Overview

Dr. Eylem Asmatulu joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Wichita State University (WSU) as an engineering educator in 2015, promoted to assistant professor in 2017 and then become an associate professor 2023 in the same department. Prior to this position, she was safety trainer in the Environmental Health and Safety Department at WSU. She is currently working with four PhD, four MS and two BS students in the same department. She has graduated 9 MS and PhD students, received over $950,000 internal and external grants, and published more than 113 technical articles with her students and colleagues in her field. Her scholarly activities have been cited more than 1,530 times (with h-index 19 and i10-index 29) according to the Google Scholar, so far.

Information

Academic Interests and Expertise

Ph.D., Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Wichita State University (WSU), Wichita, KS, May, 2013

M.S., Department of Agricultural Engineering, Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey, July, 2004

B.S., Department of Agricultural Engineering, Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey, July, 2002

Areas of Research Interest

Dr. Eylem Asmatulu’s research interests include wound healing systems, flame retardant materials, 3D and 4D additive manufacturing, design of sustainable manufacturing systems, lean manufacturing, composite manufacturing, composite repairing, nanomanufacturing, and aircraft manufacturing. Also, mechanical, electrical and thermal properties of nanomaterials, composite materials, biomaterials, advanced materials, and aircraft materials, sustainable energy systems, nanomaterials for energy systems, green algae for CO2 capture, algae-based biodiesel, energy and environment, and energy storage, converting organic wastes into fuels, briquetting for activated carbon production, life cycle assessment, recycling of engineering materials, wastewater treatment, and environmental health and safety.

List of Current Projects

  • “Improving Flame Retardancy of Fiber Reinforced Composites via Modified Fire-Resistant Resins and Metallic Surface Film Coatings-Phase II,” funded by the TAI-USA Inc.,
  • “Novel Three-Layered Multifunctional Bioscaffold Systems for Localized and Fast Burn Wound Treatments,” funded by the Kansas Department of Commerce, KITE Inc., 2022.
  • “Multiphase Capillary Flow Behaviors of Oil and Water through Superhydrophobic and Superoleophobic Multifunctional Porous Membranes for Effective Separation,” funded by the ACS, 2021.
  • “Investigating Hydrogen Storage Capacity and Kinetics of Highly Flexible Electrospun Nanocomposite Fibers,” funded by NASA KNEP PDG, March 25, 2021.

Current Graduate Students

Zaara Ali, Balakrishnan Subeshan, Rajakaruna Vishma, Anh Pham, Kalkidan Tefera, Siva Gudepu, Shabbir Dalal, Tamseel Ahmed.

Research Lab Information

Dr. Eylem Asmatulu, has an established research laboratory called the “Resource Recovery and Sustainability” (RRS) laboratory located in the Mechanical Engineering department at Wichita State University (WSU) (Wallace Hall 233). The lab has a total area of 1,500 ft2 and is furnished with all the equipment and tools. The equipment in this facility includes one electrospinning unit, centrifuge, vacuum pump, AC/DC power unit, Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, UV-Vis spectrometer, tube furnace, fume hood, refrigerator, pH meter, balances, one furnace, drying oven, hot plates. The equipment are extensively used in the funded projects above, graduate students’ projects, as well as other industry projects. 

Areas of Teaching Interest
  • ME 250 Materials Engineering
  • ME 251 Materials Engineering Laboratory
  • ME 665 Selection of Materials for Design and Manufacturing
  • ME 623 Recovery of Engineering Materials
  • ME 710 Six Sigma Engineering
  • ME 848 Recycling of Advanced Engineering Materials
Publications

Selected Journal Articles

  1. Ijaola, A.O., Akamo, D.O., Adekanmi, A.M., Saberi, Q.M. and Asmatulu, E. “Superhydrophobic and Self-cleaning Electrospun Nanofibers from Recycled Styrofoam,” Results in Surfaces and Interfaces, 2022, Vol. 9, pp. 100086. (IF:NA; Corresponding Author) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsurfi.2022.100086
  2. Bayazeid, S.M., Poon, K.L., Subeshan, B., Alamir, M., and Asmatulu, E. “Recovery of Impact-Damaged Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Composites Using Induction Heating,” Journal of Composites, 2022, Vol. 56(4), pp. 605-618. (IF:2.591; Corresponding Author) https://doi.org/10.1177/00219983211058796
  3. Madeswaran, N., Desai, F.J., and Asmatulu, E. “Life Cycle Inventory and Performance Analysis of Phase Change Materials for Thermal Energy Storages,” Emergent Materials, 2021, Vol. 4(3), pp.1-13. (IF:NA; Corresponding Author) https://doi.org/10.1007/s42247-021-00235-0
  4. Baddam, Y., Ijaola, A.O., and Asmatulu, E. “Fabrication of Flame-Retardant and Superhydrophobic Electrospun Fibers,” Surfaces and Interfaces, 2021, Vol. 23, pp.101017. (IF:4.837; Corresponding Author) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfin.2021.101017
  5. Subeshan, B., Baddam, Y., and Asmatulu, E. “Current Progress of 4D Printing Technology: A Critical Review,” Progress in Additive Manufacturing, 2021, Vol. 6(3), pp. 495-516. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40964-021-00182-6 (IF: 3.94; Corresponding Author)

