Academician, Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University, Department of Mining Engineering, Turkey🌟
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Taşkın Deniz Yıldız is a dedicated academician in Mining Engineering at Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University since 2014. Previously, he worked at Istanbul Technical University for four years. He earned his MSc in 2012 and PhD in 2020 in Mining Engineering. In 2023, he was promoted to Associate Professor and also completed a legal internship, officially becoming a lawyer. His extensive research contributions include over 35 articles, 24 in Web of Science, 1 book, 9 book chapters, and multiple conference papers. His Google Scholar h-index is 19, with an i10-index of 35. 📚🔬
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🎓 Education
Dr. Yıldız pursued his MSc in Mining Engineering at Istanbul Technical University in 2012 and completed his PhD in 2020. Apart from his expertise in mining, he also obtained a law degree from Beykent University in 2016 with a 50% scholarship. His interdisciplinary knowledge in engineering and law enhances his research on mining regulations and sustainable resource management. In 2023, he completed a one-year legal internship and became a certified lawyer. 🎓⚖️
💼 Experience
Dr. Yıldız has been an academic at Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University since 2014. Before that, he contributed to mining research and education at Istanbul Technical University for four years. His work spans academic, legal, and industrial sectors, specializing in mineral recovery, mining regulations, and sustainability. He has also been actively involved in EU-funded research projects and mining-related policy development. 🏗️🔍
🔬 Research Interests
His research focuses on mineral recovery, sustainable mining, industrial and mining heritage conservation, waste management, and mining law. He has contributed significantly to geochemical and mineralogical studies, with projects evaluating mining waste recovery and environmental sustainability. His work also includes contributions to COST Actions in European cooperation on post-mining territories and value innovation in tailing areas. 🌱⛏️
🏆 Awards & Recognitions
Dr. Yıldız has been recognized for his scholarly contributions with an h-index of 19 in Google Scholar, 10 in Scopus, and 8 in Web of Science. He ranks 8th in Turkey in the AD Scientific Index (2025) and has received multiple grants for research projects in geochemistry, mining waste, and industrial heritage conservation. 🏅📊
📚 Publications
Sustainable contributions of the use of mine wastes in soil improvement & agriculture (2025) – Resources Policy 🔗 DOI
Mineral recovery from mining tailings & urban waste (2024) – Resources Policy 🔗 DOI
Geochemical and isotopic analysis of Miocene volcanism in Central Anatolia (2024) – Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research 🔗 DOI
EU-compliant mining waste regulation in Turkey (2024) – Resources Policy 🔗 DOI
Challenges & recovery opportunities in uranium & thorium mining waste (2024) – Mineral Resources Management 🔗 DOI
Conclusion
Dr. Yıldız’s comprehensive academic and research output, coupled with his leadership in various projects, makes him a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award. His work in advancing sustainable mining practices, as well as his contributions to educational resources and policy frameworks, reflects a holistic approach to addressing contemporary challenges in the field. His continuous drive for innovation and scholarly excellence positions him well for this recognition.