Eylem Asmatulu Ph.D., Dr.

Eylem Asmatulu Ph.D., Dr.

Eylem Asmatulu Ph.D., Dr.

Associate Professor

Mechanical Engineering · College of Engineering

Engineering Building 101P
Main Campus
Campus Box 0133

Overview

Dr. Eylem Asmatulu joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Wichita State University (WSU) as an engineering educator in 2015, was promoted to assistant professor in 2017, and then became an associate professor in 2023 in the same department. Prior to this position, she was a safety trainer in the Environmental Health and Safety Department at WSU. She is currently working with three PhD, three MS, and two BS students in the same department. She has graduated 13 MS and PhD students, received over $1.7 million in internal and external grants, and published more than 131 technical articles with her students and colleagues in her field. Her scholarly activities have been cited more than 2,870 times (with h-index 26 and i10-index 44), according to Google Scholar so far.

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

  1. “Double Phase Multiaxial Nanocomposite Fibers for Improved Absorption and Desorption Kinetics of Hydrogen Gas” funded by Kansas NASA EPSCoR.
  2. “Peptide and T-Cell Loaded PCL Nanofibers with Controlled Release Mechanisms for Breast Cancer Treatment,” funded by Flossie E. West Memorial Trust.
  3. “Investigating the Properties of High-Performing 3D Printed Alloys with Reduced Porosity for Structural Applications,” funded by the TAI-USA, Inc.
  4. “Highly Robust Advanced Coating Systems on Alloy Surfaces Against the Environmental Conditions,” funded by the TAI-USA Inc.
  5. “Manufacturing and Characterization of Optically Transparent and Mechanically Robust Laminated Films for Aerospace Industry,” funded by the TAI-USA Inc.

Current Graduate Students

Zaara Ali, Rajakaruna Vishma, Anh Pham, Siva Gudepu, Elmira Tabatabaei, Chandrasekaran Kalyanakumar.

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, chiller, ultra-low temperature freezer, 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 398 Thermodynamics I
  • ME 665 Selection of Materials for Design and Manufacturing
  • ME 623 Recovery of Engineering Materials
  • ME 651 Biomaterials
  • ME 710 Six Sigma Engineering
  • ME 848 Recycling of Advanced Engineering Materials

