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Curriculum Vitae
for
Kamil Ekinci
Kamil Ekinci, pHD
Süleyman Demirel University
Faculty of Agriculture
Department of Agricultural Machinery
Isparta 32260/ TURKEY
e-mail: kekinci@ziraat.sdu.edu.tr
Tel: +90 246 2113864
Fax: +90 246 2371693
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Ohio State University, Department of Food Agricultural and Biological Engineering, 2001.
Dissertation: Theoretical and Experimental Studies on the Effects of Aeration Strategies on
the Composting Process.
M.S. Ohio State University, Department of Food Agricultural and Biological Engineering, 1997.
Thesis title: Evaluation of Decomposition Rate, Airflow Rate and Ammonia Control of Short
Paper Fiber with Broiler Litter and Sulfuric Acid.
B.S. University of Cukurova, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Machinery, Adana,
Turkey,1991.
ACADEMIC POSITION
Associate Professor, and Chair October 2006-
Suleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Machinery,
Isparta, Turkey
Assistant Professor October 2002-2006
Suleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Machinery,
Isparta, Turkey
Research and Teaching Assistant August 2001- October 2002
Suleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Machinery,
Isparta, Turkey
Scholarship holder February 1994- August 2001
Ministry of Education of Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
Research and Teaching Assistant February 1992- February 1994
University of Cukurova, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Machinery, Isparta,
Turkey
AWARDS
Ranked 2 nd at the nation-wide examination on Agricultural Machinery held by Ministry of Education

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of Turkey, 1994, Ankara, Turkey.
Graduate Student of the Year Award, Food Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Ohio State
University, July, 2001, Columbus OH.
REVIEWER
1. Bioresource Technology
2. Biosystem Engineering
3. Biotechnology and Bioengineering
4. Journal of Environmental Management
5. Energy
6. Energy Conversion and Management
7. Compost science and Utilization
8. CLEAN - Soil, Air, Water
9. Chemical Product and Process Modeling
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Modeling and Simulation of Composting
Animal Manure Management
Process Management in Composting Operation
Biogas Production and Integrated Usage in Energy Systems
Monitoring Gases in Animal Housing Environment
Energy Analysis in Agriculture
Refereed International (SCI) Publications:
1. Ekinci, K., H.M. Keener ve D.L. Elwell, “Composting Short Paper Fiber with Broiler Litter and
Additives. Part I: Effects of Initial pH and Carbon/Nitrogen Ratio on Ammonia Emission,” Compost
Science and Utilization, 8(2), 160-172 (2000).
2. Keener, H.M., D.L. Elwell., K. Ekinci ve H.A.J. Hoitink, “Composting and Value-Added
Utilization of Manure from a Swine Finishing Facility,” Compost Science and Utilization, 9(4), 312-
321 (2001).
3. Ekinci, K., H.M. Keener ve D.L. Elwell, “Composting Short Paper Fiber with Broiler Litter and
Additives: II- Evaluation and Optimization of Decomposition Rate Versus Mixing Ratio,” Compost
Science and Utilization, 10(1), 16-28 (2002).
4. Ekinci, K., H.M. Keener, D.L. Elwell ve F.C. Michel, “Effects of Four Aeration Strategies on the
Composting Process. Part I - Experimental Studies,” Transaction of the ASAE, 47(5), 1697-1708,
(2004).
5. Ekinci, K., H.M. Keener ve D. Akbolat, “Effect of Thermocouple Location on the Optimum
Composting Rate,” Biosystems Engineering, 89(3), 345-353 (2004).

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6. Ekinci, K., H.M. Keener, F.C. Michel ve D.L. Elwell, “Modeling Composting Rate as a Function
of Temperature and Initial Moisture Content,” Compost Science and Utilization, 12(4), 356-364
(2004).
7. Koyuncu, M.A., K. Ekinci, ve E. Savran, “Cracking Characteristics of Walnut,” Biosystems
Engineering, 87(3), 305-311 (2004).
8. Koyuncu, M.A., K. Ekinci, ve A. Gun, “The Effects of Altitude on Fruit Quality and
Compression Load for Cracking of Walnut (Juglans regia L.),” Journal of Food Quality, 27, 407-
417 (2004).
9. Ekinci, K., H.M. Keener, D.L. Elwell ve F.C. Michel, “Effects of Four Aeration Strategies on the
Composting Process. Part II – Numerical Modeling and Simulation,” Transaction of the ASAE,
48(3), 1203-1215 (2005).
10. Keener, H.M., K. Ekinci ve F.C. Michel, “Composting Process Optimization – Using On/Off
Controls,” Compost Science and Utilization 13(4): 288–299 (2005).
