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Şaziye Balku

 

Department of Mechatronics Engineering

Atilim University, Incek, Ankara, Turkey

 

 

Education:

 

Ulus İlkokulu, Ankara, 1960-1965

Cumhuriyet Lisesi, Ankara, 1965-1971

English Preparatory School, METU, Ankara, 1971-1972

B.S. Chemical Engineering Department, METU, Ankara, 1972-1978

M.S. Chemical Engineering Department, METU, Ankara, 1978-1980

Ph.D. Chemical Engineering Department, Ankara University, Ankara, 2000-2004

 

Teaching:

 

MECE 310 Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

MFGE 214 Introduction to Thermofluids

 

Publications:

 

  1. Balku, S (2007). Comparison between alternating aerobic-anoxic and conventional activated sludge systems. Water Research 41, (10), 2220-2228.

 

  1. Balku, S. and Berber, R. (2006), Dynamics of an Activated Sludge Process with Nitrification and Denitrification. Start-up Simulation and Optimization using Evolutionary Algorithm. Computers & Chemical Engineering, Volume 30 (3), p. 490-499.

 

3.      Balku, Ş., October 2004. Energy Optimization in Activated Sludge Systems including Nitrogen Removal. Ph. D.Thesis Ankara University, Ankara, Türkiye. 

 

4.      Turan, Ş. 1980. An Investigation on Reduction of Iron Content in Tarlaağzı Fireclay, Master Thesis,  METU, Ankara, Türkiye.

 

 

Conferences:

 

1.      Balku, Ş., and Berber, R., Evrimsel algoritma ile sınırlandırmalı dinamik optimizasyon. VI. Ulusal Kimya Mühendisliği Kongresi, 7-10 Eylül 2004, İzmir, Türkiye.

 

2.      Balku, Ş., and Berber, R., Constrained dynamic optimization using evolutionary algorithm in activated sludge systems, Chisa 2004, 16th International Congress of Chemical and Process Engineering, 22-26 August 2004, Prague, Czech Republic.

 

3.      Balku, Ş., and Berber, R., Energy optimization in activated sludge systems, EMCC-3 (Chemical Engineering Conference for Collaborative Research in Eastern Mediterranean), May 2003, Thessaloniki, Greece.

 

 

Project Realized:

                      

  1. Sümerbank Nazilli Wastewater Pretreatment Plant
  2. Sümerbank İzmir Wastewater Pretreatment Plant

3.      Sümerbank Hereke Wastewater Pretreatment Plant

4.      Sümerbank Eskişehir Steaming Plant

5.      Sümerbank Textile Industry Jet Dyeing Machines

6.      Sümerbank Ready-made Textile Machines

 

 

Project Prepared:     

 

1.      Sümerbank Gemlik Tow Production Plant Feasibility Report for Cigarette Filter, August 1994, Sümerbank.

 

2.      Sümerbank İzmir Wastewater Pre-treatment Plant Project, 1991, İzmir Municipality

 

3.      Balku, Ş. 1986. Çini Coop. Ceramic Tiles Production Plant Modernization and Expansion Project, Rep.of Türkiye Ministry of Industry

 

4.      Bidding Dossier for Sümerbank Eskişehir Wastewater Treatment Plant, September1984, Sümerbank.

 

5.      Assessment Report for Sümerbank Eskişehir Wastewater Treatment Plant. April 1985, Sümerbank.

6.      Turan, Ş. 1981. Bartın Alumino-silicate based Refractory Material Production Plant Project, Sümerbank.

 

Professional:

 

·        Atilim University Industrial Liaison Office Manager (2005- )

·        TMMOB Foreign Affairs Commission Member (1999)

·        Türkiye Halk Bankası Investment, Finance and Information Center for Entrepreneurs (1995-1997)

·        Sümerbank General Directorate
- Project Department Wastewater Section Chief (1986-1995)
- Project Department Project Engineer (1981-1986)
- Ceramics- Refractory Department Planning Engineer (1978-1981)
- Translator (1977-1978)