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Hire Dr. Tugce B.

Turkey

Chemical Engineer, PhD, with 10+ years of experience in scientific research and technical writing

Profile Summary

A dedicated and meticulous researcher with analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Excellent academic writing and editing skills, detail-oriented and meticulous writer with 20+ scientific publications - journal articles and conference presentations. Long-term experience as a teaching assistant in two different leading universities in the country with excellent ability in instructing theoretical and laboratory lectures. Enthusiastic and diligent R&D manager with proven ability in delivering solutions proactively. Expertise in the development and characterization of conventional thermoplastic and biopolymer composites, and synthesis and characterization of nanoparticles. Experience in the formulation and development of engineering plastics intended for a variety of industrial applications. Passionate about lifelong learning and self-improvement.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Chemical Engineering
• ☆ Nanotechnology & Nanomaterials
• ☆ Biopolymers
• ☆ Nanobiotechnology
• ☆ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ☆ Systematic Literature Review
• ☆ Scientific Proofreading & Editing

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting

Writing Clinical Trial Documentation, Technical Writing

Research Fact Checking, Gray Literature Search, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Work Experience

R&D Manager

Gema Polimer

May 2018 - June 2019

Research and Teaching Assistant

Yildiz Teknik Üniversitesi

February 2012 - April 2018

Research and Teaching Assistant

Izmir Institute of Technology

December 2009 - January 2012

Education

BSc (Food Engineering)

Ege Universitesi

- Present

MSc (Chemical Engineering)

Izmir Institute of Technology

- Present

PhD (Chemical Engineering)

Yildiz Teknik Üniversitesi

February 2012 - June 2018

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

DISSERTATION THESIS

(2018). Wet Chemical Synthesis of ZnO Particles and Incorporation into PHBV Matrix.

(2011). Effects of Dimethyl Ether on n-Butane Oxidation.

CONFERENCE ABSTRACT

(2017). Incorporation of silane modified and ultrasound dispersed ZnO particles into PHBV matrix. European Materials Research Society 2017 Spring Meeting.

(2015). Preparation and Characterization of Hydroxyapatite Reinforced Polyhydroxyalkanoate Composites. 39th International Conference and Exposition on Advanced Ceramics and Composites.

(2014). The effects of ZnO crystals on the barrier properties of LDPE polymer. Chemtech’14 Chemical Technologies and Chemical Engineering Conference.

(2014). Effects of Dimethyl Ether on n-Butane Oxidation. 1st International Symposium on Energy Challenges and Mechanics.

(2013). Effects of Surface Modification and Particle Morphology on the Oxygen Permeability of HDPE/Nanoclay and HDPE /Nanoclay/ZnO Nanocomposites. IUPAC 44th World Chemistry Congress.

(2011). Determination of Bottom Ash Amount in Pulverized Coal-Fired Power Plants Using Artificial Neural Networks. 18th National Heat Science and Technology Congress.

(2011). Detailed Chemical Kinetic Modeling of the Effects of Dimethyl Ether on n-Butane Oxidation. 18th National Heat Science and Technology Congress.

(2010). Development of Microbubbles for Ultrasound Imaging. 9th National Chemical Engineering Congress.

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Bekat, T., Oner, M.(2017). Effects of ZnO crystals synthesized in presence of CMI biopolymer on PHBV properties . Pure and Applied Chemistry. 89. (1). p. 89-96.

Bekat, T., Inal, F.(2016). Effects of reactor pressure and inlet temperature on n-butane/dimethyl ether oxidation and the formation pathways of the aromatic species . Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy. 35. (1). p. 230-240.

Bekat, T., Öner, M.(2016). Effects of surface modification and ultrasonic agitation on the properties of PHBV/ZnO nanocomposites . Pure and Applied Chemistry. 88. (10-11). p. 1027-1035.

(2015). The effects of zinc oxide and clay nanoparticles on thermal, barrier, and mechanical properties of polypropylene and high density polyethylene. Sigma Journal of Engineering and Natural Sciences.

Bekat, T., Inal, F.(2014). Effects of dimethyl ether on n-butane oxidation . Fuel. 115. p. 861-869.

Bekat, T., Erdogan, M., Inal, F., Genc, A.(2012). Prediction of the bottom ash formed in a coal-fired power plant using artificial neural networks . Energy. 45. (1). p. 882-887.

CONFERENCE POSTER

(2016). Effects of surface modification and ultrasonic agitation on the properties of PHBV/ZnO nanocomposites. 16th International Conference on Polymer and Organic Chemistry.

(2016). Effects of ZnO crystals synthesized in presence of CMI biopolymer on PHBV properties. International Conference on Polymer and Organic Chemistry.

(2015). Thermal, mechanical, and gas barrier properties of PHBV/ZnO nanocomposites. 5th International Conference on Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers.

(2014). The effects of ZnO crystals synthesized in the presence of carboxymethyl inulin biopolymer on the properties of HDPE polymer. 2nd International Conference on Bioinspired and Biobased Chemistry & Materials.

(2010). Atomic Force Microscopy and Kelvin Probe Study of Emulsifier Incorporated Phospholipids. 6th International Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Conference.

CONFERENCE PAPER

(2012). Effects of Dimethyl Ether and Equivalence Ratio on n-Butane Oxidation. 12th International Combustion Symposium.