Aysel Kantürk Figen

Prof.Dr.

Yıldız Technical University

İSTANBUL, Türkiye

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Prof. Dr., Clean Energy Technology YTU, TUBA young academy member

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We are Yıldız Technical University, a prestigious institution located in Istanbul, Turkey. With a rich history dating back to 1911, we are dedicated to providing top-quality education and research opportunities in various fields, including engineering, architecture, and business. Our mission is to cultivate a community of lifelong learners and innovators who contribute to the advancement of society. Join us in our commitment to excellence and become a part of our vibrant academic community.
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Aysel Kantürk Figen was born in Tolbihin/Bulgaria on 28 July 1980. She earned a BS in Chemical Engineering field at Ankara University.  She accomplished her MSc degree in 2006 and consequently, received her Ph.D degree in 2011 in the field of hydrogen energy storage technology .in Yildiz Technical University (YTU), İstanbul, which is among the well-known universities in the country. She started her academic studies as a research assistant in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Yıldız Technical University in 2005.  In 2015, she started as an associate professor in YTU. Dr. Aysel KANTÜRK FİGEN's work has focused on the production of boron-containing hydrogen storage, hydrogen production and catalysts fabrication and their applications in sustainable energy systems. Her studies in the fields of renewable energy and catalyst technologies continue on the application of new methods using local resources. Dr. Kantürk Figen currently works in Yildiz Technical University as a full associated professor with the research topic of hydrogen production, synthesis of hydrogen storage medium, and application of catalytic system.  She has been working as the Vice Coordinator of Yıldız Technical University Science and Technology Application and Research Center (Center Laboratory) between 2020-2021. She was also selected as a board member of the National Hydrogen Technologies Association in July 2021. She served as the Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering between 2021-2022. She was appointed as the Director of YTU Clean Energy Technologies Institute in August 2022. 

In 2020, Turkey Academy of Sciences (TUBA) - Outstanding Young Scientist (GEBİP) Engineering was awarded. She has been a member of Young TUBA Academy. Her Scopus Author ID is 53867954300.

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Yıldız Technical University

https://www.yildiz.edu.tr/en

We are Yıldız Technical University, a prestigious institution located in Istanbul, Turkey. With a rich history dating back to 1911, we are dedicated to providing top-quality education and research opportunities in various fields, including engineering, architecture, and business. Our mission is to cultivate a community of lifelong learners and innovators who contribute to the advancement of society. Join us in our commitment to excellence and become a part of our vibrant academic community.

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Skills

  • Hydrogen storage
  • Hydrogen Production
  • Characterization
  • Boron based fuels

Interests

  • Hydrogen storage
  • Hydrogen Production

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Hydrogen Topic Headings

HORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2024-01-02: Advanced anion exchange membrane electrolysers for low-cost hydrogen production for high power range applicationsHORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2024-01-03: Development of innovative technologies for direct seawater electrolysisHORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2024-01-05: Hydrogen production and integration in energyintensive or specialty chemical industries in a circular approach to maximise total process efficiency and substance utilisationHORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2024-02-02: Novel large-scale aboveground storage solutions for demand-optimised supply of hydrogenHORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2024-03-03: Next generation on-board storage solutions for hydrogen-powered maritime applicationsHORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2024-03-04: Demonstration of hydrogen fuel cell-powered inland or short sea shipping

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