Surface Engineering and Mechanical Research Group

Bilecik Seyh Edebali University - Mechanical Engineering

We develop innovative academic and industrial solutions for defense, automotive and aerospace sectors through advanced surface technologies, wear testing and corrosion testing.

Explore Our Solutions

SOLUTIONS

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EQUIPMENT

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LABORATORIES

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TEAM

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Products and Engineering Solutions

We develop durable, long-life and high-performance surface coatings and application concepts for demanding industrial operating conditions.

Defense & Aerospace

Critical System Components

  • Internal and external ballistics studies
  • Defense industry system solutions
  • Aerospace and aircraft surface applications
Advanced Coating Systems

Functional Surfaces

  • Wear-resistant coatings
  • Corrosion-resistant coatings
  • Solid lubricant coatings
  • Biocompatible coatings
Automotive Applications

Performance-Enhancing Parts

  • Components validated through wear testing
  • Strength-enhancing coatings
  • Surface development for engine and drivetrain systems

Laboratory Facilities and Infrastructure

A fully equipped laboratory infrastructure from production to characterization, from mechanical testing to advanced surface research.

Temperature-Controlled Metal Abrasive Wear Tester

Temperature-Controlled Metal Abrasive Wear Tester

Impact-Sliding Wear TesterImpact-Sliding Wear Tester

Impact-Sliding Wear Tester

Ultrasonic Cavitation DeviceUltrasonic Cavitation DeviceUltrasonic Cavitation Device

Ultrasonic Cavitation Device

Technology and Manufacturing Laboratory

Advanced machining infrastructure for prototype manufacturing and sample preparation processes.

CNC vertical machining centerCNC latheHydraulic pressMilling machine

Surface Research Laboratory

Thin film coating systems and electrical property measurements at nano and micro scales.

Dip coatingElectrospinningSpin coatingContact angle measurement systemFour-point probe resistance measurement

Tribology and Tribocorrosion Laboratory

Test systems that simulate friction, wear and corrosion interactions under different temperatures and service conditions.

Tribocorrosion test systemFretting and reciprocating wearImpact-sliding testMetal abrasive wear tester

Mechanical Testing and Characterization Laboratory

Precision testing devices used to determine the mechanical limits and structural properties of materials.

100 kN tensile-compressionFatigue testing systemsCharpy impact testMicrohardness testerOptical microscopeUltrasonic cavitation erosion

Our Team and Collaborations

A research team that brings together academic excellence and industrial experience.

Prof. Dr. Harun Mindivan research group team photo

Research Group Team

The research team conducting studies in surface engineering, tribology and materials science.

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Prof. Dr. Harun MINDIVAN

Research Group Leader

Faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Bilecik Seyh Edebali University. Specialist in surface engineering and tribology.

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ferda MINDIVAN

Faculty Member

Contributes to materials science and engineering studies within the research group.

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Meryem GOKTAS

Faculty Member

Supports academic studies and graduate research processes within the team.

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Selman TEZCAN

Faculty Member

Contributes to team studies in materials, surface and mechanical research topics.

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Res. Assist. Aysenur EGERCIOGLU YAZICI

Research Assistant

Takes part in graduate research, laboratory studies and project processes.

Partner Institutions

We maintain strong academic collaborations with leading universities across Turkiye.

Istanbul Technical University (ITU)
Gazi University
Karadeniz Technical University (KTU)
Kocaeli University

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