Dr. Zehra Funda Akbulut

Associate Professor, Department of Mining Engineering

Van Yüzüncü Yıl University

Dr. Zehra Funda Akbulut is a distinguished academician in the field of mining engineering, currently serving as a lecturer in the Department of Mining Engineering at Van Yüzüncü Yıl University. She earned her PhD in Mining Engineering from Çukurova University. Her research interests span a wide range of topics, including cement and cement-based material technology, as well as specialized concretes such as lightweight concrete, fibrous concrete, self-compacting concrete, and geopolymer concrete. Additionally, she has made significant contributions to studies on the degradation of natural stones and the durability of concrete.

Dr. Akbulut's academic impact is reflected in her 24 SCI-indexed articles, 21 of which were published under her current name, "Zehra Funda Akbulut," and 3 under her previous surname, "Zehra Funda Türkmenoğlu." Her work has garnered considerable attention for its high citation rates and influence in the field.

In addition to her publications, Dr. Akbulut's proficiency in academic English and her presentations at international conferences have further solidified her reputation within the global scientific community. Through her dedication to research and innovation, she continues to make valuable contributions to the advancement of mining engineering and materials science.

• Pozzolanic Material Technology
• Cement and Cement-Based Materials Technology
• Construction Materials
• Fiber Reinforced Concrete Technology
• Self Compacting Concrete Techonology
• Geopolymer Concrete Technology
• Sustainability Technology
• Durability Technology
• Stone and Detoration
• Stone Technology
• Environmental Impact and Sustainability
• Industrial By-Product for Greenbinder Technology

