Asst. Prof. Mert Yildirim Presented at the 5th International Materials Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Congress (IMEAMTC’26)

Asst. Prof. Mert Yildirim, presented his study investigating the mechanical performance of natural fiber/glass fiber reinforced hybrid composites as an oral presentation at the ICENSTED 2026 Conference. The research revealed the decisive effect of fiber stacking order on tensile and flexural properties, yielding significant findings that will contribute to the development of sustainable and high-performance composite materials.

A study titled "An Interval Type-2 Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process Approach for Selection of Renewable Energy Source," co-authored by Prof. Dr. Tarık Çakar, has been published. In this research, solar, wind, biomass, and hybrid energy alternatives were evaluated using a multi-criteria decision-making approach with the Interval Type-2 Fuzzy AHP method; as a result, hybrid energy was determined to be the most suitable renewable energy source. The study aims to contribute to more reliable decision-making processes in sustainable energy investments.

The workshop, held at the Avcılar Municipality Applied Solutions and Innovation Center, comprehensively addressed the entrepreneurial spirit, innovative business models, and the transformative power of technology.

The article titled “A brief review of the structure and extraction methods of lignin” by Asst. Prof. Mert Yıldırım from the Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture at Istanbul Gelisim University, has been published in Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment. The study highlights the potential of lignin, known as nature’s “green gold,” in bio-based composites, chemicals, and sustainable industrial processes.

The invention titled "Enhanced plywood production method using nanocellulose and boron compounds," developed by Asst. Prof. Mert YILDIRIM, has been registered as a patent by TÜRKPATENT for a period of 20 years.

Asst. Prof. Mert YILDIRIM has been accepted as a Working Group Member for COST Action CA24110 – ReInvent. This international network, which aims to develop biomass-based sustainable materials, supports interdisciplinary collaborations across Europe.

Students supervised by Asst. Prof. Mert YILDIRIM, at Istanbul Gelisim University, were awarded first prize in the "Artificial Intelligence, Hardware, Autonomous Systems and Robotics" category at the "Research and Innovation Award-Winning Project Competition" organized by the university.

Asst. Prof. Mert YILDIRIM's paper, "A Comprehensive Review of Advanced and Conventional Manufacturing Techniques for Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites," has been published in full text in the Proceedings of the 5th International Materials Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Congress (IMEAMTC’26).

The "From Idea to Value: Entrepreneurship and Innovation" panel, organized by the New Generation Entrepreneurship and Innovation Application and Research Center, addressed university-industry collaboration, entrepreneur support mechanisms, and the transformation of innovation into tangible value through systematic structures.

A review meeting regarding the preparation process for the International Women's Entrepreneurship Conference was held under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Tarık ÇAKAR. The meeting addressed the conference's goals, vision, and roadmap for the organization process.