Dr. Ali Tekin GÜNER
Mechanical Engineer, MSc, PhD
E-mail: alitekinguner@pau.edu.tr
Tel: +90 258 296 4171
Adress: Pamukkale University, Faculty of Technology, Kinikli Campus
20160, PAMUKKALE, DENİZLİ, TURKEY

About

Dr. Ali Tekin Güner is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Pamukkale University, Turkey. He earned his B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Süleyman Demirel University and completed his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Pamukkale University. With over a decade of academic experience, he served as a Research Assistant between 2013 and 2022 before being appointed as Assistant Professor. He currently holds several administrative roles, including Board Member of the Materials Research and Application Center (since October 2024), Deputy Head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering (2024–2027), and Member of the Faculty Board of the Faculty of Technology (2023–2026).

Dr. Güner’s research focuses on materials and surface engineering, particularly thermal spray coatings, surface modification technologies, materials characterization, heat treatments, and the development of biomaterials for biomedical applications. His interdisciplinary work bridges mechanical and biomedical engineering, contributing to the advancement of functional surfaces and implantable materials in medicine.

Education

  • PhD: Pamukkale University, Institute of Science, Mechanical Engineering Department, Denizli, TURKEY

  • MSc: Pamukkale University, Institute of Science, Mechanical Engineering Department, Denizli, TURKEY

  • BSc: Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Mechanical Engineering Department, Isparta, TURKEY

Experience

  • Board Member: Pamukkale University, Materials Research and Application Center (04.10.2024-...)

  • Deputy Head of Department: Pamukkale University, Faculty of Technology, Department of Biomedical Engineering (18.04.2024-08.04.2027)

  • Faculty Board Member: Pamukkale University, Faculty of Technology (23.02.2023-23.02.2026)

  • Assist. Prof. Dr.: Pamukkale University, Faculty of Technology, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Denizli, TURKEY (2013-...)

  • Research Assistant: Pamukkale University, Faculty of Technology, Denizli, TURKEY (2013-2022)

Publications

Web of Science:

  • Guner, A. T., Meran, C., Erdogan, G., Ustel, F., Caliskan M. C. and Guner, Y. (2026).  Influence of Atmospheric Plasma Spray Parameters on Particle Dynamics, Adhesion and Microstructure of Titanium Coatings Deposited on PEEK, Journal of Thermal Spray Technology, (in press).
    doi.org/10.1007/s11666-026-02244-z

  • Guner, A. T., Meran, C., Ustel, F., Erdogan, G. and Guner, Y. (2026). Atmospheric Plasma Sprayed Ti/HAp Duplex Coatings on CFR-PEEK Substrates for Implant Applications: Influence of Process Parameters on Mechanical and Microstructural Characteristics, Int. J. of Surface Science and Engineering, (in press).
    doi.org/10.1504/IJSURFSE.2026.10077853

  • Guner, Y., Dermenci K. B., Guner, A. T. & Turan, S. (2025). Catanionic synergetic effect of sodium dodecyl sulfate and cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide surfactants on the electrochemical performance of porous carbon anodes in lithium-ion batteries, Bulletin of Materials Science, 48:24.
    doi.org/10.1007/s12034-024-03393-z

  • Guner, A. T.,Koçak S. & Meran C. (2024).Mechanical Analysis of a PEEK Titanium Alloy Macro Composite Hip Stem by Finite Element Method, Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, 46, 338.
    doi.org/10.1007/s40430-024-04939-2

  • Guner, A. T., Dispinar, D. & Tan, E. (2023). Thermal effect of quench rate on mechanical properties of SIMA 7075-T6, Thermal Science, 27(4 Part B): 3199-3208. 
    doi.org/10.2298/TSCI2304199G

  • Guner, A. T. & Meran C. (2020). Biomaterials used in orthopedic implants, Pamukkale University Journal of Engineering Sciences, Volume 26, No 1, pp 54-67.
    doi.org/10.5505/pajes.2019.46666