• AKBULUT ZEHRA FUNDA,GÜLER SONER (2024). Enhancing the resilience of cement mortar: Investigating Nano-SiO2 size and hybrid fiber effects on sulfuric acid resistance. Journal of Building Engineering, 98, Doi: 10.1016/j.jobe.2024.111187 (Publication No: 9236889)
• YAVUZ DEMET,AKBULUT ZEHRA FUNDA,GÜLER SONER (2024). Porous concrete modification with silica fume and ground granulated blast furnace slag: Hydraulic and mechanical properties before and after freeze-thaw exposure. Construction and Building Materials, 447, Doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.138099 (Publication No: 9236665
• AKBULUT ZEHRA FUNDA,Kuzielová Eva,Tawfik Taher A.,Smarzewski Piotr,GÜLER SONER (2024). Synergistic Effects of Polypropylene Fibers and Silica Fume on Structural Lightweight Concrete: Analysis of Workability, Thermal Conductivity, and Strength Properties. Materials, 17, Doi: 10.3390/ma17205042 (Publication No: 9236964)
• AKBULUT ZEHRA FUNDA,GÜLER SONER,OSMANOĞLU FARUK,KIVANÇ MEHMET RIZA,Ashour Asraf (2024). Exploring the flowability, physical, and mechanical properties of eco-friendly colored cement mortars with metakaolin under sulfuric (H2SO4) and nitric acid (HNO3) attacks. Journal of Building Engineering, 91, Doi: 10.1016/j.jobe.2024.109463 (Publication No: 9045148)
• AKBULUT ZEHRA FUNDA,YAVUZ DEMET,Tawfik Taher A.,Smarzewski Piotr,GÜLER SONER (2024). Examining the Workability, Mechanical, and Thermal Characteristics of Eco-Friendly, Structural Self-Compacting Lightweight Concrete Enhanced with Fly Ash and Silica Fume. Materials, 17, Doi: 10.3390/ma17143504 (Publication No: 9236815)
• GÜLER SONER,AKBULUT ZEHRA FUNDA,SİAD HOCİNE,LACHEMİ MOHAMMED (2024). Enhanced freeze-thaw resilience of cement mortars through Nano-SiO2 and single/hybrid basalt fiber incorporation: Assessing workability, strength, durability. Journal of Building Engineering, 89, Doi: 10.1016/j.jobe.2024.109177 (Publication No: 9045163)
• AKBULUT ZEHRA FUNDA,YAVUZ DEMET,Tawfik Taher A.,Smarzewski Piotr,GÜLER SONER (2024). Enhancing Concrete Performance through Sustainable Utilization of Class-C and Class-F Fly Ash: A Comprehensive Review. Sustainability, 16, Doi: 10.3390/su16124905 (Publication No: 9045156)
• YAVUZ DEMET,AKBULUT ZEHRA FUNDA,GÜLER SONER (2024). An experimental investigation of hydraulic and early and later-age mechanical properties of eco-friendly porous concrete containing waste glass powder and fly ash. Construction and Building Materials, 418, Doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.135312 (Publication No: 9045166)
• AKBULUT ZEHRA FUNDA,GÜLER SONER,OSMANOĞLU FARUK,KIVANÇ MEHMET RIZA,Khan Mehran (2024). Evaluating Sustainable Colored Mortars Reinforced with Fly Ash: A Comprehensive Study on Physical and Mechanical Properties under High-Temperature Exposure. Buildings, 14, Doi: 10.3390/buildings14020453 (Publication No: 9237090)
• AKBULUT ZEHRA FUNDA, GÜLER SONER, KHAN MEHRAN (2023). The effects of waste iron powder and steel fiber on the physical and mechanical properties of geopolymer mortars exposed to high temperatures. STRUCTURES, 58, Doi: 10.1016/j.istruc.2023.105398 (Publication No: 8757222)
• GÜLER SONER, AKBULUT ZEHRA FUNDA (2023). Workability, physical & mechanical properties of the cement mortars strengthened with metakaolin and steel/basalt fibers exposed to freezing-thawing periods. Construction and Building Materials, 394, Doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.132100 (Publication No: 8756093)
• GÜLER SONER, AKBULUT ZEHRA FUNDA (2023). The coupling effect of silica fume and basalt fibers on workability and residual strength capacities of traditional concrete before and after freeze–thaw cycles. Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, 23, Doi: 10.1007/s43452-023-00719-2 (Publication No: 8756244)
• GÜLER SONER, AKBULUT ZEHRA FUNDA (2023). The Effects of Single and Hybrid Polypropylene Fibers on the Workability and Residual Strength Properties of Concrete Road Pavements Against Freeze–Thaw Cycles. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 48, Doi: 10.1007/s13369-023-07879-6 (Publication No: 8756379)
• GÜLER SONER, AKBULUT ZEHRA FUNDA (2023). Workability &mechanical properties of the single and hybrid basalt fiber reinforced volcanic ash-based cement mortars after freeze–thaw cycles. Structures, 48, Doi: 10.1016/j.istruc.2023.01.062 (Publication No: 8208966)
• GÜLER SONER, AKBULUT ZEHRA FUNDA (2023). The single and hybrid use of steel and basalt fibers on high‐temperature resistance of sustainable ultra‐high performance geopolymer cement mortars. Structural concrete, Doi: 10.1002/suco.202201026 (Publication No: 8225865)
• AKBULUT ZEHRA FUNDA (2022). Experimental investigation of the surface properties of accidental stained carbonate natural stones. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 17, Doi: 10.1016/j.cscm.2022.e01626 (Publication No: 8044504)
• GÜLER SONER, AKBULUT ZEHRA FUNDA (2022). Effect of high-temperature on the behavior of single and hybrid glass and basalt fiber added geopolymer cement mortars. Journal of building engineering, 57, Doi: 10.1016/j.jobe.2022.104809 (Publication No: 8044590)
• GÜLER SONER, AKBULUT ZEHRA FUNDA (2022). Effect of freeze-thaw cycles on strength and toughness properties of new generation 3D/4D/5D steel fiber-reinforced concrete. Journal of building engineering, 51, Doi: 10.1016/j.jobe.2022.104239 (Publication No: 8044656)
• GÜLER SONER, AKBULUT ZEHRA FUNDA (2022). Residual strength and toughness properties of 3D, 4D and 5D steel fiber-reinforced concrete exposed to high temperatures. Construction and Building Materials, 327, Doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.126945 (Publication No: 8044713)
• AKBULUT ZEHRA FUNDA (2022). Investigation of the change in physical, mechanical, and microstructural properties of Ahlat ignimbrites under the effect of environment and freeze-thawing. Arabian Journal of Geosciences (Publication No: 8276169)
• ÖKER BEHİCE, GÜLER SONER, AKBULUT ZEHRA FUNDA (2021). Workability, strength and toughness properties of different types of fiber-reinforced wet-mix shotcrete. Structures, 31, Doi: 10.1016/j.istruc.2021.02.031 (Publication No: 8260285)
• GÜLER SONER, AKBULUT ZEHRA FUNDA, Siad Hocine, Lachemi Mohamed (2021). Effect of macro polypropylene, polyamide and steel fibers on the residual properties of SCC at ambient and elevated temperatures. Construction and Building Materials, 289, Doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.123154 (Publication No: 7344069)
• GÜLER SONER, TÜRKMENOĞLU ZEHRA FUNDA, VAROL OGÜN OZAN (2021). Thermal shock and freeze-thaw resistance of different types of carbonate rocks. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ROCK MECHANICS AND MINING SCIENCES, 137, Doi: 10.1016/j.ijrmms.2020.104545 (Publication No: 6646221)
• GÜLER SONER, TÜRKMENOĞLU ZEHRA FUNDA, Ashour Ashraf (2020). Performance of single and hybrid nanoparticles added concrete at ambient and elevated temperatures. CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS, 250(118847), 1-13., Doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.118847 (Publication No: 6785710)
• TÜRKMENOĞLU MEHMET, AKBULUT ZEHRA FUNDA, GÜLER SONER (2019). The Use of Different Type of Nano Materials in Geopolymer Concrete. International journal of advances in mechanical and civil engineering, 6(5), 46-49. (Publication No: 8261018)
• TÜRKMENOĞLU ZEHRA FUNDA, KILIÇ AHMET MAHMUT, GÜLER SONER (2016). The Effect of High Temperature on Physical and Mechanical Properties of Self Compacting Lightweight Concretes. International Journal of Research in Chemical, Metallurgical and Civil Engineering, 3(2), 235-238., Doi: 10.15242/IJRCMCE.U0716305 (Publication No: 3062865)
• YAVUZ DEMET, GÜLER SONER, KORKUT FUAT, TÜRKMENOĞLU ZEHRA FUNDA (2016). Çelik lif katkılı betonların mekanik özelliklerinin incelenmesi. Engineering Sciences (NWSAENG), 11(4), 93-99., Doi: 10.12739/NWSA.2016.11.4.1A0366 (Publication No: 3849179)
• DEPCİ TOLGA, KUL ALİ RIZA, ÖNAL YUNUS, DİŞLİ ERKAN, ALKAN SALİH, TÜRKMENOĞLU ZEHRA FUNDA (2012). Adsorption of crystal violet from aqueous solution on activated carbon derived from Gölbaşı Lignite. Physicochemical Problems of Mineral Processing, 48(1), 253-270. (Publication No: 980838)

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