The project titled "Modeling of Defective Contact of Pre-stressed Magneto-Electro-Elastically Composite Materials" by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Daşdemir, a faculty member of the Mathematics Department at our university's Faculty of Science, has been granted support by TÜBİTAK under the 1002- Rapid Support Program.

As part of the research, a novel mechanical model will be created for Magneto Electro Elastic (MEE) composite materials, which have "smart" properties because they can produce electric or magnetic fields when subjected to mechanical stress and can deform when exposed to these fields. The study will examine in detail the effects of pre-applied prestresses to these materials and the flawed contacts between layers on dynamic behavior.

The project is expected to contribute to a wide range of applications, from sensor technologies to medical imaging and the defense industry. With the theoretical framework to be developed, the aim is to create a scientific infrastructure for the design of more resilient, efficient, and functional "smart systems."

The project aims to contribute to the production of domestic and national technology in line with Turkey's strategic R&D goals.

Our Rector, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hamdi Topal, congratulated the research team involved in the project and thanked them for their contributions to our University's scientific research potential. Additionally, our Rector expressed gratitude to the President of the Council of Higher Education, Prof. Dr. Erol Özvar, and the members of YÖK for their support of scientific research, as well as to the President of TÜBİTAK, Prof. Dr. Orhan Aydın, for his encouraging contributions.