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Prof. Dr. Ülkü Yetiş

Prof. Dr. Ülkü Yetiş

Prof. Dr. Ülkü Yetiş

Professor · Department of Environmental Engineering
E-mail: uyetis {at} metu.edu.tr
Phone: +90 312 210 5868
Office: Z-04

Education

  • Ph.D., METU, Department of Environmental Engineering, 1988
  • M.S., University of Pittsburgh, Department of Chemical Engineering, 1982
  • B.S., METU, Department of Chemical Engineering, 1981

Research Interests

  • Primary research interest is on physiochemical operations in water, wastewater and hazardous waste treatment systems
  • Current research focuses on integrated water resources management and micropollutant management; applications of membrane processes for drinking water treatment and industrial wastewater treatment/reclamation; integrated pollution prevention and control; and understanding of disinfection by-product formation in water treatment

Professional Experience

  • 09/1998 – present     Professor, METU, Environmental Engineering Department
  • 10/1992 – 09/1998   Associate Professor, METU, Environmental Engineering Department
  • 03/1988 – 10/1992   Assistant Professor, METU, Environmental Engineering Department
  • 03/1985 – 03/1988   Instructor, METU, Environmental Engineering Department
  • 01/1983 – 03/1985   Research Assistant, METU, Environmental Engineering Department
  • 09/1981 – 08/1982   Research Assistant, University of Pittsburgh, Department of Chemical Engineering

Administrative Positions

  • 05/2018 – present     Member, Scientific and Technological Board, Joint Programming Initiative of EC on "Water challenges for a changing world" (Water JPI)
  • 04/2015 – 04/2017   Vice President, MUDEK – Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Engineering Programs
  • 04/2013 – 04/2015   Executive Board Member, MUDEK – Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Engineering Programs
  • 08/2010 – 08/2012   Member, Environmental, Atmospheric, Earth and Marine Sciences Grant Committee, TÜBİTAK
  • 02/2008 – 08/2010   Advisor, Environmental, Atmospheric, Earth and Marine Sciences Grant Committee, TÜBİTAK
  • 02/2001 – 09/2004   Member, Construction and Environmental Technologies Research Grant Committee, TÜBİTAK
  • 10/1998 – 11/2003   Chairperson, METU Environmental Engineering Department
  • 02/2000 – 02/2001   Member, Earth, Marine, Atmosphere, Fishery and Environmental Sciences Grant Committee, TÜBİTAK
  • 11/1999 – present     Member, METU Engineering Faculty Research Committee
  • 11/1997 – 10/1998   Assistant Chairman, Department of Environmental Engineering, METU
  • 10/1994 – 10/1995   Division Head, METU Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biotechnology

Society Memberships

  • The International Water Association (IWA)
  • MUDEK – Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Engineering Programs
  • Turkish National Committee on Water Pollution Research and Control (SKATMK)

Grants and Awards

  • Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, Middle East Technical University; 2000–2020 (annually)
  • Tarık Somer Academic Achievement Award, Middle East Technical University, 2003
  • Vakıfbank Achievement Award, Middle East Technical University, 1999
  • TÜBİTAK Incentive Award, Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey, 1997
  • NATO Scientific Affairs Division Fellowship, CCMS Pilot Project on Pollution Prevention Strategies for Sustainable Development, 1993–1995
  • Prof. Dr. Mustafa Parlar Foundation, Educator of the Year Award, 1994–1995 Academic Year
  • Research Assistantship, University of Pittsburgh, 1981–1982

Teaching Experience

Undergraduate Courses

  • Introduction to Environmental Engineering
  • Unit Operations of Environmental Engineering
  • Unit Operations and Processes of Water Treatment
  • Unit Operations and Processes of Wastewater Treatment
  • Unit Operations and Processes in Environmental Engineering Laboratory
  • Treatment of Water and Wastewater Sludges
  • Environmental Engineering Design I
  • Environmental Engineering Design II

Graduate Courses

  • Industrial Wastewater Treatment
  • Advanced Water and Wastewater Treatment
  • Principles of Environmental Engineering and Science

Other Professional Activities

Reviewer for Papers Submitted to

  • Applied Clay Science · Applied Energy · Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Quarterly · Chemical Engineering · Chemical Engineering Research and Design · Chemosphere · Clean · Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy · Current Research in Environmental Sustainability · Desalination · Desalination and Water Treatment · Environmental Engineering Science · Environmental Forensics · Environmental Monitoring and Assessment · Environmental Pollution · Environmental Science & Technology · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · Environmental Technology · Environmental and Experimental Botany · Fuel · Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research · International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology · Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology · Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences · Journal of Environmental Management · Journal of Green Energy · Journal of Hazardous Materials · Journal of Hydrogen Energy · Journal of Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology · Journal of Membrane Science · Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers · Ozone Science and Engineering · Process Biochemistry · Process Safety and Environmental Protection · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · Resources, Environment and Sustainability · Science of the Total Environment · Separation and Purification Technology · Separation Science and Technology · Sustainability · Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy · Sustainable Production and Consumption · Turkish Journal of Chemistry · Turkish Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences · Waste and Biomass Valorization · Waste Management · Waste Management and Research · Water Environment Research · Water Research · Water SA · Water Science and Technology

Reviewer for Research Proposals Submitted to

  • National Boron Research Institute of Turkey
  • Ministry of Industry and Trade of Turkey
  • Research Groups of the Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey
  • Technology and Innovation Funding Programs Directorate (TEYDEB), TÜBİTAK
  • Technology Development Foundation of Turkey
  • European Research Council, Starting Grant Programme
  • University Research Funds

Member of

  • Editorial Board, Journal of Cleaner Production, 2022–present
  • Advisory Board, Biotechnology, Agriculture, Environment and Food Technologies Grant Committee (TEYDEB), TÜBİTAK, 2017–2019
  • Editorial Board, Turkish Journal of Water Science and Management, Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs, 2017–2019
  • Ad-hoc evaluation teams, environmental engineering program evaluator, MUDEK, 2005–2022
  • Ad-hoc evaluation teams, evaluator, Turkish Higher Education Quality Council (YOKAK), 2015–2022
  • Executive Board, Environmental, Atmospheric, Earth and Marine Sciences Grant Committee, TÜBİTAK, 2010–2012
  • Advisory Board, Environmental, Atmospheric, Earth and Marine Sciences Grant Committee, TÜBİTAK, 2008–2010
  • Research Committee, Faculty of Engineering, METU, 1998–2009
  • IWA Specialist Group on Pretreatment of Industrial Wastewaters, 2006–2014
  • ITU-Journal of Water Pollution Control, 2006–2010
  • Executive Board, Construction and Environmental Technologies Research Grant Committee, TÜBİTAK, 2001–2004

External Auditor for Projects

  • Improving the Energy and Chemical Use Efficiency in Dyeing and Finishing operations in Wool Textile Industry by Cleaner Production Approach, TÜBİTAK-TEYDEB, 2015–2017
  • Development of a Hygiene-Focused Sludge Drying System, TÜBİTAK-TEYDEB, 2015–2017
  • Wastewater Management in Textile Industry – Reclamation of water and salt from wastewaters, TÜBİTAK-TEYDEB, 2012–2014
  • Reclamation of Vanadium from Chromium Industry Wastes, TÜBİTAK-TEYDEB, 2012–2013
  • Recarbonation using stack gas emissions, TÜBİTAK-TEYDEB, 2012
  • Development of Ultra Violet Water Treatment Systems for Ballast Wastewater, TÜBİTAK-TEYDEB, 2011–2013
  • Development of Low-Cost Treatment Technologies for Turkey, Marmara Region Case Study, TÜBİTAK (KAMAG-105G047), 2006–2011
  • Conversion of Waste Mineral Oils to Fuel via Thermal Cracking, Turkish Technology Development Foundation, 2004–2006
  • Recycle of Waste Electrical and Electronics Equipment – Compliance with the EU's WEEE Directive, TÜBİTAK-TEYDEB, 2004–2006
  • Recovery of Waste Ceramics, TÜBİTAK-TEYDEB, 2005–2006
  • Membrane Bioreactors in the Treatment of Municipal Wastewaters, Turkish Technology Development Foundation, 2004–2006

