Serkan Islak | Powder metallurgy | Best Researcher Award

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 Prof Dr. Serkan Islak | Powder metallurgy | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Kastamonu University, Turkey

👩‍🔬 With extensive academic training in metallurgy and materials engineering from Fırat Üniversitesi, Turkey, spanning from undergraduate to doctoral levels, this professional has accumulated a wealth of expertise. Holding positions ranging from lecturer to professor at Kastamonu Üniversitesi, they have contributed significantly to academia. Their administrative roles, including department head and school director, demonstrate strong leadership skills. Engaged in various research projects focusing on powder metallurgy, material production, and composite materials, they have made valuable contributions to the field. Their profile reflects a dedication to both academic excellence and practical research in metallurgy and materials science.🌟

 

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Trainings Received 📚

  • Undergraduate: Fırat Üniversitesi, Teknik Eğitim Fakültesi, Metal Eğitimi Bölümü, Turkey, 1998-2002
  • Postgraduate: Fırat Üniversitesi, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Metalurji Eğitimi (Yl) (Tezli), Turkey, 2002-2005
  • Doctorate: Fırat Üniversitesi, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Metalurji Eğitimi (Dr), Turkey, 2007-2012

Academic Titles 🎓

Professor, Full-time, Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Mühendislik ve Mimarlık Fakültesi, Makine Mühendisliği Bölümü, Turkey, 2022-Associate Professor, Full-time, Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Mühendislik ve Mimarlık Fakültesi, Metalurji ve Malzeme Mühendisliği Bölümü, Turkey, 2016-2018Doctor Lecturer, Full-time, Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Mühendislik ve Mimarlık Fakültesi, Malzeme Bilimi ve Nanoteknoloji Mühendisliği Bölümü, Turkey, 2013-2016Doctor Lecturer, Full-time, Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Cide Rıfat Ilgaz Meslek Yüksekokulu, Makine ve Metal Teknolojileri Bölümü, Turkey, 2012-2013Lecturer, Full-time, Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Cide Meslek Yüksekokulu, Turkey, 2009-2012

Professional and Administrative Experience 💼

Bölüm Başkanı (Head of Department), Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Turkey, 2019-2021Myo/Yüksekokul Müdürü (Director of Vocational School/College), Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Turkey, 2012-2020Yönetim Kurulu Üyeliği (Board Membership), Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Turkey, 2015-2020Anabilim Dalı Başkanı (Head of Department), Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Turkey, 2019-2021Enstitü Yönetim Kurulu Üyeliği (Institute Board Membership), Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Turkey, 2020-2023

Managed Theses 📝

    • Various doctoral and postgraduate theses on topics including powder metallurgy, material production technologies, and composite materials.

Research Areas 🔍

Projects Undertaken 🚀

Investigation of Mechanical Behaviors of 45Mn5 Modified Steel After Surface Modification Processes with Heat Treatment and Melting MethodsNational Scientific Research Project Supported by Higher Education InstitutionsRole: ResearcherDuration: 2003-2005Effect of Sintering Parameters on the Working Performance of Carbide-Tipped Marble Cutting ToolsNational Scientific Research Project Supported by Higher Education InstitutionsRole: ResearcherDuration: 2010-2012Investigation of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Nitride-Based Coatings Produced on the Surfaces of Valves Using Thermo Reactive Diffusion MethodKastamonu University Scientific Research Projects (KÜBAP)Project No: KÜBAP 01 2013 44Role: ExecutiveDuration: 2014-2015Investigation of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of MgAl cNT Composite MaterialsNational Scientific Research Project Supported by Higher Education InstitutionsRole: ExecutiveDuration: 2015-2016Production and Characterization of MAX Phase Coatings by Thermal Spray MethodNational Scientific Research Project Supported by Higher Education InstitutionsRole: ResearcherDuration: 2015-2016

Publications Top Notes 📝

  1. Title: Microstructure, wear and corrosion properties of Cu–SiC/WCCo composite coatings on the Cu substrate surface by plasma spray method
    • Journal: Materials Chemistry and Physics
    • Year: 2024
    • Month: February
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.matchemphys.2024.128903
    • Contributors: Cihan Özorak; Serkan Islak

 

  1. Title: Microstructure and hardness properties of Ni-Si3N4 composite materials produced by powder metallurgy method
    • Journal: Kastamonu University Journal of Engineering and Sciences
    • Year: 2023
    • Date: December 04
    • DOI: 10.55385/kastamonujes.1357436
    • Contributors: Hasaneen HOUSSAİN; Serkan ISLAK; Uğur ÇALIGÜLÜ

 

  1. Title: Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Ti-Cu-Based Materials Produced by Using Reactive Melt Infiltration and Liquid Phase Sintering Techniques
    • Journal: Metallography, Microstructure, and Analysis
    • Year: 2023
    • Month: August
    • DOI: 10.1007/s13632-023-00978-8
    • Contributors: Husain Rajab Husain Hraam; Serkan Islak; Abdualkarim Musbah M. Gariba

 

  1. Title: Toz metalürjisi yöntemi ile üretilen Cu-Cr-B4C-CNF hibrit kompozitlerin aşınma özellikleri
    • Journal: Gazi Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi Part C: Tasarım ve Teknoloji
    • Year: 2023
    • Date: March 25
    • DOI: 10.29109/gujsc.1126339
    • Contributors: Osama KRİEWAH; Serkan ISLAK; Vahdettin KOÇ; İlyas SOMUNKIRAN

 

