Cigdem Keles

Cigdem Keles is a research scientist at Thiele Kaolin Company since June 2023. Prior experience includes serving as a senior research associate, research associate, and adjunct instructor at Virginia Tech from December 2015 to June 2023, as well as a post-doctoral associate at VCCER from November 2011 to December 2015. Cigdem Keles began an academic career as a graduate teaching and research assistant at Middle East Technical University from December 2004 to June 2010. Educational qualifications include a Doctor of Philosophy in Mining Engineering, a Master of Science in Mining Engineering, and a Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering, all obtained from Middle East Technical University.