Prof. Dr. Ahmet ALTIN

Prof. Dr. Ahmet ALTIN RESUME AND LIST OF PUBLICATIONS EDUCATION Degree University / Institution Department Year B.S. Cumhuriyet University, Faculty of Department of Environmental 1994 M.S. Cumhuriyet University, Institute of Department of Environmental Natural and Applied Sciences 1997 Ph.D. Cumhuriyet University, Institute of Department of Environmental Natural and Applied Sciences 2002 ACADEMIC POSITIONS Position University / Institution Department Year Research Cumhuriyet University, Faculty of Department of Environmental Assistant 1994 Assistant Bülent Ecevit University, Faculty of Department of Environmental Professor Technology 1997 Associate Bülent Ecevit University, Faculty of Department of Environmental Professor Technology 2002 Professor Bülent Ecevit University, Faculty of Department of Environmental Technology 2014 THESES M.S. : Properties of hospital wastewater in city of Sivas and investigation of its treatability Ph.D. : Investigation of treatability of heavy metal contamination in soils via electrokinetic remediation ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES Duty ZKU Department of Environmental, deputy head of department BEU Department of Environmental, head of department BEU Science and Technology Research and Application Center, assistant director BEU Zonguldak Vocational School of Higher Education, director BEU Vice Rector Dates September 2006 November 2010 February 2011 November 2012 December 2011 December 2014 December 2011 December 2014 December 2014 - Present PUBLICATIONS Articles Published in International Peer Reviewed Journals (SCI & SSCI & Arts and Humanities) 1. Altin S., Alemdar S., Altin A., Yildirim Y., Facilitated Transport of Cd (II) Through a Supported Liquid Membrane with Aliquat 336 as a Carrier, Separation Science and Technology, 46 (5), 754-764, (2011). 1

2. Altin S., Yildirim Y., Altin A., Transport of silver ions through a flat-sheet supported liquid membrane, Hydrometallurgy, 103 (1-4), 144-149 (2010). 3. Altin, A., Bakir, F., Özölçer, İ.H., "The Evaluation of Kurtboğazı Dam (Ankara, Turkey) from Hydro- Geochemical and Environmental Aspects", Water Resources Management, 24(4), 747-759 (2010). 4. Altin, A., Özölçer, İ.Ö., Yildirim, Y., "Water Pollution in the Southern Coastal Region of the Black Sea", Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, 18(11a), 2170-2180 (2009). 5. Altin, A., An Alternative Type of Photoelectro-Fenton Process for the Treatment of Landfill Leachate, Separation and Purification Technology, 61(3), 391 397 (2008). 6. Altin, S., Demircioglu, N., Peker, I., Altin, A., Effects of Acceptor Phase and Donor Phase Properties on Sodium Ions Transport from Aqueous Solutions Using Liquid Membrane Systems, Colloids and Surfaces A - Physicochemical and Aspects, 306(1-3), 14-21 (2007). 7. Altin, A., Degirmenci, M., Lead (II) Removal from the Natural Soils by Enhanced Electrokinetic Remediation, Science of the Total Environment, 337(1-3), 1-10 (2005). 8. Altin, A., Altin, S., Elevli, B., Degirmenci, M., Ozturk, A.K., The Effect of BOD5 and Flowrate of Activated Sludge Systems on Investment and Energy Costs, International Journal of Environment and Pollution, 23(4), 425-437 (2005). 9. Atmaca, E., Peker, I., Altin, A., Industrial Noise and its Effect on Human Beings, Polish Journal of Environmental Studies, 14(6), 721-726 (2005). 10. Altin, A., Altin, S., Atmaca, E., Degirmenci, M., Lead (II) Removal from Natural Sandy Soils By Enhanced Electrokinetic Remediation, Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 73(3), 551-560 (2004). 