Prof. Dr. Fehim Fındık

International University of Sarajevo

Hrasnicka cesta 15, 71000

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Prof.Dr. SAÜ, 2002

Office Tel:

+387 33 957 220

Assoc.Prof, SAÜ, 1996

Fax:

+387 33 957 105

PhD, London University, 1992

Email:

ffindik@ius.edu.ba

MSc, Istanbul Technical University, 1984

Office Room:

F1.33

Dr Fehim Findik, profesor je na Odsjeku za mašinstvo i industrijski inžinjering Internacionalnog univerziteta u Sarajevu (Bosna i Hercegovina). Doktorat je stekao 1992. iz oblasti inžinjerstva materijala na Londonskom univerzitetu u Londonu (Velika Britanija). Područje njegovog interesovanja su nauka o materijalima i proizvodnja, posebno kompozitni materijali; napredne legure; metalurgija praha i primjena, napredno zavarivanje i primjena; fazne transformacije; habanje; termička obrada; mehaničko ponašanje materijala. Učestvovao je u mnogobrojnim naučnim skupovima. Kao koautor ili autor, objavio je 54 naučna rada i 42 konferencijska na međunarodnim konferencijama.

Fehim Findik, Dr is a Professor at the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, International University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina. He received his PhD in Materials Engineering from the London University, London, UK in 1992. His main scientific interests include materials science and manufacturing, especially composite processing; advanced alloys; powder metallurgy applications; advanced welding applications; phase transformations; wear; heat treatment; mechanical behavior of materials. He participated in many scientific conferences. As co-author or an author he has published 54 journal and 42 conference papers in international conferences.

Degree

Faculty/Program

University

Year

PhD

Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine

London University, England

1992

MSc

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Istanbul Technical University, Turkey

1984

BS

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sakarya Faculty of Engineering

Istanbul Technical University Sakarya Campus, Adapazari, Turkey

1981

Title

Faculty/Program

University

Period

Full Professor

Department of Mechanical Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences

International University of Sarajevo, BiH

2011-Present

Visiting Professor

Center for Advanced

Vehicular

Systems (CAVS)

Mississippi State University

2007-2007

Professor

Department of Materials Technology, Faculty of Technology

Sakarya University, Adapazari, Turkey

2002-2008

Guest Researcher

Institute for Aerospace Research

National research Council, Montreal Road Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

1999 Feb-Jun

Associate Professor

Department of Materials Technology, Faculty of Technology

Sakarya University, Adapazari, Turkey

1996-2002

Assistant Professor

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Sakarya University, Adapazari, Turkey

1992-1995

Postgraduate Student

Imperial College

London University, England

1988-1992

Instructor

Sakarya Faculty of Engineering

Istanbul Technical University Sakarya Campus, Adapazarı Turkey

1985-1988

Research and Teaching Assistant

Sakarya Faculty of Engineering

Istanbul Technical University Sakarya Campus, Adapazarı Turkey

1982-1995

Assistant Engineer

Summer Trainee

National Train Wagon Manufacturing Company, Adapazarı, Turkey

1979-1980

Title

Faculty/Program

University

Period

Program Coordinator

Department of Industrial Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences

International University of Sarajevo, BiH

2011-Present

Head of Department

Department of Materials Technology, Faculty of Technology

Sakarya University, Adapazari, Turkey

1995-2001

Director

Hendek Vocational School

Sakarya University, Adapazari, Turkey

2002-2008

Vice Dean

Department of Materials Technology, Faculty of Technology

Sakarya University, Adapazari, Turkey

1999-2001

Advanced polymer composite processing; advanced alloys; thermal and residual stress measurements; strain gauge applications; warpage; powder metallurgy applications; advanced welding applications; smart materials; design of test machines; ceramics; phase transformations; wear; heat treatment; mechanical behavior of materials; nondestructive inspection; instrumentation and testing; developing new and advanced materials as well as improving the performance and effectiveness of the existing ones.

1. ÖZ, C., FINDIK, F., İYİBİLGİN, O., SOY, U., TOP, Y., SERTTAŞ, S., AYAR, K, USLU, S., “Design and Production of Virtual Welding Simulator”, TUBİTAK Project, started: July 2009. MAG 109M087, Supervisor of the Project (Welding Simulator), completed: 2011.

2. FINDIK, F., KURT, A.O., GÖKÇE, A., “Development of high strength aluminum based alloys using powder metallurgy for structural applications” started: September 2007. SAÜ 2007.05.06.007, 2007-2009, Director of the project (Powder Metallurgy), completed: 2009.

