Istanbul Technical University Surface Engineering Laboratory

In our laboratory, thin films based on metals, ceramics and composites are produced to optimize the mechanical durability of surfaces. Coating morphology, hardness and adhesion are examined in detail. This branch of surface engineering is especially critical for the automotive, energy and tooling industries. The coating systems we develop improve service life, energy efficiency and functional stability. Each project is supported by experimental analyses that simulate real operating conditions.

TBC systems produced in our laboratory provide high oxidation resistance and low thermal conductivity through multilayer ceramic architectures. These coatings reduce heat transfer and extend substrate lifetime. Microstructure control, porosity tuning and thermal shock testing form the basis of our work. The goal is to develop durable surface systems that can sustain performance at elevated temperatures.

In our laboratory, these coatings are designed at the intersection of materials science and surface chemistry. The resulting systems are used across a wide range of applications from energy systems to biomedical technologies. Each coating is optimized for a specific function and validated through characterization testing. This approach turns coating technologies into multifunctional solutions.

In our laboratory, advanced characterization techniques such as SEM, EDS, XRD, FTIR and profilometry are used to evaluate the morphological, chemical and structural properties of surfaces. Each analysis helps us understand material-coating interaction and improve process optimization. In this way, our surface engineering work is integrated with a comprehensive analytical approach supported by scientific rigor, not just coating production.