Yasar Kiyak

Yasar Kiyak, PhD, PMP, CAFS (Certified Air Filter Specialist), is the R&D Manager at Gessner Filtration, a MATIV Brand, and a USPTO registered patent agent. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Textile Engineering from Istanbul Technical University, and a PhD in Fiber and Polymer Science from NC State University. During his graduate studies, Yasar specialized in nonwovens for filtration applications. Dr. Kiyak is an innovator with a strong background in the fiber and filtration industries.