11. Ekinci, K., H.M. Keener ve D. Akbolat, “Effects of Feedstock, Airflow Rate, and Recirculation
Ratio on Performance of Composting Systems with Air Recirculation,” Bioresource Technology
97(7): 922-932 (2006).
12. Demircan V., Ekinci, K., H.M. Keener, D., Akbolat, ve C. Ekinci, “Energetics and economic
analysis of sweet cherry production in Turkey: a case study from Isparta province,“ Energy
Conversion and Management 47(13–14): 1761–1769. (2006).
13. Öztürk, H.H., K., Ekinci ve Z. Bereket, “Effect of the Tillage Systems on Energy Use for the
Cultivation of Second Crop Corn in Cukurova Region”, Journal of Sustainable
Agriculture,28(3):25-37. (2006).
14. Köknaroğlu, H., K., Ekinci, ve M. P., Hoffman. 2007. Cultural Energy Analysis of Pasturing
Systems for Cattle Finishing Programs. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture, Vol:30-No: 1.P 5-20.
15. Koknaroglu H., Ali. A. Ekinci, K. Morrical D. G., Hoffman, M. P. 2007. “Cultural Energy
Analysis of Lamb Production in the Feedlot or on Pasture and in the Feedlot”. Journal of
Sustainable Agriculture,Vol:30-No: 4.P 95-108.
16 Akbolat,D.,Ertekin.C.,Mengeş,H.O.,Ekinci,K.,Erdal,İ., “Physical and nutritional properties of
jujube (zizyphus jujuba mill L.) growing in Turkey”. Asian Journal of Chemistry. Vol:20 (1) 757-
766 (2008).
17. Akbolat.D.,Evrendilek,F.,Coşkan,A.,Ekinci,K.,2008. “Influence of tillage practices on soil
respiration: a case study in southern Turkey”. Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica Section B. Soil and
Plant Science. (DOI: 10.1080/09064710701833202).
18. Akbolat, D.,Ertekin.C.,Mengeş, H.O.,Güzel.,Ekinci, K.,2008. Physical and nutritional properties
of Oleaster (Eleagnus Angustifolia L.) growing in Turkey. Asian Journal of Chemistry. Vol:20 (3)
2358-2366.
19. Akbolat,D.,Ekinci,K., 2008.”Effects of Velocity Ratios of Rotary Tiller on Distribution of
Wheat Stubbles in Soil Profile”.New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science. (Accepted).

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Refereed National Publications:
1. Akbolat, D., K Ekinci, Camci Çetin S., Coşkan A. Effects of Different Tillage Systems on
Decomposition of Residues in Soil. Suleyman Demirel University. Journal of Natural Sciences 8(3):
152-160. (2004).
2. Ekinci, K., Keener, H.M, Akbolat, D, Onursal, E. Evaluation of Composting Mixing Frequency
Based on Moisture Control I- Experimental Results. Journal of Agricultural Machinery Sciences,(3):
197-204.(2005).
3. Ekinci, K., Keener, H.M, Akbolat, D, Onursal, E. Computer Model for Predicting Composting
Mixing Frequency Based on Moisture Control: II- Development, Validation and Simulations.
Journal of Agricultural Machinery Sciences,(3): 205-212.(2005).
4. Ekinci, K.. 2005. Effects of Kinetic Parameters on Composting Performance, Aeration, and
Enegy Use. University of Cukurova, Journal of Natural Sciences. 20(2): 93-100. (2005).
5. Akbolat, D., Algın, B., Ekinci, K., Yılmaz, Ş. 2006. The Determination of Possibility of
Mechanical Weed Management on Apple Production in Isparta Province. Journal of Natural
Sciences 10(1): 33-39. (2006).
6. Akbolat,D., Ekinci,K., Uysal,S., Onursal,E., 2007. Elma BahçelerindeYabancı ot Kontrolünde
Yaygın Olarak Kullanılan Toprak İşleme Aletlerinin Yabancı ot Gelişimi ve Topraktan CO2 Çıkışı
Üzerine Etkisi. Tarım Makineleri Bilimi Dergisi 2007 sayı 1 cilt 2 (87-96).
Internationally Non-Refereed Publications:
1. Ekinci, K., H.M. Keener and D.L. Elwell. 1998. Composting Short Paper Fiber with Broiler Litter
and Additives-Alum, HiClay Alumina, and Sulfuric Acid. I. Effects of Initial pH and
Carbon/Nitrogen Ratio on Ammonia Emssion. Presented at ASAE Annual Meeting, July 12-16,
Orlando, Florida. ASAE Paper 984137. St. Josef, MI: American society of Agricultural Engineers.
