Research Activities
The Department of Nanotechnology Engineering conducts interdisciplinary research on advanced functional materials, nanomaterials, surface engineering, laser-based material processing, spectroscopic analysis, nanocoatings, and biotechnology-oriented material applications.
Research activities focus on material design, fabrication, surface modification, and characterization at micro- and nanoscale levels. By combining experimental processing techniques with advanced analytical methods, the department aims to develop application-oriented solutions for healthcare, energy, defense, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing, while offering students and researchers an active environment to engage with emerging topics in nanotechnology and materials science.
Research Projects
Prof. Dr. Arif Demir conducts research in the field of laser-based spectroscopy, focusing on the development and application of NanoLIBS technology for the rapid, precise, and non-destructive elemental characterization of metal alloys. NanoLIBS, which refers to nanoscale Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy, enables the identification of alloy composition by analyzing the optical emission generated through laser–matter interaction and plasma-based diagnostics.
Developed under the EU EUROSTARS Program, the project aims to create a compact and portable NanoLIBS system that can support real-time material analysis in both research and industrial environments. By providing reliable insight into the elemental composition of high-value alloys, this technology contributes to advanced material diagnostics, quality control, and material verification processes in aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing applications.