Assoc. Prof. MEHMET NURULLAH BALCİ

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Citation (WoS)

218

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103

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Project

Thesis Advisory

Open Access

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Education

2020 - 2021

Post Doctorate

Loughborough University, Wolfson School of Mechanical Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, United Kingdom

2013 - 2018

Doctorate

Middle East Technical University, Faculty Of Engineering, Department Of Mechanical Engineering, Turkey

2010 - 2013

Postgraduate

Hacettepe University, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Makina Mühendisliği Bölümü, Turkey

2006 - 2010

Undergraduate

Baskent University, Faculty Of Engıneerıng, Department Of Mechanıcal Engıneerıng, Turkey

Dissertations

2018

Doctorate

Dynamic frictional contact problems involving functionally graded materials

Middle East Technical University, Graduate School Of Natural And Applied Sciences, Graduate School Of Natural And Applied Sciences

2013

Postgraduate

Analysis of frictional contacts with heat generation considering temperature dependent properties

Hacettepe University, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Makina Mühendisliği Bölümü

Foreign Languages

C1 Advanced

English

Certificates, Courses and Trainings

2022

İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği Eğitimi Sertifikası (Temel Eğitim: 8 saat)

Occupational Health and Safety

Hacettepe Üniversitesi

2019

Uygulamalı Proje Yazma Eğitimi

Project Management

Hacettepe Üniversitesi

2010

ANSYS Autodyn Eğitimi

Vocational Training

Anova Mühendislik Bilgisayar Tic. Ltd. Şti.

2010

ANSYS Fluent Eğitimi

Vocational Course

Anova Mühendislik Bilgisayar Tic. Ltd. Şti.

Research Areas

Mechanical Engineering

Machine Elements

Solid Mechanics

Tribology

Fracture Mechanics

Finite Element Methods

Mechanical Testing

Mechanical Vibrations

Textile Engineering and Technology

Technical Textiles

Textile Materials

Research Areas Based on Academic Activities

Avesis Research Areas

WoS Research Areas

Scopus Research Areas

Academic Positions

2023 - Present

Associate Professor

Hacettepe University, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Makina Mühendisliği Bölümü

2022 - 2023

Assistant Professor

Hacettepe University, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Makina Mühendisliği Bölümü

2018 - 2020

Research Assistant PhD

Hacettepe University, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Makina Mühendisliği Bölümü

2011 - 2018

Research Assistant

Hacettepe University, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Makina Mühendisliği Bölümü

Managerial Experience

2025 - Present

Faculty Board Member

Hacettepe University, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Makina Mühendisliği Bölümü

2024 - Present

Deputy Head of Department

Hacettepe University, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Makina Mühendisliği Bölümü

2023 - Present

Department Academic Incentive Evaluation Commission Member

Hacettepe University, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Makina Mühendisliği Bölümü

2023 - Present

Member of Department Promotion and Alumni Relations Commission

Hacettepe University, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Makina Mühendisliği Bölümü

2022 - 2024

Internship Coordinator

Hacettepe University, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Makina Mühendisliği Bölümü

Non Academic Experience

2009 - 2009

Stajyer

Company, Mercedes-Benz Türk Otobüs Fabrikası, Ar-Ge Departmanı, Stajyer

2008 - 2008

Stajyer

Company, Turkish Aerospace Industries TAI Inc., Ana Üretim Tesisi, Stajyer

Courses

Postgraduate

Seminar

Theory of Plasticity

Analytical Methods in Engineering

Fracture Mechanics

Special Topics

Undergraduate

Design (Graduation) Projesi II

Design of Machine Elements-I

Design of Machine Elements-II

Design (Graduation) Project I

Introduction to Finite Element Method

Design of Machine Elements-I

Numerical Methods

Undergraduate Research Project

Applied Mathematics for Engineers

Computer Programming (Laboratory)

Supervised Theses

2025

Postgraduate

Cracking behavior of functionally graded material (FGM) coatings subjected to thermal shock

Balci M. N. (Advisor)

M.AYBARS(Student)

2025

Postgraduate

THREE-DIMENSIONAL DYNAMIC FRACTURE ANALYSIS FOR A THICK-WALLED CYLINDER MADE OF MULTI-LAYERED MATERIALS

Balci M. N. (Advisor)

H.SEFA(Student)

2025

Postgraduate

Karışık tipte yükleme altındaki malzemelerde çatlak ucundaki plastik bölgenin belirlenmesi

