Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering

San Diego State University

Fatih Büyüksönmez

Associate Professor

Dr. Büyüksönmez is the Director of Environmental Engineering Program.  His research interests include development of best management practices for reduction of emissions from composting facilities, development and improvement of source emission testing methods, and use of organic waste streams for treatment hazardous waste streams.

 

Dr. Büyüksönmez’s website

 

Education

 

PhD. 1998. Biological (Environmental) Engineering, University of Idaho (UI)

ME. 1997. Biological (Environmental) Engineering, University of Idaho (UI)

BS. 1994. Environmental Engr., Middle East Technical University (METU). Turkey

Electronics. 1986. Balgat Industrial (Vocational) High School. Ankara, Turkey

 

Sample Publications

 

Büyüksönmez, F. and Evans, J. 2007. Biogenic Emissions from Green Waste and Comparison to the Emissions Resulting from Composting, Part II: VOCs. Compost Science and Utilization, 15(3): 191-199.

 

Chou, C.-H. and Büyüksönmez, F. 2006. Biogenic Emissions from Green Waste and Comparison to the Emissions Resulting from Composting, Part I: Ammonia.  Compost Science and Utilization, 14(1):16-22.

 

Büyüksönmez, F., Rynk, R., Hess, T. and Fornshell, G. 2005. Composting Characteristics of Trout Manure.  Journal of Residuals Science and Technology. 2 (3):149-157.

 

Büyüksönmez, F. and Sekeroglu, S. 2005. Presence of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products in Biosolids and Their Destruction during Composting. Journal of Residuals Science and Technology. 2 (1):31-40.

 

Hanay, A., Büyüksönmez, F*. Kiziloglu, F.M. and Canbolat, M.Y. 2004. Reclamation of Saline-Sodic Soils with Sequential Application of Gypsum and Compost. Compost Science and Utilization, 12 (3): 175-179.