Ercan Polat

Ercan Polat is a Researcher in the Department of Mining Engineering at Mugla Sıtkı Koçman University. His academic journey began with a Bachelor's (2009) and Master's (2015) from Dokuz Eylul and Mugla Sıtkı Koçman Universities, respectively, followed by a Doctorate (2020) from Mugla Sıtkı Koçman University. He is actively involved in projects like Zero-waste Valorisation of Feldspathic Ores (H2020, ongoing) and Micronized Calcite Production from Marble Waste (2019-2020).

• Education
  • BSc: Mining Engineering, Dokuz Eylul University (2003-2009)
  • MSc: Mining Engineering, Mugla Sıtkı Koçman University (2011-2015)
  • PhD: Mining Engineering (English), Mugla Sıtkı Koçman University (2016-2020)

Research Interests focus on sustainable mineral processing, including flotation techniques, hydrophobicity modification, waste valorization, and environmental engineering. His work addresses challenges in gangue entrainment, metal ion interactions, and micronized calcite production, aligning with circular economy goals.

Publication Trends highlight interdisciplinary work in mineral processing, chemical engineering, and environmental sustainability, with applications in marble dust utilization, quartz ore purification, and chromite preconcentration.

Professional Contributions include editorial roles in Bilimsel Madencilik Journal (2018-2020) and conference participation at events like the 26th International Mining Congress of Turkey (2019) and ISME2017 International Symposium. He has also collaborated internationally via Erasmus+ Staff Mobility (2015).