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PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth : 29 October 1962
Place of Birth : Amasya, TURKEY
Nationality: Turkish

EDUCATION

1968-1973, Primary School
1973-1976, Junior High School
1976-1979, High School

1980-1984, B.Sc.
Anadolu University, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Mining Engineering Department,  Eskişehir, TURKEY

1986-1990, M.Sc.
RWTH Aachen University, Mining Faculty, Institute of Mineral Proceesing, Cooking, and Briquetting, Aachen, GERMANY

1993-1998, Ph.D.
Osmangazi University, Institute of Natural and Applied Science, Eskişehir, TURKEY

INTERESTS / AREAS OF EXPERTİSE

Mineral processing, Coal preparation, Mechanochemical processing, Surface chemistry of solid and liquid ınterfaces, Waste utilization technologies, Chemical and physical wastewater treatment processes (Flocculation/Coagulation), Sepiolite and its technological applications

THESIS

1990, M.Sc.
Investigations on the Adsorption Behaviour Hydrocarbon Components of Hard Coal in Flotation Using 14C-Tagged Isothope Method, 77 p.

1998, Ph.D.
Adsorption mechanism of quaternary amines by sepiolite, 245 p.

PROFFESIONAL EXPERINCE

September 1984-January 1985, Mining Engineer (B.Sc.)
ETİBANK Phosphate Works, Mardin,TURKEY

April 1991-December 1994, Mining Engineer (M.Sc.)
Garp Lignite Works (GLI) of Turkish Coal Enterprises (TKI), Kütahya, TURKEY

January 1995-August 1998, Research Assistant
Selçuk University, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture , Mining Engineering Department, Konya, TURKEY

September 1998-November 2001, Assist.  Prof. Dr.
Afyon Kocatepe University, Afyon Vocational High School, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY

December 2001-November 2006, Assoc.  Prof. Dr.
Afyon Kocatepe University, Faculty of Engineering, Mining Engineering Department, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY

December 2006, Prof. Dr.
Afyon Kocatepe University, Faculty of Engineering, Mining Engineering Department, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY

ACADEMIC BACKROUND

Assist.  Prof. Dr.   Afyon Kocatepe University, Afyon Vocational High School, 1998.
Assoc.  Prof. Dr.   Afyon Kocatepe University, Faculty of Engineering, Mining Engineering Department, 2001.
Prof. Dr.            
     Afyon Kocatepe University, Faculty of Engineering, Mining Engineering Department, 2006.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES

April 2002-2003, Vice-Decan
Afyon Kocatepe University Faculty of Engineering, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY

April 2002-2003, Head of Department
Afyon Kocatepe University, Faculty of Engineering, Mining Engineering Department, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY

April 2002-2003, Director
Afyon Kocatepe University, Research and Technology Center (TUAM), Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY

2004-2005, Head of Department
Afyon Kocatepe University, Department of Enformatic, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY

March-August 2007,  Vice-Rector
Afyon Kocatepe University, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY

March-June 2007,  Vice-Decan
Afyon Kocatepe University Faculty of Engineering, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY

July-September 2007,  Decan
Afyon Kocatepe University Faculty of Engineering, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY

May 2007-2013, Head of Department
Afyon Kocatepe University, Faculty of Engineering, Mining Engineering Department, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY

May 2007-2014,  Head of Mineral Processing Division
Afyon Kocatepe University, Faculty of Engineering, Mining Engineering Department, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

M.Sc. and Ph.D. Examination Committee Member
Reviewer of Academic Staff Appointments

SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES

Journal Editor (December 2008-April 2011)
· Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences, Afyon Kocatepe University, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY

Assistant Journal Editor (November 2006-     )
· Journal of Clay Science and Technology, İstanbul, TURKEY

Academic Adviser (April 2007-     )
· New World Sciences Academy, International Peer-Reviewed E-Journal, Elazığ, TURKEY