Balci M. N. (Advisor)

M.ARSLAN(Student)

2024

Postgraduate

Buckling analysis of carbon nanotube (CNT) reinforced laminated composite panels with holes

Balci M. N. (Advisor)

T.ÖZTÜRK(Student)

2024

Postgraduate

Sürtünmeli temas koşulları altında yanal dereceli malzemelerde yüzey altı gerilme dağılımı

Balci M. N. (Advisor)

M.GÖRKEM(Student)

2024

Postgraduate

Mechanical performance analysis of 3d printed hierarchical honeycomb structures in aerospace-applications

Balci M. N. (Advisor)

Y.SEÇKİN(Student)

2024

Postgraduate

Crack problem in laminated composite plates reinforced by carbon nanotubes (CNTs)

Balci M. N. (Advisor)

A.ÇALIŞKAN(Student)

Representation and Promotion Activities

Makine Mühendisliği Bölümü (İng.) Tanıtım Etkinliği (Liseler)

Institutional Promotion, Hacettepe Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi , Turkey, Ankara, 2025 - 2025

Makine Mühendisliği Bölümü (İng.) Tanıtım Etkinlikleri (Liseler)

Institutional Promotion, Hacettepe Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi, Turkey, Ankara, 2024 - 2024

Makine Mühendisliği Bölümü (İng.) Tanıtım Etkinlikleri (Liseler)

Institutional Promotion, Hacettepe Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi, Turkey, Ankara, 2023 - 2023

Articles

2025

1. Three-Dimensional Numerical Modelling of Random Fibrous Networks

BALCİ M. N., Hewavidana Y., Demirci E.

FIBERS AND POLYMERS , 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

2025

2. Vibration analysis of axially graded Timoshenko-Ehrenfest nanobeam under partial thermal load

ARDA M., BALCİ M. N.

ARCHIVE OF APPLIED MECHANICS , vol.95, no.6, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

2025

3. Axial forced vibration problem for a viscoelastic nanorod involving radially graded porosity

BALCI M. N.

JOURNAL OF THE BRAZILIAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING , no.4, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

2025

4. Analytical and computational methods for a laterally graded surface loaded by a bonded piezoelectric thin film

Dag S., Balci M. N.

ARCHIVES OF MECHANICS , vol.77, no.2, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

2024

5. Algorithm to determine local basis weight of random fibrous networks with X-ray microtomography and SEM images

Hewavidana Y., BALCI M. N., Gleadall A., Pourdeyhimi B., Silberschmidt V., Demirci E.

Textile Research Journal , vol.94, no.7-8, pp.859-868, 2024 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

2023

6. Cracking of a functionally graded coating due to sliding contact with heat generation

BALCI M. N., DAĞ S., YILDIRIM B.

Fatigue and Fracture of Engineering Materials and Structures , vol.46, no.12, pp.4628-4648, 2023 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

2023

7. Parametric design of cladding system for tall buildings using computational fluid dynamics approach

Colak L., BALCI M. N.

JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND SCIENCES , no.4, pp.9663-9678, 2023 (ESCI)

2023

8. Longitudinal Forced Vibration Analysis of a Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Embedded in an Elastic Medium

BALCI M. N.

Journal of Vibration Engineering and Technologies , vol.11, no.8, pp.4281-4302, 2023 (Scopus)

2023

9. Assessing Crimp of Fibres in Random Networks with 3D Imaging

Hewavidana Y., BALCI M. N., Gleadall A., Pourdeyhimi B., Silberschmidt V. V., Demirci E.

Polymers , vol.15, no.4, 2023 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

2023

10. Dynamic frictional contact mechanics between a functionally graded orthotropic medium and a moving flat punch

BALCI M. N., ARSLAN O.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART J-JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING TRIBOLOGY , vol.237, no.1, pp.53-75, 2023 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

2022

11. Algorithm to determine orientation distribution function from microscopic images of fibrous networks: Validation with X-ray microtomography

Hewavidana Y., BALCİ M. N., Gleadall A., Pourdeyhimi B., V. Silberschmidt V., Demirci E.

MICRON , vol.160, 2022 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

2022

12. Longitudinal vibration of a nanorod embedded in viscoelastic medium considering nonlocal strain gradient theory

BALCI M. N.

ADVANCES IN NANO RESEARCH , vol.13, no.2, pp.147-164, 2022 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

2022

13. Determination of Subsurface Thermoelastic Contact Stresses in a Half-Plane Using Temperature Dependent Properties

Balci M. N.