Short Courses Organized

  • Nutrient Pollution Control from Agriculture, supported by UNEP/GPA and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Antalya, February 2009
  • Improving Municipal Wastewater Management in Coastal Cities, supported by UNEP/GPA, Trabzon, August 2005
  • Improving Municipal Wastewater Management in Coastal Cities, supported by UNEP/GPA, Ankara, December 2005

Invited Seminar Presentations, Lectures and Short Courses

  1. Presentation on "Ecolabelling in Turkey: Turkish Environmental Labelling System", Barcelona Convention COP 22, 07–10 December 2021, Antalya, Turkey
  2. Presentation on "BESTU Project – Cleaner Production in Selected Sectors", 2nd International Symposium on Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control, 6–8 October 2021, Karabük, Turkey
  3. Presentation on "The Effects of Climate Change on Surface Water Quality", Committee on Climate Change of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, 27 April 2021, Ankara
  4. Presentation on "Combining Technology-based Effluent Standards and Water Quality-based Effluent Limits", 1st International Conference on Environment, Technology and Management, 27–29 June 2019, Niğde
  5. Short Course on "Efficient Water Use in Industry", 12–13 March 2019, Turkish Water Institute, Istanbul
  6. Short Course on Environmental Impacts of Human Activities on Water Resources, 20–21 March 2018, Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs, Ankara
  7. Presentation on "Water Recovery by Membrane Processes", 21–23 September 2017, Istanbul
  8. Short Course on Hazardous Waste Disposal Methods and Technologies, Ministry of Environment and Urbanization, NIRAS IC, 27 July 2017, Ankara
  9. Presentations on "Water Framework Direction: Implementation of Environmental Quality Based Discharge Limits" and "Dangerous Substances in Water", Workshop on Industrial Waste and Wastewater, Ondokuz Mayıs University, 25–26 May 2017, Samsun
  10. Presentation on "Membrane Technology in Water Reuse", Workshop on Membrane Technologies, 22 May 2017, Izmir
  11. Presentation on "Environmental Quality Standards Based Discharge Limits", The 4th Istanbul International Water Forum, 10 May 2017, Istanbul
  12. Presentation on "Integrated Water Resources Management in EU", Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs, 18–21 April 2017, Bodrum
  13. Presentation on "Linking Industrial Emissions Directive to Water Quality", Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs, 12–14 April 2017, Antalya
  14. Presentation on "The EU Water Framework Directive", Chamber of Environmental Engineers, May 2016, Ankara
  15. Presentation on "The Implementation of Environmental Quality Standards for Dangerous Substances – Role of IPPC/IED", Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs Workshop, 3–4 December 2015, Ankara
  16. Presentation on "Linking Environmental Quality Standards to Emission Limit Values", Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs Workshop, 3–4 December 2015, Ankara
  17. Presentation on "Dangerous Substances and their Effects in the Water Environment", Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs on-the-job training, Izmir, 23 November 2015
  18. Presentation on "Total Maximum Daily Load Planning Tool", Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs on-the-job training, Antalya, 20 November 2015
  19. Presentation on "Non-point and Point Source Pollutants in Groundwaters", State Hydraulics Works, October 2015
  20. Presentation on "Dangerous Substances in the Water Environment", Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs, Izmir, 7 April 2015
  21. Presentation on "Dangerous Substances in the Water Environment", Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs, Corum, 21–22 May 2014
  22. Presentation on "Wastewater Treatment and Reuse", Soil Fertilizer and Water Resources Central Research Institute, April 2013
  23. Presentation on "Improvement of Hazardous Waste Management in Turkey", Waste 2012 Symposium, Ministry of Environment and Urbanization, 24–26 April 2012
  24. Presentations on IPPC Directive and Cleaner Production in Textile Industry, Ministry of Environment and Urbanization, 28–30 March 2012, Antalya
  25. Presentation on "Improvement of Hazardous Waste Management in Turkey", Waste 2011 Symposium, 16–21 April 2011, Antalya
  26. Presentation on "Water Recovery from Textile Wastewaters by Membrane Processes", Membrane Technologies Symposium, 2–3 November 2009, Istanbul
  27. Presentation on "An Assessment of Ankara Drinking Water Quality", 7th Congress of the Turkish Association of Toxicology, 30 May–1 June 2009, Ankara
  28. Lecture on "Sustainable Urban Wastewater Management", Karaelmas University, 20 March 2009, Zonguldak
  29. Presentation on "Coverage of Industrial Accidents in International Databases", 11th Round Table on Disaster Management in Turkey, METU, 16 January 2009
  30. Lecture on "Innovative Approaches in Urban Wastewater Management", KfW-MUVIT-MMO Training Seminar, 30 April 2008, Ankara
  31. Presentation on "Hazardous Waste Management in Turkey", International Symposium on Environmental Auditing and SAIs, 30 May 2007, Ankara
  32. Presentation on "Adoption of EU's IPPC Directive to a Textile Mill in Turkey: BAT Applications", European Textile Employers' Association Annual Congress, 24–26 June 2007, Istanbul
  33. Short Course on "Analytical Methods for Water Quality", TODAIE-GTZ, May 2006, Ankara
  34. Short Course on "Chemical Treatment", UCTEA Chamber of Environmental Engineers, March 2006, Ankara
  35. Seminar on "Hazardous Waste Management in Turkey – Implementation of EU's Legislation", Selçuk University, April 2006, Konya
  36. Seminar on "Environmental Engineering Education at METU", Fourth National Environmental Engineering Congress, 7–10 November 2001, Icel
  37. Short Course, Environmental Impact Assessment, ARÇELİK, METU Continuing Education Center, Ankara
  38. Short Course on "Disinfection By-products and their Control", UNICEF, April 2001, Düzce
  39. Short Course on "Water Treatment Operations and Processes", Chamber of Environmental Engineers, February 2000, Ankara
  40. Participation in delivery of "Water Resources and Water Quality Management", METU Continuing Education Center, September 1996, Ankara

