Dr. Oğuz Doğan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University, Türkiye. He received his B.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Uludağ University in 2012, his M.Sc. degree in 2015, and his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2020, specializing in machine design and mechanical systems. Dr. Doğan has served as a Research Assistant, Researcher Doctor, and currently as Associate Professor at Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University. His research focuses on machine elements, gear dynamics, structural optimization, additive manufacturing, polymer and composite materials, fault diagnosis, and lightweight design. He has authored numerous SCI/SCI-E indexed journal articles in leading journals such as Mechanism and Machine Theory, Measurement, Engineering Failure Analysis, Materials Testing, Polymers, and Applied Sciences. His notable contributions include studies on gear dynamics, crack detection in gear systems, additive manufacturing, and polymer-based engineering materials. Dr. Doğan has participated in and led several industry-supported and nationally funded research projects in collaboration with organizations such as TUSAŞ, TÜBİTAK, and industrial partners. He currently serves as Head of the Construction and Manufacturing Division and Vice Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University.