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Ferhan Çeçen is a Professor at the Institute of Environmental Sciences, Bogazici University, Istanbul, where she has maintained an active research and teaching role since 1999. Her career spans over three decades of contributions to environmental engineering with particular emphasis on advanced water treatment technologies and pollutant behavior in biological systems.
Her academic foundation includes:
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Bogazici University (1984)
- M.S. in Environmental Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (1993)
- Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (1990)
Her research program centers on Water and Wastewater Treatment, Environmental Biotechnology, Adsorption Processes, and the Effects of Hazardous Substances on Biological Treatment. She has pioneered investigations into extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) dynamics, nanomaterial impacts on microbial communities, and the integration of adsorption with biological treatment for micropollutant removal. Her work bridges fundamental microbiological mechanisms with practical engineering applications for sustainable water resource management.
Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent focus on pharmaceutical biodegradation mechanisms, nanosilver toxicity in activated sludge systems, and granular activated carbon applications for emerging contaminants. Her research demonstrates sophisticated integration of experimental biodegradation studies with predictive modeling frameworks, particularly BIOWIN models, to address complex challenges in modern wastewater treatment.
She has secured significant research funding through Bogazici University's Scientific Research Projects Fund (BAP) and TÜBİTAK, directing projects including "Removal of Micropollutants From Drinking Water by Granular Activated Carbon" (2019-present), "Effect of nanosilver on biological treatment systems" (2015-2016), and "Microbial products and metal inhibition in biological systems" (2012-2015), demonstrating sustained leadership in addressing critical water quality challenges.
