Prof. Dr.
Mechanical Engineering
Bilecik Seyh Edebali University
Professor of Mechanical Engineering | Tribology & Surface Engineering | Advanced Coatings, Wear & Corrosion, Additive Manufacturing Research
Academic Introduction
Prof. Dr. Harun Mindivan is a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, at Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University. Throughout his academic career, he has conducted research in the fields of surface engineering, tribology, coating technologies, and material performance. He has also contributed to the development of research infrastructures, the establishment of academic collaborations, and the advancement of research and development (R&D)-oriented activities through various academic and administrative responsibilities.
Read MoreResearch Focus
Research on advanced surface modification technologies, encompassing electroless coatings, electroplating, nitriding, nitrocarburizing, and boriding for enhanced surface performance and durability.
Research focused on the experimental characterization, mechanistic understanding, and performance evaluation of friction, wear, tribocorrosion, and surface damage phenomena under various service conditions.
Development, processing, and performance evaluation of aluminum-, copper-, and steel-based composite materials aimed at improving their structural, mechanical, and tribological properties for advanced engineering applications.
Development and application of advanced coating and thermochemical surface treatment technologies, including PVD, CVD, boriding, and nitriding, to enhance wear resistance, corrosion resistance, tribological performance, and service life of engineering materials.
Research focused on the multidisciplinary characterization and performance evaluation of the synergistic interactions between mechanical wear and electrochemical corrosion under controlled environmental and loading conditions.
Research and development activities focused on additive manufacturing, laser-based manufacturing, friction-based processing technologies, EDM/ECM systems, welding processes, and the development of industrially relevant advanced manufacturing solutions.
Laboratory Infrastructure
An overview of the experimental infrastructure supporting research activities in coating technologies, tribological and corrosion testing, and advanced microstructural characterization.