Activities for Setting Up The Laboratories
· The Technology Application and Research Centre (TUAM); Afyon Kocatepe University, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY
· The Mineral and Coal Processing Laboratory; Afyon Kocatepe University Mining Engineering Department, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY
· Accredited Natural Stone Testing Laboratory; Afyon Kocatepe University Mining Engineering Department, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY
· Research and Development Laboratory; Adacal Ltd., Trading and Distribution of Industrial Minerals

Scientific Referee

Reviewer

Year Number of Review Journal Web of Science
2006 1

Bulletin of The Chemical Society of Ethiopia

SCI-Expanded
2007 1

1

1

1

Applied Surface Science

Fuel

Separation & Purification Technology

Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi

SCI-Expanded

SCI-Expanded

SCI-Expanded

2008 1

2

1

Journal of Environmental Management

Journal of Hazardous Materials

Ore Dressing

SCI-Expanded

SCI-Expanded

2009 2

1

1

1

1

2

Applied Clay Science

Afyon Kocatepe Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi

Chemical Engineering Journal

Journal of The Science of Food and Agriculture

Journal of Urban and Environmental Engineering

Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi

SCI-Expanded

Not Expanding

SCI-Expanded

SCI-Expanded

2010 2

2

1

1

2

1

1

Applied Clay Science

Chemical Engineering Journal

Clay Minerals

International Journal of Food & Technology

Journal of Hazardous Materials

Waste Management Research

Ore Dressing

SCI-Expanded

SCI-Expanded

SCI-Expanded

SCI-Expanded

SCI-Expanded

2011 2

1

1

1

1

1

Applied Clay Science

Journal of Applied Polymer Science

Journal of Hazardous Materials

Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers

Powder Technology

Water Science and Technology

SCI-Expanded

SCI-Expanded

SCI-Expanded

SCI-Expanded

SCI-Expanded

SCI-Expanded

2012 1

1

Applied Clay Science

Chemical Engineering Communications

SCI-Expanded

SCI-Expanded

2013 1

1

1

1

1

Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering

Desalination and Water Treatment

Fuel Processing Technology

Powder Technology

Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering

SCI-Expanded

SCI-Expanded

SCI-Expanded

SCI-Expanded

SCI-Expanded

2014 1

1

1

1

Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering

Journal of Advanced Research

Scientific Research and Essays

Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering

SCI-Expanded

SCI-Expanded

2015 1

1

1

3

1

1

1

1

European Journal of Lipid Science and Technolog

Applied Clay Science

International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization

International Journal of Mineral Processing

International Journal of Mining Science and Technology

Journal of Environmental Management

Physicochemical Problems of Mineral Processing

Powder Technology

SCI-Expanded

SCI-Expanded

SCI-Expanded

SCI-Expanded

SCI-Expanded

SCI-Expanded

SCI-Expanded

SCI-Expanded

2016 2

1

2

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

International Journal of Mineral Processing

Energy & Fuels

Separation Science and Technology

Particulate Science and Technology

Physicochemical Problems of Mineral Processing

Separation and Purification Technology

Water Science and Technology

Powder Technology

Minerals

Journal of Mining World Express

Madencilik

SCI-Expanded

SCI-Expanded

SCI-Expanded

SCI-Expanded

SCI-Expanded

SCI-Expanded

SCI-Expanded

SCI-Expanded

Reviewer of Conference Proceeding Papers

· 5th Symposium on Industrial Raw Materials, İzmir, TURKEY
· 6th Symposium on Industrial Raw Materials, İzmir, TURKEY
· 13th National Clay Symposium, Isparta, TURKEY
· 21st International Mining Congress and Exhibition of Turkey, Antalya, TURKEY
· 7th International Industrial Minerals Symposium and Exhibition, Kuşadası-Aydın, TURKEY
· 4th International Boron Symposium, Eskişehir, TURKEY
· 7. International Marble and Natural Stone Congress, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY
· 23. International Mining Congress and Exhibition of Turkey, Antalya, TURKEY