11. Altin, S., Altin, A., Elevli, B., Cerit, O., Determination of Hospital Waste Composition and Disposal Method: A Case Study, Polish Journal of Environmental Studies, 12(2), 251-255 (2003). 12. Karagozoglu, B., Altin, A., Degirmenci, M., Flowrate and Pollution Characteristics of Domestic Wastewater, International Journal of Environment and Pollution, 19(2), 259-270 (2003). 13. Altin, A., Altin, S., Degirmenci, M., Characteristic and Treatability of Hospital (Medical) Wastewaters, Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, 12(9), 1098-1108 (2003). Articles Published in International Peer Reviewed Journals (Other indexes) 1. Altin, S., Altin, A., A survey related to views of the companies about ISO 14001 certification preparatory stage, Global Journal on Advances in Pure & Applied Sciences, 3, 15-22, (2014). 2. Altin, S., Altin, A., A study on the expectancies and benefits of companies from the ISO 14001 certification process, Global Journal on Advances in Pure & Applied Sciences, 3, 23-29, (2014). 3. Altin, A., Tecer, S., Tecer, L., Altin, S., Karaman, B.F., Environmental Awareness Level of Secondary School Students: A Case Study in Balıkesir (Türkiye), Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 141, 1208-1214, (2014). 4. Alaydin, E., Demirel, G., Altin, S., Altin, A., Environmental Knowledge of Primary School Students: Zonguldak (Turkey) Example, Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 141, 1150-1155, (2014). Presentations in International Scientific Conferences 1. Demirel Bayık G., Altın A., Çapar Ö.F., Availability of Paper Mill Lime Mud in Landfill Area as Filling and Cover Material, 2 nd International Conference on Recycling and Reuse, June 4-6, İstanbul, Turkey (2014). 2. Altin, S., Altin, A., A survey related to views of the companies about ISO 14001 certification preparatory stage, 2 nd Global Conference on Environmental Studies, April 10 12, 1-7, Rome, Italy (2014). 3. Altin, S., Altin, A., A study on the expectancies and benefits of companies from the ISO 14001 certification process, 2 nd Global Conference on Environmental Studies, April 10 12, 1-6, Rome, Italy (2014). 4. Alaydin, E., Demirel, G., Altin, S., Altin, A., Environmental Knowledge of Primary School Students: Zonguldak (Turkey) Example, 4th World Conference on Learning, Teaching and Educational Leadership, October 27-29, p.54, Barcelona, Spain (2013). 5. Altin, A., Tecer, S., Tecer, L., Altin, S., Karaman, B.F., Environmental Awareness Level of Secondary School Students: A Case Study in Balıkesir (Türkiye), 4th World Conference on Learning, Teaching and Educational Leadership, October 27-29, p.57, Barcelona, Spain (2013). 6. Degirmenci, M., Tezcan, L., Ekmekci, M., Atmaca, E., Altin, A., Namkhai, O., Yazıcı, M., Batukan, E., Planning of water supply infrastructure on the basis of sustainable water resources 2

management in Kayseri Metropolitan City, Central Turkey: a plan for the year 2050, European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2011, April 03-08, 8th Geophysical Research Abstracts Vol. 13, EGU2011-2903-2, Vienna, Austria (2011). 7. Akyuz, M., Ata, S., Cabuk, H., Yildirim, Y., Altin, A., Altin, S., "Determination of Particle- Associated Nitrosamines in the Atmospheric Environment of Zonguldak", Turkey, Book of Abstracts 9th European Meeting on Environmental Chemistry, December 3-6, p. 46, Girona, Spain (2008). 8. Yildirim, Y., Altin, S., Altin, A., "Transport of Silver Ion Through Supported Liquid Membrane Using DC18C6 Ligand as Carrier in Toluene", 9th European Meeting on Environmental Chemistry, December 3-6, p. 59, Girona, Spain (2008). 