Book Chapters Published

  1. Hughes, S., and Asmatulu, E. “Introduction, Principles and Concepts,” in Nanotoxicology and Nanoecotoxicology, Environmental Chemistry for a Sustainable World (ECSW) Series, Editors Vineet Kumar, Praveen Guleria, Nandita Dasgupta, Shivendu Ranjan, and Eric Lichtfouse, Springer, Nature Book, 2020 (in press).
  2. Uddin, M. N., Desai, F., and Asmatulu, E. “Bioaccumulation, Biomagnification and Biotransformation of Nanomaterials,” in Nanotoxicology and Nanoecotoxicology, ECSW Series, Editors Vineet Kumar, Praveen Guleria, Nandita Dasgupta, Shivendu Ranjan, and Eric Lichtfouse, Springer, Nature Book, 2020 (in press).
  3. Abedin, F., Asmatulu, E., Andalab, M. N. “Nanomaterials and Human Health,” in Nanotoxicology and Nanoecotoxicology, ECSW Series, Editors Vineet Kumar, Praveen Guleria, Nandita Dasgupta, Shivendu Ranjan, and Eric Lichtfouse, Springer, Nature Book, 2020 (in press).
  4. Sengul, A. B., and Asmatulu, E. “Nanomaterials Causing Cellular Toxicity and Genotoxicity,” in Nanotoxicology and Nanoecotoxicology, ECSW Series, Editors Vineet Kumar, Praveen Guleria, Nandita Dasgupta, Shivendu Ranjan, and Eric Lichtfouse, Springer, Nature Book, 2020 (in press).
  5. Abedin, F., and Asmatulu, E. “Cradle to Gate Life-Cycle Analysis of Nanostructured Materials,” in Advances in Nanotechnology, Volume 22, Editors Zacharie Bartul and Jérôme Trenor, Series: Advances in Nanotechnology BISAC: TEC027000, Nova Science Publisher. 3/19/2019
  6. Asmatulu, E. “Life-Cycle Analysis of Nanocomposites,” 111-138, in Advances in Nanotechnology, Editors Zacharie Bartul and Jérôme Trenor, Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2017.
  7. Uddin, M. N., and Asmatulu, E. “Nanomaterials and Their Fracture Mechanics,” 113-172, in Advances in Nanotechnology, Editors Zacharie Bartul and Jérôme Trenor, Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2017.
  8. Razinobakht, S.A. and Asmatulu, E. “Fabrication, Functionalization and Applications of Carbon Nanoparticulates,” 1-38, in Advances in Nanotechnology, Editors Zacharie Bartul and Jérôme Trenor, Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2017.
  9. Asmatulu, E. “The World of Engineering Nanomaterials,” 41-60, in Nano-Safety: What We Need to Know to Protect Workers, Editors D. Fazarro, and W. Trybula, DeGruyter Online Publisher, 2017.
  10. Asmatulu, E. “Biologically Assembled Systems for CO2 Reductions Using Green-Nanomaterials,” 274-293, in Green Photo-Active Nanomaterials: Sustainable Energy and Environmental Remediation, RSC Publishing, 2015.
  11. Asmatulu, R., Nguyen, O., and Asmatulu, E. “Nanotechnology Safety in Automotive Industry,” 57-72, in Nanotechnology Safety, Editor R. Asmatulu, Elsevier, 2013.
  12. Asmatulu, R., Zhang, B., and Asmatulu, E. “Safety and Ethics of Nanotechnology,”31-42, in Nanotechnology Safety, Editor R. Asmatulu, Elsevier, 2013.
Awards and Honors
  1. Principal Investigator, “Investigating Hydrogen Storage Capacity and Kinetics of Highly Flexible Electrospun Nanocomposite Fibers,” funded by NASA KNEP PDG, March 25, 2021, total amount $21,708 for one year (my share 100%).
  2. Principal Investigator, “Multiphase Capillary Flow Behaviors of Oil and Water through Superhydrophobic and Superoleophobic Multifunctional Porous Membranes for Effective Separation," funded by Doctoral New Investigator, American Chemical Society, Petroleum Research Fund, March 1, 2021, total amount $110,000 for two years (my share 100%).
  3. Principal Investigator, “Studying the Sensitivity of Multifunctional Nanofiber Membrane Systems Integrated in 3D Printed Reusable Masks Against Infectious Diseases,” funded by Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation (WMREF)/Collaborative Investigator Initiated Research (CIIR), October 27, 2020, total amount $15,000 for one year (my share 60%).
Patents and other Intellectual Property

Asmatulu, E., Ali, Z, and Alamir, M. “Effects of Acid Treatments on Solvent Based Recovery of Outdated Pre-Preg Composite Fibers,” WSU Ventures, September 1, 2020 (filed).

