İbrahim KONUK

İbrahim Konuk is an Assistant Professor at Artvin Coruh University's Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Occupational Health and Safety, where he has served as Head of the Occupational Safety Department since 2017. His academic background includes a BSc in Mining Engineering from Middle East Technical University (1977-1982), an MSc in Mining Engineering from the same institution (1988-1991), and an MSc in Mineral Processing from Dokuz Eylül University (1994-1999).

His research centers on mining engineering, occupational safety, and environmental impacts, with specific focus on risk management in mining operations, mineral processing safety, and environmental sustainability. Key areas include blasting protocols, toxic chemical handling, acid mine drainage prevention, and regional mining impact assessments.

Konuk's publications (2018-2024) predominantly address mining safety, environmental consequences of extraction, and mineral processing risks. His work consistently emphasizes hazard mitigation in industrial settings, environmental protection strategies, and region-specific mining challenges in Artvin Province.

Prior to academia, he held extensive industry roles including Mine Manager at Eti Maden (2006-2012), Safety Engineer at Etibank (1997-2003), and technical positions in coal and boron operations (1984-1999).