9. Yilmaz, G., Altin, A., Yildirım, Y., Ozolcer, I.H., "Surface Water Pollution in West Black Sea Costal Region: A Case Study in Zonguldak City and Province (Turkey)", 2 nd International Conference on Water and Environment, January 30-31, 437-442, Blida, Algeria (2007). 10. Altin, A., Atmaca, E., Altin, S., Evren V., "Comparative Cost Analysis of the Electro-Fenton and the Photoelectro-Fenton Processes", 6th Symposium on Electrokinetic Remediation, June 12-15, 49-50, Vigo, Spain (2007). 11. Altin, A., Degirmenci, M., "An Enhanced Electrokinetic Remediation for Lead Removal from Soils Polluted from a Zinc Production Plant", 6th Symposium on Electrokinetic Remediation, June 12-15, 145-146, Vigo, Spain (2007). 12. Altin, A., Degirmenci, M., "Removal of Lead (II) from Kaolinite of Çanakkale (Turkey) by Using Electrokinetic Remediation Technology", 4th International Conference: Interfaces Against Pollution, June 4-7, p. 98, Granada, Spain (2006). 13. Altin, A., Atmaca, E., Altin, S., "Effects of ph and H2O2 Concentrations on Treatment of Leachate by Using Electro-Fenton Method", 4th International Conference: Interfaces against Pollution, June 4-7, p. 186, Granada, Spain (2006). Articles Published in Peer Reviewed Journals (in Turkish) 1. Altın, A., Altın, S., Demirel, G., Alaydın, E., Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and Solid Wastes in Projects Supported by International Financial Institutions, Journal of Katı Atık ve Çevre, 1 (85), 11-20 (2012). 2. Altın, S., Atmaca, E., Altın, A., Treatability of Leachate with UV/H2O2, Electrocoagulation, Electro-Fenton and Photoelectro-Fenton Methods, Journal of Katı Atık ve Çevre, 1 (77), 18-24 (2010). 3. Altın A., Değirmenci, M., Removal of Lead from Soil Polluted with Waste from Zinc Production Plant via Electrokinetic Remediation, Journal of Katı Atık ve Çevre, 1 (77), 11-17 (2010). 4. Altın, A., Değirmenci, M., Removal of Lead (II) from Kaolinite of Çanakkale Using Electrokinetic Remediation Technology, Cumhuriyet University Journal of Faculty of Series A Earth Sciences, 19(2), 99-104 (2002). 5. Altın, A., Altın, S., The Importance of Vadose Zone (Unsaturated Zone) in Groundwater Pollution and Determination of Protected Areas, Journal of Katı Atık ve Çevre, 1(43), 2-11 (2001). 6. Altın, S., Altın, A., Cerit, O., Properties and Disposal Systems of Hospital Solid Waste: Example of Sivas, Journal of Katı Atık ve Çevre, 1(41), 8-12 (2001). 7. Sarıoğlu, M., Karakuş, C.B., Altın, A., Determination of C-N-P Removal Performance of Single- Sludge Activated Sludge Systems, Journal of Katı Atık ve Çevre, 1(41), 1-7 (2001). 8. Değirmenci, M., Altın, A., Altın, S., Investigation of Effects of Amount of Wastewater and BOD 5 Pollution Load on Cost of Biological Treatment Systems, Journal of DEÜ Fen ve Mühendislik, 2(4), 1-14 (2000). 9. Altın, A., Değirmenci, M., Altın, S., Determination of Amount and Properties of Hospital Wastewater in City of Sivas,, DEÜ Journal of Science and, 1(2), 33-47 (1999). 10. Değirmenci, M., Altin, A., Investigation of Cumhuriyet University Wastewater Treatment Plant According to Measured Wastewater Parameters, Journal of Hacettepe Üniversitesi Çevre Bilimleri, 1(3), 21-41 (1996). Conference Presentations Published in Proceedings (in Turkish) 1. Altın, S., Alaydın, E., Altın, A., Demirel, G., Farizoğlu, H., The Evaluation of Transition from Uncontrolled Dumping to Solid Waste Landfill in City of Zonguldak, 4 th National Conference on Solid Waste Management, 17-20 October, 1-8, Antalya (2012). 3

