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Prof. Dr. Teyfik Demir

Prof. Dr. Teyfik Demir

Department of Mechanical Engineering
TOBB University of Economics and Technology, Ankara, Turkey
tdemir@etu.edu.tr +90 312 292 42 32 Söğütözü Cad. No:43, 06560 Ankara, Turkey

Research Interests

Orthopedic biomechanics, biomechanical testing and fatigue evaluation of implants, spinal implant manufacturing, materials science, advanced composite materials, powder metallurgy, computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM), surgical prostheses, and ballistic impact performance of materials.

Orthopedic Biomechanics Biomechanical Tests of Implants Spinal Implant Manufacturing Materials Science Composite Materials Powder Metallurgy CAD / CAM Ballistic Performance

Academic & Administrative Positions

2018 — present Professor of Mechanical Engineering TOBB University of Economics and Technology, Ankara
2013 — 2026 Chief Advisor to the President Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB)
2019 — 2024 Chief Advisor to the Minister of Health Ministry of Health, Republic of Turkey
2019 — 2024 Member of the Executive Committee Health Institutes of Turkey (TÜSEB)
2013 — 2021 Member of the Executive Committee Ostim Technopark
2011 — present Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Labiotech Biotechnology & Testing Laboratories
2012 — 2019 Advisor to the Rector & Vice Head of Department TOBB University of Economics and Technology, Mechanical Engineering
2013 — 2018 Associate Professor TOBB ETU, Mechanical Engineering (Adjunct: Biomedical Engineering 2013–2018)
2011 — 2013 Assistant Professor TOBB ETU, Mechanical Engineering
2008 — 2011 Instructor TOBB ETU, Mechanical Engineering
2005 — 2008 Research and Teaching Assistant TOBB ETU, Mechanical Engineering

Education

2008 — 2011 Ph.D. — TOBB University of Economics and Technology Faculty of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering. Thesis: Biomechanical Performance Improvements on Spinal Surgery Prosthesis
2006 — 2008 M.Sc. — TOBB University of Economics and Technology Faculty of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering. Thesis: Investigation on the Ballistic Performance of Metallic and Laminated Composite Materials Against 7.62 mm Armour Piercing Projectiles
2001 — 2005 B.Sc. — Selcuk University Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Mechanical Engineering

Patents & Licensing

Holder of 45 patents related to spinal implants, surgical fixations, dynamic stabilization, and biomechanical testing equipment. Selected licensed technologies:

  • Modular Posterior/Anterior Thoracolumbar Plate: Licensed to Globus Medical, USA.
  • Pedicle Screw System for Osteoporotic Incidents: Licensed to Efmed, Turkey.
  • Higher Osteo-Integrating Pedicle Screw: Licensed to Osimplant, Turkey.

Honors & Awards

2013 — 2019 Academic Performance Award — Ranked 1st (7 consecutive years) TOBB University of Economics and Technology (5/5 rating across all categories)
2012 40 Medical Technology Innovators Under 40 Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry (MD+DI), London, UK
2011 Best Ph.D. Thesis Award TOBB University of Economics and Technology
2010 Outstanding Ph.D. Student Award TOBB University of Economics and Technology

Academic Publications

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Refereed Journal Articles (Chronological)

