Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mümin Tutar is currently serving as a faculty member at the Department of Machine and Metal Technologies at Bursa Uludağ University. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Department of Mechanical Engineering in 2017. He is focusing on advanced manufacturing methods such as additive manufacturing via extrusion (MEX), wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM), and process optimization. With a strong academic and research background, Dr. Tutar has contributed significantly to the field of welding technologies and additive manufacturing, particularly in polymer and wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) technologies. He has held various academic and administrative positions and has participated in several research projects.