About Me
My research focuses on materials science and engineering, particularly the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials, functional glass systems, biopolymer-based composites, and applied materials research.
I conduct teaching and research activities in the Opticianry Program, Department of Medical Services and Techniques, Onikişubat Vocational School at Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University, Türkiye.
Research Interests
Carbon Quantum Dots (CQDs)Borate GlassesRadiation ShieldingBiopolymer FilmsNanocompositesCorrosion and InhibitorsOptical CharacterizationPhotoluminescence
Research Projects
Carbon Quantum Dots and Corrosion
Investigating carbon-based nanomaterials as potential corrosion inhibitors.
Biopolymer Nanocomposite Films
Developing functional biopolymer films incorporating layered nanomaterials.
Functional Glasses and Nanomaterials
Exploring the physical and optical properties of glass systems and nanostructured materials.
This section summarizes ongoing and completed work under broad research themes.

Research & Collaboration
Eskalen Lab
An open invitation to researchers, students and industry partners interested in collaborative work on materials science, nanomaterials and functional systems.
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Graduate supervision & research opportunities
MSc and PhD supervision in Materials Science and Engineering and Physics; completed theses, an ongoing doctoral project, and opportunities to collaborate.
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Scientific Publications · 2023–2026
35 publications from 2023 onward, based on the Google Scholar BibTeX records provided. Bibliographic details follow those records.
2026 · 7 publications
Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue using g-C3N4/NiCuFe2O4 nanocomposites under visible light irradiation: a study of structural and optical characteristicsEskalen, Hasan, Yaşar, Dilaver, Kavgacı, Mustafa, Yaykaşlı, HakanJournal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials · 2026, Vol. 36, pp. 612–632 ·
Find on Google Scholar ↗ Green synthesis of PVC/ZnO nanoparticles: microstructure, thermal properties, optical behavior, radiation shielding efficiency, and mechanical performanceYaykaşlı, Hakan, Eskalen, Hasan, Kavgacı, Mustafa, Kalmış, Hacı VeliMaterials Science and Engineering: B · 2026, Vol. 323, pp. 118688 ·
Find on Google Scholar ↗ The impact of low-concentration lanthanum oxide doping on borate glass characteristics: a comprehensive examination of radiation shielding, mechanical, and optical performanceEskalen, Hasan, Kavgaci, Mustafa, Yaykaşli, Hakan, Söğüt, Ömer, Kaçal, Mustafa RecepMaterials Research Bulletin · 2026, s. 114000 ·
Find on Google Scholar ↗ Comprehensive investigation of La2O3-modified borate glasses for optical and radiation shielding applicationsPERİŞANOĞLU, Esra KAVAZ, Kavgaci, Mustafa, Eskalen, Hasan, Yaykaşli, Hakan, Gök, Mehmet, PERİŞANOĞLU, UfukJournal of Alloys and Compounds · 2026, s. 186435 ·
Find on Google Scholar ↗ Two-dimensional nanomaterials in biodegradable food packaging: enhancing barrier properties, mechanical strength, and active functionalityEskalen, Hasan, Kavgacı, Mustafa, Yaykaşlı, Hakan, Kaya, Sevim, Ceyhan, Gökhan, Kalmış, Hacı Veli, Baltacı, RabiyePolymer Bulletin · 2026, Vol. 83, pp. 470 ·
Find on Google Scholar ↗ Microstructure-driven enhancement of cement mortar using high-entropy oxides for improved strength, durability, and corrosion resistanceEken, Mustafa, Eskalen, Hasan, Yaykaşlı, HakanScientific Reports · 2026 ·
Find on Google Scholar ↗ Advances in the encapsulation of plant growth regulators to overcome stress: A bibliometric analysisYıldırım, Emel Dıraz, Arıkan, Semra, Eskalen, Hasan, Karaman, Şengül NacarStudies in Natural Products Chemistry · 2026, Vol. 92, pp. 225–276 ·
Find on Google Scholar ↗ 2025 · 5 publications
Improved physical, optical, and radiation shielding characteristics of SrO-doped borate glasses: Insights from experiments and machine learningEskalen, Hasan, Kavgacı, Mustafa, Yaykaşlı, Hakan, Özğan, Şükrü, Gök, Mehmet, Perişanoğlu, Ufuk, Perişanoğlu, Esra KavazCeramics International · 2025, Vol. 51, pp. 14876–14891 ·
