Dr. Sibel Irmak

Professor

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Biography

Sibel Irmak is a Research Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. With a background in chemistry, she has expertise in chemical and thermochemical conversions of lignocellulosic biomass byproducts, focusing on developing value-added products such as platform chemicals and hydrogen gas. Her research includes developing catalysts and conversion processes utilizing nanotechnological approaches, as well as formulating degradable biofilms for agricultural applications. Irmak's work additionally explores advanced oxidation processes for the degradation of toxic organic chemicals in wastewaters and the depolymerization of biomass. She has held various academic positions, including affiliations with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Cukurova University in Turkey, showcasing a strong foundation in both research and teaching within the field of agricultural engineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Research Professor

2020-06-01 — Present

Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln • Lincoln, NE

Research Associate Professor

2014-08-01 — 2021-07-31

Department of Biological Systems Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln • Lincoln, NE

Visiting Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — 2014-08-01

Department of Biological Systems Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln • Lincoln, NE

Associate Professor (Tenured)

2012-10-01 — 2013-12-31

Department of Chemistry, Cukurova University • Adana, Turkey

Assistant Professor (Tenure track)

2008-01-01 — 2012-09-30

Department of Chemistry, Cukurova University • Adana, Turkey

Lecturer

2006-09-01 — 2007-12-31

Department of Chemistry, Cukurova University • Adana, Turkey

Postdoctoral Researcher

2005-08-01 — 2006-08-31

Department of Grain Science and Industry, Kansas State University • Manhattan, KS

Post-doctoral Researcher

2003-09-01 — 2005-07-31

Food Agricultural Products Research Technology Center, Oklahoma State University • Stillwater, OK

Research Scholar

2000-01-01 — 2001-12-31

Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Courses

BRS 417 Processing Manufacturing Systems Bioproducts BRS 597 Special Topics / Analysis Wood-based Bioproducts

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
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  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.