2. Ekinci, K., H.M. Keener and D.L. Elwell. 1998. Composting Short Paper Fiber with Broiler Litter
and Additives: II- Evaluation and Optimization of Decomposition Rate vs Mixing Ratio. pp. C21. In:
M.A. Eiteman (ed) In: Proceedings of the Institute of Biological Engineering. Vol-1. IBE
Publications, Athens, GA 30606.
3. Keener, H.M., K. Ekinci, F.C. Michel, and D.L. Elwell. 1999. Mathematics of Composting:
Facility Design and Process Control. pp. 164-197. In: P.R. Warman and B.R. Taylor (eds)
Proceedings international composting symposium (ICS'99)-Vol-1. CBA Press Inc., Nova Scotia,
Canada.
4. Keener, H.M., D.L. Elwell., K. Ekinci and H.A.J. Hoitink. 2000. Composting & Value-Added
Utilization of Manure from a High-Rise TM Swine Finishing Facility. Presented at ASAE Annual
Meeting, July9-12, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ASAE Paper 004143. St. Josef, MI: American society of
Agricultural Engineers.
5. Keener, H.M., K. Ekinci. 2001. Composting-Facility Design and Process Control. (Lecture).
Science and Engineering of Composting. June 13-15, Universita' degli Studi di Milano, Milano,
Italy.

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6. Keener, H.M., K. Ekinci, F.C. Michel, and D.L. Elwell. 2000. Principles of Process Optimization.
(Abstract). pp. 38 In: Proceedings U.S. Composting Council's 10th Annual Conference, November
12-15. Cleveland, Ohio.
7. Ekinci, K., H.M. Keener, F.C. Michel, and D.L. Elwell. 2001. Effects of Temperature and Initial
Moisture Content on the Composting Rate of Short Paper Fiber and Broiler Litter. Presented at
ASAE Annual Meeting, July 29-August 1, 2001, Sacramento, California. ASAE Paper 017001. St.
Josef, MI: American Society of Agricultural Engineers.
8. Ekinci, K., H.M. Keener, D.L. Elwell and F.C. Michel. 2001. Modeling the Effects of Air
Recirculation on Short Paper Fiber and Broiler Litter Composting. Presented at ASAE Annual
Meeting, July29-August, 2001, Sacramento, California. ASAE Paper 017012. St. Josef, MI:
American Society of Agricultural Engineers.
9. Keener, H.M., K Ekinci, D L Elwell, F C Michel, Jr. 2002. Principles Of Composting Process
Optimization. Proceedings 2002 International Symposium on Composting and Compost Utilization,
Columbus, Ohio. Published on CD - Track 3, May 6.
10. Ekinci, K., H M Keener, F C Michel, Jr, D L Elwell. 2002. (abstract) Effects of Kinetic
Parameters on the Management of Composting Systems With Air Recirculation. pp. 30. In:
Abstracts of Presentations and Posters Proceedings 2002 International Symposium on Composting
and Compost Utilization, May 6-8. Columbus, Ohio...
11. Koknaroglu, H., A. Ali, K. Ekinci, D. G. Morrical, M. P. Hoffman, 2004. Cultural Energy
Analysis of Lamb Production in the Feedlot or on Pasture and in the Feedlot. Annual meeting of
Midwestern Section American Dairy Science Association American Society of Animal Science. Des
Moines, Iowa, 21-23, March 2005.
12. Ekinci K. 2005. Computer Model for Predicting the Effect of Airflow on Energy Use of
Intermittent Base Aeration Used in a Pilot-Scale Composting Reactor. Proceedings of the 9th
International Congress on Mechanization and Energy in Agriculture & 27th International
Conference of CIGR Section IV: The Efficient Use of Electricity and Renewable Energy Sources in
Agriculture, September, 27-29, İzmir-TURKEY, 2005.
13. Köknaroğlu, H., K. Ekinci, ve M. P. Hoffman. 2005. Cultural Energy Analysis of Pasturing
Systems for Cattle Finishing Programs. Annual meeting of Midwestern Section American Dairy
Science Association American Society of Animal Science. Des Moines, Iowa, 21-23, March 2005
14. Başçetinçelik A. C. Karaca, H.H. Öztürk, M. Kaçıra ve K. Ekinci 2005. Agricultural Biomass
Potential in Turkey. Proceedings of the 9th International Congress on Mechanization and Energy in
Agriculture & 27th International Conference of CIGR Section IV: The Efficient Use of Electricity
and Renewable Energy Sources in Agriculture, September, 27-29, İzmir-TURKEY, 2005.
15. Başçetinçelik A. C. Karaca, H.H. Öztürk, M. Kaçıra ve K. Ekinci 2005. Regional Distribution of
Agricultural Biomass Potential in Turkey. Proceedings of the 9th International Congress on
Mechanization and Energy in Agriculture & 27th International Conference of CIGR Section IV: The
Efficient Use of Electricity and Renewable Energy Sources in Agriculture, September, 27-29, İzmir-
TURKEY, 2005.
