Hasan Ergin

Prof. Hasan Ergin is a Professor at Istanbul Technical University's Department of Mining Engineering, Faculty of Mines. He holds a PhD from The University of Leeds. His research focuses on nanotechnology, industrial raw materials, mineral reserve assessment, ceramic processes, aerated concrete, size reduction technologies, and cement processes.

Education:

• PhD in Mining Engineering, The University of Leeds (1994)
• Bachelor's in Mining Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (1986)

Research Interests:

• Development of novel ceramic and cement production methods
• Waste recycling in industrial processes
• Optimization of grinding and milling technologies
• Geotechnical analysis of mining and tunneling equipment
• Sustainable materials and energy-efficient manufacturing

Key Contributions:

• Pioneered dry granule preparation techniques for ceramic tiles
• Advanced recycling of ceramic sludge and tile waste
• Improved cement grinding efficiency with polymer-based aids
• Developed methods for roadheader stability and drill bit optimization

Recognition:

• 2022: 1st Prize in Türkiye Productivity Project Awards (Ministry of Industry and Technology)
• 2021: Sustainability Academy Award for recycled tile formulations

Advising & Grants:

• Supervised over 10 PhD/Master's theses on topics like cement chemistry and mining machinery
• Principal Investigator for projects such as 'Production of Mesoporous Nano Silica' (2023) and 'Chemicals for Cement Grinding' (2018)

Labs & Teams:

• Leading the Ceramics and Cement Materials Research Group at ITU
• Collaborates with industry partners on sustainable manufacturing solutions