  • Guner, A. T. & Meran C. (2019). A review on plasma sprayed titanium and hydroxyapatite coatings on polyetheretherketone (PEEK) implants. International Journal of Surface Science and Engineering, Volume 13, No 4, pp 237–262. 
    doi.org/10.1504/IJSURFSE.2019.103923

  • Guner, A. T., Dispinar, D. & Tan, E. (2019). Microstructural and Mechanical Evolution of Semisolid 7075 Al Alloy Produced by SIMA Process at Various Heat Treatment Parameters. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, Volume 44, Issue 2, pp 1243–1253. 
    doi.org/10.1007/s13369-018-3477-7 full-text link

ULAKBİM TR Index

  • Tan, E. , Dıspınar, D. , Güner, A. T. & Atlıhan, G. (2022). Sıcak Yırtılmanın Alüminyum Alaşımlarının Metal Kalitesine Etkisinin İncelenmesi ve Alaşımların Titreşim Karakteristiğinin Belirlenmesi. Düzce Üniversitesi Bilim ve Teknoloji Dergisi, 10 (3) , 1186-1200
    doi.org/10.29130/dubited.1013025

  • Koçak, S.; Kaplan, Y.; Güner, A. T. (2020). Sonsuz Vida Mekanizması ile Yeni Tasarlanan Bilyeli Sonsuz Vida Mekanizmasının Verimlerinin Deneysel Olarak Karşılaştırılması, Gazi Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi Part C: Tasarım ve Teknoloji, 8.1: 160-168.
    doi.org/10.29109/gujsc.652499

Conference Papers:

  • Meran, C., Tan, E., Guner, A. T. and Turker, G. (2013, December 6-7). Application of SIMA Process to AA 7075 Aluminum Alloy, Machine Manufacturing Technologies Congress, Bursa, TURKEY, Proceedings Book, p. 283-288, MMO Publication No: E/2013/608

Research Projects

  • Production and Analysis of Composite Biomedical Coatings by Electrostatic Spraying Method, Coordinator, PAÜBAP Project No: 2024FEBE027

  • Synthesis of Calcium Phosphate Based Bioactive Powders by Mechanochemical Method and Coating on Biomedical Implant Materials, Coordinator, PAÜBAP Project No: 2024FEBE025

  • Deposition, Characterization and Mechanical Tests of Hydroxyapatite Coatings on Ti6Al4V Alloy by Electrostatic Powder Spray Coating Method, Researcher, PAÜBAP Project No: 2024BSP005

  • Investigation of the Effects of Pressure Sand Blasting, Sulfuric Acid Etching and Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Activation Processes on the Surface Topography, Wettability and Adhesion Properties of PEEK and Carbon Fiber Reinforced PEEK Materials, Coordinator, PAÜBAP Project No: 2024BSP002

  • Experimental and Simulational Investigation of the Effect of Hot Tear on Metal Quality of  Aluminum Alloys and Determination of Vibration Characteristic of the Alloys, Researcher, PAU BAP Project No: 2013BSP002

  • Investigation of HAp Coating Parameters Applied to Composite Implants in Terms of Mechanical and In Vivo / In Vitro Factors, Researcher, PAU BAP Project No: 2018FEBE065

  • Effect of Quenching Temperature on Mechanical Properties of Semi-Solid Formed Aluminum Alloys, Researcher, PAU BAP Project No: 2011FBE088

Lectures

  • MAIM 211 Engineering Mechanics

  • MBM 219 Materials Science

  • MAIM 111 Technical Drawing

  • MAIM104 Computer Aided Drawing

  • BMM 220 Biomechanics 

Academic Interests

  • Biomedical coatings

  • Plasma spray

  • Electrostatic spray

  • Surface Modification

  • Engineering Materials and Biomaterials

  • Biomechanics

  • Semisolid Forming of Metals

  • Heat Treatments of Metals

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