Asst. Prof. Mert Yildirim’s Article Published in the Q1-Ranked Journal Polymers

The study by Asst. Prof. Mert Yıldırım, which comparatively examines the physical, mechanical, and microstructural properties of composite materials reinforced with jute and false banana fibers, contributes to sustainable engineering applications and was published in the Q1-ranked journal Polymers.

The invention titled ‘‘Hand Terminal and Algorithm for Dynamic Robot Guidance’’, with application number TR 2021 022147, which is the invention of Prof. Dr. Tarık ÇAKAR, Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU), Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Department of Industrial Engineering, has been registered.

A research article with Dr. Mert YILDIRIM, faculty member of the Department of Industrial Engineering at Istanbul Gelisim University, as the corresponding author, has been published in the Q1-ranked, SCIE-indexed journal Polymers. The study investigates the mechanical, corrosion, and thermally activated dimensional recovery performance of environmentally friendly hybrid epoxy composites.

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.