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Professor Jülide ERKMEN is a distinguished academic at Kafkas University's Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Department of Chemical Engineering. She currently serves as a Professor (since 2024), Bologna Coordinator (since 2023), and has held multiple leadership roles including Department Head (2014-2017, 2019-2022) and Vice Dean (2015-2016).
Educational Background:
- PhD in Chemical Engineering, Atatürk University (2008-2013)
- MSc in Chemical Engineering, Atatürk University (2001-2004)
- BSc in Chemical Engineering, Atatürk University (1993-2000)
Professor ERKMEN's research focuses on Mass Transfer, Heat Transfer, and Materials Science and Technologies, with particular emphasis on sustainable materials development. Her work spans environmental applications including wastewater treatment, desalination technologies, and innovative composite materials derived from agricultural and animal waste. She has pioneered research in bipolar membrane electrodialysis for water purification and developed novel thermal insulation materials from natural resources.
Her publication record shows consistent output with 41 publications including 22 journal articles, 16 conference papers, 2 books, and 1 book chapter. Recent work (2023-2025) demonstrates strong focus on sustainable materials, with multiple papers on insulation materials derived from agricultural waste, water treatment technologies, and corrosion protection. Her research integrates fundamental chemical engineering principles with practical environmental applications.
Professor ERKMEN has successfully led 10 research projects, primarily focusing on sustainable materials and water treatment technologies, demonstrating her ability to secure research funding and translate theoretical knowledge into practical solutions. She has supervised three graduate students to completion and maintains active collaborations with researchers across Turkey.
She teaches undergraduate courses including Separation Processes, Thermodynamics, and Mass Transfer, as well as graduate courses in Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Scientific Research Methods, and Composite Materials, shaping the next generation of chemical engineers while advancing her research agenda.