  1. 2026 Durgal M., et al., Demir T. Optimizing fixation in medial distal femur fractures: A biomechanical study. Joint Diseases and Related Surgery, 37(2): 489.
  2. 2026 Kavukcu S.O., et al., Demir T. Effects of BMP-7 and Low Molecular Weight Peptide Solution on Healing in a Rotator Cuff Tear Model: A Histopathological and Biomechanical Study in Rats. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.
  3. 2026 Cagalar M., et al., Demir T. Biomechanical Comparison of Novel Dynamic Posterior Occipitocervical Rod and Rigid Rod in Craniocervical Junction Instability. World Neurosurgery.
  4. 2026 Bulut M.S., et al., Demir T. Biomechanical effects of medial comminution and K-wire configurations in pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics B.
  5. 2025 Türkmen F., et al., Demir T. Evaluating fixation techniques to prevent subsidence in cervical corpectomy models using low and high-density polyurethane blocks. Proc. IMechE Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 239(8): 746-754.
  6. 2025 Tosun H.B., et al., Demir T. Enhanced Rotational Stability with the Locking Anchor EndoButton System: A Biomechanical Comparison of Free Bone Graft Non-Screw Methods for Anterior Shoulder Instability. Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery, 17(6): 1007.
  7. 2025 Çalta M., et al., Demir T. What is the optimal shape and size of a cortical window that least affects bone strength? A biomechanical study. Orthopaedics & Traumatology: Surgery & Research, 104452.
  8. 2024 Tosyalı H.K., et al., Demir T. Which implant is better for the fixation of posterior wall acetabular fractures: A conventional reconstruction plate or a brand-new calcaneal plate? Injury, 55(4): 111413.
  9. 2024 Özkaya M., Demir T. Evaluation of the mechanical behaviour of the expandable wedge locked nail fixation in retrograde use: A finite element study. Computers in Biology and Medicine, 174: 108419.
  10. 2024 Bundur S., et al., Demir T. Effects of spray-dried plasma on performance, carcass parameters, tibia quality and Newcastle disease vaccine efficacy in broiler chicken. PLoS One, 19(9): e0309263.
  11. 2024 Uslan Y., Başgül C., Demir T. Comparative pullout and torque analysis of novel cannulated cement-augmented fenestrated pedicle screws in severe osteoporotic foam grades. Clinical Biomechanics, 112: 106180.
  12. 2024 Tolunay T., Demir T., et al. Biomechanical comparison of anterior versus posterior instrumentation stability in thoracolumbar burst fractures. Spine Deformity, 12(3): 611-619.
  13. 2023 Özkaya M., et al., Demir T. Mechanical comparison of standard interlocking, clawed, and expandable wedge locked nail fixations: An experimental and numerical study. Injury, 54(2): 379-394.
  14. 2023 Kafa B., et al., Demir T. Histological and biomechanical effects of local anesthetics and steroids on achilles tendon: a study in rats. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 51(5): 1319-1327.
  15. 2023 Şibar E., et al., Demir T. Talon cannulated compression device as an alternative in the fixation of acetabulum posterior column fractures: A Biomechanical study. Injury, 54(10): 110964.
  16. 2023 Taşkent Y.S., et al., Demir T. Biomechanical performance of talon cannulated compression device in Pauwels type III fractures: A comparative study. Injury, 54(11): 111018.
  17. 2023 Elibol F.K.E., Oflaz E., Demir T., et al. Biomechanical evaluation of additive manufactured patient-specific titanium implants for mandibular and cranial reconstruction. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 142: 105844.
  18. 2023 Aycan M.F., Usta Y., Demir T. Fatigue and failure behavior of dynamic spinal fixation rod systems under physiological multi-axis cyclic loads. Proc. IMechE Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 237(8): 931-942.
  19. 2022 Şenyılmaz H.K., Uslan Y., Demir T. Investigation of the effect of a dilatant material on ballistic strength of aramid fabric used as body armour suit. The Journal of The Textile Institute, 113(4): 580-588.
  20. 2022 Yeşilkaya K.K., et al., Demir T. Experimental and numerical investigation on bending behavior of Ti-6Al-4V parts produced by additive metal laser sintering. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 31(1): 286-296.
  21. 2022 Yedekçi C., et al., Demir T. 3D porous PCL-PEG-PCL/strontium, magnesium and boron multi-doped hydroxyapatite composite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 125: 104941.
  22. 2022 Cetik R.M., et al., Demir T. Evaluation of the effects of transforming growth factor–beta 3 (TGF-β3) loaded nanoparticles on healing in a rat achilles tendon injury model. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 50(4): 1066-1077.