Consulting — Contributed Projects

  1. Key Expert, "Determination of Industrial Emission Strategy of Turkey in Accordance with IPPC Project (DIES)", EKODENGE, 2020–present
  2. Senior Non-Key Expert, Support to Project Preparation for Environment and Climate Change Sector, Montenegro (PPF), Training on Municipal Wastewater Treatment Processes, COWI, 2022
  3. Consultant to UNIDO and Ministry of Environment and Urbanization of Turkey, "Minamata Initial Assessment in the Republic of Turkey", 2019
  4. Senior Non-Key Expert, "Technical Assistance for New Era for Statistics Programme", Development of wastewater statistics, GOPA mbH, 2020–2022
  5. Consultant to TÜBİTAK-BILGEM, "National Smart Cities Strategy and Action Plan 2019–2022", Ministry of Forestry and Urban Affairs, 2018–2019
  6. Consultant to ASKİ, Performance Assessment of the Ivedik and Pursaklar Drinking Water Treatment Plants, 2018
  7. Consultant to ASKİ, Assessment of Possible Effects of Solar Energy Power Plants on Drinking Water Source Protection Zones, 2018
  8. Consultant to ITUNOVA TTO, "Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and Treatment Technologies", Ministry of Forestry and Urban Affairs, 2016–present
  9. Senior Short Term Expert, "Technical Assistance for Strengthening the Capacity of Ministry of Environment and Urbanization on EIA", NIRAS IC, 2016
  10. Senior Short Term Expert, "Technical Assistance for Capacity Building on Marine Strategy Framework Directive in Turkey", NIRAS IC, 2016–present
  11. Consultant to TURKSAT, "Establishment of National Water Information System for Turkey", Ministry of Forestry and Urban Affairs, 2016–present
  12. Consultant to MWH Global, "Technical Assistance for Assessment of Drinking Water Resources and Treatment Plants in Turkey", 2016
  13. Local Expert, UNIDO, "POPs Legacy Elimination and POPs Release Reduction Project", May–December 2016
  14. Consultant to FUGRO SIAL, "Methodologies for Determination and Assessment of Groundwater Quantity and Quality: Gediz Basin Pilot Study", Ministry of Forestry and Urban Affairs, 2016–2017
  15. Consultant, Management of Desalination Concentrate from Thermal Power Plants, Verisis, 2013
  16. Consultant, Management of Desalination Concentrate from Thermal Power Plants, Verisis, 2013
  17. Consultant for COWI SNS, "Rehabilitation of Kırıkkale Petroleum Refinery Wastewater Treatment Plant", 2012
  18. Consultant for Zenit Mining Inc., "Evaluation of the Possible Impacts of Mining Operations in Kiziltepe (Balıkesir) on Tourism", 2011
  19. Consultant, Verisis Inc.–OMV Group, "Impacts of the OMV Samsun Power Plant Desalination Wastewaters on Seawater Quality", 2011
  20. Consultant, Verisis Inc.–Baymina Inc., "Development of Disposal Alternatives for Chemical Sludge from Water Treatment Plant", 2010
  21. National Expert, Proline Integrated Intelligence, "Technical Assistance for Establishment of Turkish Environmental Information Exchange Network (TEIEN)", 2009–2010
  22. National Expert, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, EU LIFE Third Countries 2006 "HaWaMan – Improvement of Industrial Hazardous Waste Management in Turkey", 2008–2009
  23. Team Leader, COWI A/S, "Technical Assistance for Capacity Strengthening and Support of Implementation of Nitrate Directive in Turkey", EU-funded, 2007
  24. National Expert, COWI A/S, EU project "Technical Assistance for Environmental Heavy Cost Investment Planning", co-author of Directive Specific Implementation Plan for Hazardous Waste Directive, 2004–2005
  25. National Expert, COWI A/S, same project, co-author of Directive Specific Implementation Plan for Water Framework Directive, 2004–2005
  26. National Expert, COWI A/S, same project, co-author of Directive Specific Implementation Plan for Nitrate Directive, 2004–2005
  27. National Expert, COWI A/S, same project, co-author of Directive Specific Implementation Plan for Bathing Water Directive, 2004–2005
  28. Consultant on "Gelibolu National Park Water and Wastewater Master Plan", Yeni Yapı Inc., October 2004–October 2005
  29. Consultant on "Assessment of solid waste management system in Urfa", Urfa Municipality, September–October 2004
  30. Consultant for YUKSEL PROJE, Taste-odor-turbidity problems in the Bursa Water Treatment Plant, 2003
  31. Consultant for Thames Water Turkiye, Wastewater Management in Thames Water Turkiye İzmit Plant, 2001
  32. Consultant for Ministry of Environment–Directorate of Specially Protected Zones, Evaluation of Pamukkale and Akkoy Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects, 2000
  33. Consultant for Beyşehir Municipality, Treatability of well water for water supply, 2000
  34. Consultant on "Assessment of landfill site selection studies for the Greater Municipality of Mersin", Mersin Governorship, March–April 2000
  35. Ministry of Environment–Directorate of Specially Protected Zones, Selection of wastewater treatment technology for the village of Göçek, 1999
  36. Consultant for İZAYDAŞ, "Revision project of industrial waste cell to hazardous waste cell", April 1999
  37. Consultant for Samsun Fertilizer Industry Corporation, Characterization of gypsum waste, 1998
  38. Consultant for Akdeniz Fertilizer Industry Corporation, Characterization of Gypsum Waste, 1997
  39. Consultant for Arges Engineering, Preparation of the Cankırı Organized Industrial Site Wastewater Treatment Plant Project, 1996
  40. World Bank and State Planning Organization, National Environmental Action Plan, Co-author of the Water Resources Part, 1994–1996
  41. Consultant on Development of Survey on Manufacturing Industry's Emissions, State Institute of Statistics, 1992–1993
  42. Consultant on Ankara Solid Waste Management Project: Landfill site selection and optimization of transfer station site locations, Sistem Planlama, 1992

