FEINDEF 2025 Defence & Security Brokerage Event

12 – 14 May 2025 | Madrid, Spain

PartnershipUpdated on 11 May 2025

High-Performance Materials for Harsh and Hazardous Environments

Müfide Karahasanoğlu

Chief Senior Researcher, PhD at TUBITAK Marmara Research Center

GEBZE, Türkiye

About

Our expertise spans both chemical and biological synthesis methodologies, enabling the fabrication of nanostructured materials, thin-film coatings, composites, and functional protective textiles for use in critical and demanding environments.

Our research aligns with several key strategic domains:

• Resilient Infrastructure: High-strength, corrosion-resistant, and thermally stable materials are developed to improve the structural integrity and longevity of infrastructure systems operating under harsh environmental and operational conditions.

• Disaster-Resilient Society: Flame-retardant, weather-resistant, and mechanically enhanced materials are designed for use in emergency shelters, protective units, and personal gear. These are complemented by adaptive surfaces and sensor-integrated interfaces for real-time monitoring and early warning in disaster conditions.

• Fighting Crime and Terrorism: Functional materials and coatings with the ability to adsorb and neutralize chemical and biological warfare agents are a key area of focus, along with advanced protective textiles engineered for mechanical durability and multi-threat resistance.

Our contributions to project consortia mainly focus on the following areas of expertise:
• Development of multifunctional surfaces, coatings, and textiles for defense and protection,
• Smart nanocarrier systems for controlled release of active agents,
• Functional materials for chemical and biological threat mitigation,
• Responsive surface interfaces for sensing and hazard detection,
• Sustainable materials integration in industrial and protective applications.

Organisation

TUBITAK Marmara Research Center

R&D Institution

Kocaeli, Türkiye

Similar opportunities