Projects
Project Title “Numerical Modeling and Experimental Verification on the Effect of Fibre and Resin Hybridization in 3D Orthogonal Woven Polymeric Composite Materials”
Keywords: polymer matrix composites, hybrid composites, composite materials, textile reinforced composites, impact behavior
Duration February 2020 – February 2023
Investigators Dr. Serra Topal (PI, Sabanci University)
Researcher Dr. Hatice Sinem Şaş Çaycı (Sabanci University), Dr. Adnan Kefal (Istanbul Technical University)
Funded by Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK), Project no 119M271
Project Title “The application and optimization of atmospheric plasma activation technique onto large-scale thermoset and thermoplastic composite adhesion systems using robotized multiple nozzle heads”
Keywords: atmospheric plasma activation, energetic surfaces, surface preparation, thermoplastic and thermoset composite bonded joints, adhesive films
Duration April 2020 – April 2023
Investigators Dr. Serra Topal (PI, Sabanci University)
Researchers Dr. Bertan Beylergil (Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University), Dr. Cem Öztürk (Kordsa A.S.), Dr. Burcu Saner Okan (Sabanci University)
Partners Kordsa A.S., Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, Turkey
Funded by Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK), Project no 218M709
Project Title “Development of graphene/talc hybrid additive from plastic wastes by upcycling technique and its use in the production of light-weight and robust interior and exterior trim part prototypes in automotive sector”
Keywords: Talc, graphene, hybrid additive, composites, thermoplastics, polymer processing, automotive
Duration 2020-2023
Investigators Dr. Burcu Saner Okan (PI, Sabanci University)
Researchers Dr. Serra Topal (Sabanci University)
Partners Farplas Otomotiv A.S., Turkey
Funded by Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) Project no 218M568
Project Title “Automated Repair Patch Production for Composites”
Keywords: Carbon fiber reinforced polymeric composites, graphene nano-integration, nanocomposites, interface modification, composite repair patch
Duration June 2017-April 2020
Professor Mehmet Yildiz (PI), Professor Yusuf Ziya Menceloglu (Researcher), Dr. Serkan Unal (Researcher)
Dr. S.Topal (postdoctoral researcher)
Sabanci University & RWTH Aachen Germany
Funded by Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK). Project No: 215M116
Project Title “Understanding and Modeling of 3-D Woven Composite Materials”
Keywords: 2D and 3D woven fabric, textile composites, Finite element analysis, structural analysis, fatigue, E-glass fibers
Duration October 2013-September 2014
Project Team Dr. S. Topal (PI), Professor Stephen Ogin, Professor Andrew Crocombe
Gazi University Turkey & University of Surrey United Kingdom
Project Title “Computational Methods for Hygrothermal Fracture Analysis of Advanced Materials”
Keywords functionally graded materials (FGMs), computational methods, Jk integral, J integral based method, numerical analysis, finite element analysis, hygrothermal stresses, fracture analysis
Duration 2010-2012
Investigators Professor Serkan Dag (PI), Professor Bora Yildirim
Contributor Dr. Serra Topal
Funded by Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK). Project No: 109M511
Project Title “Analytical and Computational Methods for Contact Mechanics Analysis of Functionally Graded Materials”
Keywords functionally graded materials (FGMs), computational methods, contact mechanics
Duration 2007-2009
Investigators Professor Mehmet Ali Guler (PI), Professor Serkan Dag
Researchers Dr. S. Topal, Dr. Tunc Apatay, Yusuf Fuat Gulver, Galip Kecelioglu
Funded by Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK). Project No: 107M053
