Şeniz Reyhan KUŞHAN AKIN

Şeniz Reyhan KUŞHAN AKIN is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Çankaya University. She holds a Ph.D. in Ceramic Engineering from Anadolu University (2006) and has over two decades of academic experience in materials science and engineering. Her research focuses on advanced ceramics, biomaterials, and material characterization.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Ceramic Engineering, Anadolu University (2000–2006)
• M.Sc. in Ceramic Engineering, Anadolu University (1998–2000)
• B.Sc. in Ceramic Engineering, Anadolu University (1994–1998)

Research Interests:

• Development of bioactive ceramic materials for biomedical applications
• Antibacterial surface engineering of silicon nitride-based ceramics
• Thermal and mechanical properties of advanced ceramic composites
• Material characterization via atomic layer deposition and microstructural analysis

Publications: Recent work emphasizes biomaterials and ceramic coatings, including studies on hydroxyapatite deposition and antibacterial ceramics. Key areas include biomedical implants, thermal barrier coatings, and infection-resistant materials.

Grants & Projects:

• Development of functionally graded silicon nitride for biomedical applications (2021)
• Bioactive surface modification of Si3N4 ceramics (2018–2019)
• Thermal conductivity optimization of SiAlON ceramics (2004–2006)

Advising: Supervised master’s theses on biomaterials and advanced ceramics. Current advisees include Evın Husseın Obeıd Obeıd and Ogan Tanıl Orhun.