معرفی
Prof. Fatma Suna Balcı is a faculty member in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Gazi University, where she has been a Professor since 2002. She previously served as Associate Professor (1996–2002) and Assistant Professor (1993–1996) at the same institution. She earned her B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees in Chemical Engineering from Middle East Technical University. She is the founder and coordinator of the Process Safety Non-Thesis Master's Program at Gazi University and also serves as the coordinator for Occupational Health and Safety courses in the Faculty of Engineering.
Research Interests:
- Chemical Engineering and Technology
- Porous Materials: synthesis and characterization of pillared clays, SBA-15, MCM-41, mesoporous carbon, activated carbon
- Catalysis: heterogeneous catalytic reactions, ethanol oxidation/dehydration, CO₂ hydrogenation
- Process Safety, Risk Assessment, and Environmental Management
- Sustainability in process and plant design
- Wastewater treatment using porous adsorbents
Her recent publications focus on mesoporous silica-pillared clays, metal-incorporated catalysts (e.g., Ni, Cu, Fe, Ti), and advanced oxidation processes for environmental remediation. She has contributed to the development of novel catalysts for CO oxidation, phenol degradation, and biofuel conversion. Her work combines materials synthesis, characterization, and catalytic testing, often applied to energy and environmental challenges.
Scientific Awards and Recognitions:
- No specific awards listed in the provided text.
Advising and Grants: Prof. Balcı has supervised 29 theses, including doctoral and master’s students. She has led or participated in 44 funded research projects, including TÜBİTAK and higher education institution-supported projects, focusing on porous materials, catalysis, and process safety. She has served as the principal investigator (Executive) in numerous projects related to catalyst synthesis, CO oxidation, and environmental applications.
Labs and Teams: She collaborates with researchers such as F. Turgut Başoğlu, N.A. Sezgi, T. Doğu, and F. Tomul. Her research group focuses on the synthesis and application of advanced porous materials for catalytic and environmental purposes. She is actively involved in national and international scientific communities, serving on editorial boards and professional committees, including the Risk Management Association.
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