PHD at Gebze Technical University, Turkey
H. Cengiz Yatmaz is a distinguished academic and researcher renowned for his expertise in environmental engineering and catalysis. He holds a PhD in Chemical and Process Engineering from Newcastle University, UK, complemented by an MS and BS in Chemical Engineering from Istanbul Technical University, Turkey. Currently, he serves as a Professor in the Environmental Engineering Department at Gebze Technical University, Turkey. Photocatalytic
Professional Profiles:
Education
PhD Institution: Newcastle University Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, GB Department: Chemical and Process Engineering MS Institution: Istanbul Technical University Location: Istanbul, TR Department: Chemical Engineering BS Institution: Istanbul Technical University Location: Istanbul, TR Department: Chemical Engineering, Photocatalytic
Employment
Gebze Technical University: Location: Gebze, Kocaeli, TR Position: Professor (Environmental Engineering Dept.)
Membership and Service
American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE): Location: New York, NY, US Duration: 1997-01-01 to present Position: Senior Member, Photocatalytic
Research Focus:
HC Yatmaz’s research focuses primarily on environmental catalysis and advanced oxidation processes, with a particular emphasis on photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants. His work encompasses various applications such as the decolorization of azo dyes and the treatment of wastewater from pharmaceutical and textile industries. Additionally, he investigates the utilization of eco-friendly biosorbents and alternative engine fuels for sustainable practices. Through his research, HC Yatmaz aims to develop efficient and eco-friendly solutions for environmental remediation and sustainable development.
Publications
- Development of Fe/HNT and Fe/HNT-Al2O3 Composite Catalysts and Application in Successive Treatment Processes for Pharmaceutical Industry Wastewater, Publication: 2024.
- UiO-66-NDC (1, 4-Naphthalenedicarboxylic Acid): A Versatile Metal-Organic Framework-Based Catalyst for Photocatalytic Degradation of Dye Chemicals, Publication: 2024.
- Integration of Electrocoagulation, Electro-Fenton Processes for Treatment of High Concentration Dye Solutions, Publication: 2022.
- Integration of Electrocoagulation, Electro-Fenton Processes for Treatment of High Concentration Dye Solutions, Publication: 2021.
- Photocatalytic activity of (Er2O3) x (Yb2O3) y (Bi2O3) 1-xy ternary compounds used as heterogeneous semiconductor, Publication: 2021.
- Demir yüklenmiş kitosanın Reaktif Turuncu 16 boyar maddesinin giderimine etkisi, Publication: 2022.
- The effect of iron-loaded chitosan on the removal of Reactive Orange 16 dye, Publication: 2022.
- Developing of reticulated ceramic photocatalyst for efficient photocatalytic oxidation of gaseous toluene, Publication: 2023.
- Modification of natural chitosan with Fe and Ce cations as photocatalyst beads: Degradation of dye chemicals and textile wastewater under UVA light, Publication: 2022.
- ZnO nanorods grown on flexible polyurethane foam surfaces for photocatalytic azo dye treatment, Publication: 2023.
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