Conferences/Oral presentations

  1. Girginer Ozunlu, Y. E. Yagci, Y. Z. Menceloglu, B. Saner Okan, A novel approach to light weight and cost effective automotive trim production by integration of graphene from recycled waste tire, 18th-annual SPE Automotive Composites Conference & Exhibition (ACCE), 5-7 September 2018.
  2. Haghighi Poudeh, B. Saner Okan, F. C. Cebeci, Mehmet Yildiz, Y. Z. Menceloglu, Dimension control of graphene-based composite structures by core-shell electrospinning technology and development of new emerging hybrid electrodes for the energy storage devices, 2nd National Carbon Conference, ITU, Istanbul, March 16-17, 2018.
  3. Leila Haghighi Poudeh, Burcu Saner Okan, Dilek Cakiroglu, Fevzi Cakmak Cebeci, Mehmet Yildiz, Yusuf Menceloglu, Design and Fabrication of 3D Graphene Based Composite Structures via Core-shell Electrospinning Technique for Energy Storage Systems, Graphene Week 2017, 25-29 Eylül 2017, Atina, Yunanistan.
  4. Seyyed Monfared Zanjani, B. Saner Okan, Y. Z. Menceloglu and M. Yildiz, ”The Effect of Graphene as Interface and Matrix Reinforcements on Electrical Conductivity, Self-Heating, Deicing and Viscoelastic Behaviour of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites”3rdEmerging 2D Materials & Graphene Conference from Laboratory to Industry 2016, İstanbul, Turkey, October 20- 21, 2016.
  5. Saner Okan, Y. Z. Menceloglu and J. Seyyed Monfared Zanjani,“The industrialization of graphene in the plastic sector”3rdEmerging 2D Materials & Graphene Conference from Laboratory to Industry 2016, İstanbul, Turkey, October 20- 21, 2016.
  6. Seyyed Monfared Zanjani, B. Saner Okan, Yusuf Ziya Menceloglu and Mehmet Yildiz, “mechanical and fracture properties enhancement of carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composites by selective dispersion of graphene” 17thInternational Conference on Experimental Mechanics (ICEM17), Rhodes, Greece, July 3-7, 2016
  7. Seyyed Monfared Zanjani, B. Saner Okan, Y. Ziya Menceloglu and M. Yildiz, “The Design and Manufacturing of High Performance and Multi-Functional Nano-Composites Reinforced by Carbon Fiber/Selectively Integrated Graphene” 12th International Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Conference (Nanotr12), Elite Hotel, Darıca-Kocaeli/Turkey, 03-05 June 2016.
  8. Seyyed Monfared Zanjani, B. Saner Okan, Y. Z. Menceloglu and M. Yildiz, “Novel Architectural Design of Self-Healing and Tri-axial Electrospun Nanofibers reinforced Epoxy Nanocomposites”, 12th International Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Conference (Nanotr12), Elite Hotel , Darıca-Kocaeli/Turkey, 03-05 June 2016.
  9. Haghighi Poudeh, B. Saner Okan, J. Seyyed Monfared Zanjani, M. Yildiz and Y. Z. Menceloglu, “Design and Fabrication of Graphene Composite Spheres with Controlled Hollowness via Core-shell Electrospraying Technique” 12th International Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Conference (Nanotr12), Elite Hotel, Darıca-Kocaeli/Turkey, 03-05 June 2016.
  10. Saner Okan, Y. Z. Menceloglu, J. S. M. Zanjani, Graphene Commercialization and Its Polymer Masterbatches, 2nd Graphene and Related Technologies: from Laboratory to Industry – 2015 Conference, Kozyatagi Hilton Hotel, Istanbul October 15-16, 2015.
  11. Saner Okan, L. H. Poudeh, J. S. M. Zanjani, M. Yildiz, Y. Z. Menceloglu, Hollow and Filled Graphene-based Polymeric Spheres via Core-Shell Electrospraying, 2nd Graphene and Related Technologies: from Laboratory to Industry – 2015 Conference, Kozyatagi Hilton Hotel, Istanbul October 15-16, 2015.
