{"id":54,"date":"2016-08-18T16:30:11","date_gmt":"2016-08-18T13:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.metu.edu.tr\/zculfaz\/?page_id=54"},"modified":"2025-08-05T10:06:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T07:06:41","slug":"pinar-zeynep-culfaz-emecen","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blog.metu.edu.tr\/zculfaz\/pinar-zeynep-culfaz-emecen\/","title":{"rendered":"Zeynep \u00c7ulfaz-Emecen"},"content":{"rendered":"

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EMPLOYMENT<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Middle East Technical University, Turkey (2023- ) \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Professor<\/em><\/p>\n

Middle East Technical University, Turkey (2017-2023) \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong>Associate professor<\/em><\/p>\n

Middle East Technical University, Turkey (2011-2017) \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Assistant professor
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EDUCATION<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

University of Twente, Netherlands (2006-2010) \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Ph.D. in Membrane Science and Technology
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Thesis: “Microstructured hollow fibers and microsieves: Fabrication, characterization and filtration applications” (URL: http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.3990\/1.9789036531177<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Rob Lammertink, Prof. Dr. Matthias Wessling<\/em><\/p>\n

Middle East Technical University, Turkey (2003-2005) \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering<\/em><\/p>\n

Thesis: \u201cSynthesis of MFI type zeolite membranes in a continuous system\u201d<\/p>\n

Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Halil Kal\u0131p\u00e7\u0131lar, Prof. Dr. Ali \u00c7ulfaz<\/em><\/p>\n

Middle East Technical University, Turkey (1999-2003) \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering<\/em><\/p>\n

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

– December 2019: Prof. Dr. Mustafa Parlar Research Incentive Award<\/p>\n

– May 2017: UNESCO-L’Oreal For Women in Science National Fellowship<\/p>\n

– November 2004: Hasan Orbey Award in Graduate Studies, METU Chemical Engineering Department, Ankara, Turkey<\/p>\n

