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Ferhan Çeçen is a Professor at the Institute of Environmental Sciences, Boğaziçi University (Istanbul, Turkey). He has held academic positions since 1990, including Professor since 1999, and has conducted research in environmental engineering and biotechnology. His expertise includes water/wastewater treatment, environmental biotechnology, and adsorption processes.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (1990)
- M.S. in Environmental Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (1993)
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Boğaziçi University (1984)
Research Interests: Prof. Çeçen focuses on advanced water treatment technologies, including nanosilver effects on biological systems, biodegradation of pharmaceuticals, and adsorption using activated carbon. His work emphasizes practical solutions for hazardous pollutant mitigation in biological treatment systems. Key areas include:
- Environmental biotechnology applications
- Biodegradation kinetics and modeling
- Activated carbon integration in wastewater systems
- Toxicology of nanomaterials in water treatment
Recent Projects (2015–2023): He leads projects funded by Boğaziçi University BAP and TÜBİTAK, including studies on micropollutant removal via granular activated carbon, nanosilver effects on biological systems, and biodegradation of pharmaceuticals. These projects address emerging contaminants and sustainable treatment methods.
Grants and Advising: His grants include BAP-funded research on micropollutant adsorption and TÜBİTAK support for microbial product inhibition studies. He has advised numerous graduate students on environmental engineering topics, though specific student names are not listed in the provided texts.
Labs and Teams: His research group collaborates on experimental and computational studies, focusing on lab/pilot-scale testing of water treatment innovations. Key facilities include Boğaziçi University's environmental engineering labs and partnerships with institutions like Munich Technical University.