Panelist

· Support Programme (1007) for Research Projects of Public Institutions of The Scientific & Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), 2006, Ankara, TURKEY
· Support Programme (1007) for Research Projects of Public Institutions of The Scientific & Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), 2011, Ankara, TURKEY
· Research Projects Program (1001) of The Scientific & Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), 2010, Ankara, TURKEY
· Overseas Research Scholarship Program (2214) of The Scientific & Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), 2010, Ankara, TURKEY
· Overseas Research Scholarship Program (2214) of The Scientific & Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), 2011, Ankara, TURKEY
· Primary Subjects R&D Funding Program of The Scientific & Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), 2013, Ankara-TURKEY

External Consultant

· PhD Scholarship Program (2215) for Foreign Nationals of the Scientific & Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), 2011, Ankara, TURKEY
· Rapid Support Program (1002) of  the Scientific & Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), April 2011, Ankara, TURKEY
· Rapid Support Program (1002) of the Scientific & Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), June 2011, Ankara, TURKEY

Reviewer of Project Evaluation

· Scientific Research Font of İstanbul Technical University, 2006, İstanbul, TURKEY
· National Boron Research Institute (BOREN), 2007, Ankara,TURKEY
· Scientific Research Font of the Technical University of Yıldız, 2007, İstanbul, TURKEY
· Scientific Research Font of İstanbul Technical University, 2008, İstanbul, TURKEY
· Scientific Research Font of İstanbul Technical University, 2009, İstanbul, TURKEY
· Scientific Research Font of İstanbul Technical University, 2013, İstanbul, TURKEY

Reviewer of Project Monitoring

· National Boron Research Institute (BOREN),Ankara, TURKEY

EDITING

· Coal: Properties, Technology and Environmental Relationships, Ed: O. KURAL, Özgün Ofset Matbaacılık  A.Ş., İstanbul-TURKEY, 1998, 779 p. (Türkish)

CONGRESS PRESIDENT

· 7. International Marble and Natural Stone Congress, Ekim 2010, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY

COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS

Thesis Committee Membership

· Ph.D., 2005, İstanbul Technical University, Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences, İstanbul, TURKEY
· M.Sc., 2007, Afyon Kocatepe University, Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY
· M.Sc., 2008, Süleyman Demirel University, Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences, Isparta, TURKEY
· M.Sc., 2009-1, Afyon Kocatepe University, Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY
· M.Sc., 2009-2, Afyon Kocatepe University, Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY
· M.Sc., 2010-1, Afyon Kocatepe University, Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY
· M.Sc.,2010-2, Afyon Kocatepe University, Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY
· M.Sc., 2010-3, Afyon Kocatepe University, Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY
· M.Sc., 2010-4, Afyon Kocatepe University, Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY
· M.Sc., 2012, Afyon Kocatepe University, Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY

Examination Jury Member of Associate Professorship 

· The period of April 2009; University Council Presidency of Council of Higher Education (YOK)
· The period of October 2009; University Council Presidency of Council of Higher Education (YOK)
· The period of April 2010; University Council Presidency of Council of Higher Education (YOK)
· The period of October 2010; University Council Presidency of Council of Higher Education (YOK)
· The period of October 2011; University Council Presidency of Council of Higher Education (YOK)
· The period of October 2011; University Council Presidency of Council of Higher Education (YOK)
· The period of April 2012; University Council Presidency of Council of Higher Education (YOK)
· The period of April 2015; University Council Presidency of Council of Higher Education (YOK)