PUBLICATIONS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. O.K. Ayd\u0131n, \u0130. Erel-G\u00f6ktepe, P.Z. \u00c7ulfaz-Emecen, Solvent-resistant membranes via layer-by-layer assembly of cellulose nanocrystals and poly(acrylic acid), Journal of Membrane Science, 734 (2025), 124481.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. F. \u00d6z\u00e7elik, P.Z. \u00c7ulfaz-Emecen, Nanoparticle concentration and solvent exchange via organic solvent ultrafiltration<\/em>, Separation and Purification Technology, 354, (2025), 129052.<\/li>\n
  3. Van Buggenhout, G. Ignacz, S. Caspers, R. Dhondt, M. Lenaerts, N. Lenaerts, S.R. Hosseinabadi, I. Nulens, G. Koeckelberghs, Y. Ren, R.P. Lively, M. Rabiller-Baudry, K..M. Lim, N. Ghazali, J. Coronas, M. Abel, M. Wessling, M. Skiborowski, A. Oxley, S.J. Han, A. Livingston, Z. Yi, C. Gao, K. Guan, R.R. Gonzales, H. Matsuyama, S.N.M. Bettahalli, J.R. McCutcheon, F. Radmanesh, N.E. Benes, A.A. Tashvigh, Q. Fang, K. Zhang, G. Chen, W. Jin, Y. Zhang, C.X. Zhang, M.L. Liu, S.P. Sun, A. Buekenhoudt, C. Zhao, B.Van der Bruggen, J.F. Kim, L.C. Condes, M.T. Webb, M. Galizia, B. Alhazmi, L. Upadhyaya, S.P. Nunes, D.W. Kim, H. Schr\u00f6ter, U. Kragl, S. St\u00f6rtte, A.J. Vorholt, P. Z. \u00c7ulfaz-Emecen, M.A. Pizzoccaro-Zilamy, L. Winnubst, A. Yushkin, A. Volkov, J. Chau, K.K. Sirkar, S. Lu, G. Szekely, I. Vankelecom, R. Verbeke, Open and FAIR data for nanofiltration in organic media: A unified approach<\/em>, Journal of Membrane Science (2024), 123356.<\/li>\n
  4. Z. \u00c7ulfaz-Emecen, Solvent Recovery and Recycling<\/em>, Elsevier Encyclopedia of Green Chemistry, 1st Edition, Editor: B. Bart\u00f6k, 2025.<\/li>\n
  5. B.C. \u0130\u00e7ten, E. B\u00fck\u00fc\u015fo\u011flu, P.Z. \u00c7ulfaz-Emecen, Crosslinked cellulose nanocrystal membranes with cholesteric assembly<\/em>, Langmuir, 40<\/span>, 25 (2024), <\/span>13247\u201313255<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. S. Tekin, P.Z. \u00c7ulfaz-Emecen, Controlling cellulose membrane performance via solvent choice during precursor membrane<\/em> formation<\/em>, ACS Applied Polymer Materials, 5,3 (2023), 2185-2194.<\/li>\n
  7. C. Kocaman, E. B\u00fck\u00fc\u015fo\u011flu. P.Z. \u00c7ulfaz-Emecen, Tuning electrostatic interactions for controlled structure and rejection of cellulose nanocrystal membranes<\/em>, Journal of Membrane Science, 661 (2022), 120932.<\/li>\n
  8. Sava\u015f-Alkan, P. Z. \u00c7ulfaz-Emecen, Solvent recovery from photolithography wastes using cellulose ultrafiltration membranes<\/em>, Journal of Membrane Science, 647 (2022) 120261<\/li>\n
  9. C. Kocaman, E. B\u00fck\u00fc\u015fo\u011flu. P.Z. \u00c7ulfaz-Emecen, Controlling ultrafiltration membrane rejection via shear-aligned deposition of cellulose nanocrystals from aqueous suspensions<\/em>, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2021, 13<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>30<\/span>, 36548-36557.<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. F. \u00c7al\u0131l\u0131, P. Kaner, G. Aro, A. Asatekin, P.Z. \u00c7ulfaz-Emecen, Ionic strength-responsive poly(sulfobetaine methacrylate) microgels for fouling removal during ultrafiltration<\/em>, Reactive and Functional Polymers, 156, 2020, 104738.<\/li>\n
  11. E. B\u00fck\u00fc\u015fo\u011flu, H. Koku, P.Z. \u00c7ulfaz-Emecen, Addressing challenges in the ultrafiltration of biomolecules from complex aqueous environments<\/em>, Current Opinion in Colloid and Interface Science, 46, 2020, pp. 52-64.<\/li>\n
  12. S. P. Nunes, P.Z. \u00c7ulfaz-Emecen, G. Ramon, T. Visser, G.H. Koops, W. Jin, M. Ulbricht, Thinking the future of membranes:Perspectives for advanced and new membrane materials and manufacturing processes<\/em>, Journal of Membrane Science, 598, 2020, 117761.<\/li>\n
  13. K, Konca, P.Z. \u00c7ulfaz-Emecen, Effect of carboxylic acid crosslinking of cellulose membranes on nanofiltration performance in ethanol and dimethylsulfoxide<\/em>, Journal of Membrane Science, 587, 2019, 117175.<\/li>\n
  14. C. Aksoy, P. Kaner, A. Asatekin, P.Z. \u00c7ulfaz-Emecen, Co-deposition of stimuli-responsive microgels with foulants during ultrafiltration as a fouling<\/em>
    \nremoval strategy<\/em>, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 11(20), 2019, pp. 18711-18719.<\/li>\n
