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Symposium on
Circular Economy,
Waste Management, and Sustainability
(DASS-2025)

October 30–31, 2025, Uğur Oral Cultural Center, Mersin University

Application

Dear Participants,

The Symposium on Circular Economy, Waste Management, and Sustainability (DASS 2025) will be held on October 30–31, 2025. The symposium aims to bring together scientists, educators, artists, and representatives from the private sector in a multidisciplinary environment, to share and discuss both theoretical and practical knowledge within a scientific framework. Abstract submissions are welcome.
All submitted abstracts will undergo a peer-review process. Authors who wish to publish extended versions of their full-text papers may submit them for further evaluation. After the editorial and peer-review process, selected papers presented at the symposium will be published in the Journal of Engineering and Basic Sciences (JOEBS) on April 15, 2026, in Volume 04. Additionally, selected papers will be published as an e-ISBN proceedings book following the symposium.
The Symposium on Circular Economy, Waste Management, and Sustainability (DASS 2025), which we will organize on October 30–31, 2025, will be held in a hybrid format (both in-person and online) at Mersin University Uğur Oral Cultural Center. Online presentations will take place on October 31.
We would be pleased to create a common platform where you can share your expertise, experience, and resources with your colleagues. We look forward to welcoming you at Mersin University Uğur Oral Cultural Center.

LOCATION

Uğur Oral Cultural Center, Mersin University, Çiftlikköy Campus

DATE

October 30–31, 2025

CONTACT

Sevda İLDAN ÖZMEN: +90 505 596 47 22

Deniz ALKAYA: +90 532 053 47 30

Sarya Duru GÖKÇEN: +90 531 779 23 55

Email: dass2025@mersin.edu.tr

SYMPOSIUM STATUS

International. It meets the criteria for associate professorship and academic promotion. The official appointment letters of the organizing committee members, required for associate professorship applications, will be shared with participants after the symposium.

Symposium on Circular Economy, Waste Management, and Sustainability (DASS-2025)

