Prof. Dr. Ali Erdemir was officially elected into the European Academy of Sciences as a Foreign Researcher at a ceremony held at the Lisbon Academy of Sciences. Our graduate Prof. Dr. Erdemir has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Tribology Gold Medal from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, based in the United Kingdom. A world-renowned expert in the field of tribology, Prof. Dr. Erdemir has spent over 35 years in an academic career focused on advancing the design, development of new materials, coatings, lubricants aimed at improving the energy efficiency, durability and environmental impact of mechanical systems.