Dr. Zehra Gülten Yalçın is a Doctor Lecturer in the Department of Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, at Çankırı Karatekin University, specializing in Chemical Engineering. Her academic work focuses on energy systems, environmental and sustainable processes, and materials science and technologies, reflecting her commitment to innovation and sustainability within engineering disciplines. She has made significant contributions through her research on corrosion inhibition, recycled polymer materials, biogas efficiency, and the development of polyurethane-based composites incorporating industrial waste. Dr. Yalçın’s studies often integrate advanced thermodynamic, surface, and mechanical analyses, contributing to a deeper understanding of material behavior and environmental performance. Her research has been featured in reputable international journals such as Petroleum Science and Technology, Journal of Current Research in Engineering, Science and Technology (JoCREST), and the Black Sea Engineering and Science Journal. In addition to her publications, she has presented numerous papers at international conferences, addressing topics such as solar energy production, risk analysis in hazardous chemical processes, and waste management innovations. Dr. Yalçın’s interdisciplinary expertise also extends to the application of machine learning in chemical process optimization, advancing sustainable engineering practices through data-driven methodologies. Her scientific achievements have been recognized through academic incentive awards from Çankırı Karatekin University, underscoring her excellence in teaching, research, and innovation. With a strong dedication to the advancement of sustainable chemical technologies, Dr. Yalçın continues to contribute to the global scientific community through impactful research that bridges theory with industrial application. Her forward-thinking approach and integration of environmental awareness into chemical engineering make her a prominent academic voice in the pursuit of cleaner and more efficient technological solutions.
Featured Publications
Hussein, M. Y., Yalçın, Z. G., Yaqoob, G. B., & Dağ, M. (2025). Investigation of the corrosion‐inhibition effect of Turkish coffee extract on L-80 carbon steel in 15% HCl: Thermodynamic and surface analyses.
Günay, K., & Yalçın, Z. G. (2025). Maximizing biogas yield in anaerobic digestion: A response surface methodology approach.
Dağ, M., Aydoğmuş, E., Arslanoğlu, H., Yalçin, Z. G., & Barlak, S. (2025). Development of polyurethane‐based composites with salt clay and industrial wastes as fillers: Corrosion, mechanical properties, and machine learning insights.
Dağ, M., Aydoğmuş, E., Arslanoğlu, H., & Yalçın, Z. G. (2025). Exploring role of polyester composites in biocomposites for advanced material technologies: A comprehensive review.
Arslan, S., Yalçın, Z. G., Dağ, M., & Akın, M. B. (2024). The role of carbon in lead-acid batteries: Applications, challenges, and future opportunities. Uluslararası Batı Karadeniz Mühendislik ve Fen Bilimleri Dergisi.
Pıçakçı, E., & Yalçın, Z. G. (2023). Effects of high level of lead (II) oxide (PbO) usage on accumulator and response surface method.
Dağ, M., Aydoğmuş, E., Yalçin, Z. G., & Arslanoğlu, H. (2023). Diatomite reinforced modified safflower oil-based epoxy biocomposite production: Optimization with RSM and assessment of outcomes by ANN.