Pelin ATİLLA

I was born in Seyhan, Adana, and achieved notable success in national project competitions during my high school years. I graduated with honors from the Environmental Engineering Department at Çukurova University and completed my master's degree in Environmental Sciences at the same institution. During this period, I conducted academic research in phytoremediation, water resource planning, environmental risk assessment, and sustainable watershed management.

While pursuing my master's degree, I began my professional career in environmental engineering, managing occupational health and safety responsibilities at Meltem Kimya Recycling Facility. Later, I completed the Executive Leadership Program (ELP) at UPenn in the United States, where I contributed to various technology and innovation projects. With a growing focus on the energy sector, I participated in seminars and courses at institutions like MIT and Princeton, enhancing my expertise in sustainable energy solutions.

After returning to Turkey, I began my Ph.D. studies in Renewable Energy at the Energy Institute of Istanbul Technical University (ITU). During this period, I gained expertise in energy economics and policies, clean combustion technologies, fuel cells, and solar and wind energy conversion technologies. I also contributed to TÜBİTAK projects, supporting Turkey's strategic energy initiatives.

Over the past 18 years, my career has been predominantly focused on R&D, particularly in chemistry and materials laboratories. I have extensive experience in chemical processes, material production, and analytical technologies. Additionally, I have worked in the automotive sector in Sweden and the United States, specializing in battery material production and development projects.

Following the Covid-19 pandemic, I leveraged global remote learning opportunities to pursue further education in both engineering and art. I completed programs at prestigious institutions such as Chalmers, Harvard, and Lund, broadening my technical and creative perspectives.

My diverse academic background, multidisciplinary career, and international experience have equipped me with comprehensive expertise in environmental engineering, energy, chemistry, and materials science. I am dedicated to delivering innovative, solution-oriented contributions in these fields.

TUBITAK Incentive Award

Issued by TÜBİTAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey), May 2001

Special Adana Science High School

Project: Investigation of Negative Effects of Sea Sand Usage on Construction Concrete (Civil Engineering)

Best Research Project of 2001

Issued by Modern Science Education Association (MEF), January 2001

Project: Investigation of Negative Effects of Sea Sand Usage on Construction Concrete (Civil Engineering)

Scholarship

Issued by Cukurova University

Awarded for academic excellence and achieving top rank during studies at Cukurova University

PhD Scholarship

Issued by Istanbul Technical University (ITU)

Awarded for academic excellence and admission to the PhD program in Energy Science and Technology at Istanbul Technical University

TUBITAK Incentive Award

Issued by TÜBİTAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey), May 2001

Special Adana Science High School

Project: Investigation of Negative Effects of Sea Sand Usage on Construction Concrete (Civil Engineering)

Best Research Project of 2001

Issued by Modern Science Education Association (MEF), January 2001

Project: Investigation of Negative Effects of Sea Sand Usage on Construction Concrete (Civil Engineering)

Scholarship

Issued by Cukurova University

Awarded for academic excellence and achieving top rank during studies at Cukurova University

PhD Scholarship

Issued by Istanbul Technical University (ITU)

Awarded for academic excellence and admission to the PhD program in Energy Science and Technology at Istanbul Technical UniversityEF Ödülleri, 2000

• Synthesis and Electrocatalytic Properties of CaMnO3/rGO Composite for Li-O2 Batteries
  TÜBİTAK – Iran MSRT Joint Project (119N704)
  October 2021
• Computational Screening and Synthesis of Oxygen Reduction Reaction Catalysts
  TÜBİTAK / ARDEB Project, KU
  January 2019
• Anode Electrode Material Production and Capacity Improvement for Lithium-Ion Batteries
  International Research Collaboration Projects (UAIP), ITU
  November 2017
• Development of the National Air Pollution Emission Inventory
  February 2014
• Investigation of Cr (VI) Accumulation in Zea Mays (Corn) Plants
  Academic Research Projects Department, Çukurova University
  February 2009
• Production of Activated Carbon from Industrial Waste
  TÜBİTAK / TEYDEB Project, Meltem Kimya
  February 2008
• Osmaniye (Hairless) - Adana Drinking Water Project
  Bachelor's Thesis Project
  June 2006
• Implementation of ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) for ADVANSA and Adana Cement Industry
  Final Year Project
  June 2006
• Macro and Micro Nutrient Removal from Leachate Water and Treatment Sludge Using Aptenia cordifolia
  Bachelor's Project
  January 2006
• Investigation of Negative Effects of Sea Sand Usage in Concrete
  May 2000
  Project involved testing the pressure strengths and content analysis of concrete and sand samples from post-1999 Marmara earthquake constructions in Gölcük. Experiments were conducted at the Çukurova University Civil Engineering Laboratory. This project participated in the National High School Project Competitions, where it received the TÜBİTAK Incentive Award and was selected as the Best Project of the Year by MEF.

