{"id":2484,"date":"2025-03-03T09:59:32","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T09:59:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/imperial-people\/?p=2484"},"modified":"2025-03-03T09:59:32","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T09:59:32","slug":"semra-bakkaloglu-a-sustainable-future-for-all","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/imperial-people\/2025\/03\/03\/semra-bakkaloglu-a-sustainable-future-for-all\/","title":{"rendered":"Semra Bakkaloglu: A sustainable future for all"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Celebrating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/sustainability\/sustainability-fortnight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sustainability Fortnight<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"433\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2495 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/imperial-people\/files\/2025\/02\/IMG_5634.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>\u201cMy work here isn\u2019t just a career\u2014it\u2019s a calling to make the world a better, more sustainable place.\u201d<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW184047750 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184047750 BCX0\">Dr <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184047750 BCX0\">Semra <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184047750 BCX0\">Bakkaloglu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184047750 BCX0\"> is<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184047750 BCX0\">a research associate in the <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW184047750 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/chemical-engineering\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW184047750 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184047750 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Department of Chemical Engineering<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW184047750 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184047750 BCX0\">. She will <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184047750 BCX0\">share insights into her work<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184047750 BCX0\"> at the intersection of <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW184047750 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184047750 BCX0\">innovation, science, and impact <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW184047750 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184047750 BCX0\">at a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184047750 BCX0\">Women in Sustainability Talk<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184047750 BCX0\"> on Thursday 6 March \u2013 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184047750 BCX0\">part of<\/span> <\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW184047750 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/sustainability\/sustainability-fortnight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW184047750 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184047750 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Sustainability Fortnight<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW184047750 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184047750 BCX0\">.<\/span> <\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW184047750 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/e\/nWv9EquVFn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW184047750 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184047750 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Sign up for the event<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW184047750 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184047750 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW184047750 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">A blended role<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Semra\u2019s work is a blend of research, teaching, and consultancy. She leads projects focused on reducing carbon and methane emissions from various sources and assessing the UK\u2019s biomethane potential, while also teaching the next generation of engineers and scientists about sustainable practices.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Every day at Imperial, she is immersed in developing solutions to some of the most pressing environmental challenges we face.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cI thrive on the variety my role offers \u2013 one moment, I might be refining a model for emissions allocation, and the next, mentoring a student on their CREST (Centre for Research and Evidence on Security Threats) project or guiding a PhD researcher through their journey. The balance between academic rigor and real-world application is what makes my work so exciting and fulfilling.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A fascinating journey<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2487 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/imperial-people\/files\/2025\/02\/Dimmer-Sampling-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Semra wearing a hard hat while on field research\" \/>Before joining Imperial, Semra spent time in the USA, T\u00fcrkiye and the UK, working across both academia and industry. She completed a master\u2019s degree in the USA as a Fulbright Scholar and then worked for three years in a petroleum refinery in T\u00fcrkiye.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cHaving industrial experience in academia has equipped me with a practical perspective and a deeper understanding of real-world challenges.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With a strong desire to advance her research, she moved to the UK to undertake a PhD as a Marie Sk\u0142odowska-Curie Early Stage Researcher at Royal Holloway, University of London.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cI was incredibly fortunate to collaborate with prestigious researchers and travel across the UK and Europe for methane research. These experiences not only strengthened my expertise but also fuelled my passion for sustainability and environmental solutions.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">A bright future<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2488 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/imperial-people\/files\/2025\/02\/IMG_6113-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Semra presenting to the public at a staff for the Great Exhibition Road Festival\" \/>Throughout her life, Semra has been driven by a desire to make a difference \u2013 something that is a daily motivator for her work in the field of sustainability.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cI love the intellectual challenge of my work and the sense of purpose it brings. It\u2019s incredibly rewarding to see my research inform policy, industry practices, or inspire students to think differently about the future.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">She is currently applying for grants that will help deepen her expertise and research in clean technologies, low-carbon solutions, and sustainable energy systems. She also has big picture goals \u2013 both academically and personally:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cI aspire to lead my own research group at Imperial, fostering innovation and mentoring the next generation of researchers. At the same time, I envision consulting globally, working at the intersection of academia and industry to drive meaningful change.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A balancing act<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2489 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/imperial-people\/files\/2025\/02\/photo_Semra-Bakkaloglu-169x300.jpg\" alt=\"Semra smiling\" \/>Semra aims to strike a balance between a fulfilling career and a rich family life, creating a future that blends ambition, purpose, and personal happiness. When she\u2019s not working, you can find her outdoors \u2013 walking, cycling, or playing tennis. She is also passionate about acting in theatre, having performed in plays in T\u00fcrkiye, and now attending acting classes in London.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/about\/values\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Imperial Value<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that resonates most with her most is \u2018excellence\u2019. She firmly believes that pursuing the highest standards in research, teaching, and collaboration drives meaningful impact.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWhether I\u2019m working on sustainability solutions, mentoring students, or engaging with industry, I am committed to continuous improvement and pushing boundaries to enhance knowledge and innovation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cBeing part of Imperial is a privilege, and it\u2019s an honour to contribute to such a vibrant, forward-thinking community. My work here isn\u2019t just a career\u2014it\u2019s a calling to make the world a better, more sustainable place.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Read next<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meet Semra and her fellow panel members at the Women in Sustainability Talk as part of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/sustainability\/sustainability-fortnight\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sustainability Fortnight<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> on Thursday 6 March. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/e\/nWv9EquVFn\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sign up for the event<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Interested in sustainability? Check out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/sustainability\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sustainable Imperial webpages<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> for information on initiatives running throughout the year, including the Sustainability Champions network, Green Impact programme, and lab sustainability schemes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrating Sustainability Fortnight \u201cMy work here isn\u2019t just a career\u2014it\u2019s a calling to make the world a better, more sustainable place.\u201d Dr Semra Bakkaloglu is a research associate in the Department of Chemical Engineering. 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