ERCAN KAYA
Dokuz Eylul University
Muh. Fak., Maden Muh.
35100 Bornova, Izmir, Turkey
(537) 671-7475 (cell), ekaya36@ttnet.net.tr
EDUCATION
1996
1996
1993
1987
1996
Ph.D., Mineral Processing, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.
M. of Eng., Environmental Pollution Control, The Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park, PA.
M.S., Mineral Processing, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.
B.S., Mining Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Graduated as the top student.
Certificate, Fundamentals of Engineering, FE (also known as Engineering-In-Training, EIT).
1995
Certificate, OHSA 40hr Training for Hazardous Waste Management.
EXPERIENCE
4/2005-present Assoc. Prof. Dr., Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
9/2003-4/2006 Faculty Instructor, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
 Teaching classes (Particulate Technology, Plant Design, Fluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics, English)
 Conducting research (Particulate technology related)
4/2002-8/2003 Senior Technologist, Cytec Industries, Inc., Stamford, CT.
 Group Leader – Depressant Program. Developing new depressants.
 Responsible – Technical Excellence Program.
1996 to 4/2002
2001
1989 to 1996
1990 to present
1996
1987
1986
1985
Senior Research Engineer, Phelps Dodge Mining Company, Safford, AZ.
 Responsible for the Mineral Processing lab at the Phelps Dodge Mining Company’s corporate research
center – Supervised one engineer and three technicians.
 Project leader:
Elimination of Cyanide from a Molybdenite plant.
Investigated tailings copper recovery methods, including leaching/flotation and
engineering. Introduced two novel processes.
Investigated alternative methods of non-conventional comminution. This
work has led to a patent application.
Evaluated flash flotation technology.
 Quality Control leader (ISO) – Served as an internal auditor. Responsible for the implementation of the
quality standards for 30 business processes at the Phelps Dodge Process Technology Center.
 Performed feasibility studies for projects.
 Phelps Dodge representative – Evaluated proposals from the universities to be funded by the Department
of Energy in the area of mineral processing.
 Member – Concentrator Synergy team and Blast-Fragmentation team.
Senior Plant Metallurgist, Phelps Dodge Mining Company, Chino Concentrator, NM.
Implemented $5 million savings a year by making fundamental changes in the flotation cleaner circuit.
Research Assistant, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.
Consultant for Industrial Companies, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.
Performed particle characterization studies such as; size distribution, dispersion, grinding, flowability, etc.
Laboratory Assistant, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.
Taught Physics 265 lab. (Electricity and Magnetism). Rated superior and good by 91% of the students in
three classes.
Shift Engineer, Etibank Colemanite and Ulexite Processing Plant; Bigadic, Turkey.
Summer Engineering Intern, Bergbau AG Niederrhein Coal Co.; Duisburgh, Germany.
Summer Engineering Intern, TKI Coal Plant; Zonguldak, Turkey.
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ACHIEVEMENTS
 Who’s Who, Strathmore [1998].
 Outstanding Student in Engineering Scholarship, Turkey [1986].
 Outstanding Scholastic Award at ITU, Turkey [1987].
 Graduate Studies Abroad Scholarship, Turkey [1988].
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
 Member of the AIME-SME (Society of Mining Engineers), [1989-present].
 Member of the Society of Mining Engineers, Turkey, [1997-present].
 Air & Waste Management Association, [1995-present].
COMPUTER SKILLS
 Most contemporary Word-processing, Spreadsheet, Statistics and Graphic software [MS Word, Excel,
Power Point, Access, Lotus, Visio, Origin, SigmaPlot, and simulation programs, etc].
PUBLICATIONS
 Published 23 papers in journals/conferences, and wrote about 60 internal company research reports.
 One Patent, “A novel method to process ores for leaching,” applied [2000].
 Have started co-authoring a book on “Microwave Energy Applications in Metallurgy.”
 Editor:
Particulate Science and Technology
The Journal of Ore Dressing
Hydrometallurgy
Fine Powder Processing’97
Minerals and Metallurgical Processing Journal.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
 Six-Sigma Training, Safford, AZ [Feb. 2002]
 Managing Excellence Through Active Leadership in Safety (METALS) Training, Safford, AZ [Oct.
2001]
 Hydrometallurgical Treatment of Copper Concentrates course, Copper 99 Conference, SME, Phoenix,
AZ [Oct. 1999]
 Benchmarking to Australian Concentrators, copper, nickel and gold plants [Feb. 1997]
 ModSim Mineral Processing Simulator training, MTI, Inc. [Oct. 2000]
 Advances in Comminution course by John Herbst & Kal Sastry, Snowbird, UT [Aug. 1998]
 JKSimMet Comminution Circuit Simulator training by JK Tech, Australia [Feb. 1997]
 Project Management training, by ExecuTrain, Phoenix, AZ [Mar. 2000]
 Economic Analysis for Investment Decision Making course by C. Maxwell, Morenci, AZ [Apr. 1998]
 Certificate: Managing Excellence Through Active Leadership in Safety, [Oct. 2001]
 Digital Image On-Line Size Analysis course by Split Engineering, Tucson, AZ [Oct. 1998]
 Microwave and RF Technology course for Mining Applications by the Center for Professional
Advancement, New Jersey [May 1999]
 Microwave Oven Technology course for Mining Applications by the Center of Professional
Advancement, New Jersey [May 1999]
 Mineral Production Costs: Analysis and Management course by B. Cavender, Salt Lake City, UT [Feb.
2000]
 Efficient Blasting Techniques course by Blast Dynamics, Inc., Steamboat, CO [Dec. 1998]
 Advanced Blast Design course by Blast Dynamics, Inc., Steamboat, CO [Dec. 1998]
 Public Speaking Class by Eastern Arizona College, Safford, AZ [Aug.-Dec. 1998]
 Professional Presentation Skills Training by PRS & Associates, Inc. [Nov. 1997]
 Computer courses, Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint by Eastern Arizona College, Safford, AZ [19992000]
 ISO Assessment Training for Improving Management Skills by BEM, Phoenix, AZ [Aug. 1999]
 Microsoft Project, Software Training by ExecuTrain, Phoenix, AZ [Mar. 2000]
 US Cost Success Training, Morenci, AZ [Mar. 1997]
 Management Training, Phoenix, AZ [Jul. 2000]
 TEAMS training, Morenci Training Center, Morenci, AZ [Dec. 1998]
 Has visited numerous fields & research centers, conferences [1996-present]
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