معرفی
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hasan EKER is a full-time academic member at Karabük University, specifically within the Property Protection and Security Department at Eskipazar Vocational School since 2021. He previously held research assistant (2013–2018) and academic (2012–2021) positions at İstanbul University and Gümüşhane University, respectively.
- PhD in Mining Engineering (2014, İstanbul University)
- MSc in Occupational Health and Safety (2020, Gümüşhane University)
- MSc in Mining Engineering (2011, İstanbul University)
- BSc in Mining Engineering (2008, İstanbul University)
- BSc in Business Administration (2007, Anadolu University)
His research focuses on Mining Economics, Mine Design and Operation, and Occupational Safety and Health in Mines, with recent work extending to:
- Civil engineering material optimization using fly ash and mine waste
- Machine learning applications for risk assessment in quarries
- Environmental impact of mining activities
- Geomechanical properties of paste backfill
- Pandemic preparedness in industrial settings
His 15 most recent publications (2022–2025) span topics from concrete durability to pandemic protocols, emphasizing computational methods, waste utilization, and geotechnical stability. He received the Tunnelers Association Thesis Award (2015) and collaborates extensively with researchers like Demet Demir Şahin and Deniz Adıgüzel. He supervises academic work in mining safety and holds memberships in the Tunneling Association and TÜBİTAK networks.