Our aim is to produce lightweight, high-performance, and cost-effective composite materials.

Group Members

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Reza Nofar / Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Istanbul Technical University

Process and Production; Development of Innovative Biopolymers, Polymer Blends, Polymer Composites, Multi-functional Polymer Nanocomposites, and Polymer Foams Material Characterization; Physical and Mechanical Properties, Morphology and Structure Analysis, Crystallization Analysis, Rheology and Interfacial Properties, Foam Behavior, Thermal and Electrical Properties. Engineering Applications; Development of advanced biopolymer systems for environmentally friendly material applications (construction, packaging, cushioning, thermal and acoustic insulation, etc.) and biomedical purposes (biosensors, scaffolds, tissue engineering, etc.). Development of polymer and (nano) composite-based lightweight multi-functional structures for applications such as packaging, construction, automotive, aerospace, electrical devices, energy conversion/storage, electromagnetic pollution control, and structural health monitoring.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burçak Karagüzel Kayaoğlu / Department of Textile Engineering, Istanbul Technical
University

Electronic and biosensor applications in textiles, Textile surface modification, Textile composites, Nonwoven fabric products and processes.

Dr. Türkan Doğan / Istanbul Technical University, Nanotechnology Research and Application Center

Quantum Materials, Biotechnology Related Materials, Polymer Materials, Advanced Materials and Analysis Technology.