Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University
Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
We congratulate all students who have left the challenging university entrance exam preparation process behind and are getting ready for their preferences! We would like to see you in our department to shape the future and your future together.
About the Department
Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University (AYBU) Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering was established in 2011 and offers 100% English undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs. The education is conducted in modern classrooms and laboratories located on the Etlik campus, with the support of the Central Research Laboratory (MERLAB). Our students are provided with one year of English preparatory education. Students who successfully complete the preparatory education are entitled to start their undergraduate studies in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. Our department is located in the 15 Temmuz Şehitleri Building in Etlik, Ankara.
Engineers of Future-Shaping Materials are Raised at AYBU!
What is Metallurgical and Materials Engineering?
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering is a multidisciplinary engineering field concerned with the production, processing, characterization, and performance analysis of engineering materials such as metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, and nanomaterials. This discipline intersects with many fields such as physics, chemistry, biology, and mechanical engineering.
It is an applied engineering branch that studies the structure, properties, production, processing, and use of materials. It covers many types of materials, including ceramics, polymers, composite materials, and nanomaterials, in addition to metals. This engineering branch investigates the atomic-level structure of a material, its mechanical, electrical, optical, and thermal properties, and aims to design and produce these materials to perform better.
Career and Fields of Work
What Does a Metallurgical and Materials Engineer Do?
- Deals with the production and shaping of metals and alloys.
- Ensures the development of advanced technology materials such as ceramics, glass, polymers, and composites.
- Creates solutions to make products more durable, lightweight, and resistant to heat, corrosion, and wear.
- Plays a role in the design of special materials used in sectors such as defense, automotive, biomedical, and electronics.
- Performs quality control, testing, and analysis of materials.
- Optimizes production processes and develops sustainable technologies.
Fields of Work and Career Opportunities
Job opportunities for Metallurgical and Materials Engineers are quite broad. They can work in various positions in both the private and public sectors. Some areas include:
- Aerospace Industry: Development of lightweight and durable materials used in aircraft and spacecraft.
- Automotive: Production of engine parts, body materials, and safety components.
- Energy: Special materials for solar panels, wind turbines, and nuclear energy systems.
- Defense Industry: Durable composites for armor, rocket bodies, and weapon systems.
- Biomedical Applications: Development of biocompatible materials such as orthopedic implants, dental implants, and stents.
- Electronics and Semiconductor Sector: High-performance conductors, microchip production, battery technologies.
- Academia and R&D: Academic positions at universities. Conducting research projects on materials science and engineering. Project-based work with institutions like TÜBİTAK and the Ministry of Industry.
- Quality Control and Inspection: Material tests, quality assurance systems, and compliance checks with standards.
- Production and Design Engineering: Material selection, planning, and improvement of production processes.
Why AYBU Metallurgical and Materials Engineering?
- Internationally Validated Education: Access to international opportunities in both academic and professional life thanks to the 100% English program.
- Strong Academic Staff: A dynamic team consisting of 3 professors, 6 associate professors, 4 assistant professors, and research assistants.
- Modern Laboratories: Advanced laboratory infrastructure including metallography, ceramics, electron microscopy, and X-ray diffraction.
- Collaboration with Industry: Close contact and collaborations with the defense, automotive, aerospace, and energy sectors.
- Graduate Education Opportunities: Opportunities for academic development with master's and doctoral programs under the Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences.
Campus and Physical Facilities
Classrooms
Our classrooms, the cornerstone of theoretical education, are equipped with modern facilities and have air conditioning systems.
Laboratories
The Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University not only provides students with theoretical knowledge but also places great importance on applied education. The fundamental principles of materials science and engineering can only be reinforced through experimental work. In this regard, the laboratories within the department offer significant contributions to students and researchers in both undergraduate and graduate (master's-doctorate) studies.
The laboratories are organized to provide students with practical experience in topics such as material production, characterization, mechanical tests, and microstructure analysis.
Our department has metallography, characterization, ceramics, material furnace, electron microscopy, and X-ray diffraction laboratories. In addition, the computer laboratory within our faculty and the Central Research Laboratory (MERLAB) within our university are utilized.
Study Areas
Our university has study areas where students can study comfortably 24/7. Our library, where they can access a wide range of resources, is on the 8th floor. In addition, our study halls are located on the ground floor and the 8th floor. Besides these, there is an e-library system that they can access via the internet.
Cafeteria and Social Areas
The cafeteria is located on the -3rd floor. Inside the cafeteria, there are pool, tennis, and foosball tables. On the -1st floor, there is an establishment offering alternative food options. There is also a cafe on campus where students can socialize. Additionally, there are various seating areas around the cafe where they can spend time outdoors. Our school has football, basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts where our students can do sports and entertainment activities. There is a stationery shop on the ground floor of block A. There are separate prayer rooms (mescid) for men and women on the -5th floor.
Academic Staff
Prof. Dr. Hasan OKUYUCU
BSc: Istanbul Technical University
MSc: Gazi University
PhD: Gazi University
Postdoc: Norwegian Univ. of Science and Tech.
Prof. Dr. Cihangir DURAN
BSc: Middle East Technical University
MSc: Gebze Institute of Technology
PhD: Penn State University
Postdoc: AIST Nagoya
Prof. Dr. Gülsüm TOPATEŞ
BSc: Anadolu University
MSc: Anadolu University
PhD: Anadolu University
📞 +90 312 906 (Ext.)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Metehan ERDOĞAN
BSc: Middle East Technical University
MSc: Middle East Technical University
PhD: Middle East Technical University
📞 +90 312 906 (Ext.)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Fatih ÖKTEM
BSc: Yıldız Technical University
MSc: University of Utah
PhD: Politecnico di Milano
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şerife AKKOYUN
BSc: Université Jean Monet
MSc: Université Jean Monet
PhD: INSA Lyon
📞 +90 312 906 (Ext.)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Begüm ÜNVEROĞLU ABDİOĞLU
BSc: Gebze Technical University
MSc: Gebze Technical University
PhD: The University of Virginia
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nimet YILDIRIM TİRGİL
BSc: Ege University
MSc: Ege University
PhD: Northeastern University
📧 nyildirim.tirgil@aybu.edu.tr
📞 +90 312 906 (Ext.)
Asst. Prof. Dr. İdris Tuğrul GÜLENÇ
BSc: Fırat University
MSc: Gazi University
MSc: The University of Sheffield
PhD: The University of Sheffield
Postdoc: The University of Sheffield
Asst. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Remzi ABUL
BSc: Atılım University
MSc: The University of Leeds
PhD: The University of Leeds
📞 +90 312 906 (Ext.)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Furkan ÖZDEMİR
BSc: Middle East Technical University
MSc: Middle East Technical University
PhD: Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University
📞 +90 312 906 (Ext.)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Semih AĞCA
BSc: Gazi University
MSc: Gazi University
MSc: Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University
PhD: Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University
📞 +90 312 906 (Ext.)
Practical Information
Transportation
Our students can reach the Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Etlik Campus using the bus lines numbered 208, 414, 480, and 202.
We look forward to seeing you on our promotional days!