2. Alaydın, E., Altın, A., Demirel, G., Altın, S., Evaluation of Information and Education of Primary School Students on Waste Reduction, Recycling and Reuse (3R): Example of Zonguldak, 4 th National Conference on Solid Waste Management, 17-20 October, 1-6, Antalya (2012). 3. Altın, A., Altın, S., Demirel, G., Alaydın, E., Environmental Management Plan (ÇYP) and Solid Wastes in Projects Supported by International Financial Institutions, 3 rd National Conference on Solid Waste Management, 7-10 September, 16-25, Girne (2011). 4. Tecer, S., Altın, A., A Study on Environmental Education and Development of Environmental Awareness in Primary Education: Example of Balıkesir, Balıkesir City Symposium, 26-28 November, 209-217, Balıkesir (2010). 5. Yıldırım, Y., Altın, A., Özölçer, İ.H. ve Çapar, Ö.F., "Pollutants Arising From Energy Production in Çatalağzı Energy Basin and Their Effects on Black Sea", 8 th National Congress on Coast and Sea Areas of Turkey, 27 April-1 May, 1485-1493, Trabzon (2010). 6. Altın, S., Atmaca, E., Altın, A., Treatability of Leachate with UV/H2O2, Elektrocoagulation, Electro-Fenton and Photoelectro-Fenton Methods, 1 st National Conference on Solid Waste Management, 27-29 May, 564-571, Eskişehir (2009). 7. Altın A., Değirmenci, M., Removal of Lead from Soil Polluted with Waste from Zinc Production Plant via Electrokinetic Remediation, 1 st National Conference on Solid Waste Management, 27-29 May, 478-485, Eskişehir (2009). 8. Altın, S., Altın, A., Yıldırım, Y., "Supported Liquid Membrane Systems in Heavy Metal Removal", Symposium of Environmental Problems, 14-17 May, 1321-1327, Kocaeli (2008). 9. Altın, A., Bakır, F., "Hydro-Geochemical and Environmental Evaluation of Surface Waters Feeding Kurtboğazı Dam Lake (Ankara)", Symposium of Environmental Problems, 14-17 May, 1189-1198, Kocaeli (2008). 10. Altın, A., Yıldırım, Ö., "Treatability of Wastewater from Kraft Paper Industry via Electro-Fenton Method", Symposium of Environmental Problems, 14-17 May, 971-979, Kocaeli (2008). 11. Yılmaz, G., Aksoy, B., Altın, A., Yıldırım, Y., Özölçer, İ.H., "Water Pollution in Western Black Sea Coastal Regions: Example of Zonguldak", Mersin University National Environment Symposium, 18-21 April, 1-10, Mersin (2007). 12. Değirmenci, M., Altın, A., Atmaca, E., "Evaluation of Current State of Kayseri City Drinking Water Basin in Terms of Water Usage", 59 th Geology Congress of Turkey, 20-24 March, 1-2, Ankara (2006). 13. Değirmenci, M., Alay, S., Altın, A., "Properties of Wastewater and WWTP of Cumhuriyet University", 1 st National Environmental Congress, 13-15 October, 497-505, Sivas (2004). 14. Altın, A., "Methods Applied in Treatment of Underground Water and Soil Pollution", 1 st National Environmental Congress, 13-15 October, 173-182, Sivas (2004). 15. Değirmenci, M., Altın, A., "Analysis of the Groundwater Salination Problem in the Coastal Region Between Mersin and Erdemli", 1 st National Symposium of Environment and Geology, 21-23 March, 173-185, İzmir (2001). 16. Karagözoğlu, B., Altın, A., Sarıoğlu, M., "Investigation of Properties of Wastewater from Various Industrial Plants in City of Sivas and their Treatability via Coagulation and Flocculation Methods", Kayseri 1 st Symposium of Wastewater, 22-24 June, 424-428, Kayseri (1998). 17. Altın, A., Değirmenci, M., Altın, S., "Treatment of Hospital Wastewater", Kayseri 1 st Symposium of Wastewater, 22-24 June, 262-268, Kayseri (1998). 18. Karagözoğlu, B., Altın, A., Altın, S., "Sources of Nitrate found in Water, its Effects on Human Health and Treatment Methods", Kayseri 1 st Symposium of Wastewater, 22-24 June, 50-57, Kayseri (1998). 