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Ayşen Erdinçler is a Professor at the Institute of Environmental Sciences, Bogazici University, Istanbul, where she has been a faculty member since 1997, progressing from Assistant to Associate and then Full Professor. Her work is centered on environmental engineering with a focus on sustainable waste and energy systems.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Duke University, USA, 1996
- M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Duke University, USA, 1991
- M.S. in Environmental Engineering, Middle East Technical University, Turkey, 1989
- B.S. in Environmental Engineering, Middle East Technical University, Turkey, 1986
Her research interests include wastewater sludge treatment, anaerobic digestion, waste-to-energy technologies, and biofuel production from biomass. She applies engineering principles to develop sustainable solutions for urban and industrial waste challenges. Her work often integrates biological, chemical, and physical processes for environmental remediation and resource recovery.
The recent publications reflect a strong thematic focus on anaerobic digestion, sludge management, and water quality assessment, with applications in Turkey and comparative international contexts. The research spans process optimization, policy analysis, and environmental monitoring, demonstrating both technical depth and societal relevance.
Scientific Awards:
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Dr. Erdinçler has secured multiple research grants from Boğaziçi University’s Scientific Research Projects Fund (BAP) and The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK). These projects include biodiesel production from sludge, biogas generation via anaerobic digestion, sludge pretreatment using pulsed electric fields, and heavy metal removal via bioleaching. While student advising is not explicitly mentioned, her leadership in funded projects suggests mentorship roles in research. She has not indicated any lab or team affiliations in the provided text.
