Defense & Aerospace
Critical System Components
- Internal and external ballistics studies
- Defense industry system solutions
- Aerospace and aircraft surface applications
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 SolutionsSOLUTIONS
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EQUIPMENT
25
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.
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.
CNC Vertical Machining Center
CNC Lathe
Milling Machine
Conventional Lathe Machine
Hydraulic Press
Band Saw Machine
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Precision Cutting (Sample Cutting) Devices
Automatic Grinding and Polishing Machine
Optical Microscope
Four-Point Probe Resistance Measurement System
Dip Coating System
Electrospinning System
Electrophoretic Coating System
Hydrothermal Coating System
Spin Coating System
Contact Angle Measurement System
Temperature-Controlled Fretting and Reciprocating Wear Systems
Temperature-Controlled Metal Abrasive Wear Tester
Impact-Sliding Wear Tester
Impact Wear Tester
Ultrasonic Cavitation Device
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Tensile-Compression Testing Machine (Shimadzu AG-IC 100 kN)
Charpy Impact Testing Machine
Microhardness Tester
Fatigue Testing Systems
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.
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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