afcakir@itu.edu.tr

Academic

Dr.Eng.Sc.:  Columbia University, New-York, U.S.A., 1971
M.Sc.:  Istanbul Teknik Üniversitesi, Maden Fakültesi, 1962

Research Interest

Surface Technology (PVD, Electrochemical Coatings, Anodization), Corrosion and Corrosion Protection (Cathodic Protection), Applied Electrochemistry, Electrometallurgy, Hydrometallurgy, Historical Metallurgy

Awards

Award to study abroad, Technical University of Istanbul, Istanbul, 1965
Twice the recipient of Campbell Fellowship, Columbia University, New York, U.S.A. 1966-67, 1967-1968
Elected to EAST membership, European Academy of Surface Technology, Schawaebish Gmünd, Germany,1989
Scientific Achievement Award, Corrosion Association (Turkey), 1994
IMF Awards – Jim Kape Memorial Medal, for the paper, “The Effect of Molybdate Ions on AC Sulphuric
Acid Anodised 6063 Aluminium Alloys”, Institute of Metal Finishing London, UK, 1998