3. FINDIK, F., “Recent developments in materials production and inspection processes”, European Community Leonardo da Vinci Mobility Project, Contract No: TR/06/A/F/PL2-015, 2006-2007- Director of the project (12 students went to Portsmouth University, UK for 3 months) completed: 2007.

4. UZUN, H, FINDIK, F., YILMAZ R., BARLAS, Z., “Joining of aluminum plates with friction welding and investigation of them for mechanical properties”, DPT project, Researcher in the project (Friction Welding) completed: 2005.

5. YILMAZ, R., UZUN, H., OGUR, A.., FINDIK, F., BARLAS, Z. “Investigation of microstructure and mechanical properties of stainless steel joined by GMAW”, started: 2004, DPT project, Researcher in the project (Stainless Steel with MIG-MAG Welding) completed: 2005.

6. UZUN, H., YILMAZ, R., FINDIK, F., ASLANLAR, S., KARABAŞ, V., BARLAS, Z., DENİZ, G., SOY, U., GÖKMEN, M., GÖKÇE, A., “Welding job gaining/developing program”, European supported active labor project, Contract No: TR0205.01/002/01/056, 17.12.2004- Vice Coordinator of the Project (Welder Training Program) completed.

7. TATLI, Z., FINDIK, F., SARIBIYIK, M., SOY, U., ÇAĞDAK, F., “Effect of joining type to the strength in welding area for steel construction”, SAU project no: 2002/49, 2002-2005, Researcher in the project (Steel Construction) completed.

8. YILMAZ, R., UZUN, H., FINDIK F. “Characterization of microstructure and mechanical properties os stainless steels joined by GMAW methods”, SAU Project, started: August 2002. SAÜ 2000005, 2002-2005, - Researcher in the project (Stainless Steel with MIG-MAG Welding) completed.

9. DEMİR A., ALTINKÖK, N., FINDIK, F., ÖZSERT, I., DPT Project Report, “Obtaining of Al2O3/SiC particulate performs and production of Aluminum metal matrix composite by vacuum infiltration method”, DPT Project, No: 2002K120570, 

   2002-2004, Researcher in the project (Al-Al2O3/SiC Composites) completed.

10. FINDIK, F.,UZUN, H., DPT Project Report, “Production of SiC(p)/Al-2124 functionally graduated composites by extrusion method and investigation of mechanical properties”, DPT Project No: 2002K120570, 2002-2003, Director of the project (SiC/Al-2124 Composites) completed.

