Arif Gok

Prof. Dr. Arif Gok

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Prof. Dr. Arif Gök is a Professor of Industrial Design and Mechanical Engineering, Kütahya Dumlupınar University, Türkiye, with an interdisciplinary research focus on biomechanics, biomedical engineering, and numerical modeling. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Karabük University in 2013 and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2016 and Full Professor in 2021. His primary research interest lies in orthopedic biomechanics, particularly the numerical and experimental analysis of bone–implant interactions. Prof. Gök has conducted extensive studies on femoral neck and intertrochanteric fractures, evaluating different fixation techniques and screw configurations using finite element analysis (FEA). His work investigates stress distribution, fatigue behavior, corrosion resistance, and stability of orthopedic implants made from biomaterials such as Ti6Al4V, stainless steel, PEEK, and aluminum alloys, as well as bioactive coatings including hydroxyapatite and hexagonal boron nitride. In addition to implant biomechanics, he has made significant contributions to the biomechanics of surgical processes, focusing on orthopedic bone drilling and screwing operations. His research addresses critical clinical parameters such as thrust force, torque, temperature rise, and osteonecrosis risk, leading to patented surgical tool designs. Prof. Gök has authored or co-authored over 100 scientific publications and 18 scientific books, including the textbook Biomechanics.

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