  23. 2022 Gökgöz M.A., et al., Demir T. The effect of lateralization of a pelvic brim plate on the fixation of an anterior column fracture: a biomechanical analysis. Cureus, 14(4): e24158.
  24. 2022 Şengül E., Özmen R., Demir T. The effects of pre-stressed rods contoured by different bending techniques on posterior instrumentation of L4-L5 lumbar spine segment: A finite element study. Proc. IMechE Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 236(7): 960-972.
  25. 2022 Türkmen F., et al., Demir T. The effect of the distance between the end point of the osteotomy and the lateral cortex on the lateral cortical hinge fracture in medial opening-wedge high tibial osteotomy. Injury, 53(11): 3828-3832.
  26. 2022 Aycan M.F., et al., Demir T. Postfusion effect on pullout strength of pedicle screws with expandablepeek shell and conventional screws. Acta Orthopædica Belgica, 88(3): 512-520.
  27. 2022 Parmaksızoğlu A.S., Demir T., et al. A New Anatomical Plate for Extra-Articular Distal Humeral Fractures: Biomechanical Study. Acta Ortopédica Brasileira, 30(spe1): e246995.
  28. 2022 Özkaya M., Elibol F.K.E., Demir T., et al. Finite element analysis and experimental pullout validation of multi-threaded pedicle screws in osteoporotic bone models. Biomedical Engineering Online, 21: 44.
  29. 2021 Balcı A., et al., Demir T. Reproducibility of replicated trabecular bone structures from Ti6Al4V extra-low interstitials powder by selective laser melting. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 46(3): 2527-2541.
  30. 2021 Yedekçi C., et al., Demir T. Synthesis and sintering of B, Sr, Mg multi-doped hydroxyapatites: Structural, mechanical and biological characterization. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 115: 104230.
  31. 2021 Özkaya M., Demir T. Numerical evaluation of the mechanical properties of a novel expandable intramedullary nailing: A new alternative to standard interlocking nailing. Injury, 52(11): 3239-3252.
  32. 2021 Balcı A., et al., Demir T. Compression and compression-shear strength of trabecular metal structures produced from Ti6Al4V ELI alloy by selected laser melting. Journal of Polytechnic, 24(3): 1019-1028.
  33. 2021 Şengül E., et al., Demir T. Influence of posterior pedicle screw fixation at L4–L5 level on biomechanics of the lumbar spine with and without fusion: a finite element method. BioMedical Engineering OnLine, 20(1): 98.
  34. 2021 Erbay Elibol F.K., et al., Demir T. Effects of genotype on the biomechanical parameters and composition of bone in the laying hen embryos. Ankara Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi, 68(1): 39-46.
  35. 2021 Demir T., et al. Biomechanical comparison of rotational stability of long and short plates in humeral shaft fracture fixation. Medical Records, 3(2): 89-95.
  36. 2020 Nawafleh N., Elibol F.K.E., Aljaghtham M., Oflaz E., Ciciriello A.J., Dumont C.M., Celik E., Demir T. Static and dynamic mechanical performance of short Kevlar fiber reinforced composites fabricated via direct ink writing. Journal of Materials Science, 55: 12890–12904.
  37. 2020 Sari R., Elibol F.K.E., Özlü E.B.K., Elmacı İ., Demir T. Could isthmic approach to far lateral disc hernias cause instability? Clinical Biomechanics, 76: 105004.
  38. 2020 Uludağ A., Tosun H.B., Çelik S., Serbest S., Kayalar M., Aytaç G., Sindel M., Elibol F.K.E., Demir T. Comparison of various tendon repair techniques in extensor zone 3 injuries: an experimental biomechanical cadaver study. Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, 140: 1999–2006.
  39. 2020 Elibol F.K.E., Oflaz E., Buğra E., Orhan M., Demir T. Effect of cortical bone thickness and density on pullout strength of mini-implants: An experimental study. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 157(2): 178-185.
  40. 2020 Aycan M.F., Demir T. Toggling effect on pullout performance of pedicle screws. International Advanced Researches and Engineering Journal, 4(3): 161-172.
  41. 2020 Basgil M.C., Kurtoglu C., Soygun K., Uslan Y., Demir T. Dynamic and static load performance of dental biomaterial systems with conical implant-abutment connections. Bio-medical Materials and Engineering, 31(3): 173-182.
  42. 2019 Altun G., Saka G., Demir T., Elibol F.K.E., Polat M.O. Precontoured buttress plate vs reconstruction plate for acetabulum posterior wall fractures: A biomechanical study. World Journal of Orthopedics, 10(5): 219.
  43. 2019 Özmen R., Günay M., Demir T. Biomechanical analysis of C5-C6 spinal unit with prosthetic disc by finite element method. Acta Physica Polonica, A., 135(4): 671-675.
