Dr. Filiz Karabudak | Mechanical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Filiz Karabudak, Gumushane University, Turkey

Dr. Filiz Karabudak is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Gümüşhane University, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences. She earned her Ph.D. in Construction and Production from Atatürk University in 2017 with a thesis focused on nano-structured TiO₂ coatings for dental applications. She also holds Master’s and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Mechanical and Chemical Engineering from Atatürk University, along with degrees in International Relations and Turkish Language and Literature from Anadolu University. With a strong research background in material science, biomechanics, and composite materials, she has served as principal investigator and researcher in several national projects. Dr. Karabudak has supervised multiple master’s theses and received several publication incentive awards. She currently leads courses in fatigue strength, fracture mechanics, dynamics, and renewable energy, and holds administrative roles including Scientific Research Projects Coordinator at her faculty.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Filiz Karabudak is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award given her extensive academic background, impactful research contributions, and leadership in engineering education. With a Ph.D. focused on advanced thin film coatings and numerous projects on composite materials and fatigue analysis, her work demonstrates both innovation and practical relevance. Her publications in high-impact journals, active supervision of graduate theses, and multiple research awards reflect consistent excellence and dedication to scientific advancement. Dr. Karabudak’s multidisciplinary expertise and administrative roles further solidify her as a leading candidate for this prestigious recognition.

👩‍🎓 Education

• 🎓 PhD in Construction and Production – Atatürk University (20 April 2017)
  Thesis: TiO₂ and nano Ag-TiO₂ thin film coatings on NiTi alloy for dental applications

• 🎓 Master’s with Thesis – Atatürk University (8 July 2011)
  Thesis: Load distribution in zirconium and ceramic restorations for implants

• 🎓 Bachelor’s Degrees:

  • 🧪 Chemical Engineering – Atatürk University (2008)

  • 🛠 Mechanical Engineering – Atatürk University (2006)

  • 🌍 International Relations – Anadolu University (2012, Open Ed.)

  • 📚 Turkish Language and Literature – Anadolu University (2022, Open Ed.)

🧑‍🏫 Work Experience

• 👩‍🔬 Associate Professor – Gümüşhane University, Mechanical Eng. (Since 18 Jan 2024)

• 🧑‍🏫 Assistant Professor – Gümüşhane University (2018–2024)

• 🧪 Research Assistant –

  • Atatürk University (2009)

  • Gümüşhane University (2009)

🧠 Achievements

• 📚 Supervised 7+ Master’s Theses in Mechanical Engineering, focusing on:

  • Composite materials

  • Fatigue testing

  • Finite element modeling

  • Surface coatings

• 🧪 Contributed to 6+ funded research projects, both theoretical and experimental, on:

  • Shape memory alloys

  • Prosthetic implants

  • Bonded joint mechanics

  • Fatigue strength of metals

🏆 Awards & Honors

• 🏅 Publication Incentive Award – Gümüşhane University:

  • 🗓 2024

  • 🗓 2023

  • 🗓 2018

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