Gulay Bulut

Professor Gulay Bulut is a faculty member at Istanbul Technical University's Faculty of Mines, Department of Mineral Processing Engineering. She holds a PhD in Ore Coal Preparation and Evaluation from ITU (2000). Her research focuses on chemical-biological recovery techniques, mineral processing, and metallic minerals, with a strong emphasis on flotation technology and environmental applications such as wastewater treatment using mineral wastes.

• Educational Background:
  • PhD in Ore Coal Preparation and Evaluation, ITU (1996-2000)
  • Master's in Mining Engineering, ITU (1987-1991)
  • Bachelor's in Mining Engineering, ITU (1982-1987)
• Roles and Experience:
  • Professor, ITU (2013–present)
  • Head of Department of Mineral Processing Engineering (2018–present)
  • Key contributor to projects on frother blends, recycled water effects in flotation, and adsorbent development from mineral wastes.

Research Interests: Professor Bulut's work spans flotation optimization, bubble dynamics, and environmental applications of mineral processing. She has pioneered studies on the role of frothers in hydrophobic mineral flotation and the impact of pH on chalcopyrite processing. Her research bridges traditional mineral processing with modern challenges in sustainable resource recovery.

Recent Projects: Includes investigations into synergistic effects of frother blends, wastewater treatment using mineral-derived adsorbents, and the beneficiation of complex ores. Her projects emphasize practical solutions for industrial waste utilization and cleaner production.

Grants and Advising: Supervised numerous theses on topics like chromium waste enrichment, rare earth element recovery, and arsenic removal. Active in securing grants for projects such as 'Synergistic Effects of Frother Blends in Flotation' and 'Adsorbent Development from Mineral Wastes.'