Tülay Türk

Tülay Türk is a Researcher at Istanbul Technical University's Faculty of Mining, Department of Mineral Processing Engineering. She holds a PhD in Mineral Processing Engineering (2021) from ITU, alongside a Master's (2018) and Bachelor's (2013) in the same field. Her research focuses on chemical-biological recovery techniques, mineral preparation, and industrial applications such as flame retardant materials and potassium extraction from feldspar. She has contributed to advancements in wollastonite enrichment, calcite content optimization, and resource recovery processes. Her work bridges fundamental mineral processing with industrial applications, particularly in metallurgy and material science.

• Education:
• PhD in Mineral Processing Engineering, ITU (2013–2021)
• M.Sc. in Mineral Processing Engineering, ITU (2016–2018)
• B.Sc. in Mineral Processing Engineering, ITU (2013–2018)
• Research Interests: Mineral beneficiation, chemical recovery processes, industrial mineral applications, and sustainable resource utilization.

Her publications highlight innovations in potassium extraction via roasting, huntite enrichment for paint industry use, and wollastonite-calcite ore processing. Collaborations with institutions like TÜBİTAK and industry partners like Turkish Mining Company Inc. underscore her applied research focus. No awards are explicitly mentioned, but her active research portfolio reflects ongoing contributions to the field.