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Prof Dr. Mahmut Özaca: Nanobiomaterials: Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Mahmut Özacar, Sakarya University, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Mahmut Özaca is a distinguished Senior Researcher and Director at the BIOE AMS R&D Group, Sakarya University, Turkey, since 2020. With a Ph.D. in Chemistry, his research spans various domains, including nanomaterial synthesis, solar cells, catalysis, hydrogen energy, biomedical materials, and drug delivery systems. As a Principal Member of the Turkish Academy of Sciences and a recognized professor in Physical Chemistry since 2010, he has contributed significantly to academia. Prof. Özaca’s extensive career includes leadership roles, awards, and memberships in prestigious scientific societies. 🌐🔬🏆

Current Position:

🔬 Senior Researcher and Director, BIOE AMS R & D Group, Sakarya University, Turkey (Since 2020). 📚 Professor in Physical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Science&Arts Faculty, Sakarya University (Since 2010).

Degrees and Diplomas:

🎓 Ph.D. in Chemistry, Sakarya University, Turkey (1998). 🎓 M.Sc. in Chemistry, Sakarya University, Turkey (1995). 🎓 B.Sc. in Teaching Chemistry, Uludağ University, Turkey (1992).

Past Positions:

👨‍🔬 Principal Member, Turkish Academy of Sciences (TUBA), Ankara, Turkey (Since 2020). 🏛 Director and Management Board Member, Sakarya University, BIMAS RC, Turkey (2014-2020). 👨‍🔬 Associate Member, Turkish Academy of Sciences (TUBA), Ankara, Turkey (2012-2020). 🌐 Visiting Researcher, Connecticut University, USA (2012). 👨‍🏫 Various Academic Positions at Sakarya University (1998-2010).

Awards:

🏆 Encouragement Award, TUBITAK (2010)

Society Memberships:

🧪 Turkish Chemical Society, Istanbul, Turkey. 🎓 The Turkish Academy of Sciences (TUBA), Ankara, Turkey. ☀️ International Solar Energy Society, Freiburg, Germany.

Professional Profiles:

The impact of her research is evident in citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar:

  • Cited by: All – 8,312.
  • Citations – 7,050.
  • h-index – 49.
  • Documents – 138.

A prolific researcher making meaningful contributions to the academic world!

Research Focus: 🧬

Prof Dr. Mahmut Özaca’s research predominantly centers around environmental chemistry, with a specific focus on adsorption processes. His work includes in-depth studies on the removal of various contaminants from aqueous solutions, such as dyes and heavy metals, using natural materials like bentonite, alunite, and pine sawdust. The research spans equilibrium and kinetic studies, process design, and modeling for different adsorption systems. Notably, his investigations on the adsorption of malachite green, reactive dyes, Congo Red, lead, phosphorus, and phosphate showcase a comprehensive approach towards addressing environmental challenges. Additionally, his exploration into electrocoagulation for decolorization and the photocatalytic efficiencies of metal-doped ZnO nanostructures highlight a commitment to sustainable and innovative solutions. 🌍🔬

Publications Top Note:

 

Mahmut Özacar | Nanobiomaterials | Best Researcher Award

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