Ph.D. : ITU, Institute of Science and Technology, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Programme M.Sc. : ITU, Institute of Science and Technology, Materials Engineering Programme B.Sc.: Yildiz Technical University, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Areas of Interest: Powder metallurgy, development of new products via materials characterization in particulate based metallic materials systems and carbides Liquid phase sintering, coated powders, mechanical alloying Tool steels, development of high performance materials, mechanical properties of tool steels Coatings, nitriding, heat treatment Phase transformations, X-ray diffraction