  44. 2019 Jafarov A., Erbay Elibol F.K., Alizadeh C., Gülşen M., Toğrul E., Demir T. Perforated H-beam implant can be used in femoral neck fracture. Proc. IMechE Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 233(10): 1045-1053.
  45. 2019 Onbaşılar E.E., Güngör Ö.F., Demir T., Erbay F.K., Kahraman M., Taban S. Femur Properties of Embryo in the Layer Hybrid and Pure Breeds. Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science, 20(4): 805-810.
  46. 2018 Güleç A., Acar M.A., Aydin B.K., Demir T., Özkaya M. Methyl methacrylate in external fixation of supracondylar humerus fractures: An experimental study. Proc. IMechE Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 232(5): 512-519.
  47. 2018 Tanoğlu O., Alemdaroğlu K.B., İltar S., Özmeriç A., Demir T., Erbay F.K. Biomechanical comparison of three different fixation techniques for anterior column posterior hemitransverse acetabular fractures using anterior intrapelvic approach. Injury, 49(8): 1513-1519.
  48. 2018 Önen M.R., Başgül C., Yılmaz İ., Özkaya M., Demir T., Naderi S. Comparison of rigid and semi-rigid instrumentation under acute load on vertebrae treated with PLIF/TLIF. Proc. IMechE Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 232(8): 782-790.
  49. 2017 Ulutaş M., Özkaya M., Yaman O., Demir T. Do we need a transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion cage to increase the stability of functional spinal unit when comparing unilateral and bilateral fixation? Proc. IMechE Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 231(7): 621-628.
  50. 2017 Özalp H., Özkaya M., Yaman O., Demir T. Biomechanical comparison of transdiscal fixation and posterior fixation with and without transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in the treatment of L5-S1 lumbosacral joint. Proc. IMechE Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 231(9): 840-848.
  51. 2017 Aycan M.F., Yaman M.E., Usta Y., Demir T., Tolunay T. Investigation of toggling effect on pullout performance of pedicle screws. Proc. IMechE Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 231(8): 738-746.
  52. 2017 Konya M.N., Korkusuz F., Maralcan G., Demir T., Aslan A. The use of a proximal femoral nail as a hip prosthesis: A biomechanical analysis of a newly designed implant. Proc. IMechE Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 231(11): 1047-1055.
  53. 2017 Çavuşoğlu A.T., Erbay F.K., Özsoy M.H., Demir T. Biomechanical comparison of supraacetabular external fixation and anterior pelvic bridge plating. Proc. IMechE Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 231(12): 1140-1147.
  54. 2016 Türkmen F., Kaçıra B.K., Özkaya M., Erkoçak Ö.F., Acar M.A., Özer M., Toker S., Demir T. Comparison of monoplanar versus biplanar medial opening-wedge high tibial osteotomy techniques for preventing lateral cortex fracture. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc, 25(9): 2914-2920.
  55. 2016 Aycan M.F., Tolunay T., Demir T., Yaman M.E., Usta Y. Pullout performance comparison of novel expandable pedicle screw with expandable poly-ether-ether-ketone shells and cement-augmented pedicle screws. Proc. IMechE Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 230(8): 742-750.
  56. 2015 Kaçıra B.K., Özkaya M., Kıran U., Türkmen F., Arazi M., Demir T. Biomechanical Fixation Strength Comparison of Ilioinguinal and Medial Stoppa Approaches on Anterior Column Fractures. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology, 15(6): 1550091.
  57. 2015 Karakoyun D.O., Özkaya M., Okutan V.C., Dalgıç A., Belen D., Demir T. Biomechanical comparison of unilateral semi-rigid and dynamic stabilization on ovine vertebrae. Proc. IMechE Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 229(12): 854-861.
  58. 2015 Tolunay T., Başgül C., Demir T., Yaman M.E., Arslan A.K. Pullout performance comparison of pedicle screws based on cement application and design parameters. Proc. IMechE Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 229(11): 786-793.
  59. 2015 Yaldız C., Tolunay T., Arslan A.K., Yaman O., Demir T. Cervical spinolaminoplasty with newly designed titanium mini-plates. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology, 15(5): 1550078.
  60. 2015 Özkaya M., Demir T., Yaman O., Yaman M.E., Özalp H., Dalbayrak S. Experimental Evaluation of The Developmental Mechanism Underlying Fractures At The Adjacent Segment. World Neurosurgery, 84(6): 1850-1857.
  61. 2015 Tolunay T., Arslan K., Yaman O., Dalbayrak S., Demir T. Biomechanical Performance of Various Cement-Augmented Cannulated Pedicle Screw Designs for Osteoporotic Bones. Spine Deformity, 3(3): 205-210.