Find on Google Scholar ↗ Advanced gC3N4/ZnCuFe2O4 composite photocatalysts for effective methylene blue degradationYaşar, Dilaver, Kavgacı, Mustafa, Eskalen, Hasan, Yaykaşlı, HakanJournal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics · 2025, Vol. 36, pp. 376 ·
Find on Google Scholar ↗ The impact of BaTiO3 additive on gamma radiation shielding properties of B2O3-SrO-Na2O-CaO glass systemsKavun, Yusuf, Eskalen, Hasan, Kavgacı, Mustafa, Yaykaşlı, Hakan, Yorulmaz, NuriOptical and Quantum Electronics · 2025, Vol. 57, pp. 176 ·
Find on Google Scholar ↗ Comprehensive analysis of TiO₂-enriched borate glasses: Insights into optical, mechanical, physical, and radiation shielding capabilitiesKavgaci, Mustafa, YAYKAŞLI, Hakan, Eskalen, Hasan, AYDEMİR, Ömer Faruk, PERİŞANOĞLU, Esra KAVAZJournal of Alloys and Compounds · 2025, Vol. 1026, pp. 180322 ·
Find on Google Scholar ↗ CuO nanoparticle doping in barium borate glasses: effects on density prediction via machine learning, optical, mechanical, thermal, and radiation protection propertiesEskalen, Hasan, Kavgaci, Mustafa, Kavun, Yusuf, Yaykaşli, Hakan, Gülpak, Harun, Gök, MehmetJournal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics · 2025, Vol. 36, pp. 1135 ·
Find on Google Scholar ↗ 2024 · 13 publications
Multifunctional B, N, P, and S-doped fluorescent carbon quantum dot synthesis from pigeon manure: highly effective Hg (II) sensor and fluorescent ink propertiesBaşkaya, Sadiye Kübra, Tahta, Beyhan, Uruş, Serhan, Eskalen, Hasan, Çeşme, Mustafa, Özğan, ŞükrüBiomass Conversion and Biorefinery · 2024, Vol. 14, pp. 1089–1103 ·
Find on Google Scholar ↗ Carbon quantum dots derived from pomegranate peel: highly effective Fe (III) sensorEskalen, Hasan, Uruş, Serhan, Kavgacı, Mustafa, Kalmış, Hacı Veli, Tahta, BeyhanBiomass Conversion and Biorefinery · 2024, Vol. 14, pp. 1201–1214 ·
Find on Google Scholar ↗ Microstructure and thermal and radiation shielding properties of CoCrFeNiAg high entropy alloyYaykaşlı, Hakan, Eskalen, Hasan, Kavun, Yusuf, Göğebakan, Musa, Kaya, Ahmet HulusiJournal of Materials Engineering and Performance · 2024, Vol. 33, pp. 9686–9698 ·
Find on Google Scholar ↗ A novel vanadium pentoxide doped glasses characterization for radiation shielding applicationsKavun, Yusuf, Eskalen, Hasan, Kavgacı, Mustafa, Yaykaşlı, Hakan, Bahşi, MedeniApplied Radiation and Isotopes · 2024, Vol. 203, pp. 111086 ·
Find on Google Scholar ↗ An experimental analysis of the effects of SrO on the mechanical, structural, optical, and nuclear radiation shielding properties of barium borate glassesKavgacı, M, Yaykaşlı, H, Eskalen, H, Perişanoğlu, E Kavaz, Kalecik, Sedanur, Yılmaz, Rafet, Tunç, HamzaOptical Materials · 2024, Vol. 149, pp. 114975 ·
Find on Google Scholar ↗ Efficient catalytic degradation of azo dyes from textile wastewater by nano and micro amorphous alloysAslan, Mikail, Kaya, Abdulaziz, Eskalen, Hasan, Kurşun, Celal, Çeşme, Mustafa, Gögebakan, MusaChemistrySelect · 2024, Vol. 9, pp. e202304339 ·
Find on Google Scholar ↗ Density analysis and photocatalytic activity of barium-borate glasses including lanthanum oxide (La2O3): insights through artificial intelligence approachesEskalen, Hasan, Kavgacı, Mustafa, Yaykaşlı, Hakan, Gök, MehmetMaterials Today Communications · 2024, Vol. 39, pp. 108737 ·
Find on Google Scholar ↗ Analysis of structural, optical, mechanical properties and evaluation of radiation shielding effectiveness of strontium borate glasses doped with ZnO nanoparticlesKavgacı, M, Yaykaşlı, H, Eskalen, H, Perişanoğlu, UFUK, Yılmaz, R, Tunç, H, Perişanoğlu, E KavazCeramics International · 2024, Vol. 50, pp. 25256–25272 ·
Find on Google Scholar ↗ BaTiO3-B2O3-MgO-Na2O-CaO glass series: radiation shielding, thermal, and mechanical propertiesKavgacı, Mustafa, Yaykaşlı, Hakan, Eskalen, Hasan, Kavun, Yusuf, Yaşar, Mehmet MuratNuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms · 2024, Vol. 554, pp. 165462 ·
Find on Google Scholar ↗ Microstructure, thermal and radiation shielding properties of aluminium-silicon-boron alloy prepared by mechanical alloyingYaykaşlı, H, Eskalen, H, Göğebakan, M, Sünbül, A, Kavun, YMaterialwissenschaft und Werkstofftechnik · 2024, Vol. 55, pp. 1082–1091 ·
