Wei SUN - University of Toledo

Eda D.Yildirim, Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor
Department of Bioengineering, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606
Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Toledo Medical Center
Tel. (419) 530-8257; Fax: (419) 530-8076 ; E-mail: [email protected]
Education
Year
2010
2005
2001
Degree
Ph.D.
M.Sc.
B.S.
Institution
Drexel University
Izmir Institute of Technology
Ege University, Turkey
Major
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Appointments
12/2010 – present, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Bioengineering, University of Toledo
05/2011 – present, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery, Unv of Toledo Medical Center
12/2010 – present, Director of Engineered Bio-system Laboratory (EBSL), University of Toledo
04/2005 – 05/2010, Graduate Assistant, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Drexel University
02/2002 – 02/2005, Graduate Assistant, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Izmir Institute of Technology
Selected Publications
1. Yildirim E., Pappas D., Guceri S., Sun W. “Enhanced Cellular Functions on Polycaprolactone Tissue
Scaffolds by O2 Plasma Surface Modification”, Plasma Processes and Polymers , Vol.8, Issue 3, p:
256–267, 2011.
2. Yildirim E., Besunder R., Pappas D., Allen F., and Sun W., “Accelerated Osteoblast Differentiation on
Three-Dimensional Polycaprolactone Scaffolds”, Biofabrication, Vol.2, Issue 1, 2010.
3. Yildirim E., Ayan H., Vasilets V.N., Fridman A., Guceri S., Sun W., “Effect of Dielectric Barrier
Discharge Plasma on The Attachment And Proliferation of Osteoblasts Cultured over Poly (εCaprolactone) Scaffolds”, Plasma Processes and Polymers , Vol.5, Issue 1, p:58-66, 2008.
4. Yildirim E., Yin X., Nair K., Sun W., “Fabrication, characterization and biocompatibility of singlewalled carbonnanotube reinforced alginate composite scaffolds manufactured using freeform
fabrication technique”, Journal of Biomedical Material Research, Vol.87B, Issue 2, p:406-414, 2008.
5. Yildirim E., Besunder R., Guceri S., Allen F., and Sun W., “Fabrication and plasma treatment of 3D
Polycaprolactone Tissue Scaffolds for Enhanced Cell Functions” Virtual and Physical Prototyping,
2008, Vol.3, Issue 4, 2008.
6. Starly B., Yildirim E., Sun W., "A Tracer Metric Numerical Model for Predicting Tortuosity Factors in
3D Porous Tissue Scaffolds", Journal of Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, Vol.87,
Issue 1, p:21-27, 2007
7. Yildirim E., Gandhi M., Fridman A., Guceri S., Sun W., “Plasma Surface Modification of Three
Dimensional Poly (ε-Caprolactone) Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering Application” in book titled
“Plasma Assisted Decontamination of Biological and Chemical Agents”, Nato Science for Peace and
Security Series A: Chemistry and Biology, p: 191-202 , Springer, 2008: ISBN: 1874-6468.
8. Shor L., Yildirim E., Guceri S., and Sun W., “Precision Extruding Deposition for Freeform
Fabrication of Poly (ε-Caprolactone) and Poly (ε-Caprolactone)-Hydroxyapatite Tissue Scaffolds”, in
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book titled “Printed Biomaterials: Rapid Prototyping in Medicine and Surgery”, Editor Roger
Narayan and Yuan-Shin Lee, Springer, 2009: ISBN: 978-1-4419-1394-4.
9. Yildirim E., Ozerdem B., “A Numerical Simulation Study for the Human Passive Thermal System”,
Energy and Buildings, Vol.40, p: 1117-1123, 2008
10. Yildirim E., Gokcen G.,“ Exergy Analysis and Performance Evaluation of Kizildere Geothermal Power
Plant, Turkey”, International Journal of Exergy, Vol.1, Issue 3, 2004
11. Ozdamar A., Ozbalta N., Akin A., Yildirim E., “An Application of a Combined Wind and Solar Energy
System in Izmir” Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol.9, Issue 6, 2005.
Honors and Awards
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Drexel University Graduate Student Research Award- Winner, 2009
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NSF Travel Grant for attending Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation (CMMI)
Research and Innovation Grantee Conference, June 2009
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Mimics Innovation Awards , International Competition in Innovative Engineering Solutions- 2nd
place, 2009
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Drexel University, Dept of Mechanical Engineering Graduate Student Research Award, 2008
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George Hill Graduate Fellowship for Academic Achievement, 2007- 2008
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Distinguished Service Award for office of President, Graduate Student Association, 2008.
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NSF Fellowship for NATO Advanced Study Institute Conference on Plasma Assisted
Decontamination of Biological and Chemical Agents, September 2007
Synergistic Activities
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National Science Foundation (NSF) Biomedical Engineering, CBET division Proposal Panel
Reviewer
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Acta Biomaterialia ,Reviewer
Biofabrication, Reviewer
Nanotechnology, Reviewer
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Collaborators
Drs. Wei Sun, Fred Allen, Alexander Fridman (Drexel University)
Dr. Binil Starly (Oklahoma University)
Dr. Daphne Pappas (Army Research Laboratory)
Drs. Jeeseong Hwang and Robert Chang (NIST-Biophyscis Group)
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