16. H. M. Keener and K Ekinci. Composting Process Management to Minimize Cost and Odor. 14
Annual Conference and Tradeshow th Hyatt Regency Hotel | Albuquerque, NM, Jan 22-25, 2006

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Nationally Non-Refereed Publications:
1. Ekinci, K., S. C. Çetin, D, Akbolat ve E. Onursal 2004. A Research on Factors Affecting
Composting Process. 3. Ulusal Gübre Kongresi, Tokat, 11-13 Ekim.
2. Çetin, S.C., K. Ekinci, ve K. Haktanır 2004. Composting Process. 3. Ulusal Gübre Kongresi,
Tokat, 11-13 Ekim 2004.
3. Ekinci, K., D. Akbolat, V. Demircan ve Ç. Ekinci 2005. Determination of Energy Use Efficiency
Apple Production in Isparta Province, Turkey. 3. Yenilenebilir Enerji Kaynakları Sempozyumu ve
Sergisi, Mersin, 19-21 Ekim 2005.
4. Atılgan, A., Erkan M., Saltuk, B., Ekinci, K., 2004. Manure Management and Current Situation
of Manure Storage Facilities in Dairy Farms In Adıyaman Region. 3. Ulusal Gübre Kongresi, Tokat,
11-13 Ekim.
5. D. Akbolat, K Ekinci, Demircan V., Gökdoğan, O. 2004. A Study on Determination of
Mechanization Operations Applied in Rose Production in Isparta Province. 22 Ulusal Tarimsal
Mekanizasyon Kongresi.
6. Ekinci, K., S. Inan, E. Onursal ve S Yilmaz 2005. Design of a Laboratory Scaled -Automatic
Controlled Compost Reactors. 14. Biyoteknoloji Kongresi, Eskişehir, 31 Agustos- 2 Eylül 2005
7. İnan S., Ekinci K., Kara, Y., Koyun, A. 2005. Design and Programming of Internet Based
Doseging Units for Laboratory Studies. 14. Biyoteknoloji Kongresi, Eskişehir, 31 Agustos- 2 Eylül
2005
8. Başçetineçlik, A., H.H.Öztürk, Kaya, D., Kaçira, M., Ekinci, K. Karaca, Cengiz. 2006.
Possibilities of Usage of Improving Biomass Energy as Renewable Energy in Turkey. VI Ulusal
Temiz Enerji Sempozyumu, 25-27 Mayıs 2006, Isparta.
9. Akbolat,D., Ekinci,K., Uysal,S., Onursal,E., 2007.Farklı toprak işleme sistemlerinde topraktan
CO2 çıkışının orta vadeli olarak saptanması. 2.Koruyucu toprak işleme ve doğrudan ekim çalıştayı,
s(134-148) İZMİR.
PROJECTS
Ekinci, K. Verimliliği arttırılmış hava ısıtmalı tip sera ısıtıcısı prototipi geliştirilmesi, KOSGEB
projesi, 2008.
Durmuş K, Yaldız, O., Ekinci, K., Saraç, İ, Kocar, G. Production of Biogas from Animal Manure
and Plant Based Material and its Usage in Integrated Energy Systems. No:106G112, The
Scientific & Technological Council of Turkey, 2007.
Bascetincelik A. Ozturk, H.H., Karaca, C., Kacira M., Ekinci K., 2004. Exploitation of Agricultural
Residues in Turkey. LIFE-03.TCY/TR/000061.
Ekinci, K., D. Akbolat 2004. Optimization of composting process using computer model. Granted
by Suleyman Demirel University. SDU BAP No: 03-M-740.
Ekinci, K., Inan S. A. ve Onursal E. 2004. Establishment of Composting Research Laboratory.

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Granted by Suleyman Demirel University. SDU BAP No: 67/2004.
Ekinci, K., Onursal, E. 2005. A Research Study on Determination of Optimum C/N Ratio of
Composting Rose Processing Wastes. Granted by Suleyman Demirel University. SDU BAP
No: 05-YL.
Akbolat D. K Ekinci, Uysal S. 2004. Determination of the Effects of Rotational Speed of Rototiller
on Stubble Chopping and Incorporation. Granted by Suleyman Demirel University. SDU
BAP No: 03-M-753.
Akbolat D. K Ekinci, Uysal S, Onursal, E., 2005. Determination of Degradation of Organic Material
Under Different Tillage Systems. Granted by Suleyman Demirel University. 05-M.
Atilgan A., Ekinci, K., Koknaroglu, H., Yasar, S., Erensayin, C., 2004. Measurement of Gases from
Broiler Houses. Granted by Suleyman Demirel University. SDU BAP No: 85/2004.