Zeliha Coskun Tas | Statistical Applications in Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Zeliha Coskun Tas | Statistical Applications in Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Kocaeli University | Turkey

Mrs. Zeliha Coskun Tas is a distinguished researcher in the field of Biomedical Engineering, currently serving as a Research Assistant at Kocaeli University, Faculty of Technology, Biomedical Engineering Department. She is actively pursuing her Ph.D. at the Institute of Science, Kocaeli University, where she also completed her Master’s degree, following her Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Erciyes University. Her research expertise encompasses biomaterials, biometals, bioceramics, and functionally graded biomaterials, with a strong emphasis on developing innovative bioactive implant interfaces and evaluating biomechanical performance in medical applications. Zeliha Coskun Tas has authored and co-authored several impactful publications in high-ranking SCI-E journals, including the Journal of Biomedical Materials Research: Part A, World Neurosurgery, and the Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine. Her study, “A Novel Radially Graded Hydroxyapatite-Based Composite for Bioactive Implant Interfaces,” reflects her commitment to advancing bioengineering materials for enhanced implant functionality. In addition, she has presented multiple peer-reviewed papers at international conferences in Italy and Turkey, focusing on 3D printing applications, biomechanical testing, and advanced implant design. Her research contributions have also extended to nationally funded projects supported by Kocaeli University’s Scientific Research Project Unit (BAP), where she played a leading role in projects such as Production and Characterization of Functionally Graded Ceramic and Polymer Doped Titanium Implants and Development of an Apparatus Design for Radial Gradient Powder Material Casting. Her earlier project, Development of Torsion and Four-Point Bending Test Systems for Finger and Toe Bones, demonstrates her interdisciplinary approach linking materials science and biomechanics. Beyond research, she actively contributes to the scientific community through peer reviews for reputed journals such as the Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, Sakarya University Journal of Science, and Physical and Engineering Sciences in Medicine. A recipient of the TÜBİTAK 2211-C and 2214-A scholarships, she continues to pursue excellence in biomedical research with a focus on creating advanced, sustainable, and biocompatible materials for medical innovation. Through her dedication, academic rigor, and innovative research, Res. Asst. Zeliha Coskun Tas exemplifies the new generation of biomedical engineers shaping the future of healthcare technology.

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Featured Publications

Coşkun, Z., Çelik, T., & Kişioğlu, Y. (2023). Metatarsal bone model production using 3D printing and comparison of material properties with results obtained from CT-based modeling and real bone. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 5.

Coşkun, Z., Çelik, T., & Kişioğlu, Y. (2021). Design and manufacture of the torque test setup for small and shapeless materials. Turkish Journal of Engineering, 6(1), 81–86.

Coşkun, Z., Çelik, T., & Kişioğlu, Y. (2021). Comparison of the stress distribution between high-heeled and flat shoes on the first metatarsal bone. Politeknik Dergisi, 24(3), 1303–1308.

Çelik, T., & Coşkun Taş, Z. (2024). Biomechanical evaluation of a newly developed functional-grade composite material for pedicle screws. World Neurosurgery, 187, e525–e533.

Coşkun Taş, Z., & Çelik, T. (2022). Design of new pedicle screw and biomechanical evaluation using finite element analysis. 3rd International Conference on Applied Engineering and Natural Sciences, 1.

Fatih kirbiyik | Statistical Applications in Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Fatih kirbiyik | Statistical Applications in Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Fatih kirbiyik | Adiyaman university | Turkey

Dr. Fatih Kirbiyik is a Turkish academic specializing in thermal barrier coatings (TBCs), particularly focusing on functionally graded Al₂O₃/CYSZ systems. He earned his Ph.D. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (ITU) . His doctoral research centered on evaluating the CMAS (Calcium–Magnesium–Alumino-Silicate) and hot corrosion resistance of these TBCs. Dr. Kirbiyik has held academic positions at ITU and served as a visiting researcher at Dublin City University. His work has been recognized with several awards, including the TÜBİTAK Publication Encouragement Award and the Istanbul Technical University Publication Encouragement Award. He has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed journals and conferences, with his research being cited over 80 times. Notably, his publication on the application of thermal gradient and thermal cycling tests to Al₂O₃/CYSZ functionally graded TBCs has been cited 67 times in Scopus. Dr. Kirbiyik’s h-index is 4, with an i10-index of 3, indicating a growing influence in his field. His expertise encompasses materials characterization, plasma spraying, and laser surface modification techniques. Beyond his academic pursuits, he has a keen interest in music and travel.

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Featured Publications

Kirbiyik, F., Gok, M. G., & Goller, G. Application of thermal gradient and thermal cycling tests to Al2O3/CYSZ functionally graded TBC in the presence of simultaneous hot corrosion and CMAS effects. Surface and Coatings Technology, 444, 128688.

Pakseresht, A., & Mosas, K. K. A. Ceramic coatings for high-temperature environments. In From thermal barrier to environmental barrier applications (p. 491).

Kirbiyik, F., Gok, M. G., & Goller, G. Recent developments on Al2O3-based thermal barrier coatings. In Ceramic coatings for high-temperature environments: From thermal barrier to environmental barrier applications (p. 5).

Kirbiyik, F. Laser surface modification of Al2O3/CYSZ functionally graded TBC against CMAS and hot corrosion damage. Lasers in Manufacturing and Materials Processing, 1–20.

Kirbiyik, F. Microstructural and mechanical investigation of CYSZ/MCrAlY thermal barrier coatings: A comparison of APS and SPS processes. Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society, 1–9.