Professor at Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Turkey
Muammer Kaya is a distinguished professor in Mining Engineering at Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Turkey. With a career spanning over four decades, he has made significant contributions to mineral processing, flotation kinetics, and electronic waste recycling. His research has focused on advancing sustainable metal recovery techniques, integrating hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical processes to improve resource efficiency. Dr. Kaya earned his B.Eng. in Mining Engineering from Anadolu University and later pursued his M.Eng. and Ph.D. degrees at McGill University, Canada, where he specialized in flotation kinetics and froth washing in mechanical flotation machines.
Throughout his career, Dr. Kaya has held multiple leadership positions, including serving as the Director of the ESOGU Technological Research Center and Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture. His work has led to groundbreaking advancements in sustainable mining technologies, and he has actively collaborated with international researchers on projects related to battery recycling and the recovery of critical raw materials. As an accomplished scholar, he has authored numerous high-impact publications and continues to shape the future of mining and metallurgy through his research, mentorship, and academic leadership.
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