Zeynep Başaran Bundur

Dr. Zeynep Başaran Bundur is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Özyeğin University, where she leads the Construction Materials Laboratory and the Sustainable and Adaptive Materials (SAM) Research Group. Her work focuses on developing sustainable and adaptive cement-based materials through biomineralization, 3D printing, and waste valorization.

• B.S., Civil Engineering, Boğaziçi University (2009)
• M.Sc., Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Austin (2011)
• Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Austin (2013)

Research Interests: Dr. Bundur's research explores the intersection of biotechnology and civil engineering. Key areas include:

• Advanced cementitious and mineral building materials
• Self-healing and self-cleaning concrete
• Biomineralization for crack remediation
• 3D printing of fiber-reinforced cementitious composites
• Geopolymer development
• Supplementary cementitious materials from industrial waste

Project Leadership: She has led projects like Conc-3D (3D printing of cement-based composites), Geo-3D (fiber-reinforced geopolymers), and BioCrete (bio-based rheology modifiers). These initiatives are funded by TUBITAK and industrial partners like ÇİMSA A.Ş.

Innovations: Dr. Bundur co-developed BioCrete, an eco-friendly, self-healing cement-based grout with enhanced rheological properties. She holds patents for bio-based admixtures and methods, including the Turkish patent TR 2006 00205 B (2016).

Scientific Impact: Her recent publications highlight advancements in:

• Rheology optimization for 3D-printed materials
• Immobilization of bacteria on natural minerals
• Waste-to-resource strategies for cement production
• Interaction of chemical admixtures with biomineralization
• Biogenic crack healing mechanisms
• Use of agricultural byproducts in sustainable construction