Research Projects

  1. Partner, H2020-PRIMA Project NEWFEED, Coordinator: AZTI (Spain), €2,057,528, 2021–2024
  2. Principal Investigator, Development of the Turkish Environmental Labeling System (TÇES), Ministry of Environment and Urbanization, $90,000, 2021–2022
  3. Principal Investigator, Determination of Compliance Status of Waste Treatment Facilities with IPPC Regulation, Ministry of Environment and Urbanization, $245,000, 2020–2022
  4. Principal Investigator, "Improving Waste Management and Adding Control Capability to Waste Declaration System", Ministry of Environment and Urbanization, $180,000, 2019–2020
  5. Principal Investigator, Cleaner Production in Selected Industrial Sectors in Turkey, Ministry of Environment and Urbanization, $360,000, 2019
  6. Principal Investigator, "Determination of Design and Operational Criteria for Interim Waste Storage Facilities", Ministry of Environment and Urbanization, $80,000, 2019–2020
  7. Principal Investigator, Management of Point and Diffuse Pollutant Sources in Yeşilırmak River Basin (No. 114Y758), TÜBİTAK, 2016–2019
  8. Principal Investigator, Preparation of Sectoral EIA Guidelines for Selected Industries, NIRAS IC, 2017
  9. Principal Investigator, Development of an Implementation Strategy for Environmental Quality Based Discharge Limits, Ministry of Environment and Urbanization, $565,000, 2016–2018
  10. Principal Investigator, Management of Point and Diffuse Pollutant Sources in Yeşilırmak River Basin (ÇAYDAG-114Y758), TÜBİTAK, $735,000, 2016–2019
  11. Principal Investigator, Industrial Waste Management – Determination of Waste Generation Rates for Selected Industries, Ministry of Environment and Urbanization, $175,000, 2017
  12. Principal Investigator, Development of a TMDL for Gediz River, TÜBİTAK-MAM, $95,000, 2015–2017
  13. Principal Investigator, Recycling of Reactive Dyeing Wastewater by Membrane-Based Process Design (ÇAYDAG-114Y102), TÜBİTAK, $100,000, 2014–2017
  14. Principal Investigator, Identification of Dangerous Substances in Coastal and Transitional Waters of Turkey, TÜBİTAK-MAM, $110,000, 2013–2014
  15. Partner, FP7 Project BIOHYPIO, Coordinator: Marco Oggioni, €2,999,707, 2009–2012
  16. Principal Investigator, Hazardous Waste Management in Compliance with EU Environmental Regulations in Turkey (KAMAG-107G126), TÜBİTAK, $2,000,000, 2009–2012
  17. Principal Investigator, Adaptation of Textile Industry to IPPC Directive: BAT Applications (ÇAYDAG-105Y088), TÜBİTAK, $350,000, 2005–2008
  18. Principal Investigator, DBP Formation Potentials of Source Waters in Turkey (BAP-DPT-03-11-DPT.2003K120920-04), State Planning Organization, $30,000, 2003–2005
  19. Principal Investigator, Natural Organic Matter Removal by Membrane Processes (BAP-2005-03-11-01), METU Research Fund, $50,000, 2005–2006
  20. Researcher, Development of Tools and Guidelines for the Promotion of Sustainable Urban WW Treatment and Reuse, EU-MEDA, €200,000, 2003–2006
  21. Principal Investigator, Monitoring the Environmental Impacts of the İskenderun Energy Waste Disposal Site, İSKEN, $25,000, 2006
  22. Principal Investigator, Recovery and Reuse of Indigo Dyeing Wastewater Using Membrane Technology (BAP-08-11-DPT2002K120510-DK-5), METU, 2002–2005
  23. Principal Investigator, Development of a Membrane Based Treatment Scheme for Color Removal from Textile Effluents, TÜBİTAK, $50,000, 2002–2004
  24. Researcher, Disinfection By-products in Surface Water Reservoirs (İÇTAG-Ç019), TÜBİTAK, $10,000, 2001–2004
  25. Principal Investigator, Development of a TSC on Nutrient Pollution from Agriculture, Train-Sea-Coast Black Sea Unit, United Nations, 2003–2007
  26. Principal Investigator, Monitoring the Environmental Impacts of the İskenderun Energy Waste Disposal Site, İSKEN, $75,000, 2003–2005
  27. Principal Investigator, Çubuk I Dam Reservoir – Water Quality and Pollution Control, ASKİ, $12,500, 2004
  28. Principal Investigator, Çamlıdere Dam Reservoir – Water Quality and Pollution Control, ASKİ, $20,000, 2004
  29. Principal Investigator, Monitoring Surface and Groundwater Quality – Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Crude Oil Pipeline Project, Encon, $10,000, 2003
  30. Researcher, Effects of Extracellular Polymer Composition of Activated Sludge on Removal of Hazardous Substances by Biosorption (İÇTAG-Ç002), TÜBİTAK, $6,000, 2001–2003
  31. Co-investigator, Pb(II) Removal Using Biomass from Anaerobic Digester Effluent, TÜBİTAK, $2,500, 2002–2003
  32. Principal Investigator, Examination of Surface and Groundwater Qualities at Mining Sites, Dardanel Madencilik, $15,000, 2002
  33. Principal Investigator, Marmara Region Environmental Emergency Action Plan, Ministry of Environment, $50,000, 2001
  34. Principal Investigator, Air and Wastewater Parameter Measurements and EIS Studies, Mercedes-Benz Turk, $30,000, 2000
  35. Co-investigator, Disinfection By-products in the Drinking Water of Ankara, METU Research Fund, $20,000, 2000
  36. Co-investigator, Gemlik-Orhangazi-İznik Basin Environmental Status Assessment, JICA, $8,430, 1999–2000
  37. Coordinator, Disinfection By-products Removal from Drinking Waters, DPT, $30,000, 1998–2000
  38. Researcher, Color and Chlorinated Organics Removal from Pulp and Paper Effluents, TÜBİTAK, 1999–2000
  39. Principal Investigator, Biosorption of Heavy Metals by White-Rot Fungi, TÜBİTAK, 1997–1998
  40. Principal Investigator, Treatment of Guvercinlik Asphalt Plant, ENCON, 1996
  41. Co-investigator, İzmir Karşıyaka Pump Station Odor Control System Design, İdil A.Ş., 1996
  42. Co-investigator, Treatment of Effluents from MKE Plants, MKE, 1995–1996
  43. Principal Investigator, Biosorption of Heavy Metals by P. chrysosporium and C. versicolor, TÜBİTAK, 1995–1996
  44. Co-investigator, Petroleum Coke and its Environmental Impacts, Ministry of Industry and Technology, 1995
  45. Co-investigator, Characterization and Treatability of SEKA Pulp and Paper Wastewaters, TÜBİTAK
  46. Co-investigator, Preparation of Effluent Discharge Guidelines for the Greater Municipality of Ankara, ASKİ, 1993
  47. Researcher, Preparation of Air Pollution Maps, Ankara Sub-Project, Ministry of Environment, 1993
  48. Principal Investigator, Treatment of Colored Textile Effluents by Adsorption, METU Research Fund, 1993–1994
  49. Principal Investigator, Effects of Heavy Metals on Activated Sludge Process (KTCAG-9), TÜBİTAK, 1992
  50. Principal Investigator, Biological Treatment of Cr(VI) Bearing Industrial Wastewaters, METU Research Fund, 1992
  51. Researcher, Determination of Technologies Minimizing Environmental Pollution in Organized Industrial Estates, TÜBİTAK, 1991–1994
  52. Co-investigator, Preparation of OECD Country Report, Prime Ministry, Undersecretariat of Environment, 1990
  53. Principal Investigator, Effects of Cr(VI) on Activated Sludge Process (92-03-11-01), METU Research Fund, 1990–1992
  54. Co-investigator, Mediterranean Action Plan and Black Sea Supplementary Protocol, Prime Ministry, 1989–1991
  55. Researcher, NATO-TU Wastewater, NATO Science for Stability Programme, 1989–1991
  56. Researcher, Land Based Pollutants Affecting Black and Marmara Seas, Prime Ministry, 1990
  57. Researcher, Effects of Heavy Metals on Activated Sludge Process, TÜBİTAK, $17,500, 1991–1992
  58. Researcher, Treatment of Wastewaters Originating from TESTAS Electronic Industry, TESTAS, 1989
  59. Researcher, BOTAS Dortyol Petroleum Terminal Wastewater Treatability Study, BOTAS, 1989
  60. Researcher, Biological Treatment of Heavy Metal Bearing Wastewaters, METU Research Fund, 1988
  61. Co-investigator, OZMER Marble Industry – Water Supply and Treatment Project, OZMER A.S., 1985
  62. Researcher, Coal Dewatering Project, U.S. Department of Energy, 1982–1983

Thesis Supervised

Ph.D.

  1. Pilevneli, T., A Risk-Based Monitoring and Control Strategy for Micropollutants in a River Basin, METU, 2022
  2. Kucuk, E., Development of a Methodology for Identification and Control of the Chemicals of the Greatest Concern: Yeşilırmak River Basin Case Study, METU, 2018
  3. Yilmaz, O., Hazardous Waste Management System Design for Turkey, Co-supervised by Dr. Bahar Yetiş Kara, METU, 2011
  4. Girgin, S., Integrated Environmental Risk Assessment for Major Industrial Accidents: A Multi-Media Environment Approach, METU, 2008
  5. Ates, N., Disinfection By-Products Formation in Low Bromide and Low SUVA Waters, Co-supervised by Dr. Mehmet Kitis, METU, 2008
  6. Uzal, N., Recovery and Reuse of Indigo Dyeing Wastewater Using Membrane Technology, Co-supervised by Dr. Levent Yilmaz, METU, 2007
  7. Yukseler, H., Biological and Chemical Sludge Filtration, Co-supervised by Dr. Ismail Tosun, METU, 2007
  8. Capar, G., Development of a Membrane Based Treatment Scheme for Water Recovery from Textile Effluents, Co-supervised by Dr. Levent Yilmaz, METU, 2005
  9. Tarlan, E., Kinetic Aspects of Decolorization of Pulp and Paper Industry Wastewaters by Algae, Co-supervised by Dr. F.B. Dilek, METU, 2001

M.S.

