Mustafa Çırak

Mustafa Çırak is an Associate Professor in the Mining Engineering Department at the Faculty of Engineering, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University. His research focuses on mineral processing techniques, particularly electrocoagulation and coagulation/flocculation methods for industrial wastewater treatment in mining contexts, with significant contributions to environmental sustainability in mineral extraction processes.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree: Mining Engineering, Middle East Technical University (2002-2007)
• Master's Degree: Mining Engineering, Middle East Technical University (2008-2010)
• Doctorate: Mining Engineering, Middle East Technical University (2010-2014)

Dr. Çırak's research program addresses critical challenges in mineral processing and environmental management, with particular expertise in electrochemical methods for treating mining industry effluents. His work combines experimental investigation with advanced statistical modeling to optimize processes for removing contaminants from industrial wastewater streams, especially in marble and borax processing operations. He has made significant contributions to understanding the behavior of clay minerals in various processing conditions and developing more efficient separation techniques.

His publication record demonstrates a consistent research trajectory focused on improving mineral processing efficiency while addressing environmental concerns, with particular attention to colloidal systems and electrochemical treatment methods. His work bridges fundamental chemical principles with practical industrial applications in the mining sector.

Research Supervision:

• Thesis Advisor for 2 master's theses
• Committee member for 5 undergraduate projects

Dr. Çırak serves as a regular peer reviewer for numerous prestigious journals in his field, including Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Powder Technology, and Physicochemical Problems of Mineral Processing, demonstrating his standing within the academic community. His research has been supported by university-funded projects investigating electrocoagulation processes for industrial wastewater treatment.