BENAN ELMUSA
Researcher / Materials Science and Engineer
Profile summary
Materials Scientist with a Ph.D. and academic/industry R&D experience in nanomaterials, composites, and lithium-ion battery technologies. Proficient in advanced characterization and electrochemical testing, with experience in experimental design, data analysis, and project completion. Dedicated to effective research infrastructure management.
Career highlights
Earned PhD in Materials Science: [Education]: Completed Doctorate in lithium-ion battery technologies and boron nitride characterization at Eskişehir Technical University.
Multiple Scientific Journal Publications: [Publication]: Authored peer-reviewed research in international journals, including Surfaces and Interfaces and the Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society.
Industrial R&D Project Leadership: [Project Management]: Managed project activities and reporting for the TÜBİTAK 2244 Industrial PhD Program at BORTEK.
Key skills
Professional experience
The individual synthesized and characterized graphene materials, leading new product development initiatives for water filtration applications. This involved producing filter inner layers through experimentation with various material combinations and applying diverse fabrication methods to improve filter performance and durability, contributing to research and development processes.
- Synthesized and characterized graphene materials
- Conducted graphene-based new product development for water filtration applications
- Produced filter inner layers by experimenting with different material combinations
- Applied various fabrication methods to enhance filter performance and durability
Led synthesis and end-to-end characterization of boron nitride materials. Developed novel boron nitride-based materials, evaluating their applications across various fields and investigating the impact of boron additives on lithium-ion battery performance. Managed project activities, prepared periodic reports, published scientific articles, and participated in national and international conferences.
- Synthesized boron nitride and performed comprehensive characterization analyses of the produced materials
- Developed boron nitride-based novel materials and evaluated their applications in various fields
- Investigated the effect of boron additives on the performance of lithium-ion batteries
- Managed project activities, prepared periodic reports, and published scientific articles
Internship participant focusing on production processes and quality control within ceramic kitchenware manufacturing. Responsibilities included observing and documenting production workflows and quality assurance procedures.
- Completed internship focusing on production processes and quality control of ceramic kitchenware
Within the R&D department, the individual monitored ceramic tile and porcelain body and glaze production processes. Key responsibilities included developing new formulations and their conversion into products, while also resolving production issues.
- Worked in R&D department monitoring ceramic tile and porcelain body and glaze production processes
- Developed new formulations and converted them into products, resolving production issues
Within the research center, this individual performed various material analyses using equipment including XRD, SEM, and mechanical strength tests. This role involved sample preparation and conducting tests for incoming research center projects.
- Conducted various material analyses using equipment such as XRD, SEM, and mechanical strength tests
- Prepared samples and performed testing for incoming research center projects
Education
Completed thesis on the investigation of hexagonal boron nitride's effect on lithium-ion battery differential properties. Publications include work in *Surfaces and Interfaces* and the *Journal of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture of Gazi University*.
Thesis focused on the synthesis and characterization of nanocrystalline Al2O3-TiB2 composites. The research utilized aluminum, boron oxide, and titanium oxide powder mixtures, processed at room temperature via a mechanochemical method.