Abdullah Fişne

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Fişne is a Professor at the Department of Mining Engineering at Istanbul Technical University (ITU). He holds a PhD in Mining Engineering from ITU and has been affiliated with the university since 2001 as a Research Assistant, advancing to Assistant Professor in 2010, then Associate Professor in 2015, and his current Professor rank. His expertise spans mining methods, mine safety, and ventilation engineering. He has led over 25 projects focusing on mine ventilation optimization, coal seam gas content analysis, and AI-driven mining systems. Notable awards include the 2008 Mining Doctorate Award and the 2002 Best Master’s Thesis Award.

• Education: PhD (2008), MSc (2002), BSc (1999) in Mining Engineering from ITU

Research Interests: Prof. Fişne specializes in coal seam gas dynamics, mine fire safety, and underground ventilation systems. His work emphasizes practical solutions for spontaneous combustion prevention and gas content prediction using machine learning. Recent studies include asphaltite vein analysis and methane adsorption in the Soma Basin.

Publications: His 32+ articles span gas content determination methods, ventilation system optimization, and coal outburst risk assessment. Recent trends focus on data-driven approaches and AI applications in mining safety.

• Grants/Projects: Lead investigator for projects like Çukuralan Gold Mine Ventilation System Optimization (2023–2024) and AI-Based Mining Operation Systems (2021).
• Awards: Recognized for contributions to mining safety and academic excellence.

Labs/Teams: Active in ITU’s Mining Engineering Lab, collaborating on ventilation and gas management technologies.