Politeknik Dergisi , vol.25, no.1, pp.257-272, 2022 (ESCI, TRDizin)

2021

14. Three Dimensional Stress Analysis of a Brake Disc-Pad Mechanism

Balci M. N.

Konya mühendislik bilimleri dergisi (Online) , vol.9, no.1, pp.62-84, 2021 (TRDizin)

2021

15. Implementation of Dahl's dynamic friction model to contact mechanics of elastic solids

BALCI M. N.

SN APPLIED SCIENCES , vol.3, no.1, 2021 (ESCI, Scopus)

2020

16. Contact Stress Analysis for a Functionally Graded Half-Plane at Subsonic, Transonic and Supersonic Sliding Speeds

BALCI M. N.

ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING , vol.45, no.11, pp.8895-8915, 2020 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

2020

17. Moving contact problems involving a rigid punch and a functionally graded coating

Balci M. N., DAĞ S.

APPLIED MATHEMATICAL MODELLING , vol.81, pp.855-886, 2020 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

2020

18. The effect of punch speed on frictional contact mechanics of finite-thickness graded layer resting on the rigid foundation

BALCI M. N.

JOURNAL OF THE BRAZILIAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING , vol.42, no.6, 2020 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

2019

19. The influence of interface stiffness ratio on elastodynamic contact mechanics of graded coatings

BALCI M. N.

SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY , vol.375, pp.489-507, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

2019

20. Mechanics of dynamic contact of coated substrate and rigid cylindrical ended punch

Balci M. N., DAĞ S.

JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY , vol.33, no.5, pp.2225-2240, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

2019

21. Solution of the dynamic frictional contact problem between a functionally graded coating and a moving cylindrical punch

BALCI M. N., DAĞ S.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES , vol.161, pp.267-281, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

2018

22. Dynamic frictional contact problems involving elastic coatings

BALCI M. N., DAĞ S.

TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL , vol.124, pp.70-92, 2018 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

2017

23. Subsurface stresses in graded coatings subjected to frictional contact with heat generation

BALCI M. N., DAĞ S., YILDIRIM B.

JOURNAL OF THERMAL STRESSES , vol.40, no.4, pp.517-534, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

2015

24. Analysis of frictional contacts with heat generation considering temperature dependent properties

Balcı M. N., Yıldırım B., Dağ S.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCES , vol.101, pp.59-69, 2015 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Papers Presented at Peer-Reviewed Scientific Conferences

2025

1. THE EFFECT OF THE LOCATION OF PZT BIMORPH PIEZOELECTRIC ENERGY HARVESTER ON THE SUBSTRATE TO THE EFFICIENCY

Adsız A., Sümer B., Balci M. N.

ULUSAL MAKİNE TEORİSİ SEMPOZYUMU 2025 (UMTS 2025), Ankara, Turkey, 3 - 05 September 2025, pp.191-197, (Full Text)

2023

2. DEĞİŞKEN KESİTLİ EKSENEL FONKSİYONEL DERECELENDİRİLMİŞ BİR KİRİŞİN TİTREŞİM ANALİZİ İÇİN HESAPLAMALI YÖNTEMLER

Balci M. N., Arda M.

21. ULUSAL MAKİNA TEORİSİ SEMPUZYUMU (UMTS 2023), Edirne, Turkey, 13 - 15 September 2023, pp.219-229, (Full Text)

2024

3. Crack Problem in Laminated Composite Plates Reinforced by Carbon Nanotubes (CNT)

Balci M. N., Çalışkan A.

Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers (KSME) Annual Meeting 2004, Jeju-Si, South Korea, 6 - 09 November 2024, pp.1, (Summary Text)

2023

4. Delamination behavior of elastic surface coatings subjected to thermal shock

Balci M. N., Yalçın M. A.

3rd International Workshop on Plasticity, Damage and Fracture of Engineering Materials, İstanbul, Turkey, 4 - 06 October 2023, pp.133-134, (Summary Text)

2023

5. ZIMBA KAYMA HIZININ YANAL DERECELENDİRİLMİŞ BİR ALTKATMANIN TERMOELASTİK TEMAS MEKANİĞİ ÜZERİNE ETKİSİ

Balci M. N.