Organizing Board Presidents :
  • Prof. Dr. Aylin DÖĞEN – Mersin Üniversitesi
  • Prof. Dr. Mehmet Sami SERİN – Mersin Üniversitesi
Organizing Committee Members:
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hakan ÖZTÜRK – Mersin Üniversitesi
Prof. Dr. Altunay PARENDECİ – Akdeniz Üniversitesi
Prof. Dr. Aylin DÖĞEN – Mersin Üniversitesi
Prof. Dr. Berkant KAYAN – Aksaray Üniversitesi
Prof. Dr. Bülent KESKİNLER – Gebze Teknik Üniversitesi (Emekli)
Prof. Dr. Dimitrios KALDERIS – Hellenic Mediterranean University
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Sami SERİN – Mersin Üniversitesi
Prof. Dr. Nadir DİZGE – Mersin Üniversitesi
Prof. Dr. Sedat SAYAR – Mersin Üniversitesi
Doç. Dr. Ali Kemal HAVARE – Toros Üniversitesi
Doç. Dr. Derya YETKİN – Mersin Üniversitesi
Doç. Dr. Rükan GENÇ ALTÜRK – Mersin Üniversitesi
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ayça AKTAŞ ŞÜKÜROĞLU – Mersin Üniversitesi
Öğr. Gör. Dr. Cihan GEÇGEL – Mersin Üniversitesi
Öğr. Gör. Dr. Ezgi Şule KARAGÖZ – Mersin Üniversitesi
Öğr. Gör. Dr. Fadile Defne YALDIZ – Mersin Üniversitesi
Öğr. Gör. Dr. Sevda İLDAN ÖZMEN – Mersin Üniversitesi
Öğr. Gör. Dr. Tuncay İNCE – Mersin Üniversitesi
Dr. Deniz ALKAYA – Mersin Üniversitesi
Ergin ÖZKÖK – Veldo Geri Dönüşüm Teknolojileri Proje Müdürü
Ömer AKYÜREK – Anthesis Climate Neutral Group
Sarya Duru GÖKÇEN – Mersin Üniversitesi
Scientific Board Members:
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hakan ÖZTÜRK – Mersin Üniversitesi
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Murat GİZİR – Mersin Üniversitesi
Prof. Dr. Ali SINAĞ – İstanbul Aydın Üniversitesi
Prof. Dr. Altunay PARENDECİ – Akdeniz Üniversitesi
Prof. Dr. Ayla ÖZER – Mersin Üniversitesi
Prof. Dr. Aylin DÖĞEN – Mersin Üniversitesi
Prof. Dr. Berkant KAYAN – Aksaray Üniversitesi
Prof. Dr. Bülent KESKİNLER – Emekli
Prof. Dr. Dimitrios KALDERIS – Hellenic Mediterranean University
Prof. Dr. Ercan OKTAN – Karadeniz Teknik Üniveristesi
Prof. Dr. Filiz KARAOSMANOĞLU – İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi
Prof. Dr. Hakan ARSLAN – Mersin Üniversitesi
Prof. Dr. Havva Duygu BİLGEN – Mersin Üniversitesi
Prof. Dr. Hülya METİN GÜBÜR – Mersin Üniversitesi
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ali KURT – Mersin Üniversitesi
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Sami SERİN – Mersin Üniversitesi
Prof. Dr. Meral TURABİK – Mersin Üniversitesi
Prof. Dr. Nadir DİZGE – Mersin Üniversitesi
Prof. Dr. Nermin ŞİMŞEK KUŞ – Mersin Üniversitesi
Prof. Dr. Öztekin ALGÜL – Mersin Üniversitesi
Prof. Dr. Rıza BİNZET – Mersin Üniversitesi
Prof. Dr. Sedat SAYAR – Mersin Üniversitesi
Prof. Dr. Seyhan ŞAHAN FIRAT – Mersin Üniversitesi
Prof. Dr. Şener KURT – Hatay Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi
Prof. Dr. Tonguç ÖZDEMİR – Mersin Üniversitesi
Prof. Dr. Yunus ÖNAL – İnönü Üniversitesi
Doç. Dr. Ali Kemal HAVARE – Toros Üniversitesi
Doç. Dr. Aydeniz DEMİR – Mersin Üniversitesi
Doç. Dr. Derya YETKİN – Mersin Üniversitesi
Doç. Dr. Ersan TURUNÇ – Mersin Üniversitesi
Doç. Dr. Gün BİNZET – Mersin Üniversitesi
Doç. Dr. Müslüm DEMİR – Boğaziçi Üniversitesi
Doç. Dr. Nail Can ÖZTÜRK – Mersin Üniversitesi
Doç. Dr. Rükan GENÇ ALTÜRK – Mersin Üniversitesi
Doç. Dr. Serdal TEMEL – Ege Üniversitesi
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ayça AKTAŞ ŞÜKÜROĞLU – Mersin Üniversitesi
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Habibe Elif GÜLŞEN AKBAY – Mersin Üniversitesi
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Hüdaverdi ARSLAN – Mersin Üniversitesi
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Muhittin Onur AKÇA – Ankara Üniversitesi
Öğr. Gör. Dr. Ayla BATU ÖZTÜRK – Mersin Üniversitesi
Öğr. Gör. Dr. Cihan GEÇGEL – Mersin Üniversitesi
Öğr. Gör. Dr. Ezgi Şule KARAGÖZ – Mersin Üniversitesi
Öğr. Gör. Dr. Fadile Defne YALDIZ – Mersin Üniversitesi
Öğr. Gör. Dr. Sevda İLDAN ÖZMEN – Mersin Üniversitesi
Öğr. Gör. Dr. Tuncay İNCE – Mersin Üniversitesi
Dr. Deniz ALKAYA – Mersin Üniversitesi
Ergin ÖZKÖK – Veldo Geri Dönüşüm Teknolojileri
Ömer AKYÜREK – Anthesis Climate Neutral Group

EVENT PROGRAM

DASS-2025 Symposium Program
Circular Economy, Waste Management and Sustainability Symposium
📅 Date: 30–31 October 2025
📍 Hall: Hall A

DAY 1 — 30 October 2025 | Hall A

Opening Speeches

• Organizing Committee

Keynote Speeches

Moderators: Prof. Dr. Aylin DÖĞEN, Dr. F. Defne YALDIZ
• Prof. Dr. Ali SINAĞ (Istanbul Aydın University) — An Alternative Method in Biomass Conversion: Hydrothermal Carbonization
• Dr. Muhittin Onur AKÇA (Ankara University) — Biochar and Wood Vinegar Production Methods and Applications
• Assoc. Prof. Serdar TEMEL (Ege University) — Life Cycle Analysis and Circular Economy

Tea-Coffee Break

15-minute break

Panel 1: Agricultural Waste Management and Potential

Moderators: Prof. Dr. Ali SINAĞ, Dr. Cihan GEÇGEL
• Prof. Dr. Berkant KAYAN (Aksaray University) — Biochar and Its Applications
• Prof. Dr. Yunus ÖNAL (İnönü University) — Biomass Biochar Activated Carbon: A Healthy Future for the World
• Dr. Bülent HALİSDEMIR (Mersin Metropolitan Municipality, Head of Environmental Management Department) — Types of Waste and Management

