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Collaboration Development for R&D Projects
Production of critical raw materials from End-of-Life Electronics
Author
R&D Researcher at Turkish Energy, Nuclear and Mineral Research Agency (TENMAK)
Ankara, Türkiye
Tuğba Arda
R&D Researcher
Turkish Energy, Nuclear and Mineral Research Agency (TENMAK)
Ankara, Türkiye
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I work as a Researcher at the Rare Earth Elements Research Institute of TENMAK. I am working on the recovery of critical raw materials from secondary resources.
My organisation
Turkish Energy, Nuclear and Mineral Research Agency (TENMAK)
Turkish Energy, Nuclear and Mineral Research Agency (TENMAK)
Authority/Government
Ankara, Türkiye
The Turkish Energy, Nuclear, and Mineral Research Agency (TENMAK) is a leading public research institution focused on scientific and technological advancements in energy, nuclear, and mineral sectors. Its key areas of work include rare earth elements and critical raw materials, nuclear technology and radiation safety, energy technologies, mining and mineral processing, and health and environmental applications. TENMAK conducts research on the production and industrial application of rare earth elements and other critical raw materials, develops renewable energy and hydrogen technologies, ensures radiation safety and radioactive waste management, and works on the exploration and beneficiation of mineral resources with a focus on sustainable mining. Additionally, the institute engages in radiopharmaceutical production, nuclear medicine applications, and environmental radiation monitoring. TENMAK collaborates on national and international projects, fosters partnerships with industry, and aims to enhance Turkey’s technological independence in these strategic fields.
About me
I am Chemical Engineering, M.Sc. and currently work as a researcher at the Rare Earth Elements Research Institute within the Turkish Energy, Nuclear and Mining Research Institute (TENMAK). As part of the Production Technologies Research Group within the R&D unit, I specialise in the production of critical raw materials and the development of advanced technologies.
My responsibilities include project development and execution, conducting experimental studies, using laboratory analysers, budget management, procurement processes and contract management. I am also actively involved in reporting and presenting project results. I have extensive experience in writing and managing European Union and TUBITAK funded projects as well as participating in internationally funded research collaborations.
In addition to my research activities, I act as a Quality Management Systems unit representative and play a key role in document management processes and risk management initiatives.
Skills
- Hydrometallurgical methods
- Platinum Group Metals
- EU projects
- rare earth elements
- Critical Raw Materials
- project management
- Li-Ion Batteries Recycling
Interests
- Circularity
- Critical Raw Materials
- rare earth elements
- R&D
- sustainability
- technology development
- E-waste Recycling
- supply chain