Publications

Selected Journal Articles

  1. Pham, A., Subeshan, B., Asmatulu, E., and Asmatulu, R. “Design and Synthesizing of Hemoglobin-Based Multifunctional Fibers for Improved Carbon Monoxide Absorption Rates,” BioNanoScience, 2025 (in press). (IF:3; Contributing Author)
  2. Hamzat, A.K., Salman, U.T., Murad, M.S., Altay, O., Bahceci, E., Asmatulu, E., Bakir M., and Asmatulu, R. “Development of Robust Machine Learning Models for Predicting Flexural Strengths of Fiber-Reinforced Polymeric Composites,” Hybrid Advances, 2025, pp.100385. (IF: NA; Contributing Author) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hybadv.2025.100385
  3. Hamzat, A.K., Murad, M.S., Asmatulu, E., and Asmatulu, R. “Fiber Reinforced Composites for Aerospace, Energy, and Marine Applications: An Insight into Failure Mechanisms under Chemicals, Thermal, Oxidative and Mechanical Load Conditions,” Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials, 2025, 8(1), pp.1-57 (IF:23.2; Contributing Author) https://doi.org/10.1007/s42114-024-01192-y
  4. Hamzat, A.K., Pasanaje, A.H., Omisanya, M.I., Sahin, A.Z., Maselugbo, A.O., Adediran, I.A., Mudashiru, L.O., Asmatulu, E., Oyetunji, O.R. and Asmatulu, R. “Phase Change Materials in Solar Energy Storage: Recent Progress, Environmental Impact, Challenges, and Perspectives,” Journal of Energy Storage, 2025, Vol. 114, pp. 115762. (IF:8.9; Contributing Author) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2025.115762
  5. Murad, M.S., Hamzat, A.K., Asmatulu, E., Bahçeci, E., Bakir, M. and Asmatulu, R., 2025. “Studying Flame-retardancy, Smoke and Toxicity of Fiber-Reinforced Composites Manufactured via Modified Resins and Metallic Coatings,” Hybrid Advances, 2025, Vol.8, p.100373. (IF:7.5; Contributing Author) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hybadv.2024.100373
  6. Okut, N., Hamzat, A.K., Rajakaruna, R.A.D.N.V., Asmatulu, E. “Agricultural Wastewater Treatment and Reuse Technologies: A Comprehensive Review,” Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2025, Vol.69, p.106699 (IF:6.3; Corresponding Author) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.106699
  7. Murad, M.S., Hamzat, A.K., Asmatulu, E. and Asmatulu, R., “Flame-Retardant Fiber Composites: Synergistic Effects of Additives on Mechanical, Thermal, Chemical, and Structural Properties,” Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials, 2025, Vol. 8(1), pp.1-43. (IF:23.2; Contributing Author) https://doi.org/10.1007/s42114-024-01111-1
  8. Balakrishnan, S., Ali, Z., and Asmatulu, E. “Current Status of Metal Additive Manufacturing in Space and Aerospace Exploration,” Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, 2024, Vol. 11 (2), pp. 35-57. (IF: New Journal; Corresponding Author) https://doi.org/10.5455/jeas.2024021104
  9. Murad, M.S., Asmatulu, E., Nuraje, A., Er, O., Gursoy, M., Bahceci, E., Bakir, M., and Asmatulu, R. “Improved Mechanical and Fire-Retardant Properties of Fiber-Reinforced Composites Manufactured via Modified Resins and Metallic Thin Films,” International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2024, Vol. 133, pp. 4715-4730. (IF:2.9; Contributing Author) https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-024-13965-2
  10. Gurung, D., Murad, M.S., Asmatulu, E., Gürsoy, M., Bahçeci, E., Bakir, M. and Asmatulu, R. “Enhancing the Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Sulfonated Peek Fiber Composites with Reduced Smoke Density and Toxicity,” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2024, Vol. 141(35), p.e55886. (IF:2.7; Contributing Author) https://doi.org/10.1002/app.55886
  11. Murad, Md S., Asmatulu, E., Nuraje, A., Er, O., Gürsoy, M., Bahçeci, E., Bakir, M., and Asmatulu, R. “Improved Mechanical and Fire-retardant Properties of Fiber-reinforced Composites Manufactured via Modified Resins and Metallic Thin Films.” The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2024, Vol. 133, pp. 4715-4730 (IF: 2.9; Contributing Author) https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-024-13965-2
  12. Subeshan, B., Atayo, A., and Asmatulu, E. “Machine Learning Applications on Electrospun Nanofibers: An Overview,” Journal of Material Science, 2024, Volume 59, pp. 14095–14140, (IF:3.5; Corresponding Author) https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-024-09994-7            
  13. Ijaola, A.O., Akamo, D.O., Bamidele, E.A., Jolaoso, L.A., Asmatulu, E., Farayibi, P.K., Adelakun, O.G., and Manovic, V. “Biogas Production, Upgrading, and Utilization: A Comprehensive Review,” Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences-JE&AS, 2024, 11(1), pp.17-62. (IF: New journal; Contributing Author) https://doi.org/10.5455/jeas.2024010502
  14. Rajakaruna, A. D. N. V. R., and Asmatulu, E. “Recent Progress in Low-Dielectric Constant Materials in the Aviation Industry: A Review,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, 2024 (IF:3.1; Corresponding Author) https://doi.org/10.1109/TDEI.2024.3377177
  15. Ijaola, A.O., Akamo, D.O., George, T.T., Sengul, A.B., and Asmatulu, E. “Algae as a Potential Source of Protein: A Review on Cultivation, Harvesting, Extraction, and Applications,” Algal Research, 2024, Vol. 77. (IF:5.1; Corresponding Author) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2023.103329

Book Chapters Published (Peer Reviewed)

  1. Hamzat, A.K., Murad, M.S., Asmatulu, E., Nuraje, N., and Asmatulu, R. “Nanotechnology Safety in the Biomedical Industry,” in Nanotechnology Safety 2nd Edition, Editors R. Asmatulu, W.S. Khan, and E. Asmatulu, Elsevier, 2024. (Corresponding Author)
  2. Khan, W.S., Asmatulu, E., and Asmatulu, R. “Nanotechnology Safety in the Energy Industry,” 187-206, in Nanotechnology Safety 2nd Edition, Editors R. Asmatulu, W.S. Khan, and E. Asmatulu, Elsevier, 2024.
  3. , W.S., Asmatulu, E., and Asmatulu, R. “Nanotechnology Safety in Automotive Industry,” pp. 77-96, in Nanotechnology Safety 2nd Edition, Editors R. Asmatulu, W.S. Khan, and E. Asmatulu, Elsevier, 2024.
  4. Asmatulu, E., Haynes, H., and Asmatulu, R. “Nanotechnology Safety in Aerospace Industry,” pp. 115-134, in Nanotechnology Safety 2nd Edition, Editors R. Asmatulu, W.S. Khan, and E. Asmatulu, Elsevier, 2024. (Contributor author)
  5. Khan, W.S., Asmatulu, E., Zhang, B., and Asmatulu, R. “Safety and Ethics of Nanotechnology,” pp. 43-58, in Nanotechnology Safety 2nd Edition, Editors R. Asmatulu, W.S. Khan, and E. Asmatulu, Elsevier, 2024. (Contributor author)