  1. Polat, C., The Removal of Phorate from Water by Adsorption on Powdered Activated Carbon and Chabazite, Co-supervised by Dr. F.B. Dilek, METU, 2022
  2. Akdeniz, S., Life Cycle Assessment of Activated Carbon Adsorption and Ozonation to Remove Micropollutants from Textile Wastewater, METU, 2022
  3. Şimşek, N.Z., A Life Cycle Assessment of the Selected BATs for Salt Reduction Applied in Reactive Dyeing, METU, 2022
  4. Karagöz, B., Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Legislation as a Driver of Innovation: A Qualitative Analysis for Turkish Industry, METU, 2022
  5. Gencturk, M., Sericin Protein Recovery from Silk Degumming Wastewater in Pilot Scale via Membrane Hybrid Processes, Co-supervised by Dr. G. Çapar, METU, 2021
  6. Ince, I., Occurrence, Load, and Effect of Micropollutants from Urban and Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plants to Receiving Environment in the Yeşilırmak River Basin, METU, 2021
  7. Yanar, S.B., Source Identification of Pesticide Pollution and Determination of Normal Background Concentrations of Metals in the Yeşilırmak River Basin, METU, 2021
  8. Gülveren, M., Assessing the Potential Benefits from the Application of Best Available Techniques in the Textile Industry, METU, 2021
  9. Ates, A., Cost of Reducing Micropollutant Load from Urban Wastewater Treatment Plants in Turkey, METU, 2019
  10. Erdem, E., Assessment of Responsible Sectors Having Considerable Pollution Load in Yeşilırmak River Basin, METU, 2019
  11. Erciyas, E., Identification of Specific Pollutants in Yeşilırmak River Basin by Using COMMPS and NORMAN Prioritization Methods, METU, 2018
  12. Yildiz, C., Monitoring and Evaluation Systems for Urban Infrastructure Services, METU, 2017
  13. Zaf, R.D., Fouling Analysis for Different Ultrafiltration Membranes in Reactive Dyeing Wastewater Treatment, Co-supervised by Dr. Zeynep Çulfaz Emecen, METU, 2017
  14. Kocer, B., Process Optimization on Clean Water Recovery from Real Reactive Dyeing Effluents by Nanofiltration, Co-supervised by Dr. Zeynep Çulfaz Emecen, METU, 2017
  15. Erkanlı, M., Treatment of Reactive Dyeing Wastewater and Recovery of Brackish Water by Ultrafiltration, Co-supervised by Dr. Zeynep Çulfaz Emecen, METU, 2016
  16. Akay, E., Ranking of Pesticides According to Leaching Potentials to Groundwater for Selected River Basins in Turkey, Co-supervised by Dr. F.B. Dilek, METU, 2016
  17. Bayar, E., A Valuation of Recovery of Caustic from Mercerization Wastewater by Evaporation Using Life Cycle Assessment, METU, 2015
  18. Civancık, D., Substance Flow Analysis of Mercury in Turkey for Policy Decision Support, METU, 2015
  19. Karakas, C., Substance Flow Analysis of Nonylphenol and Nonylphenol Ethoxylates in Turkey, METU, 2014
  20. Kurada, B., Harmonization of the Turkish Legislation on Industrial Accidents with EU Legislation, AFAD Expertise Thesis, 2014
  21. Orhan, B., Removal of Triclosan from Surface Waters by Ozonation, Co-supervised by Dr. F.B. Dilek, METU, 2014
  22. Orhan, A.K., Triclosan in Biological Wastewater Treatment: Fate, Kinetics and Population Dynamics, Co-supervised by Dr. F.B. Dilek, METU, 2014
  23. Bas, D., Implementation of Article 12 of the Seveso II Directive in Turkey, Co-supervised by Dr. S. Gunes, METU, 2014
  24. Ogutverici, A., Triclosan Removal by Nanofiltration from Surface Water, Co-supervised by Dr. F.B. Dilek, METU, 2011
  25. Olmez, G., Comparison of Iron and Steel Production Sub-processes with Life Cycle Assessment, Co-supervised by Dr. T. Karanfil, METU, 2011
  26. Cakir, N., Selection of Best Available Techniques for an Integrated Iron and Steel Plant, Co-supervised by Dr. E. Alp, METU, 2011
  27. Karabacak, A., Sulphate Removal by Nanofiltration from Water, Co-supervised by Dr. Mehmet Kitiş, METU, 2010
  28. Tezce, G., Drinking Water Quality in Ankara: A Monitoring Study, Co-supervised by Dr. F.B. Dilek, METU, 2010
  29. Moralı, E.K., Ozonation of a Denim Producing Textile Industry Wastewater – Process Optimization, METU, 2010
  30. Dogan, B., Selection of the Best Available Water and Wastewater Management Techniques for a Textile Mill, Co-supervised by Dr. M. Kerestecioğlu, METU, 2008
  31. Varol, C., Caustic Recovery from Highly Alkaline Denim Mercerizing Wastewaters Using Membrane Technology, METU, 2008
  32. Arda, M.M., Risk Assessment for a Denim Manufacturing Plant in Turkey, Co-supervised by Dr. Ertuğrul Alp, METU, 2008
  33. Kocabas, M., Improvements in Energy and Water Consumption Performances of a Textile Mill After BAT Applications, Co-supervised by Dr. F.B. Dilek, METU, 2008
  34. Unlu, M., Indigo Dyeing Wastewater Treatment by Membrane-Based Filtration Processes, METU, 2008
  35. Yilmaz, O., Hazardous Waste Inventory of Turkey, METU, 2006
  36. Tokcaer, E., Removal of Lead Using Anaerobic Biomass, METU, 2003
  37. Yuncu, B., Effect of Extracellular Polymer Composition of Activated Sludge on Removal of Heavy Metals by Biosorption, Co-supervised by Dr. F.D. Sanin, METU, 2003
  38. Anbaryapan, N., Comparison of Leaching Tests for Hazardous Waste Characterization, Co-supervised by Dr. K. Unlu, METU, 2001
  39. Haytoglu, B., Heavy Metal Biosorption by Anaerobic Biomass, Co-supervised by Dr. Göksel Demirer, METU, 2000
  40. Çeribası, I.H., Biosorption of Nickel and Lead by Phanerochaete chrysosporium from a Binary Metal System, METU, 2000
  41. Tokmak, B., Existing Situation in Ankara Water Distribution System in Terms of Total Trihalomethanes and Organic Matter, METU, 1999
  42. Alp, E., Non-market Valuation of Environmental Damage – A Case Study on Yusufeli Dam and HEP, Turkey, METU, 1999
  43. Gur, O., Seasonal Variation of Characteristics and THMFP of Çamlıdere and Kurtboğazı Reservoir Waters, Co-supervised by Dr. Filiz B. Dilek, METU, 1999
  44. Capar, G.K., Removal of Trihalomethane Precursors by Activated Carbon Treatment, Co-supervised by Dr. Göksel Demirer, METU, 1998
  45. Arıcan, B., Nickel Sorption by Activated Sludge, METU, 1998
  46. Dölek, A., Biosorption Using White-rot Fungi, METU, 1997
  47. Erbay, A., Heavy Metal Removal by White-rot Fungi, Co-supervised by Dr. Filiz B. Dilek, METU, 1997
  48. Şahin, S., Characterization of Chlorine Dioxide Bleached Pulp Effluents, METU, 1996
  49. Lule, M., Respirometric Study of BOD – Effects of Metals, Co-supervised by Dr. Celal F. Gökçay, METU, 1996
  50. Arat, G., Removal of Heavy Metals from a Metal-Plating Wastewater by Aluminum Hydroxide Co-precipitation, 1996
  51. Selcuk, A., An Approach for Reducing AOX in the Bleaching Effluents of a Turkish Pulp and Paper Plant, METU, 1994
  52. Eskendarnajad, E., Chemical Precipitation of Heavy Metals – Comparison of Calcium Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide, Co-supervised by Dr. Aysel Atimtay, METU, 1994
  53. Tarlan, E., Effect of Waste Activated Sludge on Primary Settling, Co-supervised by Dr. Filiz B. Dilek, METU, 1994
  54. Tuncer, A., Removing Trihalomethane Precursors by Coagulation, METU, 1994
  55. Yucel, G., Modelling of BOD Exertion Curve, METU, 1992
  56. Demirer, G., Stimulative Effects of Chromium(VI) on Activated Sludge Process, METU, 1991

Thesis Co-Supervised

  1. Kocaman, K., Fate and Removal of Pesticides in Wastewater Treatment Plants – Case of Yeşilırmak Basin, supervised by Dr. F.B. Dilek, METU, 2019
  2. Yavuz, M., Investigation of Occurrence and Fate of Biocides in Wastewater Treatment Plants and Surface Waters, METU, 2013
  3. Atlı, E., Enhanced Coagulation of Raw Water of Ankara City, supervised by Dr. F.B. Dilek, METU, 2002
  4. Ozeler, D., Life-cycle Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste Treatment Methods: Ankara Case Study, supervised by Dr. G.N. Demirer, METU, 2001
  5. Qushsho'o, M.H., Improvements of the Bleaching Process of Dalaman Pulp and Paper Plant, supervised by Dr. Canan Özgen, METU, 1997
  6. Ergen, N., Biosorption of Heavy Metals by White-rot Fungi, supervised by Gülay Özcengiz, METU, 1997
  7. Yayla, F., Impact of Planned Sewage Effluent Discharges in the Middle Izmir Bay, supervised by Dr. Turgut Balkas, METU, 1991