MSC THESIS

1. Hüseyin ÜNAL, “CuZn37-5Pb2 alaşımının değişik sıcaklıklardaki mikroyapı ve mekanik özelliklerinin deneysel olarak incelenmesi“, Dumlupınar Üniversitesi FBE, 1995.
2. İhsan KÜÇÜKRENDECİ, “Dört noktadan döner eğilme yorulma makinesinin tasarımı“, Dumlupınar Üniversitesi FBE, 1995.
3. Nurullah KIRATLI, “Examining mechanical and microstructure properties of 1015 steel, using different welding methods“, Dumlupınar University FBE, 1996.
4. Hacı Emin SÖNMEZ, “SAE 8620 çeliğinde gaz sementayon yüzey sertlik derinliğinin eğmeli yorulma mukavemetine etkisi“, Sakarya Üniversitesi FBE, 1996.
5. Hüseyin ÖZKAYA, “SAE 8620 çeliğinde sıvı semantasyonla elde edilen yüzey sertlik derinliğinin eğmeli yorulma mukavemetine etkisi“, Sakarya Üniversitesi FBE, 1996.
6. Erdal CAMCI, “7049 alüminyum alaşımının ısıl işlem ve deformasyon özelliklerinin belirlenmesi“,Dumlupınar Üniversitesi FBE, 1996.
7. K. Mahmut MISIRLIOĞLU, “The Effect of glass in the glass fiber reinforced plastic to mechanical properties“, Sakarya University FBE, 1996.
8. Agah AYGAHOĞLU, “Shape memory alloys and their application“, Dumlupınar University FBE, 1996.
9. Yaşar TOP, “Education program o arc welder with simulation and test-piece“, Sakarya University FBE, 1997.
10. Yusuf DALASLAN, “Çeşitli kaynak metodlarının insan sağlığı üzerindeki etkileri“, Sakarya Üniversitesi FBE, 1997.
11. Osman MAVİ, “Bir endüstriyel kurutma fırını tasarımı ve imalatı“,Sakarya Üniversitesi FBE, 1997.
12. Recep YİĞİT, “Selection of cutting tool material b computer“, Sakarya Universty FBE, 1997.
13. Mehmet Fatih KUTLU, “Characteristics analize of webler“, Sakarya Üniversitesi FBE, 1998.
14. Talat CAYMAZ, “Jominy and test apparatus design and manufacture“, Sakarya Üniversitesi FBE, 1998.
15. Adnan Menderes GENÇ, “Bir atritörün tasarımı ve imalatı“, Sakarya Üniversitesi FBE, 1998.
16. Cahit Orhan ÖLMEZ, “Demir esaslı malzemelerin sertliği ve mikroyapısal karakterizasyonu“, Sakarya Üniversitesi FBE, 1999.
17. Metin ŞAHİN, “The die industry to produce fine blanking dies design“, Sakarya University FBE, 1999.
18. İ. Orkun PAKER, “The profile of manufacturing sector on small and medium scaled welding in Sakarya“, Sakarya University FBE, 1999.
19. Murat KAMAN, “The Examining factors that effects the cutting principle in fine blanking“, Sakarya University FBE, 1999.
20. Vedat Karabaş, “Determination of electrical resistance spot welding properties of plated steel sheets used in automotive industry“, Sakarya University FBE, 1999.
21. Ahmet KÜÇÜK, “The Design and production of a prototip surface grinding machine with stationary rotation“, Sakarya University FBE, 2000.
22. Refik AYHAN, “The design and production of a surface polishing machine with variator“, Sakarya University FBE, 2000.
23. Zahide ÇOMAK, “The Investigation micro structure of contact materials produced with powder metallurgy“, Sakarya University FBE, 2000.
24. Kadir ÜNLÜ, “Quality assurance and its application at two companies“, Sakarya University FBE, 2001.
25. Tolga SOMYÜREK, “The Investigation of stainless steel-steel pair welded via explosive welding“, Sakarya University FBE, 2003.
26. Zafer BARLAS, “Application of computer aided techniques to metal working professional engineering drawing“, Sakarya University FBE, 2004.
27. Ferruh ÇAĞDAK, “The investigation of weld joint performance of IPGT 200 profiles by computer aided modeling“, Sakarya University FBE, 2005.
28. Uğur SOY, “The finite element analysis of bonded repair with composite patch“, Sakarya University FBE, 2005.
29. Melih DOĞAN, “Stress analysis in corner welding joints of stainless steels“, Sakarya University FBE, 2006.
30. Azim GÖKÇE, “The development of high strength new Al-based alloys for structural applications using powder metallurgy“, Sakarya University FBE, 2007.
31. Recep KURTERİ, “Friction and wearing behaviors of medical uhmwpe in wet and dry environments“, Sakarya University FBE, 2008.
32. Sadık USLU, “Optimization of arc welding parameters”, Sakarya University FBE, 2010.

PHD THESIS

1. Hüseyin ÜNAL, “The Improvement of properties of LDPE/PA 6 blend and recycled PA 6 and PA 66 engineering plastics”, Sakarya University FBE, 1999.
2. Babür ÖZÇELİK, “Handling of fabrics using a non-contact end-effector“, Sakarya University FBE, 1999.
3. Mustafa ACARER,”Effects of explosive welding parameters, explosive loading, stand-off distance and anvil, on steel/ steel bonding quality“, Sakarya University FBE, 2001.
4. Recep YİĞİT, “HTCVD yöntemi ile kaplanmış kesici takımlarda takım ömrünün araştırılması“, Sakarya Üniversitesi FBE, 2004.

4th International Powder Metallurgy Conference, Sakarya, Turkey, 2005 (Co-chairman)

1. Fındık, Fehim, “Materials and Design Knowledge”, Seckin Publications, Ankara 2010 (in Turkish).

2. Fındık, Fehim, “Problems of Materials Science”, Nobel Publications, Ankara 2009 (in Turkish).

3. Fındık, Fehim, “Selection of Materials and Applications”, Sakarya Publications, Sakarya 2008 (in Turkish).

4. Uzun, H., Fındık, F., Salman, S., “Fundamentals of Materials Science”, Değişim Publications, İstanbul, 2003 (in Turkish).

5. Fındık, Fehim, “Materials Selection”, Sakarya University Publications, Sakarya 1998 (in Turkish).

1. Fındık, Fehim, “Design and Cost Rules”, 15th chapter, Translation Ed. Sarıtas, S., Türker, M., Durlu, N., TTMD, Ankara, 2007; Original Book: Randall M. German, R. M., “Powder Metallurgy and Particulate Materials Processing“, MPIF, New Jersey, 2005.

