Kemal AYDIN | welding | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Kemal AYDIN | welding | Best Researcher Award

 Dr. Karadeniz Technical University, Turkey

Dr. Kemal Aydin is a Lecturer at Karadeniz Technical University, with a Ph.D. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from Karabuk University. His research focuses on resistance spot welding in high-strength steels, with applications in the automotive industry. Dr. Aydin has been involved in several national research projects and has held administrative positions at Gumushane University. His publications include articles in renowned journals such as Steel Research International and Materials Testing. Dr. Aydin has also taught various engineering and materials science courses and has professional experience as a Quality Control Engineer. He has received multiple awards, including the TUBITAK Special Committee Award.

 

Professional Profiles:

🎓 Education

Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.)Institution: Karabuk University, Institute of Graduate ProgramsGraduation Date: January 6, 2023Thesis Title: Applications of Resistance Spot Welding in New Generation High-Strength Steels Used in the Automotive Industry and Characterization of the Weld ZoneAdvisor: Prof. Dr. Nizamettin KahramanMaster’s Degree (M.Sc.)Institution: Karabuk University, Institute of ScienceGraduation Date: June 23, 2011Thesis Title: Investigation of the Joinability of Dual-Phase High-Strength Steels with Resistance Spot Welding MethodAdvisor: Prof. Dr. Nizamettin Kahraman

🏅 Academic Title

LecturerInstitution: Gumushane University (2013-2022)Institution: Karadeniz Technical University (2023-Present)

🏢 Administrative Positions

Head of DepartmentInstitution: Gumushane University, Gümüşhane Vocational School, Department of Electronics and AutomationPeriod: 2016-2017, 2014-2015Co-head of DepartmentInstitution: Gumushane University, Gümüşhane Vocational School, Department of Electronics and AutomationPeriod: 2013-2014

🏆 Awards

Special Committee Award, TUBITAK (2015) 🏅Publication Incentive Award (2015) 🏆Certificate of Appreciation, Gumushane University (2014) 🏆Certificate of Appreciation, Gumushane University (2014) 🎖️Certificate of Commendation (2012) 🎖️

📚 Courses Taught

2023-2024 Academic Year:Computer-Aided Engineering Drawing (3 hours, Turkish) 📐✏️Occupational Health and Safety (2 hours, Turkish) 🏥⚠️2022-2023 Academic Year:Welded Manufacturing (2 hours, Turkish) 🔧🛠️Materials Science and Testing (2 hours, Turkish) 🔬🧪Manufacturing Methods (3 hours, Turkish) 🏭⚙️Technical and Vocational Drawing (3 hours, Turkish) ✍️📏

🏗️ Non-Academic Experience

Quality Control EngineerOrganization: GAMA (Turkey) – GE (USA) CONSORTIUM (Combined Cycle Gas Turbines Plant – 1000 MW)Role: Quality Control EngineerPeriod: February 2, 2013Quality Control EngineerOrganization: INSPEGO International Study Super

✍️Publications Top Note :

Yildiz, A.S., Davut, K., Koc, B., Yilmaz, O. (2020). “Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing of High-Strength Low Alloy Steels: Study of Process Parameters and Their Influence on the Bead Geometry and Mechanical Characteristics.” The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 108, 3391-3404. DOI: 10.1007/s00170-020-05443-0

Davut, K., Gür, C.H. (2007). “Monitoring the Microstructural Changes During Tempering of Quenched SAE 5140 Steel by Magnetic Barkhausen Noise.” Journal of Nondestructive Evaluation, 26, 107-113. DOI: 10.1007/s10921-007-0005-0

Davut, K., Zaefferer, S. (2010). “Statistical Reliability of Phase Fraction Determination Based on Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) Investigations on the Example of an Al-TRIP Steel.” Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, 41, 2187-2196. DOI: 10.1007/s11661-010-0273-5

Aktarer, S.M., Küçükömeroğlu, T., Davut, K. (2019). “Friction Stir Processing of Dual Phase Steel: Microstructural Evolution and Mechanical Properties.” Materials Characterization, 155, 109787. DOI: 10.1016/j.matchar.2019.109787

Doğu, M.N., Davut, K., Obeidi, M.A., Yalçın, M.A., Gu, H., Low, TSE, Ginn, J. (2022). “Recrystallization and Grain Growth Kinetics of IN718 Manufactured by Laser Powder Bed Fusion.” Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 19, 4242-4257. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmatrt.2022.07.002

Eraslan, D., Balcı, A., Çetin, B., Ucak, N., Çiçek, A., Yılmaz, OD., Davut, K. (2021). “Machinability Evaluations of Austempered Ductile Iron and Cast Steel with Similar Mechanical Properties Under Eco-Friendly Milling Conditions.” Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 11, 1443-1456. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmatrt.2021.01.022

Doğu, M.N., Esen, Z., Davut, K., Tan, E., Gümüş, B., Dericioğlu, A.F. (2020). “Microstructural and Texture Evolution During Thermo-Hydrogen Processing of Ti6Al4V Alloys Produced by Electron Beam Melting.” Materials Characterization, 168, 110549. [DOI: 10.1016/j.matchar.2020.110549](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchar

Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing of High-Strength Low Alloy Steels

Supported by: Karadeniz Technical University

Role: Principal Investigator

Duration: January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2021 (National)

Development of Advanced Materials for High-Temperature Applications

Supported by: The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)

Role: Researcher

Duration: March 1, 2020 – February 28, 2023 (National)