Publications

Papers in Refereed International Journals

  1. Kocaman, K., Yetis, U., Dilek, F.B., Investigating the effect of solids retention time on pesticides removal in an activated sludge process, Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, 29 (100784), 2022.
  2. Ates, N., Uzal, N., Yetis, U., Dilek, F.B., Removal of pesticides from secondary treated urban wastewater by reverse osmosis, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2022.
  3. Yılmaz, H., Avaz, G., Yetis, U., Özkan, M., Toxicity of environmentally important micropollutants on three trophic levels, Aquatic Research, 5(1), 20–28, 2022.
  4. Dinç, B., Çelebi, A., Avaz, G., Canlı, O., Güzel, B., Eren, B., Yetis, U., Spatial distribution and source identification of persistent organic pollutants in the sediments of the Yeşilırmak River, Marine Pollution Bulletin, 172, 112884, 2021.
  5. Baser, B., Yousaf, B., Yetis, U., et al., Formation of nitrogen functionalities in biochar materials and their role in mitigation of hazardous emerging organic pollutants, Journal of Hazardous Materials, 416, 126131, 2021.
  6. Celebi, S., Yetis, U., Unlu, K., A practical approach for determination of environmental quality standards-based discharge limits: the case of Tersakan sub-basin, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(29): 38730–38748, 2021.
  7. Kucuk, E., Pilevneli, T., Erguven, G.O., et al., Occurrence of Micropollutants in the Yeşilırmak River Basin, Turkey, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(19): 24830–24846, 2021.
  8. Dinc, B., Avaz, G., Canli, O., Guzel, B., Yetis, U., Evaluation of Organochlorine Pesticides and PCBs in River and Marine Sediments of Samsun Coastline, Journal of Water Chemistry and Technology, 43(2): 131–138, 2021.
  9. Emek, A.D.A., et al., Removal of endocrine-disrupting chemicals from textile industry effluents by nanofiltration, Desalination and Water Treatment, 211: 411–421, 2021.
  10. Karabacak, A., Dilek, F.B., Yılmaz, L., Kitis, M., Yetis, U., Sulfate Removal from Drinking Water by Commercially Available Nanofiltration Membranes, Desalination and Water Treatment, in press.
  11. Gursoy-Haksevenler, B.H.G., et al., A Strategy for the Implementation of Water Quality-Based Discharge Limits for the Regulation of Hazardous Substances, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(19): 24706–24720, 2021.
  12. Cakir, N., Alp, E., Yetis, U., Assessing Technologies for Reducing Dust Emissions from Sintermaking Based on Cross-Media Effects and Economic Analysis, Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 22:9 (1909–1928), 2020.
  13. Olmez-Hanci, T., et al., Performance of ozone and peroxone on removal of endocrine disrupting chemicals coupled with cost analysis, Water Science and Technology, 83(4): 640–650, 2020.
  14. Baghirzade, B.S., Yetis, U., Dilek, F.B., Imidacloprid elimination by O3 and O3/UV: kinetics study, matrix effect, and mechanism insight, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, in press.
  15. Allar, D.E., et al., Removal of endocrine-disrupting chemicals from textile industry effluents by nanofiltration, Desalination and Water Treatment, 211: 411–421, 2021.
  16. Bulut, O., Duru, B., Cakmak, O., Gunhan, O., Dilek, F.B., Yetis, U., Determination of groundwater threshold values: A methodological approach, Journal of Cleaner Production, 253, 120001, 2020.
  17. Celebi, S., Yetis, U., Unlu, K., Identification of management strategies and generation factors for spent lead acid battery recovery plant wastes, Waste Management & Research, 37(3): 199–209, 2019.
  18. Demir, C., Yetis, U., Unlu, K., Identification of waste management strategies and waste generation factors for thermal power plant sector wastes, Waste Management & Research, 37(3): 210–218, 2019.
  19. Demir, A.E., Dilek, F.B., Yetis, U., A new screening index for pesticides leachability to groundwater, Journal of Environmental Management, 231: 1193–1202, 2019.
  20. Orhon, A.K., Orhon, B., Yetis, U., Fate of Triclosan in Laboratory-scale Activated Sludge Reactors – Effect of Culture Acclimation, Journal of Environmental Management, 216: 320–327, 2018.
  21. Civancik, D., Yetis, U., Substance Flow Analysis of Mercury in Turkey for Policy Decision Support, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 25(4): 2996–3008, 2018.
  22. Orhon, K.B., Orhon, A.K., Dilek, F.B., Yetis, U., Triclosan Removal from Surface Waters by Ozonation – Kinetics and By-products Formation, Journal of Environmental Management, 204: 327–336, 2017.
  23. Öncel, M.S., et al., Hazardous wastes and waste generation factors for plastic products manufacturing industries in Turkey, Sustainable Environment Research, 27(4): 88–194, 2017.
  24. Yilmaz, O., Kara, B.Y., Yetis, U., Hazardous waste management system design under population and environmental impact considerations, Journal of Environmental Management, 203: 720–731, 2017.
  25. Yukseler, H., Uzal, N., Sahinkaya, E., Kitis, M., Dilek, F.B., Yetis, U., Analysis of the Best Available Techniques for Wastewaters from a Denim Manufacturing Textile Mill, Journal of Environmental Management, 203(3): 1118–1125, 2017.
  26. Erkanlı, M., Yilmaz, L., Yetis, U., Culfaz-Emecen, Z., Brackish water recovery from reactive dyeing wastewater via ultrafiltration, Journal of Cleaner Production, 165: 1204–1214, 2017.
  27. Civancik, D., Yetis, U., Substance Flow Analysis of Mercury in Turkey, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2015. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-014-3996-z
  28. Ozturk, E., et al., Sustainable textile production: cleaner production assessment/eco-efficiency analysis study in a textile mill, Journal of Cleaner Production, 138: 248–263, 2016.
  29. Cakır, N., Alp, E., Yetis, U., Evaluation of Environmental Performance Based on Proximity to BAT Associated Resource Utilization and Emission Values: A Case Study in a Steel-Making Industry, Waste and Biomass Valorization, 7(4): 975–993, 2016.
  30. Babuna, G.F., Toroz, I., Avsar, E., Yetis, U., Hazardous waste generation in Turkish pesticide industry, Desalination and Water Treatment, 57(54): 26280–26285, 2016.
  31. Morali, K., Uzal, N., Yetis, U., Ozonation pre and post-treatment of denim textile mill effluents: effect of cleaner production measures, Journal of Cleaner Production, 137: 1–9, 2016.
  32. Olmez, G.M., Dilek, F.B., Karanfil, T., Yetis, U., The environmental impacts of iron and steel industry: a life cycle assessment study, Journal of Cleaner Production, 130: 195–201, 2016.
  33. Ozturk, E., et al., Minimization of Water and Chemical Use in a Cotton/Polyester Fabric Dyeing Textile Mill, Journal of Cleaner Production, 130: 92–102, 2016.
  34. Ogutverici, A., Yilmaz, L., Yetis, U., Dilek, F.B., Triclosan removal by NF from a real drinking water source – Effect of natural organic matter, Chemical Engineering Journal, 283: 330–337, 2016.
  35. Yetis, U., et al., Solid Waste Management Scenarios for Cetinje in Montenegro, Waste Management & Research, 33(5): 477–485, 2015.
  36. Varol, C., Uzal, N., Dilek, F.B., Kitis, M., Yetis, U., Recovery of caustic from mercerizing wastewaters of a denim textile mill, Desalination and Water Treatment, 53(12): 3418–3426, 2015.
  37. Yavuz, M., Oggioni, M.R., Dilek, F.B., Yetis, U., Biocides in Drinking Water System of Ankara, Turkey, Desalination and Water Treatment, 53(12): 3253–3262, 2015.
  38. Ozturk, E., et al., Evaluation of Integrated Pollution Prevention Control in a textile fiber production and dyeing mill, Journal of Cleaner Production, 88: 116–124, 2015.
  39. Germirli-Babuna, F., Toroz, I., Avsar, E., Yetis, U., Hazardous Waste Generation in Pesticide Synthesis Sector in Turkey, Pesticide Research Journal, 26(2): 181–188, 2014.
  40. Koc, A., Orhon, K.B., Ogutverici, A., Yılmaz, L., et al., Is Adsorption an Artifact in Experimentation with Triclosan?, Desalination and Water Treatment, 52(37–39): 7101–7107, 2014.
  41. Ozturk, E., et al., Water and chemical management studies for cleaner production in a textile industry, Chemical Engineering Transactions, 39: 493–498, 2014.
  42. Tunç, M.S., Yılmaz, L., Yetis, U., Çulfaz-Emecen, Z., Purification and concentration of caustic mercerization wastewater by membrane processes and evaporation for reuse, Separation Science and Technology, 49: 1968–1977, 2014.
  43. Yilmaz, O., et al., Use of Theoretical Waste Inventories in Planning and Monitoring of Hazardous Waste Management Systems, Waste Management and Research, 32(8): 763–771, 2014.
  44. Yetis, U., et al., Implementation of the European Union's Nitrates Directive in Turkey, Desalination and Water Treatment, 51(19–21): 4171–4182, 2013.
  45. Kentel, E., Aksoy, A., Buyuker, B., Dilek, F.B., et al., Challenges in Development and Implementation of Health Risk-Based Soil Quality Guidelines: Turkey's Experience, Risk Analysis, 31(4): 657–667, 2011.
  46. Yigit, C., et al., Hazardous Waste Management in Turkey: Current Legislative Requirements and Future Challenges, Desalination and Water Treatment, 26(1–3): 152–159, 2011.
  47. Yilmaz, O., Dogru, B., Yetis, U., Current practices in hazardous waste management in Turkey, Desalination and Water Treatment, 26(1–3): 111–117, 2011.
  48. Dogan, B., Kerestecioglu, M., Yetis, U., Assessment of the Best Available Wastewater Management Techniques for a Textile Mill, Water Science and Technology, 61(4): 963–970, 2010.
  49. Alp, E., Yetis, U., Application of the contingent valuation method in a developing country: a case study of the Yusufeli Dam, Water Science and Technology, 62: 99–105, 2010.
