Beril Tanç Kaya

Beril Tanç Kaya is a Lecturer at the Department of Geological Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, affiliated with the Faculty of Mining and Geochemistry. She holds a PhD in Nanoscience and Nanoengineering from Istanbul Technical University (2021) and a Master's in Chemistry (2015–2018) from the same institution. Her research focuses on nanotechnology, polymer science, and materials science, with emphasis on mineralogical analysis and recycling technologies. She has contributed to studies on chrysoprase characterization, rare earth element recycling, and cryogel-based materials.

• Education: PhD (Nano-Science and Nano-Engineering), MSc (Chemistry), BSc (Chemical Engineering)
• Affiliations: ITU Mining-Geochemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Geological Engineering

Her work bridges nanotechnology and geology, addressing sustainable resource utilization and advanced material design. Recent articles explore mineralogical properties of Turkish gemstones, rare earth element recovery from secondary sources, and novel polymer-based nanocomposites.