Mr. CEYHUN YILMAZ | Smart Devices | Best Researcher Award
Mr. CEYHUN YILMAZ, Sakarya University, Turkey
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ceyhun Yılmaz is a distinguished mechanical engineer specializing in thermodynamic modeling, renewable energy systems, and hydrogen fuel cells. He earned his Ph.D., M.Sc., and B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (English) from the University of Gaziantep. With over a decade of academic and research experience, he has served as a Research Assistant, Assistant Professor, and now an Associate Professor at Afyon Kocatepe University. His expertise includes thermoeconomic analysis, optimization of energy systems, and hydrogen production technologies. Dr. Yılmaz has supervised multiple graduate theses and led numerous TÜBİTAK-funded projects on sustainable energy solutions. He is an active member of ASME and the Turkish Thermal Science and Technique Association, contributing to high-impact scientific publications in top-tier journals. His dedication to advancing energy technologies continues to make a significant impact in the field.
Professional Profile:
Suitability for Best Researcher Award
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ceyhun Yılmaz has extensive experience in mechanical engineering, energy systems, and thermoeconomic optimization. His contributions to hydrogen fuel cells, renewable energy, and sustainability demonstrate significant impact in his field. Given his strong academic background, leadership in research, and international training, he is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.
Education 🎓
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (English)
University of Gaziantep, 2009 - Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (English)
University of Gaziantep, 2011 - Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (English)
University of Gaziantep, 2016
(Includes training at American Mechanical Engineering Society-Hydrogen and Fuel Cell, San Diego, USA, 2014 – 5 months)
Work Experience 💼
- Research Assistant
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Gaziantep, 2010-2016 - Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Afyon Kocatepe University, 2017-2020 - Associate Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Afyon Kocatepe University, 2020–present
Achievements 🏆
- Supervised several Ph.D. and M.Sc. theses, including:
- Ömer Faruk Güler: Numerical Modeling of Hydrogen PEM Fuel Cell and Thermoeconomic Optimization (Ph.D., 2022)
- Muhammed Arslan: Thermodynamic Modeling of a Biogas Power Plant (Ph.D., 2022)
- Ozan Şen: Thermoeconomic Analysis of Geothermal and Solar Energy (M.Sc., 2021)
- Ali Hasan Abbas: Thermodynamic Analysis of Natural Gas Liquefaction (M.Sc., 2021)
- Involved in multiple TÜBİTAK projects (Turkey’s scientific and technological research body), including:
- Hydrogen Production Simulation using renewable energy and water electrolysis (2022-2023)
- Concentrated Solar Collector for Afyon Province solar data (2022-2023)
- Vanadium Redox Flow Battery Performance Evaluation (2023-2025)
Awards & Honors 🏅
- Received TÜBİTAK project scholarships and executed high-impact research projects related to geothermal energy, hydrogen production, and renewable energy optimization.
Publication Top Notes:
Drought-induced oxidative damage and antioxidant responses in peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) seedlings
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Thermodynamic evaluation of geothermal energy powered hydrogen production by PEM water electrolysisEconomics of hydrogen production and liquefaction by geothermal energy
CITED:152
Economics of hydrogen production and liquefaction by geothermal energy
CITED:126