Bulent Inanc

Prof. Bulent Inanc is a Professor at the Department of Environmental Engineering, Istanbul Technical University. His research focuses on bioreactor technologies, waste management systems, and microbial ecology, with applications in landfill leachate treatment and sustainable resource recovery. He has led projects on smart grid transformations and genetic research in rare diseases. His work bridges environmental engineering and biotechnology, emphasizing practical solutions for hazardous materials and sustainable waste management.

Research Interests: His studies center on bioreactor optimization, microbial community dynamics in anaerobic systems, and advanced methods for waste-to-energy conversion. Recent work explores vortex-induced vibrations to enhance microalgae productivity in raceway ponds, contributing to biofuel research.

Projects: As Principal Investigator (PI), he managed projects such as 'Enterprise Asset Management System Based Smart Grid Transformation' (2018–2019) and 'Searching for the Gene Responsible for Disease in Families and Individuals Carrying Rare Diseases' (2021–2022).

Advising & Grants: He advises doctoral research (e.g., Mehmet Sadik Akca’s 2023 thesis on microalgae productivity). His grants include studies on landfill stabilization and microbial monitoring in waste treatment systems.