  62. 2015 Yaman O., Demir T., Arslan A.K., İyidiker M.A., Tolunay T., Camuşcu N., Ulutaş M. On the pullout strength comparison of various pedicle screw designs on synthetic foams and ovine vertebrae. Turkish Neurosurgery, 25(6): 911-918.
  63. 2015 Demir T. A new alternative to expandable pedicle screws: Expandable poly-ether-ether-keton shell. Proc. IMechE Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 229(5): 386-394.
  64. 2015 Çetin E., Özkaya M., Güler Ü.Ö., Acaroğlu E., Demir T. Evaluation of the Effect of Fixation angle between Polyaxial Pedicle Screw Head and Rod on the failure of Screw-Rod Connection. Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, 2015: 150649.
  65. 2014 Er M.S., Altınel L., Eroğlu M., Verim Ö., Demir T., Atmaca H. Suture anchor fixation strength with or without augmentation in osteopenic and severely osteoporotic bones in rotator cuff repair. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 9(1): 48-54.
  66. 2014 Demir T. Possible usage of cannulated pedicle screws without cement augmentation. Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, 11(3): 149-155.
  67. 2014 Demir T., Örmeci F. New Pedicle Screw Design with expandable shell for low bone quality. Journal of Medical Devices, 8(2): 020935.
  68. 2013 Sayman O., Özen M., Özel A., Demir T., Korkmaz B. A non-linear elastic-plastic stress analysis in a ductile double-lap joint. Science and Engineering of Composite Materials, 20(2): 163-168.
  69. 2013 Arslan A.K., Demir T., Örmeci M.F., Camuşcu N., Türeyen K. Postfusion pullout strength comparison of a novel pedicle screw with classical pedicle screws on synthetic foams. Proc. IMechE Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 227(2): 114-119.
  70. 2013 Özdemir M., Demirkale İ., Arslan A., Demir T., Cömert A., Camuşcu N., Altay M. Comparison of various instrumentation techniques for spinopelvic fixation: A biomechanical study and intradiscal pressure evaluation in calf spine model. Türkiye Klinikleri, 2013.
  71. 2012 Demir T. Iterative design and testing of a modular anterior plate for lumbar spine fixation applications. Proc. IMechE Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 226(12): 964-970.
  72. 2012 Demir T., Camuşcu N., Türeyen K. Design and biomechanical testing of pedicle screw. Proc. IMechE Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 226(3): 256-262.
  73. 2012 Demir T., Camuşcu N. On the design and performance of spinal fixation pedicle screw system. Proc. IMechE Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 226(1): 33-40.
  74. 2011 Übeyli M., Deniz H., Demir T., Ögel B., Gürel B., Keleş Ö. Ballistic impact performance of an armor material consisting of alumina and dual phase steel layers. Materials & Design, 32(3): 1565-1570.
  75. 2010 Yılbaş B.S., Khan S., Raza K., Keleş Ö., Übeyli M., Demir T., Karakaş M.S. Laser cutting of 7050 Al alloy reinforced with Al2O3 and B4C composites. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 50(1-4): 185-193.
  76. 2010 Übeyli M., Demir T., Deniz H., Yıldırım R.O., Keleş Ö. Investigation on the ballistic performance of a dual phase steel against 7.62 mm AP projectile. Materials Science and Engineering A, 527(7-8): 2036-2044.
  77. 2010 Topçu O., Übeyli M., Demir T. On the hardenability of an intercritically heat treated microalloyed steel. Instrumentation Science and Technology, 38(2): 178-186.
  78. 2009 Übeyli M., Demir T., Yıldırım R.O., Aycan M.F. Effect of heat treatment on the formation of adiabatic shear bands in high strength steels impacted by AP projectiles. Kovove Materialy (Metallic Materials), 47: 409-413.
  79. 2009 Demir T., Übeyli M., Yıldırım R.O. Effect of hardness on the ballistic impact behavior of high strength steels against 7.62 mm armor piercing projectiles. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 18: 145-153.
  80. 2009 Demir T., Übeyli M., Yıldırım R.O., Karakaş S. Response of alumina/4340 steel laminated composites against the impact of 7.62 mm armor piercing projectiles. Science and Engineering of Composite Materials, 16: 89-96.
  81. 2008 Demir T., Übeyli M., Yıldırım R.O. Investigation on the ballistic impact behavior of various alloys against 7.62 mm armor piercing projectile. Materials & Design, 29(10): 2009-2016.
  82. 2008 Übeyli M., Demir T. Investigation on the radiation damage behavior of various alloys in a fusion reactor using thorium molten salt. Materials & Design, 29(4): 852-859.
  83. 2008 Übeyli M., Demir T., Acır A., Karakaş S. On the surface roughness of Al-4%Cu/B4C metal matrix composites machined by milling operation. Science and Engineering of Composite Materials, 15(2): 131-139.

