Journal of Materials Science and Nanotechnology

Dr. Erdal Kacan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Chemical Processing Technologies at Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkiye. He received his PhD in Nuclear Technology from Ege University, Institute of Science (2011), with a dissertation on the selective adsorption of strontium using activated carbon derived from textile wastewater treatment sludge. He also holds an MSc in Chemical Engineering from Pamukkale University (2006), where he studied pollution parameters of the Gumuscay and Curuksu rivers, and a BSc in Chemical Engineering from Middle East Technical University (1997).

Dr. Kacan has been serving as a faculty member at Pamukkale University since 2002. His research focuses on adsorption processes, environmental chemistry, wastewater treatment, energy efficiency, and materials science, with particular expertise in the development of activated carbons and adsorbents for environmental and energy applications. He has also contributed to the design and optimization of solar heating systems and energy-efficient building insulation.

He has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in international journals, including Journal of Environmental Management, Energy Conversion and Management, and Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis. His publications have been cited widely, particularly his work on activated carbon production from textile sewage sludge and its application in dye removal.

In addition to journal articles, Dr. Kacan has presented his research at international conferences, published a scientific book titled Water and Its Processing in Industry (2025), and participated in national research projects on wastewater sludge utilization. He also serves as a reviewer for international journals in the fields of environmental engineering and materials science.

Beyond academia, Dr. Kacan gained professional experience as a Project Engineer at TUPRAS Izmit Refinery and as a Production/Project Engineer at Sisecam AS, where he specialized in energy management and environmental technologies.

He holds several professional certifications, including Energy Manager Certification, Occupational Health and Safety Trainer Certificate, and Statistical Process Control Training, reflecting his commitment to bridging academic research with industrial practice.

adsorption processes, environmental chemistry, wastewater treatment, energy efficiency, and materials science