی
İSMAİL TOPCU is an Associate Professor in the Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering at Alanya Alaeddin Keykubat University's Faculty of Engineering. He previously held roles including Researcher at Marmara University's Faculty of Engineering and has been affiliated with the Rafet Kayış Engineering Faculty since 2003. His academic career spans multiple institutions and roles, including Farabi Coordinator, Erasmus Coordinator, and Department Deputy Chair at Alanya Alaeddin Keykubat University.
He earned his PhD in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering (2016) from Marmara University's Institute of Science and Technology, following a Master's degree (2007) and Bachelor's degree (1995) in Metallurgical Engineering from the same and Istanbul Technical University, respectively. His research focuses on advanced materials science topics such as powder metallurgy, composite materials, tribology, and additive manufacturing. He has explored the mechanical behavior of titanium matrix composites, friction stir welding techniques for polymers, and material characterization under dynamic loads.
His work emphasizes practical applications in industries like aerospace, biomedical implants, and geothermal energy systems. Recent studies include optimizing PLA/ABS polymer properties for pandemic-related medical devices and investigating wear resistance in Ti6Al4V/CNT composites. He has also contributed to projects on magnesium production from seawater and solar energy systems.
- Key Research Areas:
- Advanced composites (metal matrix, polymer-based)
- Material processing techniques (powder metallurgy, additive manufacturing)
- Creep/fatigue behavior analysis
- Non-destructive testing (NDT) methodologies
- Biomedical and aerospace material development
- Awards: Teknofast Rocket Competition 2020
- Grants & Projects:
- Completed TÜBİTAK projects on polymer pipe modeling and 3D printed composites
- Research on hydrogen storage tanks via powder metallurgy
- Development of solar tracking systems for photovoltaic cells
- Labs/Teams: Material Production and Recycling Laboratory Development Project
