https://textiles.ncsu.edu/people/bpourdey/
Prof. Behnam Pourdeyhimi
Behnam is the William A. Klopman Distinguished Professor of Materials in the Wilson College of Textiles at NC State University and is also an adjunct professor in the departments of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Biomedical Engineering. He also serves as Associate Dean in the Wilson College of Textiles and is the Executive Director of The Nonwovens Institute.
https://avesis.erciyes.edu.tr/iozen
Prof. İLHAN ÖZEN
Kayseri Erciyes University. Department of Textile Engineering
KEYNOTE SPEECH: "Combination Eermulations with Nangemulsions and Nanofibres at the Intersection of Topical and Transdermal Therapx".
One of the highly esteemed academic staff members in Erciyes University is Professor Dr. İlhan Özen who is attached to the Department of Textile Engineering of the Faculty of Engineering. The research interests of Professor Özen include polymer technology, nanotechnology, and textile chemistry and specifically mechanics of materials and chemical technologies. In addition, he is an internationally renowned scholar who earned his doctoral degree from the University of Stuttgart and has carried out collaborative research with institutes like the Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University in Australia. In this regard, his published work includes a very high h-index, more than 680 citations, and contributions to reputed journals such as Journal of Cleaner Production and Small Structures. He currently investigates topics related to the functionalization of carbon nanotube surfaces, environmental dyeing technologies, and biomedical applications of nanofibers.
Dr. Zehra Yildiz
https://avesis.marmara.edu.tr/zehra.yildiz
Dr. Zehra Yildiz is associated professor in Marmara University, Department of Textile Engineering, Turkey. She got a Ph.D. in Polymer Science and Technology from Istanbul Technical University, Turkey, in 2017. Her research areas are as follows; sustainable textile products/manufacturing, recycle/reuse of textile wastes, UV-curable environmentally friendly coatings, functional coatings, conductive polymeric materials, adhesives, rubber/textile composites, natural fiber reinforced composites. Keynote Speech: “From Textile Waste Powders to Bio-Based 3D Printing: Cross-Sector Applications and UV-Curable Polymer Innovations”
https://sciprofiles.com/profile/1426055
Prof. Peter Krajnc
Prof. Peter Krajnc is head of research program group of Chemistry of Surfaces and Nanoparticle and Vice Dean for international affairs at the University of Maribor.
Prof. Peter Krajnc received his PhD in Chemistry and Chemical Technology in 1999, under Prof. M. Zupan at the University of Ljubljana. He studied as a post-doctoral research assistant with Prof. N. R. Cameron under a European Community Marie Curie Fellowship Scheme at University of Durham, United Kingdom, in 2001-2002. His primary research interest is focused on porous polymers - synthesis and applications, polymer supported synthesis and catalysis, polymers for biomedical and environmental applications; tissue engineering, biomimetic functions, synthetic polymers, polymers for water and air treatment.
Prof. M.Özgür Seydibeyoğlu1,2*
1İzmir Katip Çelebi University, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, İzmir, Türkiye
2Circular, Sustainable, and Functional Materials Laboratory, İzmir, Türkiye
seydibey@gmail.com, +90-5325475217
POLYMERIC COMPOSITES PROCESSING WITH ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING VIA CIRCULAR ECONOMY PERSPECTIVE
Due to increasing environmental problems and the inability to dispose of polymers and fibers through effective recycling process, class of plastics (including plastics + textile fibers) has a bad reputation among the people in the community. However, proper separation and processing of these materials is of great importance. Circular Economy approach with upcycling activities play crucial role in the effective utilization of polymers, fibers, and other additives. In addition to twin screw extruder and compounding, additive manufacturing offers numerous advantages for the polymers in terms of waste utilization, waste upcycling, fast processing, and cost-effective solutions. Our group working on circular materials will present our efforts on the effective utilization of various natural fibers, biopolymers, and biocomposites. Processing of the biocomposites and recycling of polymers in terms of additive manufacturing will be presented. Furthermore, recent works on Life Cycle Assessment, Carbon Foot Print Analysis with SimaPro software will be explained for a sustainable world.
Dr. Turdimuhammad Abdullah
The Department of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Kocaeli University, Izmit, Kocaeli, Turkey
turdi.abdullah@kocaeli.edu.tr, +905434944907
Keynote Speech: Bio-Based Long Chain n-Alkyl (Meth)Acrylates: Versatile Wonder Materials for Advanced Applications
Biography: Dr. Turdimuhammad Abdullah obtained his PhD in Chemical Engineering in 2019 and has since built a multidisciplinary career bridging academia and industry. He completed two postdoctoral appointments, including being awarded a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Individual Fellowship. His research focuses on biomaterials, polymer technology, nanotechnology, and photo-curable resins. He later transitioned into industry, where he has contributed to resin formulation and polymer technology, particularly in coating systems and high-performance materials. Dr. Abdullah has published more than 30 scientific articles and holds 8 granted patents, reflecting his strong contribution to both fundamental research and applied industrial innovation in polymer science.
Dr. Ömer Yunus Gümüş
Keynote Speech: Additive Manufacturing of Challenging Polymeric Materials: Recent Advances in 3D Printing of Elastomers, Rubbers, and Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites.
Dr. Ömer Yunus Gümüş is an Associate Professor in the Department of Polymer Materials Engineering at Bursa Technical University. He completed his undergraduate and graduate studies in the Chemistry Department at Gazi Üniversitesi, where his thesis work focused on polymer synthesis and smart material applications.
His research interests include polymer composites and blends, functional polymers, smart materials, polymer additives, 3D printing technologies, and advanced material design.
Dr. Melike Güngör
Keynote Speech: Design of Asymmetrically Structured Fibrous Media from Sustainable Sources for Oily Aerosol Filtration
Industrial processes frequently generate submicron oily droplets that jeopardize occupational health and equipment durability, necessitating the development of cost-effective and sustainable filtration solutions. Although fibrous filters are preferred for their high surface area and efficiency in capturing these aerosols, they often face operational challenges such as rapid clogging and high pressure drops. An eco-friendly and asymmetrically structured design not only optimizes the removal of oily droplets but also significantly enhances overall industrial air filtration performance.