Find on Google Scholar ↗ Study of mesomorphic, thermal and optical properties of 4-pentylbenzoic acid (5BA) and 4-n-alkyl-4́-cyanobiphenyl (nCB; n= 5, 6) supramolecular hydrogen bonded mesogenic complexesOkumuş, Mustafa, Eskalen, HasanJournal of Molecular Liquids · 2024, Vol. 411, pp. 125740 ·
Find on Google Scholar ↗ Radiation-shielding properties of copper-borate glasses enhanced with MgO nanoparticles: preparation and investigationKavgacı, Mustafa, Gülpak, Harun, Eskalen, Hasan, Kavun, Yusuf, Yaykaşlı, HakanGlass Physics and Chemistry · 2024, Vol. 50, pp. 111–126 ·
Find on Google Scholar ↗ EXAMINING CARBON QUANTUM DOTS RESEARCH IN TURKEY: A SCIENTIFIC MAPPING ANALYSISEskalen, Hasan, Kavgacı, Mustafa, Özğan, ŞükrüKahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi · 2024, Vol. 27, pp. 1501–1513 ·
Find on Google Scholar ↗ 2023 · 10 publications
Preparation and study of radiation shielding features of ZnO nanoparticle reinforced borate glassesEskalen, Hasan, Kavun, Yusuf, Kavgacı, MustafaApplied Radiation and Isotopes · 2023, Vol. 198, pp. 110858 ·
Find on Google Scholar ↗ Investigation of the microstructural, morphological, and magnetic properties of mechanically alloyed Co60Fe18Ti18Si4 powdersYaykasli, Hakan, Avar, Baris, Panigrahi, Mrutyunjay, Gogebakan, Musa, Eskalen, HasanArabian Journal for Science and Engineering · 2023, Vol. 48, pp. 845–854 ·
Find on Google Scholar ↗ A study on gamma radiation shielding performance and characterization of graphitic carbon nitrideKavun, Yusuf, Eskalen, Hasan, Kavgacı, MustafaChemical Physics Letters · 2023, Vol. 811, pp. 140246 ·
Find on Google Scholar ↗ Morphology, structure and optical properties of PVA nanocomposites reinforced with bismuth oxide nanoparticles and carbon quantum dotsKavgacı, Mustafa, Eskalen, HasanJournal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics · 2023, Vol. 34, pp. 1229 ·
Find on Google Scholar ↗ Degradation of methylene blue and rhodamine B by hollow ZnO microspheres formed of radially oriented nanorodsEskalen, Hasan, Kavgaci, MustafaNiğde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi · 2023, Vol. 12 ·
Find on Google Scholar ↗ Facile Synthesis and Characterization of gCN, gCN-Zn and gCN-Fe Binary Nanocomposite and Its Application as Photocatalyst for Methylene Blue DegradationKAVGACI, Mustafa, ESKALEN, HasanSakarya University Journal of Science · 2023, Vol. 27, pp. 530–541 ·
Find on Google Scholar ↗ Synthesis of fluorescent carbon quantum dots with hydrothermal and solvothermal method application for anticounterfeiting and encryptionKavgacı, Mustafa, Kalmış, Hacı Veli, Eskalen, HasanInternational Journal of Innovative Engineering Applications · 2023, Vol. 7, pp. 32–38 ·
Find on Google Scholar ↗ The W-Zn-Co-Y2O3 alloys synthesized by a secondary ball milling method and their effects on adhesion performance of single lap joints of aluminum compositesAslan, Mikail, Yaykaşlı, Hakan, Eskalen, HasanMaterials Today Communications · 2023, Vol. 36, pp. 106723 ·
Find on Google Scholar ↗ CoCrFeNiSi high entropy alloy: Synthesis, structural and radiation shielding propertiesYaykaşlı, Hakan, Eskalen, Hasan, Kavun, Yusuf, Göğebakan, Musa, Kaya, Ahmet Hulusi, Yorulmaz, NuriProgress in Nuclear Energy · 2023, Vol. 165, pp. 104930 ·
Find on Google Scholar ↗ Carbon quantum dot (CQD) nanoparticles synthesized by sucrose and urea: application as reinforcement effect on Al–Mg–Cu–Zn compositeAslan, M, Eskalen, H, Kavgaci, MRussian Journal of General Chemistry · 2023, Vol. 93, pp. 2152–2160 ·
Find on Google Scholar ↗ Not: Kayıtlar kullanıcı tarafından sağlanan Google Scholar BibTeX çıktısından aktarılmıştır. Dergi kayıtları ve DOI bilgileri ayrıca doğrulanmalıdır.
Contact
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hasan ESKALEN
University: Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University
School: Onikişubat Vocational School
Department: Department of Medical Services and Techniques
Program: Opticianry
Email: eskalen@ksu.edu.tr
Location: Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye