Faculty Member | Istanbul Technical University | Turkey
Prof. Dr. Gülay Bulut is a distinguished academic in Mining Engineering with a specialized focus on Mineral Processing, having earned her B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in this discipline at Istanbul Technical University. Her extensive career includes service as Head of the Mineral Processing Engineering Department, ABET Coordinator, Vice Head, and longstanding professor, where she has consistently advanced education and research in Mineral Processing. With experience spanning over two decades, she has actively contributed to the academic and industrial domains through more than 45 scientific and industrial projects, as well as numerous national and international conference participations. Prof. Dr. Gülay Bulut’s research covers flotation, flocculation, beneficiation, recycling, chemical treatment, and mining waste management, making Mineral Processing central to her expertise. She has authored and co-authored many influential journal articles and technical papers that highlight innovative approaches in Mineral Processing. Her awards include recognition from TÜBİTAK for doctoral research abroad, further underlining her international academic contribution. She holds memberships in professional organizations such as the Chamber of Turkish Mining Engineers and the Mineral Processing Society of Turkey. Her research skills are strongly rooted in Mineral Processing applications including experimental design, characterization, and process optimization. Prof. Dr. Gülay Bulut’s career demonstrates a consistent commitment to advancing Mineral Processing, education, and sustainable practices in mining. In conclusion, her professional journey represents an exemplary combination of teaching, leadership, and research innovation in Mineral Processing, where her contributions continue to shape both academic and industrial practices.
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Featured Publications
1. Güven, Ö., Gülay, B., Alim, G., Olgaç, K., Kudret, P., Tahsin, & Fatma, A. (2005). Flotation of Aladağ oxide lead-zinc ores. Minerals Engineering, 18(3), 279–282.
2. Bulut, G., Yenial, Ü., Emiroğlu, E., & Sirkeci, A. A. (2014). Arsenic removal from aqueous solution using pyrite. Journal of Cleaner Production, 84, 526–532.
3. Bulut, C., Gülay, F., & Esenli, Ç. M. S. (2009). Production of desiccants from Turkish bentonites. Applied Clay Science, 44(1-2), 141–147.
4. Sirkeci, A. A., Gül, A., Bulut, G., Arslan, F., Onal, G., & Yuce, A. E. (2006). Recovery of Co, Ni, and Cu from the tailings of Divrigi iron ore concentrator. Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Review, 27(2), 131–141.
5. Yenial, Ü., & Bulut, G. (2017). Examination of flotation behavior of metal ions for process water remediation. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 241, 130–135.