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
Phone: 0324 361 0001 - 14942 / 14945 / 14936
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:
Scientific Board Members:
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
• Assoc. Prof. 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
- 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
DASS-2025 Abstract Submission Guideline
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Application
When you select the "Application" section on the website https://dass2025.com/, you will be directed to the CMT system where you need to create an account. -
Starting a New Submission
After creating an account, log in to the “Author Console”.
Then, click on “Create new submission” to begin the paper submission process. -
File Upload
Files must be uploaded in the following order:- Payment Receipt – A refund will be provided for papers that are not accepted.
- Abstract / Summary – for Poster or Oral Presentation
- Full Text – for Poster or Oral Presentation
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Submission Confirmation
Once all files have been uploaded, click the “Submission” button to confirm your submission.
NOTE 1: Please also send your abstract and payment receipt to dass2025@mersin.edu.tr.
NOTE 2: For participants who wish to attend the symposium as listeners, it will be sufficient to send an email to dass2025@mersin.edu.tr including your payment receipt along with the following details: name, surname, title, institution, and position.
REGISTRATION / ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Evaluation of Abstracts
Evaluation will be carried out by the Symposium Scientific Committee members assigned according to the subject area of the abstracts. For abstracts to be considered, at least one of the researchers must have completed the symposium registration process.
Symposium Language
The symposium languages are Turkish and English. Presentations can be made online (for those outside the Mersin region) or face-to-face.
Acceptance Letter
Acceptance letters for approved abstracts will be sent to the email addresses by October 21, 2025.
Abstract Format
- Full names of the authors should be written clearly, and the name and surname of the presenting researcher must be in bold and underlined.
- The names and addresses of the institutions where the authors work must be specified.
- The first letter of each word in the abstract title should be capitalized. The title must fully reflect the content of the study.
- The abstract should be written under the headings: Aim, Material and Method, Results, Conclusion.
- If abbreviations are used in the abstract, their full forms should be given in parentheses.
- The aim of the study and the methods used should be briefly stated; results should be summarized with sufficient numerical details, and conclusions should be explained based on the presented findings.
- The entire abstract, excluding the title and authors’ names, should not exceed 350 words. At least three keywords must be included.
- The type of presentation (oral or poster) should be indicated.
- Oral presentations will last 10 minutes. Posters will be displayed on boards.
- Abstracts should be prepared in Microsoft Word using “Times New Roman” font, size 10, with 1.5 line spacing, and justified alignment.
Important Dates
- Deadline for abstract submission and registration: October 17, 2025, 24:00
- Acceptance letters: October 21, 2025
- Listener registration deadline: October 20, 2025, 24:00
- Symposium dates: October 30–31, 2025
Event Forms
Bildirilerin Değerlendirilmesi
Değerlendirme, bildirilerin alanına uygun olarak belirlenen Sempozyum Bilim Kurulu üyelerince yapılacaktır. Bildirilerin değerlendirmeye alınabilmesi için araştırmacılardan en az birinin sempozyum kayıt işleminin tamamlanmış olması gerekmektedir.
Sempozyum Dili
Sempozyum dili Türkçe ve İngilizce’dir. Sunumlar Online (Mersin sınırları dışında) veya yüz yüze yapılabilecektir.
Kabul Belgesi
Kabul edilen bildiriler için kabul belgesi 21 Ekim 2025 tarihine kadar mail adreslerine gönderilecektir.
Bildiri Özeti Formatı
- Yazarların açık ad ve soyadları yazılmalı, sunum yapacak araştırmacının adı ve soyadı kalın yazı tipinde ve altı çizili olmalıdır.
- Yazarların çalıştıkları kurumların ad ve adresleri mutlaka belirtilmelidir.
- Özet başlığında kelimelerin ilk harfi büyük yazılmalıdır. Bildiri başlığı çalışma içeriğini tam olarak yansıtmalıdır.
- Özet; Amaç, Materyal ve Yöntem, Bulgular, Sonuç başlıkları kullanılarak yazılmalıdır.
- Özet içinde kısaltma kullanılması halinde, kısaltmanın açık adı parantez içinde belirtilmelidir.
- Özette çalışmanın amacı ve kullanılan yöntemler kısaca belirtilmeli, bulgular yeterli sayısal ayrıntıyla birlikte özetlenmeli ve sunulan bulgular çerçevesinde sonuç açıklanmalıdır.
- Özetin tamamı, başlık adı, yazarın adı, soyadı hariç olmak üzere 350 kelimeyi geçmemelidir. En az üç anahtar kelime kullanılmalıdır.
- Bildiri türünün sözlü ya da poster sunum olduğu belirtilmelidir.
- Sözlü sunumların süresi 10 dakikadır. Posterler panolara asılacaktır.
- Bildiri özetleri Microsoft Word programında, “Times New Roman” fontu, 10 punto, 1,5 satır aralıklı ve iki yana yaslanarak yazılmalıdır.
Önemli Tarihler
- Bildiri gönderimi ve kayıt için son tarih: 17 Ekim 2025, saat 24:00
- Kabul edilen bildiriler için kabul belgesi: 21 Ekim 2025
- Dinleyici olarak katılım için son kayıt tarihi: 20 Ekim 2025, saat 24:00
- Sempozyum tarihleri: 30-31 Ekim 2025
Etkinlik Formları
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