Fatma Arslan

Prof. Dr. Fatma Arslan is a Professor in the Department of Mineral Processing Engineering at Istanbul Technical University (ITU). She holds a PhD from Columbia University. Her research focuses on metallic minerals, industrial raw materials, and chemical-biological recovery techniques. She has held significant administrative roles, including Head of Department (2000–present), Dean (2012–2016), and Director of Research and Application Center (2013–2017). Her work emphasizes sustainable mineral processing, with contributions to flotation, leaching, and recycling of metals from secondary sources. She has authored over 35 publications and led projects on metal recovery from electronic waste and copper refining slags. Key research areas include hydrometallurgical processes, ion flotation, and environmental remediation. Prof. Arslan has advised numerous students and collaborates internationally on mineral processing innovations.

• Education: PhD in Metallurgical Engineering from Columbia University (1987–1991); License in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from ITU (1977–1982).
• Research Interests: Flotation, leaching, cyanidation, metal recovery from waste, and sustainable mineral processing.

Her recent work explores HPGR preprocessing for gold ore cyanidation and ion flotation for metal recovery. She has pioneered methods for recycling metals from printed circuit boards and copper slags. Prof. Arslan also contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to resource efficiency and environmental protection.