Assoc. Prof. Dr. Berkay Ergene is a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Faculty of Technology, Pamukkale University, Türkiye. He received his PhD in Manufacturing Engineering from Süleyman Demirel University in 2021, after completing an MSc in Solid Mechanics at Istanbul Technical University and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering at Namık Kemal University. His doctoral research focused on the mechanical behavior of cellular structures fabricated by additive manufacturing using titanium- and polymer-based materials. Dr. Ergene’s research interests closely align with the scope of Coatings, encompassing additive manufacturing; surface-related performance of polymer and metal composites; wear behavior; mechanical characterization; and finite element–assisted analysis of advanced materials. He has published extensively in SCI/SCI-E and ESCI indexed journals, including MDPI journals such as Polymers and Micromachines, and has an h-index of 17 (Google Scholar). He actively supports high-quality scholarly publishing as a reviewer for more than 30 international journals in materials science, manufacturing, and mechanical engineering. He has also supervised multiple TÜBİTAK-funded undergraduate research projects. His academic contributions were recognized with the 2025 Emerald Literati Outstanding Paper Award, reflecting his commitment to rigorous research and impactful scientific dissemination.