  15. H. Y\u00fccel, P. Z. \u00c7ulfaz-Emecen, Helical hollow fibers via rope coiling: Effect of spinning conditions on geometry and membrane morphology<\/em>, Journal of Membrane Science, 559, 2018, pp.54-62.<\/li>\n
  16. E.N. Durmaz, P.Z. \u00c7ulfaz-Emecen, Cellulose-based membranes via phase inversion using [EMIM]OAc- DMSO mixtures as solvent<\/em>, Chemical Engineering Science, 178, 2018, pp. 93-103.<\/li>\n
  17. F.M. Sukma, P.Z. \u00c7ulfaz-Emecen, Cellulose membranes for organic solvent nanofiltration<\/em>, Journal of Membrane Science , 545, 2017, pp. 329-336.<\/li>\n
  18. P. Bengani-Lutz, R.D. Zaf, P.Z. \u00c7ulfaz-Emecen, A. Asatekin, Extremely fouling resistant zwitterionic copolymer membranes with ~1 nm pore size for treating municipal, oily and textile wastewater streams<\/em>, Journal of Membrane Science, 543, 2017,pp. 184-194.<\/li>\n
  19. M. Erkanl\u0131, L. Y\u0131lmaz, P.Z. \u00c7ulfaz-Emecen, \u00dc. Yeti\u015f, Brackish water recovery from reactive dyeing wastewater via ultrafiltration<\/em>, Journal of Cleaner Production, 165, 2017, pp. 1204-1214.<\/li>\n
  20. E.N. \u015eim\u015fek, A. Akda\u011f, P.Z. \u00c7ulfaz-Emecen,\u00a0Modification of poly(ether sulfone) for antimicrobial ultrafiltration membranes<\/em>, Polymer, 106, 2016, pp.91-99.<\/li>\n
  21. G. Kaltal\u0131, H. Kal\u0131p\u00e7\u0131lar, P.Z. \u00c7ulfaz-Emecen, Effect of three different PEO-containing additives on the fouling behaviour of PES-based ultrafiltration membranes<\/em>, Separation and Purification Technology, 150, 2015, pp.21-28.<\/li>\n
  22. \u00a0Y. Gen\u00e7al, E.N. Durmaz, P.Z. \u00c7ulfaz-Emecen, Preparation of patterned microfiltration membranes and their performance in crossflow yeast filtration<\/em>, Journal of Membrane Science, 476, 2015, pp. 224-233.<\/li>\n
  23. \u00a0M.S. Tun\u00e7, L. Y\u0131lmaz, \u00dc. Yeti\u015f, P.Z. \u00c7ulfaz-Emecen, Purification and concentration of caustic mercerization wastewater by membrane processes and evaporation<\/em>, Separation Science and Technology, 49(13), 2014, pp. 1968-1977.<\/li>\n
  24. \u00a0P.Z. \u00c7ulfaz, M. Haddad, M. Wessling, R.G.H. Lammertink, Fouling behavior of microstructured hollow fiber membranes in cross-flow filtrations: Critical flux determination and direct visual observation of particle deposition<\/em>, Journal of Membrane Science 372 (1-2), 2011, pp. 210-218.<\/li>\n
  25. \u00a0P.Z. \u00c7ulfaz, S. Buetehorn, L. Utiu, M. Kueppers, B. Bluemich, T. Melin, M. Wessling, R.G.H. Lammertink, Fouling behavior of microstructured hollow fiber membranes in dead-end filtrations: Critical flux determination and NMR imaging of particle deposition<\/em>, Langmuir 27 (5), 2011, pp. 1643-1652.<\/li>\n
  26. \u00a0P.Z. \u00c7ulfaz, M. Wessling, R.G.H. Lammertink, Fouling behavior of microstructured hollow fiber membranes in submerged and aerated filtrations<\/em>, Water Research 45 (4), 2011, pp. 1865-1871.<\/li>\n
  27. \u00a0P.Z. \u00c7ulfaz, M. Wessling, R.G.H. Lammertink, Hollow fiber membranes with microstructured inner skin<\/em>, Journal of Membrane Science 369 (1-2), 2011, pp. 221-227.<\/li>\n
  28. \u00a0P.Z. \u00c7ulfaz, E. Rolevink, C. van Rijn, R.G.H. Lammertink, M. Wessling, Microstructured hollow fibers for ultrafiltration<\/em>, Journal of Membrane Science 347 (1-2), 2010, pp. 32-41.<\/li>\n
  29. \u00a0M. Bikel, P.Z. \u00c7ulfaz, L.A.M. Bolhuis-Versteeg, J. Garduno Perez, R.G.H. Lammertink, M. Wessling, Polymeric Microsieves via Phase Separation MicroFabrication: Process and Design Optimization<\/em>, Journal of Membrane Science 347 (1-2), 2010, pp. 93-100.<\/li>\n
  30. \u00a0B. Soyda\u015f, P.Z. \u00c7ulfaz, H. Kal\u0131p\u00e7\u0131lar, A. \u00c7ulfaz, Crystallization of silicalite-1 from clear synthesis solutions: Effect of template concentration on crystallization rate and crystal size<\/em>, Crystal Research and Technology 44 (8), 2009, pp. 800-806<\/li>\n
  31. \u00a0P. Z. \u00c7ulfaz, A. \u00c7ulfaz, H. Kal\u0131p\u00e7\u0131lar, Separation of butane isomers by MFI membranes synthesized in a flow system<\/em>, Desalination 199 (1-3), 2006, pp. 357-3591<\/li>\n
  32. P. Z. \u00c7ulfaz, A. \u00c7ulfaz, H. Kal\u0131p\u00e7\u0131lar, Preparation of MFI type zeolite membranes in a flow system with circulation of the synthesis solution<\/em>, Microporous and Mesoporous Materials 92 (1-3), 2006, pp. 134-144<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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