Prof. Dr. Harun Mindivan | Titanium Alloy | Best Researcher Award
Professor at Bilecik Seyh Edebali University | Turkey
This researcher has established a distinguished scientific profile in materials science and mechanical engineering, with a strong emphasis on tribology, surface modification, and advanced coating technologies. With 612 citations, 52 Scopus-indexed documents, and an h-index of 13, their research impact is well recognized within the global scientific community. Their work centers on developing high-performance materials and engineered surfaces capable of withstanding extreme mechanical, thermal, and corrosive environments. They have contributed extensively to the development of plasma-nitrided steels, electroless and electrochemical borided alloys, graphene-enhanced composite coatings, high-velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) sprayed stainless steel coatings, and oxide-reinforced thin films. Through comprehensive analyses of microstructure–property relationships, the researcher advances understanding of wear mechanisms, tribocorrosion behavior, hardness enhancement, and coating adhesion in metallic systems. Their investigations on metal–matrix composites-such as carbon-nanotube-reinforced aluminum and magnesium-offer significant innovations in lightweight structural materials. Additional contributions include studies on surface optimization of titanium alloys, corrosion-resistant coatings, and improvements in machinability and mechanical integrity of industrial steels. Their research outputs are consistently published in reputable scientific journals indexed in Scopus and other major databases, demonstrating steady productivity and high citation engagement. By integrating experimental surface engineering methods with performance evaluation techniques, the researcher provides actionable scientific advancements that support the development of durable engineering materials. This strong publication record and sustained contribution across multiple material systems highlight the researcher’s ongoing significance and excellence in the field.
Featured Publications
Mindivan, H., Kayali, E. S., & Cimenoglu, H. (2008). Tribological behavior of squeeze cast aluminum matrix composites. Wear, 265(5–6), 645–654.
Mindivan, H., Efe, A., Kosatepe, A. H., & Kayali, E. S. (2014). Fabrication and characterization of carbon nanotube reinforced magnesium matrix composites. Applied Surface Science, 318, 234–243.
Mindivan, H., Çimenoğlu, H., & Kayali, E. S. (2003). Microstructures and wear properties of brass synchroniser rings. Wear, 254(5–6), 532–537.
Mindivan, H., Baydogan, M., Kayali, E. S., & Cimenoglu, H. (2005). Wear behaviour of 7039 aluminum alloy. Materials Characterization, 54(3), 263–269.
Mindivan, H. (2010). Reciprocal sliding wear behaviour of B₄C particulate reinforced aluminum alloy composites. Materials Letters, 64(3), 405–407.