Grants
  1. Co-Principal Investigator, “Improving Flame Retardancy of Fiber Reinforced Composites via Modified Fire-Resistant Resins and Metallic Surface Film Coatings – Phase II,” funded by the TAI-USA, Inc., March 15, 2023, total amount $200,000 for two years (my share 50%).
  2. Principal Investigator, “Novel Three-Layered Multifunctional Bioscaffold Systems for Localized and Fast Burn Wound Treatments,” funded by KITE, Inc., August 15, 2022, total amount $25,000 for one year (my share 70%).
  3. Co-Principal Investigator, “Improving Flame Retardancy of Fiber Reinforced Composites via Modified Fire-Resistant Resins and Metallic Surface Film Coatings,” accepted by TAI-USA, Inc., March 15, 2021, total amount $125,000 for two years (my share 50%).
  4. Principal Investigator, “Studying the Fuse Reliability and Extended Life Expectancy,” funded by LittleFuse Inc., August 15, 2021, total amount $50,100 for nine months (my share 100%).
  5. Principal Investigator, “Multiphase Capillary Flow Behaviors of Oil and Water through Superhydrophobic and Superoleophobic Multifunctional Porous Membranes for Effective Separation," funded by Doctoral New Investigator, American Chemical Society, Petroleum Research Fund, March 1, 2021, total amount $110,000for two years (my share 100%).
  6. Principal Investigator, “Investigating Hydrogen Storage Capacity and Kinetics of Highly Flexible Electrospun Nanocomposite Fibers,” funded by NASA KNEP PDG, March 25, 2021, total amount $21,708 for one year (my share 100%). (Phase I)
  7. Principal Investigator, “Investigating Hydrogen Storage Capacity and Kinetics of Highly Flexible Electrospun Nanocomposite Fibers,” funded by NASA KNEP PDG, February 4, 2022, total amount $4,926 for six months (my share 100%). (Phase II)
  8. Principal Investigator, “Studying the Sensitivity of Multifunctional Nanofiber Membrane Systems Integrated in 3D Printed Reusable Masks Against Infectious Diseases,” funded by Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation (WMREF)/Collaborative Investigator Initiated Research (CIIR), October 27, 2020, total amount $15,000 for one year (my share 60%).
  9. Principal Investigator, “Improving Flame Resistance of Aircraft Interiors via Polymeric Nanocomposite Fibers,” funded by College of Engineering, Wichita State University, August 3, 2021, total amount $4,000 for three months (my share 60%).
  10. Principal Investigator, “Recycling Old Fishing Lines and Converting Them into Nanoproducts for Industrial Use,” funded by College of Engineering, Wichita State University, May 21, 2020, total amount $4,000 for three months (my share 60%).
  11. Principal Investigator, “Superhydrophilic Nanofiber Desiccants for Enhanced Food and Drug Packaging,” funded by John A. See Foundation, WSU, February 20, 2020, total amount $11,500 for one year (my share 60%).
  12. Co-Principal Investigator/Academic Lead, “Shocker 3D Packaging Solutions,” funded by Shocker Innovation Corps via NSF Innovation Program, February 17, 2020, total amount $2,150 for six months (my share 50%).
  13. Principal Investigator, “Multifunctional Layered Structures of Nanofibers with Hydrogels for Chronic Wound Treatment,” funded by WSU MURPA, January 1, 2020, total amount $7,500 for six months (my share 60%).
  14. Principal Investigator, “Converting Lithium-Cobalt Battery Cathodes into Highly Porous Complex Metals for High Performance Hydrogen Storage Applications,” funded by WSU Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (URCA), June 18, 2018, total amount $4,500 for one year (my share 100%).
  15. Co-Principal Investigator, “Design and Manufacturing of Graphene/Kevlar-Based Fire-Resistant Fabrics for Military Suits,” funded by College of Engineering, WSU, June 12, 2018, total amount $1,400 for three months (my share 50%).
  16. Principal Investigator, “Electrochemical Exfoliation of Graphite Waste into High Quality Transparent Conductive Graphene Films for Photovoltaic Applications,” funded by WSU Office of Research Award for Research/Creative Projects (ARC), April 24, 2018, total amount $4,000 for three months (my share 100%).
  17. Co-Principal Investigator, “Producing Algae-Based Briquettes for Activated Carbon Sources in Industrial Wastewater Treatment,” funded by College of Engineering, WSU URCA, June 9, 2017, total amount $3,600 for three months (my share 50%).
  18. Principal Investigator, “Hands-on Experience of Recourses Recovery Class for Multidisciplinary Entrepreneurial Training,” funded by Brenton Myers Innovation in Engineering Education Award at WSU, January 2, 2016, total amount $8,000 for one year (my share 100%).