R&D Project
Hello,
The evaluation process by the review committee for the project titled “Development of a New Generation Perlite-Based Insulation Material,” submitted on behalf of your company WELTEZ YAPIKİMYASALLARI A.Ş., has been completed. As a result of the evaluations, it has been deemed appropriate for the mentioned project to be carried out within the scope of Biruni Technopark.
Below are the assessments of our reviewers:
Reviewer 1: It is clear that the project will benefit both the company and the national economy at the domestic level. Given the company employees’ many years of successful project management experience in the sector, it is seen that the targeted project can be successfully carried out. The technology to be used within the scope of the project is suitable for the project.
Reviewer 2: The main objective of the submitted project is to develop a ready-to-use insulation plaster mortar with inorganic binders using expanded perlite, providing thermal and water insulation while being breathable. The aims and justifications of the project, as well as the gains to be achieved upon its successful completion, have been adequately presented. The perlite-based insulation material planned to be developed within the scope of the project is expected to make significant contributions in critical areas such as energy saving, building safety, and environmental sustainability, leading to both economic and national gains. It has commercialization potential. The project’s financial resources are planned to be covered by equity capital. While the project amount is deemed sufficient, it may be challenging to secure such a financial source. Application to funding sources is recommended. Overall, my opinion on the project is positive.
Reviewer 3: The project application aims to develop an innovative and environmentally friendly product and is well-structured in terms of technical details, work plan, and objectives. The expanded perlite-based insulation material to be developed has the potential to fill an important gap in the sector with features such as energy saving, waterproofing, and fire resistance. The project demonstrates an approach to developing and commercializing a technology that can provide competitive advantages both nationally and internationally. It aims to develop a product with a low carbon footprint in line with sustainability goals and to deliver environmental benefits. The necessary equipment is adequate and appropriate for the project goals. The product’s compliance with environmental regulations such as the European Green Deal indicates that it could see strong demand in international markets. Additionally, the potential to create import substitution opportunities in the local market is noteworthy. The academic and industrial experience of the project team members supports achieving the project goals. Overall, the application is evaluated as a strong project in terms of objectives, equipment infrastructure, and commercialization potential. Accordingly, it is considered appropriate for the project to be carried out within the Technology Development Zone of Biruni University.
Who is Salih Taner Yıldırım ?
He was born in 1972 in Clausthal, Germany. He completed his primary education at Cumhuriyet Primary School, middle school at Mezre Middle School, and high school in the Electrical Department of Elazığ Industrial Vocational High School, all in Elazığ. In 1993, he graduated from the Civil Engineering Department of Fırat University. In the same year, he began his master’s degree in Structural Education/Building Materials at the Graduate School of Science at Fırat University. Between 1994 and 1999, he worked as a Research Assistant in the Department of Structural Teaching at F.Ü. Faculty of Technical Education. He completed his master’s degree in 1996 and started his PhD in the same institute and field in the same year. He passed the exam for a position at Abant İzzet Baysal University Faculty of Technical Education, Department of Structural Education, and joined as a Lecturer. He completed his PhD in 2002. In 2004, he passed the exam for Kocaeli University Faculty of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering and was appointed as Assistant Professor. In 2012, he was accepted by the Department of Civil Engineering and Mechanics at Columbia University in the USA as a researcher under the Sabbatical Program, working on the project titled “Ultra Low Cost Housing Using Sustainable Concrete for Reconstruction of Haiti” with Prof. Dr. Christian Meyer. Supported by a YÖK scholarship, he conducted research there for eight months.
Within the project, he worked on internal curing of concrete recycled from concrete rubble after the 2011 Haiti earthquake to restore concrete aggregates. He continued his service at Kocaeli University as Assistant Professor between 2012 and 2017. After passing the written and oral associate professorship exam by the Interuniversity Council, he earned the title of Associate Professor in 2017. Meeting university criteria, he qualified for full professorship in 2024.
He has published 27 articles (many international), 31 conference papers, 2 book chapters, 1 domestic patent, 3 domestic and 1 international patent applications, and has worked on approximately 21 research projects (one international). He has supervised 23 master’s and 6 doctoral students so far. His detailed CV and works can be accessed at https://avesis.kocaeli.edu.tr/styildirim.