Pioneering Collaboration with Konya Technical University: TÜBİTAK-Funded Research on Geological Carbon Storage

by Halide Nur Dursun | Jan 05, 2024

A multi-disciplinary collaboration between the Istanbul Technical University Department of Geological Engineering and Konya Technical University Department of Chemistry and Chemical Processing Technologies was initiated to anticipate a major impact on future developments in carbon storage technology and the development of carbon-zero facilities.

Our faculty members, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ömer Ündül and Assist. Prof. Dr. Fatma Gülmez from the Department of Geological Engineering have started a collaboration with the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Processing Technologies at the Konya Technical University. The project which is led by Hatice Ünal Ercan titled “Experimental Investigation of Geological Carbon Storage Potential of Mafic/Ultramafic Rock Groups of the Orhaneli Ophiolite: Geological/Mineralogical Solution to the Carbon Dioxide Emission Problem, TUBITAK 1001”, aims to conduct fundamental and pioneering studies to establish the groundwork for future Carbon-Zero facilities.

This multi-disciplinary collaboration intertwines expertise from the Geological Engineering and Chemistry departments, demonstrating the universities' commitment to addressing environmental challenges through innovative research. The outcomes of their combined efforts are expected to make a significant contribution to the advancement of carbon storage technologies and the establishment of Carbon-Zero facilities in the future.

https://www.ktun.edu.tr/tr/Universite/HaberDetay/OGretIm_UyemIz_dr_hatIce_Unal_ercan%E2%80%99in_projesI_tU_659

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The Faculty of Mines was established in 1953 in Istanbul. At its first years, the faculty composed of mainly Turkish and German professors, and its program was similar to those days’ famous mining schools such as Aachen, Clausthal and Freiberg.

Today, the Faculty of Mines with five departments (Mining, Geological, Petroleum and Natural Gas, Geophysical, and Mineral Processing Engineering) and 13 sub-divisions is graduating young and proficient engineers to search, develop and produce underground sources of Turkey.
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