1. (Eds. Fındık F, Kurşun T.), Materials Technology I, Lisans Publ., İstanbul, Turkey, 2010 (in Turkish).

2. (Eds. Fındık F, Kurşun T.), Materials Technology II, Lisans Publ., İstanbul, Turkey, 2008 (in Turkish).

Title: The inspection of mechanical and microstructural properties of polymer matrix composites

Author(s): Findik F

Editor(s): Haddad YM

Source: ADVANCED MULTILAYERED AND FIBRE-REINFORCED COMPOSITES  Book Series: NATO ADVANCED SCIENCE INSTITUTE SERIES, SUB-SERIES 3, HIGH TECHNOLOGY   Volume: 43   Pages: 509-522   Published: 1998

1. Fındık, F. and Flower, H.M., “Microstructure and Hardness Development in Cu-30Ni-2.5Cr and Cu-45Ni-10Cr Spinodal Alloys”, Materials Science and Technology, V.8, pp.197-205, 1992.

2. Fındık, F. and Flower, H.M., “Morphological Changes and Hardness Evolution in Cu-30Ni-5Cr and Cu-45Ni-15Cr Spinodal Alloys”, Materials Science and Technology, V.9, pp.408-416, 1993.

3. Fındık,F.,”Particle Size-Wavelength (interparticle spacing) Relationship and Ternary Diagram Inquiry in the Cu-Ni-Cr Ternary System”, J.Mater.Sci.,V.28, pp.5056-5059, 1993.

4. Fındık, F., “As-Cast Structures and Liquidus Projection in Some Spinodal Cu-Ni-Cr Alloys”, J.Mater.Sci.Let., V.12, pp.505-508, 1993.

5. Fındık, F., “Side-Bands in Spinodal Cu-Ni-Cr Alloys and Lattice Parameter Inquiries”, J.Mater. Sci. Let., V.12, pp.338-342, 1993.

6. Fındık, F., “Re-deposition on a Spinodal Cu-45Ni-15 Cr Alloy During Electro-Polishing (jet) and determination of Foil Thickness”, J.Mater. Sci. Let. V.12, pp.492-495, 1993.

7. Fındık, F. and Habiby, F., “Metallographic Observation in Deformation of Al and Al-0.7 Mg-0.5Si Alloy”, “Turkish J. of Engineering & Environmental Sci.”, V.20, pp. 7-16, 1996.

8. Fındık, F., Bindal, C. “Metal Matrix Composites”, Journal of Sciences and Technology, University of Marmara, 1996.

9. Fındık, F., “The Inspection of Mechanical & Microstructural Properties of Polymer Matrix Composites”, in ”Advanced Multilayered and Fibre-Reinforced Composites” , (ed.) Y. M. Haddad, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1998, the Netherlands.

10. Fındık, F., “Discontinuous (Cellular) Precipitation”, J.Mater. Sci. Let., V.17, pp.79-83, 1998.

11. Findik, F., Mrad, N., Johnston, A., “Strain Monitoring in Composite Patched Structures”, Composite Structures, V.49, No:3, pp. 331-338, 2000.

12. Fındık, F., Unal, H. “Development of thermal residual strains in a single sided composite patch”, Composites Part B: Engineering, Volume 32, Issue 4, 2001, Pages 379-383.

13. Tarim, N., Findik, F., Uzun, H., “Ballistic Impact Performance of Composite Structures”, Composite Structures, V.56/1 APR 2002, pp. 13-20.

14. Dogan, H., Findik, F., Morgul, O., “Tribological Properties of Coated ASME 316L SS and Comparison with a Substrate”, Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, V.54 No. 1; 2002, pp. 5-10.

15. Dogan H, Findik F, Morgul O; “Friction and wear behaviour of implanted AISI 316L SS and comparison with a substrate”, Materials & Design 23 (7): pp. 605-610, 2002.

16. Findik, F., “Modulated Structures in Cu-32Ni-3Cr and Cu-46Ni-17Cr Alloys”, Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly, V.41 No. 3; 2002, pp. 337-347.

17. Findik F, Misirlioglu M, Soy U, “The structural features of glass fibre reinforced polyester matrix composites”, Sci Eng Compos Mater 10 (4): 287-295 2002. 18. Dogan, H., Findik, F., Oztarhan, A., “Comparative study of wear mechanism of surface treated AISI 316L stainless steel”, Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, 55 (2-3): 76-83 2003.

19. Unal, H., Findik, F., Mimaroglu, A., “Mechanical behaviour of nylon composites containing talc and kaolin”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 88 (7): 1694-1697 MAY 16 2003.

