Mustafa Kumral

Mustafa Kumral is Professor in the Geological Engineering Department at Istanbul Technical University's Faculty of Mines, serving as Dean (2023-2026). His expertise spans ore deposits, geochemistry, and mineral resource evaluation.

Professor Kumral's research focuses on mineral exploration techniques, geochemical characterization of deposits, and economic evaluation of strategic resources. His recent work employs remote sensing and statistical methods to identify mineral occurrences and model industry dynamics. He directs projects investigating diverse mineralizations including skarn deposits, polymetallic veins, and rare earth elements across Turkey and internationally.