Awards and Honors

  1. Wallace Excellence in Research Award, WSU College of Engineering, 2024
  2. Young Faculty Scholar Award, Wichita State University, 2024
  3. John A. See Award, Wichita State University, 2020
  4. Brenton Myers Innovation in Engineering Education Award, 2016

Patents and other Intellectual Property

Patents

  1. 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. U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/074,689 (Primary Investigator).
  2. Asmatulu, E., Novel Three-Layered Multifunctional Bioscaffold Systems for Localized and Fast Burn Wound Treatments, WSU Ventures, October 30, 2024. (patent under consideration)

Grants

  1. Principal Investigator, “Double Phase Multiaxial Nanocomposite Fibers for Improved Absorption and Desorption Kinetics of Hydrogen Gas” accepted by Kansas NASA EPSCoR, July 25, 2024 total amount $168, 265 for one year (my share 50%).
  2. Principal Investigator, “Peptide and T-Cell Loaded PCL Nanofibers with Controlled Release Mechanisms for Breast Cancer Treatment,” funded by Flossie E. West Memorial Trust, March 1, 2024 total amount $41,000 for nine months (my share 50%).
  3. Principal Investigator, “Life Cycle Assessment of 3D Printed Metallic Scaffolds,” funded by College of Engineering, Wichita State University, May 18, 2023, total amount $4,000 for three months (my share 60%).
  4. Principal Investigator, “Investigating the Properties of High-Performing 3D Printed Alloys with Reduced Porosity for Structural Applications,” funded by the TAI-USA, Inc., August 21, 2023, total amount $350,000 for three years (my share 50%).
  5. Co-Principal Investigator, “Highly Robust Advanced Coating Systems on Alloy Surfaces Against the Environmental Conditions,” funded by the TAI-USA Inc., August 21, 2023, total amount $330,000 for three years (my share %50).
  6. Co-Principal Investigator, “Manufacturing and Characterization of Optically Transparent and Mechanically Robust Laminated Films for Aerospace Industry,” funded by the TAI-USA Inc., August 21, 2023, total amount $320,000 for three years (my share %50).
  7. 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%).
  8. 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%).
  9. Co-Principal Investigator, “Improving Flame Retardancy of Fiber Reinforced Composites via Modified Fire-Resistant Resins and Metallic Surface Film Coatings,” funded by TAI-USA, Inc., March 15, 2021, total amount $125,000 for two years (my share 50%).
  10. 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%).
  11. 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%).
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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%).
  15. 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%).
  16. 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%).
  17. 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%).
  18. 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%).
  19. 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%).
  20. 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%).
  21. 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%).
  22. 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%).
  23. 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%).
  24. 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%).

Areas of Service

Professional Service

  • KEEN Department Catalysts, Wichita State University, 2024 Fall-Current.
  • Member of the College of Applied Studies Representative of Accessibility Committee, Wichita State University, 2020 – Current.
  • Judge for the Wichita State Wallace Invitational Scholarships in Engineering (WISE), College of Engineering, 2016 – 2023.
  • Judge for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum(URCAF), April 2022- April 2023.
  • International Conference on Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems (IEMS), March 2022 and March 2023. Nanotechnology Track Chair.
  • American Chemical Society (ACS) proposal evaluator February 2021 and August 2022.
  • National Science and Foundation (NSF) (ECO-CBET) panel reviewer, November 18-19, 2021.
  • Member of the Department Curriculum Committee, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 2019 – 2021.
  • Member of the Laboratory Safety Committee, Department of Mechanical Engineering, since January 2017.
  • Judge for the WSU Shocker MINDSTORMS Challenge between 4th and 8th Grade Students in Lego Competition, College of Engineering, 2016 – 2019.
  • Judge for the Block Kids Regional Competition between 1st and 6th Grade Students, College of Engineering, 2016 – 2017.
  • Advisor of Senior Capstone Design Projects, Department of Mechanical Engineering since 2017.