20. Findik, F. ,Tarim, N., “Ballistic impact efficiency of polymer composites”, Composite Structures, 61 (3): 187-192 2003.

21. Acarer, M., Gulenc, B., Findik, F., “Investigation of explosive welding parameters and their effects on microhardness and shear strenth”, Materials and Design, 24 (8): 659-664 DEC 2003.

22. İlhan, E., Findik, F., Aslanlar, S., “An investigation of the factors affecting the design of drum dryers”, Materials and Design, 24 (7): 503-507 OCT 2003.

23. Findik, F., Uzun, H., “Microstructure, hardness and electrical properties of silver based

refractory contact materials”, Materials and Design, 24 (7): 489-492 OCT 2003.

24. Ozcelik, B., Erzincanli, F., Findik, F., “Evaluation of handling results of various materials using a non-contact end-effector”, Industrial Robot: An International Journal, 30 (4): 363-369 JUL 2003.

25. Caliskan, M, Soy, U, Findik, F., “An Analytic Investigation To Compare The Bonded And Bolted Repairing Methods Using Composite Single Lap Joint”, Sci Eng Compos Mater 11 (1): 69-77 2003.

26. Findik, F., Yilmaz, R., Koksal, T., “Investigation of mechanical and physical properties of several industrial rubbers”, Materials and Design, 25 (4): 269-276 JUN 2004.

27. Dogan, H., Findik, F., Oztarhan, A., “Tribological Studies of ZrO2-implanted on Stainless Steel Substrate”, Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, 56 (6): 341-345 2004.

28. Kaya, A., Tekelioglu, M., Findik, F., “Effects of Various Parameters on Dynamic Characteristics in Adhesively Bonded Joints”, Materials Letters, 58 (2004) 3451-3456.

29. Demir, A., Altinkok, N., Findik, F., “The Wear Behaviour of Dual Ceramic Particles (Al2O3/SiC) Reinforced Al Matrix Composites”, Key Engineering Materials, 264-268: 1079-1082 Part 1-3 2004.

30. Acarer, M., Gulenc, B., Findik, F.,”The Influence of Some Factors on Steel/Steel Bonding Quality on Their Characteristics of Explosive Welding Joints ”, J.Mater.Sci.,39 (21): 6457-6466, 2004.

31. Mutlu, I.,. Eldogan, O., Findik, F., “Production of ceramic additive automotive brake lining and investigation of its braking characterisation”, Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, 57 (2): 84-92 2005.

32. Köse, R., Urtekin, L., Ceylan, A., Salman, S., Findik, F., ”Three types of ceramic coating applicability in automotive industry for wear resistance purpose”, Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, Year: 2005 Volume: 57 Number: 4 Page: 140 – 144.

33. Durgutlu A, Gulenc B, Findik F; “Examination of copper/stainless steel joints formed by explosive welding”, Materials & Design 26 (6): 497-507 2005.

34. Kahraman N, Gulenc B, Findik F, Joining of titanium/stainless steel by explosive welding and effect on interface Journal of Materials Processing Technology   169 (2 ): 127-133   NOV 10 2005

35. Ozsarac U, Findik F, Yildirim I; “The design and service behaviour investigation of heat treatment baskets”, Materials & Design 27 (1): 69-73 2006.

36. Salman, S., Kose, R., Urtekin, L., Findik, F., “An investigation of different ceramic coating thermal properties”, Materials & Design 27 (7): 585-590 2006.

37. Mutlu, I.,. Eldogan, O., Findik, F., “Tribological properties of some phenolic composites suggested for automotive brakes”, Tribology International, 39 (4) 317-325 2006.

38. Ozsarac, U., Findik, F., Durman, M., “The wear behaviour investigation of sliding bearings with a designed testing machine”, Materials & Design 28 (1): 345-350 2007.

39. Mutlu, I., Oner, C., Findik, F., “Boric acid effect in phenolic composites on tribological properties in brake linings”, Materials & Design 28 (2): 480-487 2007.

40. Mutlu, I.,. Oner, C., Cevik, I., Findik, F., “Wear performance of some phenolic composites with boric acid”, Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, 59 (1): 38-45 2007.

41. Kahraman N, Gulenc B, Findik F, Corrosion and mechanical-micro structural aspects of dissimilar joints of Ti-6Al-4V and Al plates Internatıonal Journal Of Impact Engıneerıng 34 (8): 1423-1432 AUG 2007.

42. Altinkok A, Demir A, Ozsert I, Findik F, Compressive Behavior of Al2O3–SiC Ceramic Composite Foams Fabricated by Decomposition of Aluminum Sulfate Aqueous Solution, Journal of Composite Materials 41 (11): 1361-1373 2007.