19. Altın, A., Değirmenci, M., "Investigation of Treatability of Hospital Wastewater via Coagulation and Flocculation Methods", Uludağ University 1 st Symposium of Environmental, 24-26 June, 143-153, Bursa (1996). THESES ADVISED 1. Kahraman, B.F., Effects of Different Nitrogen Sources on Biological Diesel Treatment in Soil, M.S. Thesis, Bülent Ecevit University, 26.06.2014. 2. Uyar, K., Water and wastewater management in kraft paper industry, M.S. Thesis, Bülent Ecevit University, 11.07.2012. 3. Bakır, F., Evaluation of the streams feeding Kurtboğazı dam and the downstream water of the dam from environmental point of view, M.S. Thesis, Zonguldak Karaelmas University, 19.07.2007. 4

4. Yıldırım, Ö., The examination regarding the refinability of the paper industry wastewaters by electro-fenton, M.S. Thesis, Zonguldak Karaelmas University, 19.07.2007. 5. Tecer, S., Education for environment A study on the determination of the level of primary students' environmental behavior, knowledge, consciousness and active participation in Balıkesir city, M.S. Thesis, Zonguldak Karaelmas University, 14.03.2007. PROJECTS 1. The Possibility of Use of Waste Items Including Cellulose in Treatment of Petroleum Pollution, BAP Research Project, 2014.77047330.02, Director, (in progress). 2. Investigation of the Relationship between Television Tendencies and Identification and Media Literacy of Adolescent Children in the Town Kilimli and Documentary Production, BAP Research Project, 2013.57285381.01, Director, (in progress). 3. Effects of Nitrogen Sources on the Bioremediation of Diesel Fuel Contaminated Soil, BAP Research Project, 2013.77047330.02, Director, (in progress). 4. The Effects of Nitrogen Sources on Bioremediation of Diesel Fuel Contaminated Soil, TÜBİTAK Research Project, 113Y298, Director, 2014. 5. Improvement of the Air Quality Monitoring Infrastructure of BEU Science and Technology Application and Research Center, BAP Infrastructure Project, 2013.12528785.01, Director, 2014. 6. Improvement of the Infrastructure of Zonguldak Karaelmas University Laboratory of Department of Environmental, BAP Infrastructure Project, 2011.17.17.01, Researcher, 2012. 7. Water Pollution in the Turkish Coasts of the Black Sea, BAP Article Support Project, 2009.YMH.45.02, Director, 2010. 8. Analysis of the parameters affecting transport of cadmium and silver ions through a flat-sheet supported liquid membrane using a transport model, TÜBİTAK Research Project, 106Y085, Researcher, 2009. 9. Improvement of the Infrastructure of Zonguldak Karaelmas University Laboratory of Department of Environmental, BAP Infrastructure Project 2008.45.10.02, Director, 2009. 10. Comparative Cost Analysis of the Electro-Fenton and the Photoelectro-Fenton Processes, BAP Abroad Support Project, 2007.YDP.45.07, Director, 2007. 11. Determination of the physical, chemical and microbiological quality of drinking, surface and sea water in Zonguldak neighbourhood and investigation of their effects on public health, BAP Research Project, 2003-45-10-01, Director, 2006. 12. Treatment of leachate via Electro-Fenton Oxidation, BAP Research Project, M-260, Director, 2006. 13. The investigation of process changes in Cumhuriyet University Wastewater treatment plant on treatment efficiency and operational cost, BAP Research Project, M-212, Researcher, 2006. 14. Determination of the effect of leachate water from former dump site in the Kayseri city drinking water supply basin on city drinking water aquifers and basin protection sites, DPT Research Project, 2001-K120340, Researcher, 2006. 