  1. Title: Microstructure and mechanical properties of aluminium matrix boron carbide and carbon nanofiber reinforced hybrid composites
    • Journal: Science of Sintering
    • Year: 2022
    • DOI: 10.2298/sos2202125o
    • Contributors: Faik Okay; Serkan Islak

 

  1. Title: Wear and Microstructural Properties of Ni-B4C/CNF Composites
    • Journal: Science of Sintering
    • Year: 2022
    • Date: December 10
    • Contributors: SERKAN ISLAK; Vahdettin Koç; Abdualkarim Musbah M. Gariba

 

  1. Title: Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of Ti-B4C/CNF Functionally Graded Materials
    • Journal: Metallography, Microstructure, and Analysis
    • Year: 2022
    • Month: October
    • DOI: 10.1007/s13632-022-00900-8
    • Contributors: Abdualkarim Musbah M. Gariba; Serkan Islak; Husain Rajab Husain Hraam; Mehmet Akkaş

 

ALEXANDER FORDJOUR | Mechanical | Excellence in Research

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Dr. ALEXANDER FORDJOUR | Mechanical |Excellence in Research

👨‍🏫Profile Summary

Experienced researcher with a diverse academic background, holding a PhD in Fluid Machinery Engineering from Jiangsu University, China. Proficient in numerical simulation, construction planning, and optimization, with a keen interest in sprinkler irrigation systems. Holds membership in prestigious organizations like the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and the Institution of Engineering and Technology. Actively contributes as a journal reviewer for publications such as the American Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology and the European Scientific Journal. Passionate about advancing engineering solutions for sustainable resource management and agricultural development.

🌐 Professional Profiles

 

🎓 Academic Background

PhD in Fluid Machinery Engineering Jiangsu University, China MSc in Water Resource Engineering and Management Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) BSc in Engineering Physics University of Cape Coast, Ghana

🔍 Research Interests

  • Numerical Simulation
  • Construction Planning and Management
  • Optimization
  • Sprinkler Irrigation

👨‍💼 Professional Memberships

  • Member, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
  • Member, Institution of Engineering and Technology

📝 External / Professional Roles Journal Reviewer:

  • American Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology
  • European Scientific Journal

 

📚Top Noted Publication

  1. Title: Experimental study on the effects of pressure loss on uniformity, application rate and velocity on different working conditions using the dynamic fluidic sprinkler
    Authors: Zhu, X., Fordjour, A., Agyen Dwomoh, F., … Dai, X., Oteng, J.
    Journal: Heliyon
    Volume: 10
    Issue: 5
    Pages: e27140
    Year: 2024
    Citations: 0

 

  1. Title: Structural design and performance characteristics of the fluidic sprinkler application technology for saving irrigation water: a review
    Authors: Dwomoh, F.A., Zhu, X., Fordjour, A., … Yuan, S., Li, H.
    Journal: Journal of Agricultural Engineering
    Volume: 54
    Issue: 2
    Pages: 1452
    Year: 2023
    Citations: 0

 

  1. Title: Modelling of water drop movement and distribution in no wind and windy conditions for different nozzle sizes
    Authors: Zhu, X., Lewballah, J.K., Fordjour, A., … Ofosu, S.A., Dwomoh, F.A.
    Journal: Water (Switzerland)
    Volume: 13
    Issue: 21
    Pages: 3006
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 2

 

  1. Title: Performance optimization of a newly designed dynamic fluidic sprinkler
    Authors: Zhu, X., Fordjour, A., Yuan, S., Dwomoh, F.A., Issaka, Z.
    Journal: Applied Engineering in Agriculture
    Volume: 37
    Issue: 1
    Pages: 33–41
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 1

 

  1. Title: Analysis of water droplet distribution in wind for the fluidic sprinkler
    Authors: Dwomoh, F.A., Yuan, S., Li, H., … Mensah, R., Fordjour, A.
    Journal: Water (Switzerland)
    Volume: 12
    Issue: 12
    Pages: 3320
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 3

 

  1. Title: Effect of riser height on rotation uniformity and application rate of the dynamic fluidic sprinkler
    Authors: Fordjour, A., Zhu, X., Jiang, C., Liu, J.
    Journal: Irrigation and Drainage
    Volume: 69
    Issue: 4
    Pages: 618–632
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 9

 

  1. Title: Comparative evaluation on performance characteristics of an impact sprinkler with nozzle-dispersion devices and rotary plate sprinkler
    Authors: Issaka, Z., Li, H., Jiang, Y., … Chen, C., Fordjour, A.
    Journal: Applied Engineering in Agriculture
    Volume: 36
    Issue: 3
    Pages: 321–329
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 4

 

  1. Title: Numerical simulation and experimental study on internal flow characteristic in the dynamic fluidic sprinkler
    Authors: Fordjour, A., Zhu, X., Yuan, S., Dwomoh, F.A., Issaka, Z.
    Journal: Applied Engineering in Agriculture
    Volume: 36
    Issue: 1
    Pages: 61–70
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 5

 

  1. Title: The collection method for crop fungal spores based on an efficient microfluidic device
    Authors: Wang, P., Yuan, S., Yang, N., … Fordjour, A., Chen, S.
    Journal: Aerosol and Air Quality Research
    Volume: 20
    Issue: 1
    Pages: 72–79
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 18

 

  1. Title: Modeling the application depth and water distribution uniformity of a linearly moved irrigation system
    Authors: Liu, J., Zhu, X., Yuan, S., Fordjour, A.
    Journal: Water (Switzerland)
    Volume: 11
    Issue: 4
    Pages: 827
    Year: 2019
    Citations: 10