23. Ulusal Mekanik Kongresi (TUMTMK), Konya, Turkey, 4 - 08 September 2023, pp.427-438, (Full Text)

2022

6. Investigating Effect of Curliness on Porosity for Random Fibrous Networks

Kayalı Y., Balci M. N., Demirci E.

19th International Conference on Machine Design and Production (UMTIK2022), Nevşehir, Turkey, 31 August - 03 September 2022, pp.1, (Summary Text)

2022

7. Influence of punch properties on contact mechanics of coated substrates

Balci M. N.

19th International Conference on Machine Design and Production (UMTIK 2022), Nevşehir, Turkey, 31 August - 03 September 2022, pp.301-316, (Full Text)

2021

8. Wave Dispersion Characteristics Of Nanorods With Uniform Porosity

Balci M. N.

International Conference on Advances in Engineering, Architecture, Science and Technology, Erzurum, Turkey, 15 - 17 December 2021, pp.669-670, (Summary Text)

2021

9. The influence of single-sided mounting material on longitudinal wave propagation in Ti6Al4V rod

Balci M. N.

International Conference on Engineering Technologies (ICENTE 21'), Konya, Turkey, 18 - 20 November 2021, pp.173-174, (Full Text)

2021

10. 3D Fiber Crimp Angle of Nonwoven Materials

Hewavıdana Y., Balci M. N., Demirci E., Gleadall A., Sılberschmıdt V. V.

Image-Based Simulation for Industry 2021 (IBSim-4i 2021), London, England, 18 - 21 October 2021, pp.1, (Summary Text)

2021

11. 3D Orientation Distribution Function of Nonwoven Materials

Demirci E., Hewavıdana Y., Balci M. N.

American Filtration Society (AFS) Filtcon 2021, Nevada, United States Of America, 19 - 21 April 2021, pp.1, (Summary Text)

2018

12. Dynamic behavior of a functionally graded coating subjected to moving contact with a semi-circular punch

Balci M. N., Dağ S.

15th International Symposium On Functionally Graded Materials (isFGMs 2018), Kitakyushu, Japan, 5 - 08 August 2018, no.44001, pp.1-4, (Full Text)

2010

13. Numerical and Experimental Analysis of Wind Loads on Cladding of Tall Buildings

Çolak L., Öztürk E., Balci M. N., Körpe S. B.

Heat Transfer Fluid Dynamics and Thermodynamics 2010 (HEFAT 2010), Antalya, Turkey, 19 - 21 July 2010, pp.1709-1714, (Full Text)

Funded Projects

2025 - Present

İnsansız Hava Araçlarında Kanat Açıklığını Değiştirilebilen Adaptif Kanat

Project Supported by Higher Education Institutions , BAP Other

BARZEGAR R. (Executive), BALCI M. N., DİKİCİ Ş. S., ÇELİK B., ÇELİK D., CAFEROĞLU G.

Scientific Project Refereeing

December 2025

TUBITAK Project

1501 - Industry R & D Projects Support Program, Hacettepe University, Turkey

December 2025

TUBITAK Project

1832 - Call for Green Transformation in Industry, Hacettepe University, Turkey

November 2025

TUBITAK Project

1507 - TÜBİTAK SME R&D Start Support Program, Hacettepe University, Turkey

September 2025

Foundation

Hacettepe University, Turkey

December 2024

TUBITAK Project

1505 - University-Industry Cooperation Support Program, Hacettepe University, Turkey

August 2023

TUBITAK Project

2209-A - Üniversite Öğrencileri Araştırma Projeleri Destekleme Programı, Hacettepe University, Turkey

August 2023

TUBITAK Project

2209-A - Üniversite Öğrencileri Araştırma Projeleri Destekleme Programı, Hacettepe University, Turkey

November 2022

TUBITAK Project

2209-A - Üniversite Öğrencileri Araştırma Projeleri Destekleme Programı, Hacettepe University, Turkey

Roles in Event Organizations

September 2025

ULUSAL MAKİNE TEORİSİ SEMPOZYUMU 2025 (UMTS2025)

Scientific Congress

Himmetoğlu S., Kutluay E., Balci M. N., Arda M., Adsız A.

Ankara, Turkey

Mobility Activity

2025 - 2025

Erasmus Programme

Get Education

Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic

Scholarships

2020 - 2021

2219 International Post Doctoral Scholarship Program

TUBITAK

2013 - 2018

2211-A Yurt İçi Doktora Burs Programı

TUBITAK

2010 - 2013