  12. Z. Menceloglu,B. Saner Okan, Tarihi Eserlerin Mikroorganizmalara Karşi Korunmasi Için Antimikrobiyal Nanokaplamalar, 5.Tarihi Eserlerin Güçlendirilmesi Ve Geleceğe Güvenle Devredilmesi Sempozyumu, Erzurum, October 1-2, 2015.
  13. Saner Okan, Y. Z. Menceloglu, J. S. M. Zanjani, Graphene Commercialization and Its Polymer Masterbatches, International Porous Powder Materials, Cesme, Izmir, September 15-18, 2015.
  14. Saner Okan, J. S. M. Zanjani, M. Yildiz, Y.Z. Menceloglu, Fiber Reinforced Self-Healing Composites via Multi-Axial Electrospinning for Load Bearing Applications, 6th International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Conference, Rome, Italy, July 16-17, 2015.
  15. Saner Okan, Y. Z. Menceloglu, J. S. M. Zanjani, Graphene commercialization and its polymer masterbatches, 2nd Turkey-Japan Workshop (TJC) on Polymeric Composite Materials Conference, Cesme, Izmir, May 8-9, 2015.
  16. Haghighi Poudeh, B. Saner Okan, M. Yildiz, Y. Z. Menceloglu, Synthesis and Characterization of Graphene based Polymeric Spheres via Tri-axial Electrospraying, 2nd Turkey-Japan Workshop (TJC) on Polymeric Composite Materials Conference, Cesme, Izmir, May 8-9, 2015.
  17. S. M. Zanjani,B. Saner Okan, M. Yildiz, Y.Z. Menceloglu,Selective dispersion of Graphene in Carbon Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites by in-situ and electrospraying techniques, 2nd Turkey-Japan Workshop (TJC) on Polymeric Composite Materials Conference, Cesme, Izmir, May 8-9, 2015.
  18. Saner Okan, J. S. M. Zanjani, M. Yildiz, Y.Z. Menceloglu, Rational design and fabrication of fiber reinforced self-healing composites via multi-axial electrospinning, Heraklion Crete, Greece, HINT Scientific Workshop: Nanostructured Hybrid Materials II: reinforced 3D structures, smart composites, self-healing, April 22-24, 2015.
  19. Saner Okan,J. S. M. Zanjani, M. Yildiz, Y.Z. Menceloglu,Design and Fabrication of Triaxial Hollow Fibers for Self-Healing Composites by Core-Shell Electrospinning, San Francisco, California, USA, MRS Spring Meeting, April 6-10, 2015.
  20. Z. Menceloglu and B. Saner Okan, Graphene production in mild condition by using different carbon sources and its polymeric composites, 1stGraphene and Related Technologies From Laboratory to Industry, Istanbul, Turkey, October 13-14, 2014.
  21. Saner Okan, J. S. M. Zanjani, L. H. Poudeh, M. Yildiz, Y.Z. Menceloglu, Fabrication of graphene reinforced multi-walled electrospun fibers as reinforcing agent for epoxy composites, COST Action MP 1202 Scientific Workshop on Applications of Hybrid Materials Interfaces, Sabanci University, Istanbul, September 15-17, 2014.
  22. S. M. Zanjani,B. Saner Okan, M. Yildiz, Y.Z. Menceloglu, Design and fabrication of coaxial hollow nanofibers as new reinforcing agents in nano-composites by core-sheath electrospinning, HINT Wokshop The interface in hybrid and biohybrid materials: synthesis, devices and applications, Turku, Finland, June 16-19, 2014.
  23. Saner Okan, J. S. M. Zanjani, M. Yildiz, M. Papila, Y. Z. Menceloglu, Design and fabrication of coaxial hollow nanofibers as new reinforcing agents in nanocomposites by core-sheath electrospinning, 1st Joint Turkey-Japan Workshop (JTJW) on Polymeric Composite Materials, Sabancı University, Istanbul, Turkey, May 12-13,2014.
  24. Saner Okan, J. S. M. Zanjani, M. Yildiz, Y.Z. Menceloglu, Novel Design and Fabrication
    of Tri-axial Polymeric Hollow Nanofibers by Multi-axial Electrospinning, HINT Workshop The interface in hybrid and biohybrid materials: role and characterization, Urbino, Italy, March 3-5, 2014.
