ZEYNEP GÖKCE
Ankara
Summary
Motivated chemical engineer with hands-on experience in purple non-sulfur bacteria (PNSB) and their interactions with polymeric materials. Interested in microbial applications in sustainable technologies, particularly biological hydrogen production. Eager to contribute to research and development efforts in the field of green energy and environmental biotechnology.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Intern Engineer
BOTAŞ
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Observed SCADA systems in the control room to monitor natural gas flow.
- Studied pipelines, pumps, and valves used in natural gas transport.
Intern Engineer
DOĞAL KİMYEVİ MADDELER VE ZİRAİ İLAÇLAR SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş.
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Contributed to the production of agricultural pesticides, gaining hands-on experience in batch reactors.
- Operated production processes which involves grinding, drying and shaping.
- Analyzed grinding equipments and their working principles (JETMILL & SUSPOMILL).
Education
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
METU (Middle East Technical University)
Ankara, Turkey07-2027
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
METU (Middle East Technical University)
Ankara, Turkey01.2025
High School Diploma -
YUSUF ZİYA ÖNER FEN LISESI
Antalya, Turkey06-2017
Skills
- Proficiency in MS Office Programs
- Siemens Nx
- Aspen (Plus and Hysys)
- Basic Knowledge of C Programming Language
- Matlab
- Simulink
- High-performance liquid chromatography
- Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy
Projects
Investigation of the Behavior of Rhodobacter capsulatus in Presence of Acrylic Polymer Substrate
- Researched acrylic adhesive degradation during bacterial immobilization in biological hydrogen production.
- Used FTIR and HPLC analysis to confirm significant degradation of acrylic.
- Provided insights into microbial interactions with polymers, contributing to renewable energy applications.
Production of Synthetic Liquid Fuel (Natural Gas to Biodiesel)
- Designed an Auto Thermal Reactor and Fischer-Tropsch Process.
- Conducted distillation column design for hydrocarbon fraction separation.
- Developed a heat exchanger network (HEN) and shell-and-tube heat exchanger design.
- Performed cost and safety analysis of the plant.
Languages
Turkish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
German
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Intern Engineer
BOTAŞ
07.2023 - 08.2023
Intern Engineer
DOĞAL KİMYEVİ MADDELER VE ZİRAİ İLAÇLAR SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş.
08.2022 - 09.2022
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
METU (Middle East Technical University)
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
METU (Middle East Technical University)
High School Diploma -
YUSUF ZİYA ÖNER FEN LISESI