  50. Uzal, N., Yılmaz, L., Yetis, U., Nanofiltration and Reverse Osmosis for Reuse of Indigo Dye Rinsing Waters, Separation Science and Technology, 45: 331–338, 2010.
  51. Kocabas, A.M., Yukseler, H., Dilek, F.B., Yetis, U., Adoption of European Union's IPPC Directive to a textile mill: Analysis of water and energy consumption, Journal of Environmental Management, 91: 102–113, 2009.
  52. Yukseler, H., et al., Implementation of the European Union's Bathing Water Directive in Turkey, Journal of Environmental Management, 90(8): 2780–2784, 2009.
  53. Yigit, N.O., et al., Treatment of a denim producing textile industry wastewater using pilot-scale membrane bioreactor, Desalination, 240(1–3): 143–150, 2009.
  54. Unlu, M., Yukseler, H., Yetis, U., Indigo Dyeing Wastewater Reclamation by Membrane-Based Filtration and Coagulation Processes, Desalination, 240(1–3): 178–185, 2009.
  55. Uzal, N., Yilmaz, L., Yetis, U., Microfiltration/Ultrafiltration as Pretreatment for Reclamation of Rinsing Waters of Indigo Dyeing Wastewater, Desalination, 240(1–3): 198–208, 2009.
  56. Ates, N., Yilmaz, L., Kitis, M., Yetis, U., Removal of Disinfection By-Product Precursors by UF and NF Membranes in Low-SUVA Waters, Journal of Membrane Science, 328(1–2): 104–112, 2009.
  57. Ozturk, E., Yetis, U., Dilek, F.B., Demirer, G.N., A chemical substitution study for a wet processing textile mill in Turkey, Journal of Cleaner Production, 2009.
  58. Sahinkaya, E., Uzal, N., Yetis, U., Dilek, F.B., Biological treatment and nanofiltration of denim textile wastewater for reuse, Journal of Hazardous Materials, 153(3): 1142–1148, 2008.
  59. Capar, G., Yilmaz, L., Yetis, U., A membrane based co-treatment strategy for the recovery of print- and beck-dyeing textile effluents, Journal of Hazardous Materials, 152(1): 316–323, 2008.
  60. Ates, N., Yetis, U., Kitis, M., Effects of bromide ion and natural organic matter fractions on the formation and speciation of chlorination by-products, Journal of Environmental Engineering – ASCE, 133(10): 947–954, 2007.
  61. Yukseler, H., Tosun, I., Yetis, U., A new approach in assessing slurry filterability, Journal of Membrane Science, 303: 72–79, 2007.
  62. Ates, N., Kitis, M., Yetis, U., Formation of chlorination by-products in waters with low-SUVA – correlations with SUVA and differential UV spectroscopy, Water Research, 41: 4139–4148, 2007.
  63. Capar, G., Yetis, U., Yilmaz, L., What is the most effective pre-treatment to nanofiltration for the recovery of print dyeing wastewaters?, Desalination, 212: 103–113, 2007.
  64. Ates, N., Kaplan, S.S., Sahinkaya, E., Kitis, M., Dilek, F.B., Yetis, U., Occurrence of disinfection by-products in low DOC surface waters in Turkey, Journal of Hazardous Materials, 142(1–2): 526–534, 2007.
  65. Uzal, N., Yilmaz, L., Yetis, U., Microfiltration: a pretreatment alternative for indigo dyeing textile wastewater, Desalination, 199(1–3): 517–519, 2006.
  66. Tokcaer, E., Yetis, U., Pb(II) Biosorption Using Anaerobically Digested Sludge in a Counter-Current Sorption Process, Journal of Hazardous Materials, 137(3): 1674–1680, 2006.
  67. Yuncu, B., Sanin, F.D., Yetis, U., An investigation of heavy metal biosorption in relation to C/N ratio of activated sludge, Journal of Hazardous Materials, 137(2): 990–997, 2006.
  68. Capar, G., Yilmaz, L., Yetis, U., Reclamation of Acid Dye Bath Wastewater: Effect of pH on Nanofiltration Performance, Journal of Membrane Science, 281(1–2): 560–569, 2006.
  69. Capar, G., Yetis, U., Olceroglu, A.H., Yilmaz, L., Effect of Color and Surfactants on Nanofiltration for the Recovery of Carpet Printing Wastewaters, Separation Science and Technology, 41(12): 2771–2784, 2006.
  70. Capar, G., Yetis, U., Yilmaz, L., Membrane Based Strategies for the Pretreatment of Acid Dye Bath Wastewater, Journal of Hazardous Materials, 135(1–3): 423–430, 2006.
  71. Capar, G., Yetis, U., Yilmaz, L., Reclamation of Printing Effluents of a Carpet Manufacturing Industry by Membrane Processes, Journal of Membrane Science, 277(1–2): 120–128, 2006.
  72. Tekin, H., et al., Use of Fenton Oxidation to Improve the Biodegradability of a Pharmaceutical Wastewater, Journal of Hazardous Materials, 277(1–2): 120–128, 2006.
  73. Ozeler, D., Yetis, U., Demirer, G., Life Cycle Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste Management Methods: Ankara Case Study, Environment International, 32(3): 405–411, 2006.
  74. Yukseler, H., Yetis, U., Tosun, I., Current Status of Filtration Theory, Journal of Residuals Science & Technology, 2(4), 2005.
  75. Tokmak, B., Capar, G., Dilek, F.B., Yetis, U., Trihalomethanes and Associated Potential Cancer Risks in the Water Supply in Ankara, Turkey, Environmental Research, 96: 345–352, 2004.
  76. Qushsho'o, M., Ozgen, C., Yetis, U., A Case Study for Control Structure Selection: Chlorination Stage in the Bleaching Process of a Pulp and Paper Plant, Chemical Engineering Communications, 191(1): 87–104, 2004.
  77. Arıcan, B., Yetis, U., Nickel Sorption by Acclimatized Activated Sludge Culture, Water Research, 37(14): 3508–3516, 2003.
  78. Dilek, F.B., Yetis, U., Gokcay, C.F., Water savings and sludge minimization in a beet-sugar factory through re-design of the wastewater treatment facility, Journal of Cleaner Production, 11(3): 327–331, 2003.
  79. Ozkan, M., Dilek, F.B., Yetis, U., Ozcengiz, G., Nutritional and cultural parameters influencing antidipteran delta-endotoxin production, Research in Microbiology, 154(1): 49–53, 2003.
  80. Tarlan, E., Yetis, U., Dilek, F.B., Algal treatment of pulp and paper industry wastewaters in SBR systems, Water Science and Technology, 45(12): 151–158, 2002.
  81. Capar, G., Yetis, U., Removal of THM Precursors by GAC: Ankara Case Study, Water Research, 36(5): 1379–1384, 2002.
  82. Tarlan, E., Yetis, U., Improvement of Primary Settling Performance with Activated Sludge, Environmental Technology, 23(4): 363–372, 2002.
  83. Tarlan, E., Dilek, F.B., Yetis, U., Effectiveness of Algae in the Treatment of a Wood-based Pulp and Paper Industry Wastewater, Bioresource Technology, 84(1): 1–5, 2002.
  84. Mutlu, S.H., Yetis, U., Gurkan, T., Yılmaz, L., Decolorization of Wastewater of a Baker's Yeast Plant by Membrane Processes, Water Research, 36(3): 609–616, 2002.
  85. Arican, B., Gokcay, C.F., Yetis, U., Mechanistics of Nickel Sorption by Activated Sludge, Process Biochemistry, 37(11): 1307–1315, 2002.
  86. Dilek, F.B., Erbay, A., Yetis, U., Nickel Biosorption by Polyporus versicolor, Process Biochemistry, 37(7): 723–726, 2002.
  87. Capar, G., Demirer, G.N., Dilek, F.B., Yetis, U., Removal of Trihalomethane Precursors by Granular Activated Carbon, Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, 10(2): 197–202, 2001.
  88. Haytoglu, B., Demirer, G., Yetis, U., Effectiveness of Waste Anaerobically Digested Dead Biomass in Adsorbing Heavy Metals, Water Science and Technology, 44(10): 245–252, 2001.
  89. Ceribası, H., Yetis, U., Biosorption of Ni(II) and Pb(II) by Phanerochaete chrysosporium from a Binary Metal System – Kinetics, Water SA, 27(1): 15–20, 2001.
  90. Yetis, U., Dolek, A., Dilek, F.B., Ozcengiz, G., The Removal of Pb(II) by Phanerochaete chrysosporium, Water Research, 34(16): 4090–4100, 2000.
  91. Yetis, U., Demirer, G., Gokcay, C.F., Effect of Chromium(VI) on the Biomass Yield of the Activated Sludge, Enzyme and Microbial Technology, 25: 48–54, 1999.
  92. Dilek, F.B., Gokcay, C.F., Yetis, U., Combined Effects of Ni(II) and Cr(VI) on Activated Sludge, Water Research, 32(2): 303–312, 1998.
  93. Yetis, U., et al., Heavy Metal Biosorption by Polyporus versicolor and Phanerochaete chrysosporium, Water Science and Technology, 38(4), 1998.
  94. Yetis, U., Demirer, G., Tekin, H., Effect of Shock Chromium(VI) Load on the Activated Sludge Process, Turkish Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences, 22: 445–453, 1998.
  95. Lule, M., Yetis, U., Gokcay, C.F., Effects of Ni(II) on Respirometric Oxygen Uptake, Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 48: 636–641, 1997.
  96. Yetis, U., Ataberk, S., Gokcay, C.F., Sahin, S., Characterization of Effluents from Chlorine Dioxide Substitution Bleaching and Oxygen-reinforced Extraction, Water Science and Technology, 36(2–3): 353–360, 1997.
  97. Yetis, U., Selcuk, A., Gokcay, C.F., Reducing Chlorinated Organics, AOX, in the Bleachery Effluents of a Turkish Pulp and Paper Plant, Water Science and Technology, 34(10): 97–104, 1996.
  98. Gokcay, C.F., Yetis, U., Effect of Ni(II) on the Biomass Yield of the Activated Sludge, Water Science and Technology, 34(5–6): 163–174, 1996.
  99. Tosun, I., Yetis, U., Willis, M.S., Chase, G.G., Specific Cake Resistance: Myth or Reality, Water Science and Technology, 28(1): 91–101, 1993.
  100. Balkas, T., Juhasz, F., Yetis, U., Tuncel, G., The Izmir Bay Wastewater Management Project – Economical Considerations, Water Science and Technology, 26(9–11): 2613–2616, 1992.
  101. Dilek, F.B., Yetis, U., Effects of Heavy Metals on Activated Sludge Process, Water Science and Technology, 26(3–4): 801–813, 1992.
  102. Gokcay, C.F., Yetis, U., Effect of Chromium(VI) on Activated Sludge, Water Research, 25(1): 65–73, 1991.
  103. Dilek, F.B., Gokcay, C.F., Yetis, U., Effects of Cu(II) on a Chemostat Containing Activated Sludge, Environmental Technology, 12: 1007–1016, 1991.
  104. Yetis, U., Gokcay, C.F., Effect of Ni(II) on Activated Sludge, Water Research, 23(8): 1003–1007, 1989.