  25. Saner Okan, J. S. M. Zanjani, M. Yildiz, Y.Z. Menceloglu, Fabrication of Self-Healing Composite Nanofibers via Core-Shell Electrospinning for Load Bearing Applications, 44th World Chemistry Congres, IUPAC 2013, Istanbul, Turkey, August 11-16, 2013.
  26. Saner Okan, S. Alkan Gursel, Y. Yurum, Utilization of Functionalized Graphene And Its Nanocomposites as a Catalyst Support in Fuel Cells, ACS Spring 2013, New Orleans, USA, April 7-11, 2013.
  27. Saner Okan, V. Ozguz, B. Kunday, Y. Z. Menceloglu, Nanoscale Coatings in Food Packaging  for Extended Protection against Microorganisms, NANO2012 XI. International Conference on Nanostructured Materials, Rhodes, Greece, August 26-31, 2012.
  28. Saner Okan, S. Alkan Gursel, Yurum, Y., Controllable Synthesis of Functionalized Graphene Nanosheets and Their Use in Fuel Cell Applications, NANOTR VIII, 8th Nanoscience and Nanotechnolgy Congress, Ankara, June 25-29, 2012.
  29. Saner-Okan, S. Alkan Gürsel, Y. Yürüm, Surface modifications of graphene-based polymer nanocomposites by different synthesis techniques, MRS Spring Meeting, San Francisco, California, USA,April 9-13, 2012.
  30. Saner Okan,Z. Ö. Kocabas, A. Nalbant Ergün, M. Baysal, Y. Yürüm, Synthesis of boron nitride nanostructures by chemical vapor deposition technique and measurement of their hydrogen storage capacity, 7th Chemical Engineering Conference for Collaborative Research in Eastern Mediterranean Countries (EMCC7), Corfu Island, Greece, April 27- May 1, 2012.
  31. Saner Okan, Z.Ö. Kocabaş, A. Nalbant Ergün, Yuda Yürüm, Template Synthesis of Boron Nitride Nanotubes Over Iron Impregnated Mesoporous Silica MCM-41 by Chemical Vapor Deposition Technique, International Symposium on Boron, Borides and Related Materials – ISBB, Istanbul, September 11-17, 2011.
  32. Saner-Okan, A. Yürüm, S. Alkan-Gürsel, Y. Yürüm, New fuel cell electrodes made from graphene nanosheets and their nanocomposites, NANOTR7, Sabancı Üniversitesi, Istanbul, June 27-July 1, 2011.
  33. Saner, S. Alkan-Gürsel, Y. Yürüm, Facile synthesis of polypyrrole/graphene nanosheet based nanocomposites as catalyst support for fuel cells, MRS Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, USA, November 29- December 3, 2010.
  34. Saner, Y. Yürüm,Graphene nanosheet and carbon nanotube based nanocomposites as an electrode support for fuel cells, International Conference on Clean Energy (ICCE-2010), Gazimagusa – Kuzey Kıbrıs, September 15-17, 2010.
  35. Saner, S. Alkan-Gürsel, Y. Yürüm, Application of multiple graphene layers as catalyst support material in fuel cells, 3rdNational Catalysis Conference (NCC-3), Zonguldak, April 28-March 1, 2010.
  36. Saner, F. Dinc, Y. Yürüm, The effect of oxidation time on the characteristics of graphene oxide nanosheets, International Conference on Nanomaterials and Nanosystems, Istanbul, June 2009.
  37. Saner, F. Okyay, Y. Yürüm, An improved technique for the exfoliation of graphene-based nanosheets, 5thNational Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Conference NANOTR5, Eskisehir, June 8-12, 2009.
  38. Saner, B. S. Ozdemir, H. Budak, Y. Z. Menceloglu, Biodegradable nanofibrous materials for in-vitro applications, 4thNational Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Conference (NANOTR4), ITU, Istanbul, June 9-13, 2008.
  39. Saner, Y. Z. Menceloglu, Biodegradable nano-fiber webs with oxygen carrying systems for potential biomedical applications, Plastic, Reconstructive, Aesthetic Surgical, Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering Symposium, Samsun, May 10-12, 2007.