Lunch

60-minute break

Keynote Speeches

Moderators: Prof. Dr. Şener KURT, Dr. Deniz ALKAYA
• Prof. Dr. Filiz KARAOSMANOĞLU (ITU, President of SÜT-D) — Sustainability Management and Decarbonization in Industry
• Ömer AKYÜREK (Anthesis Group) — Carbon Removal Methods and Entry to EU Clean Exchanges

Tea-Coffee Break

15-minute break

Panel 2: Recycling Technologies and Products

Moderators: Prof. Dr. M. Sami SERİN, Sarya Duru GÖKÇEN
• Ergin ÖZKÖK (Veldo Recycling Technologies) — Pyrolysis Technologies and Products
• Koruma Group Representative — Value-Added Product Production from Woody Waste
• Prof. Dr. Şener KURT (HMKU) — Sustainability in Plant Health and Circular Economy: The HMKU Clinic Example

Paper Presentations

Poster or Oral Presentation

DAY 2 — 31 October 2025 | Hall A (until 16:00)

Keynote Speeches

Moderators: Assoc. Prof. Derya YETKIN, Dr. Ayça AKTAŞ ŞÜKÜROĞLU
• Prof. Dr. Bülent KESKİNLER (Gebze Technical University – Retired) — The Importance of Recycling in Industry and Real Practices
• Prof. Dr. Nadir DİZGE (Mersin University) — Waste Management and Energy Production for a Sustainable Future

Tea-Coffee Break

10-minute break

Keynote Speeches

Moderator: Prof. Dr. Bülent KESKİNLER
• Assoc. Prof. Ali Kemal HAVARE (Toros University) — Solar Energy and Perovskite Cells Against Climate Change
• Prof. Dr. Ercan OKTAN (Karadeniz Technical University) — Reforestation of Burnt Areas with Carbon-Cube Seeds

Tea-Coffee Break

10-minute break

Panel 3: Sustainable Recovery and Energy Applications

Moderators: Prof. Dr. Nadir DİZGE, Dr. Tuncay İNCE
• Prof. Dr. Altunay PARENDECİ (Akdeniz University) — Sustainable Environmental Management from Waste to Energy
• Dr. Elif Gülşen AKBAY (Mersin University) — Bioenergy and Fermented Fertilizer from Organic Waste
• Assoc. Prof. Müslüm DEMİR (Boğaziçi University) — Supercapacitors with Porous Carbon Electrodes

Lunch

60-minute break

Panel 4: Environmental and Economic Assessments

Moderators: Prof. Dr. M. Ali KURT, Dr. Ezgi Şule KARAGÖZ
• Prof. Dr. Havva Duygu BİLGEN (Mersin University) — Sustainable Development and Waste Management
• Assoc. Prof. Aydeniz DEMİR (Mersin University) — Environmental Impact Assessment
• Dr. Hüdaverdi ARSLAN (Mersin University) — General Overview of Environmental Legislation

Tea-Coffee Break

15-minute break

Panel 5: Applications of Recycled Products in the Health and Chemical Sectors

Moderators: Prof. Dr. Tonguç ÖZDEMIR, Dr. Sevda İLDAN ÖZMEN
• Prof. Dr. Mehmet S. SERİN (Mersin University) — Use of Pyrolysis Products in Health
• Assoc. Prof. Rukan Genç ALTÜRK (Mersin University) — Biomedical Applications of Recycled Products
• Prof. Dr. Murat GİZİR (Mersin University) — Innovative Approaches in the Chemical Industry

Tea-Coffee Break

15-minute break

Paper Presentations

Poster and Oral Presentations

Closing Remarks and Certificate Ceremony

• Head of the Organizing Committee
• Thanks to Participants
• Evaluation and Closing

📞 Contact and Registration Information
  • 📧 Email: dass2025@mersin.edu.tr
  • ☎ Phone: 0324 361 0001 – 14942 / 14945 / 14936
  • 🗓️ Registration & Abstract Due: October 17, 2025
💳 Participation Fees
  • Student: 1000 TL
  • Academics and Other Participants: 1500 TL
Bank Details:

Ziraat Bank – Mersin University Branch
IBAN: TR88 0001 0021 8135 1341 2250 69

Included in the Fee:
  • 🎒 Symposium bag
  • 🍽 Lunches
  • ☕ Tea/coffee and refreshments

Our sponsors

Conference Management Provided by Microsoft CMT

The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.