Distinguished Scientist Award

Tansel Dogan
DMT GMBH, Germany

Tansel Dogan is a Germany-based researcher affiliated with DMT GMBH whose documented research record encompasses engineering, mining, sustainable transition, post-mining management, and the interaction between geological materials and cement-based systems. His indexed publication record includes work addressing particle grading and interfacial behavior in rock specimens, European coal-transition pathways, post-mining management in the Ruhr region, and the preservation and visualization of European coal-mining heritage. These publications provide a basis for considering his research profile in the context of the International Research Hypothesis Excellence Award. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Abstract

Tansel Dogan’s documented research activity is situated within engineering and mining-related research, with publications addressing both technical and broader sustainability dimensions of the mining sector. His recent work includes an investigation of particle grading in core-derived rock specimens and its relationship with cement-based paste filling, rock interfacial behavior, strength acquisition, and microstructural development. [1] His research record also includes studies of coal-transition pathways in the European Union, with attention to governance and regional transformation in Germany, Poland, and Czechia, as well as post-mining management in the Ruhr region and potential knowledge transfer to Kosovo’s mining sector. [2] [3] A further publication examines European coal-mining heritage through the CoalHeritage initiative. [4]

Keywords

Tansel Dogan; Engineering; Mining Engineering; Sustainable Mining; Coal Transition; Post-Mining Management; Rock Mechanics; Cement-Based Paste Filling; Mining Heritage; European Mining; Knowledge Transfer; Regional Transformation; Microstructural Development.

Introduction

Contemporary mining engineering increasingly combines technical investigation of mining materials and processes with environmental, economic, governance, and regional-transition considerations. Within this context, Dogan’s documented publications represent several interconnected areas of mining research. The 2026 article on particle grading examines the behavior of core-derived rock specimens when used in cement-based paste filling systems, linking material characteristics with interfacial behavior, strength development, and microstructural progress. [1]

Research Profile

Dogan is affiliated with DMT GMBH in Germany and is identified in the supplied research record by Scopus Author ID 58149576600 and ORCID 0000-0001-7511-5097. The supplied bibliometric information records 4 documents, 26 citations, and an h-index of 3. These metrics provide a quantitative snapshot of the indexed record and should be interpreted in relation to publication dates, database coverage, disciplinary citation practices, and the development stage of the research portfolio.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Research Contributions

The available publications indicate several identifiable areas of research contribution:

• Investigation of particle grading in core-derived rock specimens and its relationship with cement-based paste filling-rock interfacial behavior, strength acquisition, and microstructural development. [1]
• Analysis of coal-transition pathways in the European Union, including governance and regional transformation across Germany, Poland, and Czechia. [2]
• Research on sustainable transition and post-mining management in the Ruhr region, including consideration of prospective knowledge transfer to Kosovo’s mining sector. [3]
• Contribution to the CoalHeritage initiative focused on visualizing and promoting Europe’s coal-mining heritage. [4]

Publications

The following publications are included in the supplied research record:

1. Influence of particle grading of core-derived rock specimens on cement-based paste filling-rock interfacial behavior, strength acquisition, and microstructural progress. Green and Smart Mining Engineering, 2026.
2. Coal Transition Pathways in the European Union: Governance and Regional Transformation in Germany, Poland, and Czechia. Sustainability, 2026.
3. Examining Sustainable Transition and Post-Mining Management in the Ruhr Region and the Prospective Evaluation of Knowledge Transfer to Kosovo’s Mining Sector. Mining, 2024.
4. CoalHeritage: Visualising and Promoting Europe’s Coal Mining Heritage. Mining, 2024.

Research Impact

The supplied bibliometric record reports 26 citations across 4 documents and an h-index of 3. These indicators suggest that the listed publications have received measurable scholarly attention within the indexed record. Citation counts, however, are database-dependent and can change over time; they therefore represent one dimension of research visibility rather than a complete assessment of research significance.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Award Suitability

For the International Research Hypothesis Excellence Award, the documented profile provides several areas that can be considered in relation to engineering-focused recognition. The research record includes peer-reviewed journal publications addressing technical mining engineering questions as well as sustainability and transition challenges affecting mining regions. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Conclusion

Tansel Dogan’s documented research profile at DMT GMBH is associated with engineering and mining-related scholarship spanning technical material behavior, sustainable mining transition, post-mining management, regional transformation, knowledge transfer, and mining heritage. The supplied record identifies 4 documents, 26 citations, and an h-index of 3, alongside an ORCID profile and Scopus author identifier. The listed publications provide a documented basis for recognizing the breadth of themes represented in the research record while allowing future work and additional bibliometric evidence to further develop the profile.

External Links

• ORCID Profile
• Scopus Author Profile
• Award Website

References

1. Yilmaz, E.; Keskin, T.; Kasap, T.; Sari, M.; Selek, G.; Dogan, T.; Šancer, J.; Qi, C. (2026). Influence of particle grading of core-derived rock specimens on cement-based paste filling-rock interfacial behavior, strength acquisition, and microstructural progress. Green and Smart Mining Engineering.
   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gsme.2026.03.007
2. Dogan, T.; Flores, H.; Jarosławska-Sobór, S.; Šancer, J. (2026). Coal Transition Pathways in the European Union: Governance and Regional Transformation in Germany, Poland, and Czechia. Sustainability.
   https://doi.org/10.3390/su18189616
3. Zeqiri, K.; Dogan, T.; Möllerherm, S.; Kasmaeeyazdi, S. (2024). Examining Sustainable Transition and Post-Mining Management in the Ruhr Region and the Prospective Evaluation of Knowledge Transfer to Kosovo’s Mining Sector. Mining.
   https://doi.org/10.3390/mining4030034
4. Krassakis, P.; Karavias, A.; Zygouri, E.; Koukouzas, N.; Szewerda, K.; Michalak, D.; Jegrišnik, T.; Kamenik, M.; Charles, N.; Beccaletto, L.; et al., including Tansel Dogan. (2024). CoalHeritage: Visualising and Promoting Europe’s Coal Mining Heritage. Mining.
   https://doi.org/10.3390/mining4030028
5. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Tansel Dogan, Author ID 58149576600. Scopus.
   https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=58149576600
6. ORCID. (n.d.). Tansel Dogan — ORCID profile.
   https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7511-5097