Gül Yilmaz Atay | Composite Materials | Best Researcher Award

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 Dr. Gül Yilmaz Atay | Composite Materials | Best Researcher Award

PhD Student at Centro Technologic CEIT Association, Spain.

Angel Sota Muñoz is a highly skilled physicist specializing in Soft Magnetic Materials engineering. He holds a Master’s degree in Advanced Materials and is currently pursuing a PhD in the same field. With a solid educational background from the University of Cantabria and the University of the Basque Country, Angel has gained valuable experience through his academic and industrial endeavors. He has engaged in research projects, practices, and thesis work at prestigious institutions such as Valdecilla’s hospital IDIVAL and the research center Fundación Centro Tecnológico de Componentes (CTC). Currently, he is pursuing an Industrial PhD at CEIT-BRTA and the University of Navarra (UNAV), Spain. Angel possesses strong programming skills in C++, Latex, Matlab, and other software, along with expertise in experimental design and data analysis. His multifaceted skill set, combined with his academic achievements and professional experience, positions him as a competent and promising researcher in the field of Soft Magnetic Materials engineering.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Gül Yılmazatay pursued her academic journey with fervor, culminating in a rich educational background spanning various fields of engineering. She earned her PhD in Metallurgical and Material Engineering from Dokuz Eylül University in İzmir, Turkey, from 2008 to 2013. Prior to that, she completed her Master of Science in the same discipline at the same university from 2005 to 2008. Her foundational education began with a Bachelor of Science in Mining-Mineral Processing Engineering from the esteemed Middle East Technical University in Ankara, Turkey, where she laid the groundwork for her future endeavors in the field.

Professional Experience:

Gül Yılmazatay has amassed extensive professional experience across academia and industry, showcasing her expertise and versatility in the field of metallurgical and materials engineering. She currently holds the esteemed position of Professor at İzmir Katip Çelebi University, where she contributes significantly to the Material Science and Engineering department. Prior to this, she served as an Assistant Professor at Muğla University’s Faculty of Engineering, further enriching her academic portfolio. Her journey in academia began as a Lecturer at Ege University in Izmir, where she imparted knowledge and mentored students. Beyond academia, Gül has also made notable contributions to industry, serving as an R&D Manager at Likya Minelco Inc. in Izmir and as a Sales and Marketing Engineer at Kaltun Mineral Processing Inc. in Aydın, Turkey. Her diverse professional experience underscores her commitment to advancing research, education, and innovation in metallurgical and materials engineering.

Research Interest:

Gül Yılmazatay’s research interests span a wide range of topics within the field of metallurgical and materials engineering. She has a particular focus on powder metallurgy and binary titanium alloys, exploring their properties and applications. Additionally, her research encompasses metal-matrix composites, semi-solid processing, thixoforming, mini-thixoforming, and metallic glasses. She is also interested in smart materials, multifunctional materials, nanotechnology, and polymer composites, with a focus on applications such as flame retardancy, radar absorption, self-healing properties, and antibacterial functionality. Gül’s diverse research interests reflect her commitment to advancing knowledge and innovation in materials science, contributing to various industrial and technological applications.

Award and Honors:

Gül Yılmazatay has been recognized with prestigious awards and honors for her outstanding contributions to metallurgical and materials engineering. Among her notable achievements is the Third Award in the Mining Sector at the Dedeman Holding Mehmet Kemal Dedeman Research and Development Project Contest in 2011. This recognition was bestowed upon her for her project titled “The Use of Huntite/Hydromagnesite Mineral as a Preventive of Fire in Plastics and the Research for the Flame Retardant Effect of Dimension Dissolution.” Additionally, Gül Yılmazatay holds a European patent (EP2489705) for developing a production method for a polymer paint with non-flammable properties, registered on August 22, 2012. These accolades underscore her exceptional research endeavors and underscore her commitment to advancing materials science.

Research Skills:

Gül Yılmazatay possesses extensive research skills in the field of metallurgical and materials engineering. She is proficient in various synthesis techniques, including sol-gel and reduction methods for nanoparticle fabrication. Her expertise extends to flame retardancy testing methodologies such as LOI and antibacterial testing. She is well-versed in the characterization techniques of VSM, network analyzer, FTIR, DTA-TG, SEM-EDS, XRD, AFM, scratch testing, optical microscopy, turbidimeter, and pH-meter. Additionally, she has experience in mechanical testing, including tensile strength testing and fracture toughness analysis, as well as optical and electrical testing methods such as refractometry, spectrofotometry, and dielectric analysis. Gül Yılmazatay’s proficiency in laboratory techniques and equipment utilization underscores her capability to conduct comprehensive and advanced research in her field.