Membership in the Scientific Committee

· Journal of Turquoise International, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY
· 5th Symposium on Industrial Raw Materials, İzmir, TURKEY
· 2nd Turkish Aegean Energy Symposium, Kütahya, TURKEY
· 2nd International Boron Symposium, Eskişehir, TURKEY
· 6th Symposium on Industrial Raw Materials, İzmir, TURKEY
· 6th Symposium on Marble and Natur Stone in Turkey (MERSEM’2008), Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY
· Thermal and Mineral Water Conference, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY
· 4th International Boron Symposium, Eskişehir, TURKEY
· 2nd Symposium on Occupational Health and Safety in Mines, Adana, TURKEY
· 7th International Marble and Natural Stone Congress, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY
· 23rd International Mining Congress and Exhibition of Turkey, Antalya, TURKEY
· Symposium on Occupational Health and Safety in Mines’2013, Adana, TURKEY

Member of the Editioral Board

· Journal of Natural and Applied Science, Afyon Kocatepe University, 2008-2013, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY

Commision Membership

· Sciendific Research Projects Committe of Afyon Kocatepe University,  March-August 2007, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY
· Afyon Kocatepe University, Council for International Publications Evaluation, March-August 2007, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY

Advisory Committee Membership

· 5th Symposium on Marble and Natur Stone in Turkey (MERSEM’2006), Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY

Session Chairmen

· 3th Symposium on Marble, May 2001, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY
· XXIII International Mineral Processing Conference, Eylül 2006, İstanbul, TURKEY
· 6th Symposium on Marble and Natur Stone in Turkey (MERSEM’2008), June 2008, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY
· VII. International Marble and Natural Stone Congress, Ekim 2010, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY
·15th National Clay Symposium, Niğde, TURKEY

Consulting Committee Membership

· Member of the Committee for Environmental Protection, July 2001, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY

Environment Committee Membership

· Local Government Environment Committee, December 2001, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY

FURTHER TRAININGS / COURSES

April 1993, Training Seminar for Trainers
Turkish Coal Enterprises (TKI), Ankara, TURKEY

July-October 1993, Course for Computer Based Operating the Coal Preparatıon Plant
Garp Lignite Works (GLI) of Turkish Coal Enterprises, Kütahya, TURKEY

October 2002, Seminar on Environment Management in Mining
TMMOB, Chamber of Mining Engineers, Ankara, TURKEY

December 2006, Seminar on Coal and Energy
Turkish Coal Enterprises (TKI), Ankara, TURKEY

February 2007, Seminar for General Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EEC)
West Anatolian Industrialists’ and Businessmen’s Associations Federation, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY

December 2009, Seminar on Projekt Risk Management
KPI Project Management, Training and Information Solutions Inc., Ankara, TURKEY

May 2012, Seminar on EU Funds
Kipu Consulting LLC., İstanbul, TURKEY

HONORS / SOLARSHIPS

1981-1984, Scholarship for Undergraduate
Turkish Education Foundation TEV

1982-1984, Scholarship for Undergraduate
Etibank

1985-1990, Scholarship for Graduate  (Abroad)
The Ministry of Turkish National Education

July-September 2004, Scholarship for Post-doctorate
German Academic Exchange Service DAAD

2005 (1 week), Teaching Staff Mobility
Socrates/Erasmus Programme 2004/2005, Aachen, GERMANY

2007 (1 week), Teaching Staff Mobility
ERASMUS Programme 2006/2007, Lublin, POLEN

2008 (1 week), Staff Training Mobility
LLP-ERASMUS Programme 2007/2008, Bedfordshire, UK

2009 (3 days), Staff Training Mobility
LLP/ERASMUS Programme 2008/2009, Berlin, GERMANY

2013 (6 days), Staff Training Mobility
LLP/ERASMUS Programme 2012/2013
The Institute of Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia, Department of Chemical and Surfactant Technology, Barcelona, SPAIN

September 2014-July 2015 (10 months), International Postdoctoral Research Scholarship
TUBITAK-BIDEB International Postdoctoral Research Scholarship Programme 2014/2015
University of Surrey, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Guildford, UK

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

· Chamber of Mining Engineers, Ankara, TURKEY (since 1984)
· Turkish Mineral Preparation and Processing Society, İzmir, TURKEY (since 1998)