43. Salman S, Findik F, Topuz P, Effects of various austempering temperatures on fatigue properties in ductile iron, Materials & Design, Volume 28, Issue 7, 2007, Pages 2210-2214.

44. Salman S, Topal A, Findik F, Performance Improvement of Al-alloyed materials via plasma spray coating, Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, Volume 60, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 4-8.

45. Yigit R, Celik E, Findik F, Koksal S, Tool life performance of multilayer hard coatings produced by HTCVD for machining of nodular cast iron, International Journal of Refractory Metals & Hard Materials, Volume: 26   Issue: 6,   2008, Pages: 514-524.

46. Yigit R, Celik E, Findik F, Koksal S, Effect of cutting speed on the performance of coated and uncoated cutting tools in turning nodular cast iron, Journal of Materials Processing Technology,   Volume: 204   Issue: 1-3,   AUG 11 2008, Pages: 80-88.

47. Unal H, Findik F, Friction and wear behaviours of some industrial polyamides against different polymer counterparts under dry conditions, Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, Volume: 60   Issue: 4, 2008, Pages: 195-200.

48. Thompson, J.K.; Li, W.; Park, S.J.; Antonyraj, A.; German, R.M.; Findik, F., Utilisation of silicon rubber to characterise tool surface quality during die compaction, Powder Metallurgy, Volume: 52, Number 3, September 2009, Pages 238-243.

49. Aydin M, Findik F, Wear properties of magnesium matrix composites reinforced with SiO2 particles, Industrial Lubrication & Tribology,   Volume: 62   Issue: 4,   2010, Pages: 232-237

50. Yildirim, S.T., Ekinci, C.E., Findik, F., “Properties of Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Concrete under Repeated Impact Loads”, Russian Journal of Nondestructive Testing, 46 (7), 82-92, July 2010

51. Findik, F., “Recent Developments in Explosive Welding”, Materials & Design, 32 (3), 2011; 1081-1093.

52. Gokce, A., Findik, F., Kurt, A.O., “Microstructural examination and properties of premixed Al-Cu-Mg powder metallurgy alloy”, Materials Characterization, 62 (7), 2011; 730-735.

53. Soy, U., Demir, A., Findik, F., “Friction and wear behaviors of Al-SiC-B(4)C composites produced by pressure infiltration method”, Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, 63 (5), 2011; 387-393.

54. Kiratli, N, Findik, F., “Research on wear characteristics of AISI 1035 steel boronized at various parameters”, Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, 63 (2-3), 2011; 127-133.

1. Fındık, F. and Rehman, F.,”A spinodal Cu-Ni-Cr Alloy”, 93 Conference on Surface Treatment, 20-22 April, 1993, Southampton, UK.

2. Fındık, F. and Şen, U., “Spinodal decomposition effect in a SiO2 -Na2 O glass”, II.International Ceramic Congress, V.1, pp.436-444, 24-28, October 1994, Istanbul, TR.

3. Fındık, F., Oğur, A., “Shape Memory Alloys and Production Methods”, 6.th Denizli Materials Science Conference, 1995, Denizli, TR.

4. Fındık, F., Şen, U., “Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of a Heat Treated Mg-Al Alloy”, 1st Aviation and Advance Technologies Conference, İstanbul Technical University, 1995, İstanbul, TR.

5. Rehman, F., Fındık, F., “The Effect of Fibre/Matrix Interactions on Matrix and Fibre Chemistry in MMCs”, 4 th International Conf. on Advanced Materials, 1995, İslamabad, Pakistan.

6. Gündoğar, E., Fındık, F., “Using an Expert System for Selection of Die Steels”, “ International Mechine Design & Production Congress”, 18-20 September METU, 1996, Ankara, TR.

7. Fındık, F., Mısırlıoğlu, M., “Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites “, Euro-Mat 97, 21-23 April, 1997, the Nederlands.

8. Fındık F., Mısırlıoğlu, M.,” A study on a Glass Fiber Reinforced Polyester Matrix Composite”,”Challenges to Civil and Mechanical Engineering in 2000 and Beyond ” , V.2, pp. 353-363, June 2-5, 1997, Wroclaw, Poland 

9. Fındık, F., Mısırlıoğlu, M., “ Mechanical Properties of a Polymer Based Composite”, 7.th Denizli Materials Science Conference, 2-4 April 1997, Turkey.