15. Investigation of treatability of heavy metal contamination in soils via electrokinetic remediation, BAP Research Project, M-169, Researcher, 2002. 16. Research on the pollution of underground waters in the coastal region between Mersin and Erdemli, BAP Research Project, M-149, Researcher, 2002. 17. Properties of hospital wastewater in city of Sivas and investigation of its treatability, BAP Research Project, M-80, Researcher, 1997. SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL REPORTS 1. Technical report on the reuse of process wastewater (Doğuş Tea Fındıklı Tea Production Plant Fındıklı, Rize), Scientific Report, Bülent Ecevit University, (2014). 2. Technical report on the reuse of process wastewater (Doğuş Tea Salarha Tea Production Plant Salarha, Rize), Scientific Report, Bülent Ecevit University, (2014). 3. Technical report on the reuse of process wastewater (Selni Construction Concrete Production Plant Kastamonu), Scientific Report, Bülent Ecevit University, (2013). 4. Technical report on the reuse of process wastewater (Doğuş Tea Kalkandere Tea Production Plant Kalkandere, Rize), Scientific Report, Bülent Ecevit University, (2013). 5. Final report on factory area surface water collection system design (Lafarge Ereğli Cement Factory Zonguldak), Scientific Report, Bülent Ecevit University, (2013). 5

6. Technical report on the reuse of treated water (Eren Energy Port Facility Zonguldak) Scientific Report, Bülent Ecevit University, (2013). 7. Technical report on the reuse of process wastewater (Ercanlar Concrete Production Plant Tosya, Kastamonu), Scientific Report, Bülent Ecevit University, (2012). 8. Technical report on the reuse of process wastewater (Doğuş Tea İyidere Tea Production Plant İyidere, Rize), Scientific Report, Bülent Ecevit University, (2012). 9. Technical report on the reuse of process wastewater (Doğuş Tea Pazar Tea Production Plant Pazar, Rize), Scientific Report, Bülent Ecevit University, (2012). 10. Technical report on management of water and wastewater (Nataç Construction Concrete Production Plant Kastamonu), Scientific Report, Bülent Ecevit University, (2012). 11. Technical report on management of water and wastewater (Tonbullar Construction Concrete Production Plant Kastamonu), Scientific Report, Bülent Ecevit University, (2012). 12. Technical report on the use of lime mud waste for environmental purposes (OYKA Paper Packaging Company Çaycuma, Zonguldak), Scientific Report, Zonguldak Karaelmas University, (2011). 13. Buket HES environmental management plan (Kıvanç Energy Çamlıyayla, Mersin), Scientific Report, Zonguldak Karaelmas University, (2011). 14. Sebil HES environmental management plan (Kıvanç Energy Çamlıyayla, Mersin), Scientific Report, Zonguldak Karaelmas University, (2011). 15. Kilyos wind power plant environmental management plan (Türkmet Energy Sarıyer, İstanbul), Scientific Report, Zonguldak Karaelmas University, (2010). 16. Quartz mine environmental management plan (Camiş Mining Çatalca, İstanbul), Scientific Report, Zonguldak Karaelmas University, (2010). 17. Environmental situation report for Sivas city: Soil pollution, Governorship of Sivas, Es-Form Offset Press, 106-109, Sivas, (2002). 18. Final Environmental Impact Assesment report for Zara-San Integrated Meat, Dairy and Breeding Production Plant (Sivas, Zara), Scientific Report, Cumhuriyet University, (2002). 19. Primary Environmental Impact Assesment research report for Çağlayan Integrated Meat Production Plant (Sivas), Scientific Report, Cumhuriyet University, (1999). 6