International Books or Book Parts

  1. Cagin, V., Yetis, U., Water Reuse Strategies: Iron and Steel Industry Case Study. In: Security of Industrial Water Supply and Management, NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C, Springer, pp. 141–158, 2011.
  2. Mungan, M., Yetis, U., Environmental Risk Assessment of a Textile Factory in Turkey. In: Energy and Environmental Challenges to Security, Springer, pp. 415–427, 2009.
  3. Yetis, U., Water Quality, Pollution and Conservation. In: Overexploitation and Contamination of Shared Groundwater Resources, NATO Science for Peace and Security Series, Springer, 2008.
  4. Girgin, S., Unlu, K., Yetis, U., Use of GIS as a Supporting Tool for Environmental Risk Assessment and Emergency Response Plans. In: Comparative Risk Assessment and Environmental Decision Making, NATO-ARW Series, Kluwer, pp. 267–274, 2004.
  5. Yetis, U., Selcuk, A., Gokcay, C.F., An Approach for Reducing AOX in the Bleachery Effluents of a Turkish Pulp and Paper Plant. In: Cleaner Technologies and Cleaner Products for Sustainable Development, NATO ASI Series, Springer-Verlag, 1995.
  6. Balkas, T., Yetis, U., Chung, C., Integration of Environmental Considerations into Coastal Zone Management: Izmir Bay, Turkey. In: Coastal Zone Management – Selected Case Studies, OECD Documents, pp. 87–108, 1992.
  7. Balkas, I.T., Juhasz, F., Tuncel, G., Yetis, U., Talu, N., Preliminary Study on the Costs and Benefits of Measures for the Reduction of Degradation from Land-Based Sources of Pollution in the Bay of Izmir. UNEP(OCA)/WG.14/Inf.8, UNEP, Athens, 1991.

Papers in Refereed National Journals

  1. Dinc, B., Avaz, G., Canlı, O., Aslan, E., Eren, E., Yetis, U., Persistent Polyaromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) Compounds in Coastal River and Sea Sediments of Samsun Province, Kocaeli Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi, 2(1): 07–14, 2019.
  2. Ozturk, E., Demirer, G., Yetis, U., Dilek, F.B., Pre-evaluation for the chemical substitution in a textile mill in Turkey, SKKD, 20(2): 12–24, 2010.
  3. Capar, G., Yetis, U., Yilmaz, L., Treatment of Carpet Dying Wastewaters by Membrane Processes, SKKD, 14(2): 9–15, 2004.
  4. Cangir, B.T., Capar, G., Dilek, F.B., Yetis, U., Trihalomethanes in the Water Distribution System in Ankara, Journal of Association of Environmental Engineers, 1(3): 39–46, 2003.
  5. Yetis, U., Capar, G., Chlorinated Organic Compounds and Their Removal – Ankara Case Study, Environmental Sciences, 5: 29–38, 2002.
  6. Capar, G., Yetis, U., Removal of Natural Organic Matter and Trihalomethanes from the Drinking Water of Ankara City, Turkish Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences, 25(5): 527–535, 2001.
  7. Dolek, A., Yetis, U., Dilek, F.B., A Novel Method in Metal Removal, SKKD, 8(2): 49–54, 1998.
  8. Yetis, U., Gokcay, C.F., Ataberk, S., Sahin, S.M., Characterization of Chlorine Dioxide Bleaching Wastewater – Distribution of Molecular Weights, SKKD, 7(1): 37–47, 1997.
  9. Tuncer, A., Yetis, U., THMs Precursors Removal – Ankara Case Study, SKKD, 5(2): 17–26, 1995.
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