10. Fındık, F., Ünal H., ‘’The Investigation of Deformed and Heat Treated 7049 Al Alloys’’, Asian Conference On Heat Treatment of Materials,1998, Beijing, China

11. Fındık, F., Ünal H., ‘’The Investigation of Mechanical and Microstructure properties resulting from Various Treatments of Ms 58 Alloys’’, Asian Conference On Heat Treatment of Materials,1998, Beijing, China

12. Fındık, F., Ünal H., ‘’The Investigation of Wear Problems of Polyether-imides’’, Nortrib’98, 8 th International Conference on Tribology, 1998, Ebeltoft, Denmark.

13. Fındık, F., Ünal, H., “Waste Plastics and the Environment”, EEE-2, 2-nd International Symposium on Energy, Environment & Economics”, 7-10 September, 1998, Kazan, Russia.

14. Fındık, F., Aslanoglu, Z., Ovecoglu, L., Karakas, Y., “The Investigation of the Powder Metallurgy Production Process and Microstructural Characterization of W-35Ag Electrical Contact Materials”, 4th International Ceramic Congress, 1998, September, Eskişehir, Turkey.

15. Fındık, F., Ozsarac, U., Yıldırım, I., “The Extending the Working Life of High Temperature Resisted Heat Treating Baskets”, 1st Heat Treating Symposium, 7-9 October 1998, Istanbul, Turkey.

16. Unal, H., Fındık, F., Arda, T., Alkan, M., Ay, I. “ A Study on the Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Polymer Matrix Composites”, XX. International Conference Reinforced Plastics ‘99”, May 25-27, Czech Republıc.

17. Unal, H., Fındık, F., Arda, T., Alkan, M., Ay, I. “An Investigation on Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Polymer Based Glass-Fiber Reinforced Composites”, 10th International Metallurgy and Materials Congress, 24-28 May, 2000, İstanbul, Türkiye.

18. Djokıc, D., Johnston, A., Rogers, A., Sullıvan, P. S., Mrad, N., Fındık, F. “Measurement and Modeling of Residual Stress Development During the Composite Patch Repair Process”, Proceedings of the American Society for Composites, 15th Technical Conference, Texas University, Texas, US, September 24-27, 2000.

19. Barlas Z, Yılmaz R, Uzun H, Fındık F, “In Order to Give Computer Aided Engineering Drawing Lesson Material Development”, International Conference on Vet Teacher Training 22-23 January 2004 - Gazi University - Ankara, (Printed in) MEGEP/SWET and MTEM/MVET Projects, pp. 485-496, MEB, Ankara, 2004.

20. Barlas Z, Yılmaz R, Fındık F, “Giving Engineering Drawing Lesson on Internet”, International Conference on Vet Teacher Training 22-23 January 2004 - Gazi University - Ankara, (Printed in) MEGEP/SWET and MTEM/MVET Projects, pp. 497-506, MEB, Ankara, 2004.

21. Yılmaz R, Fındık F, Ekiz, H., Fırat S, “Evaluating of the Technical Education Faculty’s Syllabus as to Employement”, International Conference on Vet Teacher Training 22-23 January 2004 - Gazi University - Ankara, (Printed in) MEGEP/SWET and MTEM/MVET Projects, pp. 427-436, MEB, Ankara, 2004.

22. Soy, U., Çalişkan, M., Findik, F., Çağdak, F., “Analysis of T-Weld Performance of IPGT 200 Steel Profiles with Computer Modelling”, International Conference on Computational and Mathematical Methods in Science and Engineering (CMMSE 2005), pp. 516-525, Alicante, Spain, June 27 - 30, 2005.

23. Çalişkan, M., Soy, U., Findik, F., “ Reverse Engineering Approach in NURBS Surface Modelling and a Application”, International Conference on Computational and Mathematical Methods in Science and Engineering (CMMSE 2005), pp. 83-89, Alicante, Spain, June 27 - 30, 2005.

24. Findik F, Durgutlu A, Gulenç B, “Explosive Welding of Copper/Stainless Steel Materials”, EUROMAT 2005 Programme Book, p. 63, Prague, Czech Republic.

25. Findik F, N. Kahraman, Gulenç B, “Explosive Welding of Titanium/Stainless Steel”, EUROMAT 2005 Programme Book, p. 68, Prague, Czech Republic. Findik F, Mutlu I; “Wear Act of Some Phenolic Composites”, MEEMI ‘2005, Proceedings of Second International Congress on Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and Marine Industry, Volume I, pp. 88-93; 07 – 09 october 2005; Varna, Bulgaria.

27.Yıldırım, S.T., Fındık, F., Ekinci, C.E., “Karışık Lifli Betonlarda Darbe Yükü Etkisi ile Oluşan Kırılma Durumunun İncelenmesi”, 7. Uluslararası Kırılma Konferansı, 1027-1035, 19-21 Ekim, 2005, Kocaeli.