• ISO 9001: Quality Management Systems (QMS) Certification
• ISO 14001: Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Certification
• ISO 18001: Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) Certification
• Occupational Safety and Risk Management (SHE: Safety, Health, and Environment) Certification and Training

• TWRE (Turkish Women's Network in Renewable Energy)
• Chamber of Environmental Engineers of TMMOB (Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects)
• International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP)
• Turkish Federation of Photographic Arts (TFSF)
• Adana Amateur Photographers Association (AFAD)
• TEMA Foundation (Turkish Foundation for Combating Soil Erosion)
• Artiste FIAP (International Federation of Photographic Art Artist)

• Atilla, P., Kardas,G., Farsak,M., Karatepe, N., Synthesis of Fe (II, III)/Boron Doped Holey Graphene Nanocomposite as a Highly Active Catalyst for Lithium-Air Batteries, 14th Internatıonal Conference of Energy Storage, Çukurova Üniversitesi, Türkiye, Nisan 2018 .
• Synthesis of Fe (II, III)/Boron Doped Holey Graphene Nanocomposite as a Highly Active Catalyst for Lithium-Air Batteries, 14th International Conference of Energy Storage, Çukurova University, Turkey, 04/2018
• The Uptake and Translocation of Hexavalent Chromium and Effects on Growth and Enzyme Activation of Zea mays L., Food, Agriculture and Environment (JFAE), 2012, 10(3&4), 982-986
• Phytoremediation of Cr (VI) Using Maize and Transformed Polluted Maize to Activated Carbon for Catalytic Usage, ISHS International Environmental Control Congress, Arizona State University, USA, 10/2008
• Investigation of the Cr (VI) and Cd Removal Capacities of Aptenia cordifolia, Engineering and Architecture Faculty 30th Anniversary Symposium, Çukurova University, Turkey, 10/2008
• Modeling of Groundwater Quality Using Modflow Modeling Program, 7th National Environmental Engineering Congress, Mersin University, Turkey, 04/2000

• Since 2019, I have actively participated in various social responsibility projects within the framework of the Turkish Women in Renewable Energy (TWRE) organization, collaborating with industry stakeholders to promote greater participation of women in the workforce.
• My photography career, which began in the spring of 2012 with the AFAD Basic Photography Training, has since led to significant achievements. Over the past 6 years, I have won 126 awards across 25 international competitions in 22 different countries. My photographs have been showcased in over 100 international group exhibitions worldwide, garnering appreciation from art enthusiasts.
• In 2017, I contributed to raising awareness of social issues in our country by supporting two significant photo exhibitions: 'March 8th International Women's Day' at the Adana Courthouse, and 'Addiction – A Social Awareness Project' at the 75th Year Art Gallery.
• I have been a volunteer since 1998 for the TEMA Foundation, an organization dedicated to environmental protection and sustainable development.

• Prof. Dr. Refik Culpan
  Management and International Business, School of Business Administration, Pennsylvania State University
  Email: rc5@psu.edu
  Phone: +1 (717) 4541287
  777 West Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA 17057, USA
• Prof. Dr. Filiz Baytaş
  Head of the Conventional Energy Department, Istanbul Technical University
  Email: fbaytas@itu.edu.tr
  Phone: +90 (212) 2853890
  Ayazağa Campus, Maslak, Istanbul, 34469, Turkey