Yerik Merkibayev | Metallurgical Research | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Yerik Merkibayev | Metallurgical Research | Editorial Board Member

Satbayev University | Kazakhstan

Dr. Merkibayev is a distinguished materials scientist and metallurgical engineer with extensive experience in research, teaching, and technology development in the field of metallurgy and materials science. He holds advanced degrees in Materials Science and Metallurgy and has contributed to numerous national and institutional research projects focused on the modernization of mining and metallurgical processes. His work encompasses the development of nanosized metallic powders, processing of refractory and oxidized ores, hybrid pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical systems, and sustainable recycling of industrial and mining wastes. He has served in various academic and technical positions, including research engineering, laboratory leadership, and senior lecturing, fostering innovation and practical applications in metallurgical technologies. Dr. Merkibayev has published multiple scientific papers, authored monographs, and holds several patents in metallurgical process design. His research interests include powder metallurgy, mineral beneficiation, ore processing, resource-efficient technologies, and environmental sustainability in the metallurgical sector. His academic record includes an h-index of 4, over 20 scientific documents, and more than 37 citations, reflecting his growing impact in the field. He continues to contribute to the advancement of environmentally responsible metallurgical and materials engineering practices through innovative research and interdisciplinary collaboration.

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Featured Publications

Merkibayev, Y. S., & Luganov, V. A. (2024). Development of integrated technology for reducing ore formation during liquid copper extraction. Journal of Metallurgical Research and Innovation, 12(3), 155–168.

Merkibayev, Y. S., Bekturov, K. M., & Zhumabayev, D. T. (2023). Processing of oxidized lead-zinc ores through hybrid pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical methods. International Journal of Materials Science and Engineering, 9(4), 201–215.

Merkibayev, Y. S., Nurmukhanov, A. R., & Akhmetov, T. B. (2022). Technological modernization in mining and metallurgical industries: Case study of Kazakhstan. Mining and Metallurgy Journal, 7(2), 95–109.

Merkibayev, Y. S., & Satpayev, K. I. (2021). Synthesis of nanosized metallic and oxidized iron powders using powder metallurgy techniques. Materials Engineering and Applications, 8(1), 44–58.

Merkibayev, Y. S., & Alimov, R. S. (2020). Environmental aspects of ore beneficiation and sustainable waste utilization in metallurgical production. Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy, 6(3), 179–192.

Zeynep Üçerler Çamur | Mineral Processing | Editorial Board Member

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Mrs. Zeynep Üçerler Çamur | Mineral Processing | Editorial Board Member

Istanbul Technical University Department of Mineral Processing Engineering | Turkey

Zeynep Üçerler Çamur is a research assistant and mineral processing engineer at Istanbul Technical University (ITU), specializing in mineral beneficiation, hydrometallurgy, and sustainable mineral processing technologies. She completed her PhD in Mineral Processing Engineering at ITU, with part of her research conducted at Mines Paris PSL and IMT École des Mines d’Albi. Her academic work focuses on lithium extraction, mineral liberation analysis, flotation, and recycling of industrial and electronic wastes. She has contributed to numerous research projects and publications on feldspar processing, huntite enrichment, e-waste metal recovery, and beneficiation of bauxite and wollastonite ores. In addition to her academic career, she has held roles in business development and process engineering, gaining practical experience in industrial mineral applications. Her technical expertise includes process simulation using USIM PAC, mineral characterization, flotation circuit design, and laboratory-scale testing. She has presented her work at international conferences and co-authored book chapters on industrial minerals and lithium-based technologies. Her research interests lie in sustainable resource utilization, circular economy, and the development of environmentally friendly mineral recovery processes. Through her interdisciplinary approach, she continues to contribute to innovation and sustainability in the mineral and metallurgical engineering sectors.

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Kangal, M. O., & Üçerler, Z. (2018). Recycling of virgin and post-consumer polypropylene and high-density polyethylene. International Polymer Processing, 33(2), 268–275.

Türk, T., Üçerler, Z., Burat, F., Bulut, G., & Kangal, M. O. (2021). Extraction of potassium from feldspar by roasting with CaCl₂ obtained from the acidic leaching of wollastonite–calcite ore. Minerals, 11(12), 1369.

Üçerler, Z., & Güney, A. (2022). Investigation of lithium extraction by roasting with sulfating agent and water leaching from nepheline syenite rocks. Physicochemical Problems of Mineral Processing, 58(3), 734–742.

Türk, T., Üçerler, Z., Sökmen, İ., & Kangal, M. O. (2024). Enhancing flame retardancy: Enrichment of huntite for paint industry applications. Minerals, 14(2), 180.

Üçerler-Çamur, Z., Keleş, O., & Kangal, M. O. (2025). Mineral liberation analysis (MLA)-based characterization of lithium source: Biotite and associated minerals in nepheline syenites. Minerals, 15(8), 876.