28. Altınkök, N., Demir, A., Özsert, I., Fındık, F., Soy, U., "Al2O3 / SiCP –Al Metal Matriks Kompozit Üretimi ve Mekanik Davranışının İncelenmesi ", DMS 2006, 11. Uluslararası Malzeme Sempozyumu, 19-21.04.2006, Denizli.

29. Thompson JK, Park SJ, German RM, Findik F, Antonyraj A, “Novel Methodology to Quantify Tool Wear in Powder Metallurgy”, 2007 International Conference on Powder Metallurgy & Particulate Materials, May 13-16, Denver, Colorado, USA.

30. Findik F, Thompson JK, Antonyraj A, Park SJ, German RM, “Mechanical and Physical Properties of Novel Scandium-Containing Mixed Powder Sintered Aluminum”, 2007 International Conference on Powder Metallurgy & Particulate Materials, May 13-16, Denver, Colorado, USA.

31. Soy, U., Unal, H., Findik, F., "The Effect of Recycling on the Mechanical Properties of Injection Molded Fibre and Mineral Reinforced Polyamide 66", THEPLAC 2007 - International Workshop on Thermoplastic Matrix Composites, Ostuni, ITALY, 28-29 June, 2007

32. Gokce, A, Findik, F, Kurt, AO., “Sintering, Microstructure and Properties of the Premixed Elemental Al-Cu-Mg P/M Alloys”, Euro PM2007 Conf, in “Lightweight & Porous Materials”, October 15-17, Toulouse, France, 2007.

33. Gokce, A, Findik, F, Kurt, AO., “Toz Metalurjisi İle Alternatif Alüminyum

Alaşımlarının Geliştirilmesi“,III. Alüminyum Sempozyumu – Gebze/Kocaeli, Türkiye 16-17 Kasım 2007

34. Gokce, A, Findik, F, Kurt, AO., “Development of high strength Al-Cu-Mg powder metallurgy alloy”, 5th Int PM Conf, October 8-12, Ankara, Turkey, 2008.

35. Findik, F, Antonyraj A, Park SJ, German RM, “Investigation of sintering behavior and mechanical properties of Al PM alloys by the addition of Cu and Mg”, 5th Int PM Conf, October 8-12, Ankara, Turkey, 2008.

36. R. Kayıkcı, Ö., Savaş and F. Fındık, "15th International Conference on Composite Structures ICCS 15", 15-17 June 2009, Porto, Portugal.

37. C. Öz, F. Fındık, O. İyibilgin, U. Soy, Y. Kıyan et al "Development of Virtual Welding Simulator and Operation”, 7th International Symposium on Intelligent Manufacturing Systems", 15-17 September 2010, Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina.

38. Y. Yasar, U. Soy, S. Aslanlar, F. Fındık, “TIG kaynak yöntemi ile 1070 Al alaşımı plakaların birleştirilmesinde kaynak akımının mekanik özelliklere etkisi”, 13th International Materials Symposium (IMSP’2010) 13-15 October 2010, Denizli, Turkey

39. S. Uslu, U. Soy, F. Fındık, C. Öz, “Ark kaynak parametrelerinin bilgisayar programı ile optimizasyonu”, 13th International Materials Symposium (IMSP’2010) 13-15 October 2010, Denizli, Turkey

40. F. Findik, T. Gokkurt, “Progress and Novel Production of Food Packs From Polymer Nanocomposites to Extend Its Shelf Life”, The 4th International Conference of Chemical Industries, Nov. 30th-Dec. 2nd, 2010, Cairo, Egypt.

41. A. Gökçe, F. Findik, A. O. Kurt, “The effect of silicon additive in micro-level into the Aluminium powder metal alloys”, The 6th International Powder Metallurgy Conference, Oct. 05th-09th, 2011, Ankara, Turkey.

42. Ö. Özgün, Ö. Gülsoy, F. Findik, R. Yilmaz, “The production of Ni-625 super alloys by powder injection moulding technique”, The 6th International Powder Metallurgy Conference, Oct. 05th-09th, 2011, Ankara, Turkey.

COURSES TAUGHT OVER THE YEARS

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

GRADUATE COURSES

Materials Science I-II

Advanced Materials Science and Technology

Manufacturing Processes I-II

Construction of Composite Materials

Selection of Materials

Sintering Theory and Applications

Destructive and Nondestructive Inspection

Powder Metallurgy

Quality and Reliability in Engineering

Ergonomics

Machine Elements