Books & Translations

  • Demir T., Biomechanics of Disc Degeneration. Springer (In preparation).
  • Demir T., Başgül C., Pullout Performance of Pedicle Screws. Springer, 2015.
  • Clinical Biomechanics of the Spine (M. Panjabi, A. White). Book Translation. Lippincott, 2020.
  • Fundamentals of Biomechanics (M. Nordin). Book Translation. Springer, 2018.
  • Proceedings of 6th International Powder Metallurgy Conference. Editors: Teyfik Demir, et al., 2011.
  • Proceedings of 5th International Powder Metallurgy Conference. Editors: Teyfik Demir, et al., 2008.

Book Chapters

  • Biomechanics of Shoulder. Ulunay Kanatlı, Shoulder Arthroscopy, 2018.
  • Biomechanics of Foot and Ankle. Ulunay Kanatlı, Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy, 2017.
  • Biomechanical Test Standards for Orthopaedic Implants. Editor: Feza Korkusuz, Musculoskeletal Research and Basic Science, Springer, 2015.
  • Deformity Biomechanics (in Turkish). Editors: Sedat Dalbayrak, Onur Yaman, Spinal Deformiteler, TND, 2015.
  • Spinal Tümör Tutulumunda Biyomekanik. Editors: S. Dalbayrak et al., Omurga ve Omurilik Tümörleri, TND, 2014.

Biomechanics & Medical Device Research Group

The research group conducts translational R&D across spinal and orthopedic biomechanics, finite element modeling, additive manufacturing (SLM/DIW) of patient-specific implants, and mechanical fatigue characterization in collaboration with surgeons and industry.

Current Group Members

Ph.D. Candidates

Name Affiliation / Role Status
Yunus Uslan
Labiotech Biotechnology Laboratories Ph.D. Candidate

M.Sc. Students

Position Details
Open Positions Positions are open for motivated graduate researchers in medical device testing, spinal biomechanics, and FEA. Inquiries can be sent via email.

Postdoctoral Researchers & Senior Collaborators

Researcher Institution & Department
Prof. Dr. Tolga Tolunay
Ankara Medipol University
Prof. Dr. Mesut Emre Yaman
Gazi University
Prof. Dr. Onur Yaman
NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aysu Aydınoğlu
Yıldız Technical University

Alumni

Graduates and former researchers of the group pursuing distinguished careers in academia, defense, and the biomedical device industry:

Ph.D. Alumni

Graduate Current Position / Institution
Doç. Dr. Mehmet Fatih Aycan
Gazi University, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Emre Şengül
ASML
Dr. Öğr. Üy. Fatma Kübra Erbay Elibol
TOBB ETÜ, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Doç. Dr. Ramazan Özmen
Karabük University, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Öğr. Üy. Emre Oflaz
KTO Karatay University, Department of Mechatronics Engineering
Dr. Öğr. Üy. Mustafa Özkaya
KTO Karatay University, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Öğr. Üy. Arif Balcı
Kafkas University, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Kamuran Kamil Yeşilkaya
TAI (Turkish Aerospace)
Dr. Hilal Kemal Şenyılmaz
Retired Colonel
Dr. Salih Karaca
Medipol University, Department of Orthopedics

M.Sc. Alumni

Graduate Current Position / Institution
Mehmet Akif İyidiker
TOGG
Alper Yasin Serim
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Alper Yetiş
TAI (Turkish Aerospace)
Dr. Cemile Başgül
Drexel University
Cihad Göker
Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (TİTCK)
Dr. Emre Oflaz
KTO Karatay University, Department of Mechatronics Engineering
Ender İnce
Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB)
Mehmet Fatih Toraman
Energy Consultant
Mehmet Taha Arslan
TAI (Turkish Aerospace)
Merve Öztürk
Osimplant
Dr. Mustafa Özkaya
KTO Karatay University, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Pelin Coşkun
TAI (Turkish Aerospace)
Volkan Cihan Okutan
Roketsan
Sırma Saral
Gen İlaç
Yunus Uslan
Labiotech